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Private half-day tour from OaxacaMonte Albán and Arrazola: Private Half-Day Tour from Oaxaca
5h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Oaxaca (the historic centre and nearby neighbourhoods)
Free cancellation, 24h
The Zapotec city of Monte Albán on its flattened mountain top above the valley, then the workshops of Arrazola, where the painted wooden alebrijes are carved.
The day
Monte Albán is only 20 to 30 minutes from the centre, up a winding road. Arrazola is at the foot of the same hill.
Start
Your hotel
Collected from the door at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.
+45m
Monte Albán
The Great Plaza, the ball court, the carved Danzantes and the platforms at each end. Two and a half hours on site, with the site museum.
Entrance not included
+3h 30m
Arrazola
A village of family workshops where alebrijes, the bright carved animals of Oaxaca, are cut and painted.
+5h
Back where you want to be
Your hotel or a restaurant in the centre.
Photos by Sergio Mena Ferreira, Rogelio Gonzalez 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
Entrance to Monte Albán, purchases, food and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Opening hours
- Monte Albán is open every day from 08:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:00. On the 07:00 start we reach the gate as it opens.
- Sun
- The site is high and open. Bring a hat, sun cream and water.
- 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. Licensed guides wait at the entrance and are paid there.
No. The families are happy to show their work.
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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