Private Tour: World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Monte Alban & City of Oaxaca
Overview
This is a private tour only for those who book with us. We are in no rush and you decide how long you stay in the archaeological area.
We are qualified guides with in-depth knowledge of our region.
Whether they are French or English speaking, our guides have passed the guide diploma and know the region inside out, not only the tourist sites, but also the local culture and history.
If you need a wheelchair, baby chair or stroller, please let us know in advance. No additional charge.
We are qualified guides with in-depth knowledge of our region.
Whether they are French or English speaking, our guides have passed the guide diploma and know the region inside out, not only the tourist sites, but also the local culture and history.
If you need a wheelchair, baby chair or stroller, please let us know in advance. No additional charge.
Inclusions
- English or French speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver
- Bottled water
- In addition, we offer audio guides, they are technological, with disposable headphones so that you can listen to your guide without needing to be close at all times.
- Entrance tickets to all visiting sites
- Travel insurance in the vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Oaxaca Mexico
Surely one of the most beautiful pre-Hispanic site in Mexico, the superb ruins of Monte Alban overlook the Oaxaca Valley, at an altitude of over 2, 000 meters. The temples are impressive, with a little air of Machu Picchu. Former capital of the Zapotecos, then occupied by the Mixtècos until shortly before the arrival of the Spanish. Monte Albán was officially named UNESCO World Heritage in 1987
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico
Oaxaca City
The state capital owes its fame to the beauty and harmony of its architecture, the richness of its cultural traditions, its
typical gastronomy so varied and with its temperate climate. It has been declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
We visit on foot:
- a few blocks south of the Benito Juarez market. It is in the city that we will discover the chocolate shops of the region
-The zócalo, the heart of the city
- Oaxaca Cathedral
-Santo Domingo de Guzmán
-The Benito Juarez market
the most traditional., You can buy the famous moles (thick spicy sauces), cheeses, chocolate and
chapulines (grilled grasshoppers)
-Marché 20 de Noviembre.-This is an essential stop for any trip to the city of Oaxaca.
Duration: 3 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban, Oaxaca Mexico
Surely one of the most beautiful pre-Hispanic site in Mexico, the superb ruins of Monte Alban overlook the Oaxaca Valley, at an altitude of over 2, 000 meters. The temples are impressive, with a little air of Machu Picchu. Former capital of the Zapotecos, then occupied by the Mixtècos until shortly before the arrival of the Spanish. Monte Albán was officially named UNESCO World Heritage in 1987
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico
Oaxaca City
The state capital owes its fame to the beauty and harmony of its architecture, the richness of its cultural traditions, its
typical gastronomy so varied and with its temperate climate. It has been declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.
We visit on foot:
- a few blocks south of the Benito Juarez market. It is in the city that we will discover the chocolate shops of the region
-The zócalo, the heart of the city
- Oaxaca Cathedral
-Santo Domingo de Guzmán
-The Benito Juarez market
the most traditional., You can buy the famous moles (thick spicy sauces), cheeses, chocolate and
chapulines (grilled grasshoppers)
-Marché 20 de Noviembre.-This is an essential stop for any trip to the city of Oaxaca.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- We provide you with a personal radio guide, it is a wireless tour guide system that allows visitors to stand at a distance, without proximity (you always have a living guide)
- We provide you with personal protective equipment (masks, gloves) during the visit.
- Your guide and driver wear protective equipment (masks, gloves)
- Participants are required to observe social distancing during the tour
- There are more frequent cleaning or disinfection procedures implemented in vehicles.
- Guide Oaxaca gives you hand sanitizers in all vehicles and we have introduced a rigorous cleaning program.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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July 2023
Terrific private tour to Monte Alban and Oaxaca. Rosario is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide, and happy to be flexible to fit our wishes. I’d recommend an early start - we got to Monte Alban just after it opened at 8.30 am. It can get much busier (and at times hotter) later in the day. ...
Terrific private tour to Monte Alban and Oaxaca. Rosario is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide, and happy to be flexible to fit our wishes. I’d recommend an early start - we got to Monte Alban just after it opened at 8.30 am. It can get much busier (and at times hotter) later in the day. The tour of Oaxaca took us to lots of great mural art in two different neighbourhoods.carvelqueen
February 2023
My husband and I took a half day guided tour with Lescas Co Tours of Monte Alban this morning. It was the best guided tour we ever have taken, entirely due to our Guide, Miguel. His English was better than mine, his knowledge of Monte Alban all encompassing, his humour and ability to bring life...
My husband and I took a half day guided tour with Lescas Co Tours of Monte Alban this morning. It was the best guided tour we ever have taken, entirely due to our Guide, Miguel. His English was better than mine, his knowledge of Monte Alban all encompassing, his humour and ability to bring life to this ancient civilization was unparalleled. So if you think I am a fan, definitely. We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Thank you Miguel!Bruce_B
January 2022
They simply never showed up. And only once answered a call where they told me they didn't know about the tour at all. Either they or Viator screwed up
They simply never showed up. And only once answered a call where they told me they didn't know about the tour at all. Either they or Viator screwed up347shirleyb
September 2021
This is my third visit to Oaxaca and the third time we hired the excellent services of GO (Guide Oaxaca). The previous visits were just couples. This visit we were a group of 14. Rosario & Alberto beautifully accommodated our large group and are the perfect guides to experience the best of the b...
This is my third visit to Oaxaca and the third time we hired the excellent services of GO (Guide Oaxaca). The previous visits were just couples. This visit we were a group of 14. Rosario & Alberto beautifully accommodated our large group and are the perfect guides to experience the best of the best while in Oaxaca. They picked us up from the airport and dropped us off in the center of downtown Oaxaca (El Centro) to our beautiful three level home rental. We wanted a dinner in the house and Rosario hooked us up with an amazing local chef! They are super flexible and more than accommodating to what YOU want to do, see, taste and experience! They actually anticipate your needs and and pay attention to the smallest details. They customized a special Nacho Libre tour for seven of us and it was Fantastic! Most of the movie was filmed in Oaxaca. They gave each of us Luchadora masks and souvenirs too. All their tours are excellent! I have to mention that Rosario is passionate and enthusiastic about her hometown Oaxaca. She is always researching and improving her tours to provide her clients with the best possible experience. She recently found a “Maestro Mezcaleria “ off the usual path. Truly the best of the best Mezcal we’ve had. She also has a heart for the local artisans and their unique products & services. They also provided us safe and comfortable transportation to the Pacific Coast of Oaxaca to Puerto Escondido. Yes, you can’t fly and get their faster but the drive is beautiful. You go from city to jungle to tropical beach paradise in the day long road trip. We stopped at a mountain side village for a delicious breakfast at the halfway point. The locals sell handmade wool sweaters, hats & scarves. We stopped along the road and bought fresh coconuts too! All in all, GO is the best way to go when visiting Oaxaca! Can’t wait for my fourth visit next year.Michael_P
March 2021
The tour guide had first rate customer service skills, encyclopedic knowledge and went way beyond the normal call of duty for us. We give her a six star rating!
The tour guide had first rate customer service skills, encyclopedic knowledge and went way beyond the normal call of duty for us. We give her a six star rating!423sebasti_nc
August 2021
Rosario y Alberto ofrecen un excelente servicio. Sus vehículos son cómodos y mantienen una excelente comunicación para coordinar la logística. Nos recogieron en la puerta de nuestro hotel y tenían preparados refrigerios y café para la espera de dos horas para entrar a Monte Albán (esto debido al ...
Rosario y Alberto ofrecen un excelente servicio. Sus vehículos son cómodos y mantienen una excelente comunicación para coordinar la logística. Nos recogieron en la puerta de nuestro hotel y tenían preparados refrigerios y café para la espera de dos horas para entrar a Monte Albán (esto debido al semáforo rojo por COVID-19). Una vez dentro de la Zona Arqueológica, nos guiaron con entusiasmo e información pertinente. Respondieron nuestras preguntas con la mejor disposición. Un servicio inmejorable. Vale cada peso. Rosario and Alberto offer an unparalleled service. We were picked up in a very comfortable vehicle and they had prepared snacks and coffee for the wait to Monte Albán (the two-hour wait is a consequence of the red alert due to COVID). Once inside the Site, they offered great information and answered all our questions with grace and enthusiasm. Worth every penny.