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Private half-day tourOaxaca: Private Tour of the Historic Centre and the Tree of Tule
4h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Oaxaca (the historic centre and nearby neighbourhoods)
Free cancellation, 24h
The giant cypress of Santa María del Tule, the view from the Cerro del Fortín, and the green stone streets of old Oaxaca, from the Zócalo and the markets to Santo Domingo.
The day
The tree first, a short drive east, then back into the centre, where most of it is on foot.
Start
Your hotel
Collected from the door at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.
+30m
The Tree of Tule
A Montezuma cypress in the churchyard of Santa María del Tule, known for the widest trunk of any tree.
Small entrance fee not included
+1h 30m
Cerro del Fortín
The hill above the city, with the Guelaguetza auditorium and a view over the valley.
+2h
The Zócalo and the markets
The main square and cathedral, then the 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juárez markets next door.
+3h
Santo Domingo
The church with its gilded interior and the former monastery beside it, now the Museum of the Cultures of Oaxaca.
Museum entrance not included
+4h
Back where you want to be
Your hotel or a restaurant. Tell your driver on the day.
Photos by ryan doyle, Mila Albrecht, Alex Gutiérrez on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole tour
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Entrances, food and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Museum hours
- The Museum of the Cultures of Oaxaca opens Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00. On the 07:00 start we reach Santo Domingo after it opens.
- Mondays
- The museum is closed on Mondays. We spend longer in the markets and at the church.
- Best for
- A first morning in Oaxaca, or an afternoon after a flight.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €190. Choose the number of people when you book.
Yes. The 20 de Noviembre market is known for its grills and for tlayudas. Your driver will show you where.
Not in four hours. Our Monte Albán tour, or the full day in the city and Monte Albán, covers it.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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