Monte Alban Tour: Explore Oaxaca's Ancient Ruins

Uncover the wonders of Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeological site in the Oaxaca Valley. Explore the ancient ruins, marvel at the pyramids and ceremonial rock carvings, and learn about the rich history of this extraordinary site.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Oaxaca - Once we pick up our travelers, we will head to the attraction to visit.
  • Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban - Explore the cultural treasures surrounding Oaxaca on a 2.5-hour trip. We start at Monte Albán, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987, discover the wonderful buildings of this ancient Zapotec city, as well as its…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide speaks English and Spanish
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets to monte alban
Additional Information

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…

Location
Quinta Real Oaxaca
5 de Mayo
Por favor llegar 8:30 am en el hotel Quinta Real ubicado en calle 05 de Mayo #300, centro y preguntar por la agencia de viajes. Pueden esperar fuera del hotel o dentro en el lobby. En unos momentos saldremos por usted.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kathleen
Oct 8, 2025
Really good archiological tour - The guide was really good at explaining the different eras, people and history. The site itself is gorgeous. The trip to and from very comfortble
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Anthony_s
Sep 28, 2025
Wow! Simply Wow! - This experience was awe inspiring. The area is beautiful. It's impact is massive. Our tour guide, Moses, was incredibly knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
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Connector64909096279
Sep 21, 2025
Well worth it - Great tour. Good pace and a very knowledgeable guide. A really stunning piece of Mexican history. Well worth it. Would recommend.
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Joan_p
Sep 17, 2025
Sacred mountain - This was an excellent trip with a good driver and a very knowledgeable guide. Lot of information about the area and its peoples , languages and religions.
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Luisa_b
Sep 16, 2025
Antonio was our guide -... - Antonio was our guide - he was very knowledgeable and spoke both Spanish and English. Was a great experience
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D7931jqstefans
Aug 15, 2025
Excellent tour with knowledgeable guide. - My wife and I had a great tour of Monte Albán with Daniel as the group tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend it to others.
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Curiosity582543
Jul 27, 2025
Amazing Monte Alban Tour - This was an amazing tour and a must see when you visit Oaxaca! Our tour guide was a retired archeologist and she was excellent. I had toured the Museo de Antropologia the day before, which gave me context. Along with the guided tour, we were given an ample amount of time to explore the ruins on our own. I highly recommend taking a formal tour, rather than doing it on your own.
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Hopek778
Jul 22, 2025
Perfect tour for folks who don't like tours - I was looking for an affordable way to visit just Monte Alban (instead of a full day tour with many stops) and this tour exceeded expectations. It was well organized, transport was comfortable (not too many people) and our guide did an excellent job of setting up context, explaining the most interesting aspects of the site and then there was plenty of time to wander the central area on our own. Tip: You don't have to purchase from the first artisans that approach you, there will be more and I recommend you have a hearty breakfast, bring water and a hat is very useful at this elevation.
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Caroline_g
Oct 10, 2025
A great trip back into history - A lot packed into a half day trip lots of climbing. The guide was excellent told us about many of the civilization that I never had heard of there's a museum on the site as well
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Freddie_b
Aug 29, 2025
Not great - Whilst monte alban is a really impressive site (the views are brilliant and the pyramids beautiful) - the tour guide left a lot to be desired. He was unenthusiastic and rushed and didn’t translate the majority of his description into English which was a shame. We got most of the information from the boards in the museum and site!
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).