Oaxaca: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour

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Oaxaca: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour
4.1960225 out of 5 stars
4.2
4.1960225 out of 5 stars
352 reviews

Explore “Monte Alban,” the center of Oaxaca's archeological zone. Learn about the Zapotec culture, which once dominated the area thousands of years ago.

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby wearing a blue shirt with the local partner's logo on it. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. During the high season like Easter, Day of The Dead, Christmas etc, you’ll be picked up at a specific place. The pickup time is flexible to give you the best schedule to visit the site.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

J
Jhonatan – United States

The the ride and tour guide were great. I feel like I got my moneys worth.

F
Fani Maria – Switzerland

The half day trip is great if you want to explore the wonders of Monte Alban in detail and learn about spiritual and religious traditions of the Zapotecs. Our guide lead us through the space with interesting insights and we also had some free time in the end to explore more of the pyramids or take photos. Highly recommend it especially if you want to combine this activity with an afternoon exploration of Oaxaca city or another sight. Pickup and transport were easygoing too even if we signed up last minute.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Oaxaca

  • Van

    (1 hour)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Monte Albán Archaeological Site

    Guided tour (75 minutes)

    Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Monte Albán Archaeological Site

    Walk (1 hour)

  • Van

    (45 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Oaxaca

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore the ruins of the Zapotec capital city
  • Visit the 2nd largest ceremonial site in Mesoamerica
  • Enjoy scenic views of the Oaxaca Valley

Full description

Discover the Archeological Zone of the state of Oaxaca. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your hotel in the Oaxaca city center. Drive to Monte Albán in an air-conditioned van. Explore the ruins of the former capital of the Zapotec people, who were the dominant civilization in the area thousands of years ago. Discover the second-largest ceremonial site in Mesoamerica. Learn about the Zapotec people from your knowledgable guide. Marvel at the ancient ball court, excavated tombs, astronomical “observatory.

Enjoy phenomenal views from Monte Alban. Looking out from the flat hill where the archeological site is located, you can enjoy views of the Oaxaca Valley. Visit the onsite museum and admire artifacts from the Zapotec civilization. Afterward, you will be transported back to your accommodations in Oaxaca.

Includes

  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Liability insurance
  • Monte Albán Archaeological Site entry ticket ($6)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Important information

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sports shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
  • This tour is not recommended for pregnant women.
  • This tour contains a considerable amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes.
  • No pets are allowed on this tour.
  • The tour is conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 352 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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J
Jhonatan – United StatesApril 26, 2025 – Verified booking
The the ride and tour guide were great. I feel like I got my moneys worth.
F
Fani Maria – SwitzerlandApril 16, 2025 – Verified booking
The half day trip is great if you want to explore the wonders of Monte Alban in detail and learn about spiritual and religious traditions of the Zapotecs. Our guide lead us through the space with interesting insights and we also had some free time in the end to explore more of the pyramids or take photos. Highly recommend it especially if you want to combine this activity with an afternoon exploration of Oaxaca city or another sight. Pickup and transport were easygoing too even if we signed up last minute.
R
Roshini – United KingdomApril 12, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was very knowledgeable and the site is incredible

Product ID: 278307

Activity provider:PARAISO HUATULCO

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