Items | Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions
Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions
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Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour stands out for offering a complete and authentic Oaxaca experience in a single day with a certified guide. It combines a visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with unique cultural experiences such as Black Clay Pottery and Alebrijes demonstrations, where you'll learn about their artisanal processes firsthand. You'll also enjoy well-organized scheduling, personalized attention, and an experience that comfortably and at a relaxed pace integrates history, culture, and gastronomy.
Note: The tour is available in Spanish or English, subject to availability. If there are few reservations for a single language, the tour may be conducted bilingually, while ensuring that all p...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
certified bilingual guide
We provide bottles of water during the trip.
Our vehicles are modern. They are also comfortable.
Travel insurance is provided on board the vehicle.
The tour price includes access to the Monte Albán archaeological site.
Snacks
Food and beverages are paid for by the customer.
Tips are optional and the amount is at the customer's discretion.
Meeting Points
Departure
Melchor Ocampo 1017
The Zapotecos Tours office has a blue facade.
Return
Zocalo
The tour concludes at a historic site in the city center.
Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions
(249) Reviews
Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán
About
This tour stands out for offering a complete and authentic Oaxaca experience in a single day with a certified guide. It combines a visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with unique cultural experiences such as Black Clay Pottery and Alebrijes demonstrations, where you'll learn about their artisanal processes firsthand. You'll also enjoy well-organized scheduling, personalized attention, and an experience that comfortably and at a relaxed pace integrates history, culture, and gastronomy.
Note: The tour is available in Spanish or English, subject to availability. If there are few reservations for a single language, the tour may be conducted bilingually, while ensuring that all p...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
certified bilingual guide
We provide bottles of water during the trip.
Our vehicles are modern. They are also comfortable.
Travel insurance is provided on board the vehicle.
The tour price includes access to the Monte Albán archaeological site.
Snacks
Food and beverages are paid for by the customer.
Tips are optional and the amount is at the customer's discretion.
Meeting Points
Departure
Melchor Ocampo 1017
The Zapotecos Tours office has a blue facade.
Return
Zocalo
The tour concludes at a historic site in the city center.
Itinerary
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Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca)
Meet us at the meeting point on Melchor Ocampo 1017, where this experience will begin.
10 minutes
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
You will have the opportunity to visit the fascinating archaeological site of Monte Albán, accompanied by an expert guide who will help you discover its history, architecture, and great cultural importance. During the tour, you will explore the impressive temples, plazas, and structures that were once part of this ancient Zapotec city.
You will also enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley, making this experience even more memorable. Without a doubt, it will be a tour full of history, learning, and unique moments at one of the most iconic sites in the region.
2 hours and 30 minutes
3
San Bartolo Coyotepec
You will have the opportunity to visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, an emblematic place where the famous black pottery is made, an artisanal tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. During the visit, you will learn up close about the process of creating these unique pieces, known for their elegance and distinctive finish.
You will observe the ancestral techniques used by the artisans, including the use of the pre-Hispanic pottery wheel, an essential tool in their production. In addition, our guide will share the history and cultural significance of black pottery with you, as well as the traditions that are part of this important expression of Oaxacan art.
1 hour
4
Tierra Mágica Restaurant
We will visit Tierra Mágica, a local restaurant where you can enjoy traditional Oaxacan dishes à la carte, as well as vegan options designed to suit all tastes.
1 hour
5
Taller Una Inspiración de mi Vida
We will have the opportunity to visit San Martín Tilcajete, recognized as one of Oaxaca’s main artisan towns and the birthplace of the famous alebrijes. Here, you will learn about this unique tradition up close through demonstrations by local artisans, who will show you the process of creating these colorful wooden figures and the use of natural pigments.
They will share the history and cultural meaning of alebrijes with you, as well as the tradition of tonas, animal representations that inspire these incredible works of art. During the visit, you will be able to admire a wide variety of pieces that reflect the talent and creativity of the community.
1 hour
6
Zocalo
At the end of the tour, we will return to the city and drop you off a few blocks from the Zócalo. If you prefer to get off at another point along the route, please let your guide know and we will be happy to make it possible.
