Monte Alban

The difference is the quality of our Guides, a lot of experience but above all passion to tell the story of Monte Albán

The tourist has the freedom, comfort and availability to stay in the area from one to eight hours, without the need to be subject to a collective tour, with established schedules. We offer a comfort service going from your accommodation or arriving at our branches, and enjoy the trip in comfortable vehicles with air conditioning, clean and equipped.

Discover what makes the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban one of greatest archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley! This 4-hour tour takes you by comfortable coach to the nearby ruins, which rest on a panoramic mountaintop with views of Oaxaca. Your professional guide will lead a tour through the vast complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Explore the cultural treasures surrounding Oaxaca on a full-day trip with an experienced guide. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban and discover the excavated ruins of this ancient Zapotec city. Meet local artisans making black pottery in the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec and admire the famous wood-carved figures of San Antonio Arrazola. From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, you’ll learn all about the region’s rich history! Round-trip hotel transport is included.

"Join us on an unforgettable trip to Monte Albán! Discover the history of this Zapotec city, visit alebrijes and black clay workshops, explore the majestic former convent of Cuilapam, and finish with a tasting in an authentic chocolate shop. A day full of culture, art and flavor awaits you with Oaxaca Dreams. Reserve your spot today!"

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 5 special places in Oaxaca. The first is the wonderful archaeological area of Monte Alban where we take a 2-hour hike with a certified guide. The second place to know is the house – workshop of a wood carving artisan or Alebrijes in San Martin Tilcajete. Third place is to eat at a local traditional food buffet restaurant. The fourth place is the house – workshop of a hip or waist loom craftsman in Santo Tomas Jalieza. The fifth and final place to visit is the house – workshop of a master black mud craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.

Want to experience the French Riviera with funny terms? Skip the crowded tourist buses and take your NiceCar to explore at your own pace and see whatever you want to see! Our guide is here for you ! The views will astound you as you ride along the coast and discover this beautiful holiday getaway. Enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of the area at Fort Alban, a hillside fort from the 16th century with impressive architecture and stunning vistas. You can take a break at GALIMARD, the fragrance factory at the top of Eze Village. Learn all about the art of perfumery and make your own Eau de Cologne. Include in your tour ! A round in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat “billionaire island “ is sure to delight you with its vibrant colors, beautiful plants, and charming atmosphere. Take a detour by the beach at Villefranche-sur-Mer, a sandy oasis, to have a drink before come back to home Each NiceCar can accommodate two people safely.

Embark on an exploration of Mexico's ancient past with our renowned walking tour at Monte Albán, one of the country's oldest cities. This enriching experience features transportation, a certified tour guide, and the entrance fee to Monte Albán—all for just $30 USD per person. Ensure a comfortable journey by wearing suitable shoes, and don't forget to bring your inquisitive spirit along.

We are the only ones to take you to see the most attractive points of Oaxaca in a single day. Monte Albán, the archaeological site par excellence, learn the history from one of the tourist guides. Boils the water natural attraction in the mountains of Oaxaca, it is visited by thousands of people a year. Place where you can take the time to swim or walk to reach the foot of the petrified waterfalls more than 35 meters high. Mezcal is a typical drink that is currently considered one of the cleanest alcoholic beverages in the world. By the traditional distillation system. You will have the opportunity to learn about its process and tasting with more than 15 types of agaves endemic to Oaxaca. Teotitlán del Valle, considered the place of the gods, is a town located in the Valley of Oaxaca that comes from the Zapotec culture, which preserves the tradition of its textiles with the famous wool rugs and their natural dyes. Learn about the process of this textile that is so representative of Oaxaca.

Our exciting half-day journey starts when we meet you at your hotel's lobby. A certified bilingual guide will take you through the history and culture of Monte Albán, which is a major urban center built by the Zapotec Culture. It is the most important archaeological site in Oaxaca, and it has been proclaimed Cultural Heritage of Humanity along with the City of Oaxaca by UNESCO on December 11th, 1997. The journey ends around 12:00 p.m., when we drop you off downtown, at your hotel's lobby. Just in time to taste a delicious lunch at one of our local restaurants

Join to us and discover the most fantastic places in Oaxaca. Our first stop is at the majestic archaeological site of Monte Alban. Imagine walking along the same paths where at a period of history the Zapotecs walked through, exploring ancient pyramids, and observing the greatness of a civilization that flourished on these lands centuries ago. We will then go to the home of craftsmen in Arrazola, where creativity comes to life in the form of Alebrijes. Learn how these talented artisans give life to these colorful handmade wooden figures. We will stop at a Oaxacan buffet to taste authentic food. Our last stop will be at San Bartolo Coyotepec, where black pottery takes shape by the hands of master craftsmen. Discover the secrets of this ancestral tradition while you observe the creation process. Our tour ends around 5:00 p.m., when you are dropped off at your hotel's lobby or Airbnb with unforgettable memories and an in-depth understanding of the rich culture and history of Oaxaca.

Your day will start in the Monte Albán archaeological site, you will continue to Cuilapan, an open chapel of the 16th century with Dominican construction, later we will visit Arrazola town, where you will find the famous alebrijes with unique colors and drawings, finally, we go to San Bartolo Coyotepec, an important town where they are dedicated to the elaboration of the famous crafts in black clay, the artisans will show you the technique they use to create them. Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

It is the only short hike in the mountains of the city and from here you can spend an incredible morning with the view of the valley at sunrise without having to spend a whole day traveling, you can also visit the archaeological zone at the end of your hike. We have been doing the walks for more than 3 years and you will be able to hear the legends and stories of those of us who live near the archaeological zone. You can take a taxi or a bus to return to the city, it is the perfect way to enjoy the city, climb a mountain and also see the Zapotec city. The activity only takes 2 and a half hours, so if you have other activities in your day you can do them without having to allocate a whole day to an incredible hike in the mountains of Oaxaca.

A 20-KM RIDE WILL LET YOU SPEND ENJOYABLE MOMENTS OUTSIDE! Go for an e-bike ride and enjoy the most beautiful panoramic views of the French Riviera on a small-group tour! Start your tour on a soft mode on the large cycle lane of the Promenade des Anglais to get used with your e-bike. Ride by the Rauba Capéu quay, the must see tourist attraction of Nice. Go along the port of Nice, then take the road to Villefranche-sur-Mer following the cape of Nice, one of the most amazing roads on the French Riviera where you can have a beautiful view on Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat ! Discover Villefranche-sur-Mer and its fortified citadel Saint-Elme before continuing your tour in the direction of the famous Forterest Mont Alban. From there you can see mountain and sea! You will admire splendid beaches and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean sea. You will see numerous villas belonging to the greatest stars of cinema and music, your guide will tell you some stories about the places.

To guarantee a low price, we offer you a combo of two tours. We recommend this combo, if it is your first visit to Oaxaca. We have new and modern vehicles, with government permits to transport and also with insurance. Avoid taking free excursions, they don't guarantee you have a certified guide. The order of the tours may change. You should consider that the tours are in continuous days. We only use vans for tours.

Don’t worry about crowded tour buses, tight schedules, and crowded attractions. Discover France on your own with a fun and efficient Nice car tour where you drive yourself with our Guide ! Enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of the area at Fort Alban, a hillside fort from the 16th century with impressive architecture and stunning vistas. Continue along the sea to go around Saint Jean Cap Ferrat, a peninsula with many villas of millionaires. These impressive homes will leave you in awe as you marvel at their stately features. A short ride through this cute village will let you a charming memory Go through the only sandy beach in the area in Villefranche-sur-Mer, and discover a real medieval village and its fortress. Enjoy breathtaking views of the port of Nice when you return to the shop where tourists will welcome you with an amused look. Just zip on by and keep exploring Nice!

We will pick them up at the hotel where they are staying in Oaxaca, to start our tour. First stop in Monte Albán is the great urban center built by the Zapotec culture. It is the most important archaeological zone in the State of Oaxaca. It is part of the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Second stop to San Antonio Arrazola is a town of artisans, famous for its fantastically carved and painted Copal wooden figures, which are displayed and sold as "Alebrijes". Third stop Cuilapam de Guerrero, former Dominican monastery from the 16th century. Where the Open Chapel stands out. Here General Vicente Guerrero was shot. Finally, we will visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, known worldwide for the famous black clay.

Monte Albán is one of the attractions in Oaxaca with more historical and cultural richness, on this tour you can walk through these impressive ruins. After an uplifting walk through the ruins we will visit an alebrijes workshop hidden in the legendary town of San Antonio Arrazola, known for its sculptures of fantastic animals made of wood with hand-painted textures. If you visit Oaxaca, you have to live this experience! This tour does not include a guide in Monte Alban but we can get you one that suits your needs approximately $100 MXN per person plus admission ($90 MXN), or you can visit this archaeological area at your own pace without the need to have a guide. The second spot is a workshop where you will find the process of the alebrijes, crafts with great cultural value, you can see the evolution of them and see a great variety of these sculptural pieces.

Embark on an exploration of Mexico's ancient past with our renowned walking tour at Monte Albán, one of the country's oldest cities. This enriching experience features transportation, a certified tour guide, and the entrance fee to Monte Albán—all for just $30 USD per person. Ensure a comfortable journey by wearing suitable shoes, and don't forget to bring your inquisitive spirit along.

Tour in shared service. We will pick you up at your hotel at the mentioned time to take you to the archaeological site of Monte Alban. Monte Alban is the great urban center built by the Zapotec culture. Its main buildings: La Gran Plaza, Juego de Pelota, System II, Los Danzantes, Building "J", Central Buildings G.H.I., El Palacio, South Platform, System 7 Deer and Tomb number 7 La Gran Plaza. It is 200 meters long and 200 meters wide, so the rocky projections had to be cut and some holes had to be filled. At the end of the tour we will return to Oaxaca City.