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Private Customizable Historic Walking Tour in Oaxaca
Oaxaca
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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Discover the rich heritage of a UNESCO World Heritage site on this private, fully customizable walking tour of Oaxaca. You control the route, choice of sights, and overall pace: choose to focus on opulent Baroque churches, ancestral treasure museums, or hidden historic neighborhoods away from crowds.
Tailor Your Walk: Custom-build your ideal historic route through downtown Oaxaca.
Iconic Architecture: Choose to visit the breathtaking golden interiors of Santo Domingo.
Hidden Neighborhoods: Opt to wander through the quiet cobblestones of historic Jalatlaco.
Ancient Treasures: Select a deep-dive into the Mixtec gold artifacts of Tomb 7.
Please note: This tour is fully customizable; exact ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All individual entry fees for selected museums or heritage sites chosen during the tour
Hotel meet up by guide.
Fully flexible, customized itinerary planning
Professional private local guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
TEATRO MACEDONIO ALCALÁ
In front of the main entrance stairs of the Teatro Macedonio Alcalá.
Return
Private Customizable Historic Walking Tour in Oaxaca
Oaxaca
About
Discover the rich heritage of a UNESCO World Heritage site on this private, fully customizable walking tour of Oaxaca. You control the route, choice of sights, and overall pace: choose to focus on opulent Baroque churches, ancestral treasure museums, or hidden historic neighborhoods away from crowds.
Tailor Your Walk: Custom-build your ideal historic route through downtown Oaxaca.
Iconic Architecture: Choose to visit the breathtaking golden interiors of Santo Domingo.
Hidden Neighborhoods: Opt to wander through the quiet cobblestones of historic Jalatlaco.
Ancient Treasures: Select a deep-dive into the Mixtec gold artifacts of Tomb 7.
Please note: This tour is fully customizable; exact ...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All individual entry fees for selected museums or heritage sites chosen during the tour
Hotel meet up by guide.
Fully flexible, customized itinerary planning
Professional private local guide
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
TEATRO MACEDONIO ALCALÁ
In front of the main entrance stairs of the Teatro Macedonio Alcalá.
Return
Itinerary
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Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
Stop 1 — Choose one option:
Option A: Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán — Explore the crown jewel of Oaxacan Baroque architecture. Admire the stunning gold-leaf interior and learn about the Dominican friars who built this massive complex in the 16th century.
30 minutes
2
Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
Option B: Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca — Walk through the former convent halls adjacent to Santo Domingo to view ancient Mixtec artifacts, including the world-famous jade and gold treasures excavated from Tomb 7 at Monte Albán.
30 minutes
3
Andador Turistico
Stop 2 — Choose one option:
Option A: The Andador Turístico & Teatro Macedonio Alcalá — Stroll down the vibrant stone-paved pedestrian highway, admiring the colonial mansions built from green volcanic stone (cantera verde), ending at the spectacular 1909 Porfirian-era Art Nouveau theater.
30 minutes
4
Barrio de Jalatlaco
Option B: Barrio de Jalatlaco Historic Exploration — Escape the main rush to walk the quiet, cobblestone streets of Oaxaca's oldest neighborhood. Discover historic adobe homes, beautiful local plazas, and learn how this artisan ward preserved its deep-rooted pre-Hispanic layout
30 minutes
5
Zocalo
Stop 3 — Choose one option:
Option A: The Historic Zócalo & Cathedral — Dive into the political and social heart of the city at the main plaza. Walk past the grand Government Palace, admire the ornate facade of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, and learn about modern Oaxacan civic life.
30 minutes
6
Centro Cultural San Pablo
Option B: Centro Cultural San Pablo — Discover a beautifully restored 16th-century Dominican monastery that seamlessly blends ancient structure with modern glass architecture. Learn about the history of indigenous language and textile preservation projects housed inside.
