Private Tour
Monte Alban Chesillo and handicrafts alebrijes and black mud
Overview
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Let yourself go for a day full of flavors, colors and traditions that make Oaxaca unique.
Start your experience with making Oaxaca cheese as it is called elsewhere and enjoying a breakfast with traditional memelitas (small corn tortillas), learning the secrets of local cuisine directly from the creators.
Admire the grandeur of Monte Albán, the Zapotec city that dominates the valley with its ancient structures and breathtaking views.
Enter San Antonio Arrazola, where artisans bring to life the colorful wooden figures called tones and nahuales — popularly known as alebrijes — and share with them the richness of their tradition.
Finish in San Bartolo Coyotepec, home of the unmistakable black mud, and discover how clay is transformed into unique pieces through generations of techniques.
You can take authentic souvenirs directly from the family workshops, preserving a piece of Oaxaca with you.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Start your day at the home of a local cook, where you will discover one of the best-kept secrets of Oaxacan cuisine: quesillo, known elsewhere as Oaxaca cheese. You can get up close and personal with the artisanal brewing process, from the curds to the characteristic strip-rolling that makes it unique. In addition, you will have the opportunity to taste fresh cheese accompanied by traditional memelitas,—thick corn tortillas, soft and slightly browned, typical of Oaxaca—freshly made and prepared with local ingredients. An authentic experience that connects with the culinary roots of Oaxaca and the work of the families that keep this tradition alive.
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
After breakfast, head to Monte Albán, the ancient Zapotec city that dominates the Oaxaca Valley. During the guided tour, you will explore its wide squares and archaeological structures while learning about the history, culture and traditions of this important civilization. You will know how its inhabitants lived, their social and ceremonial practices, and the influence that this city had in the region. In addition, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the valley, ideal for photographs and to appreciate the magnitude of this historic site. This visit offers a perfect combination of education, culture and natural beauty
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Parking Fees
Meals
Gratuities
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Premium sedan
Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
Premium sedan: New model vehicle with climate and wide coverage insurance
Includes pickup: We move to the place where the traveler is staying
Pickup included
Toyota Hiace (VAN)
Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
Toyota Hiace: New model vehicle with climate and wide coverage insurance, ideal for groups of families or friends.
Pickup included
Luxury Mercedes Sprinter
Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
Luxury Mercedes Sprinter: Climate-controlled vehicle with passenger insurance, larger than a standard van, ideal for groups of up to 15 people
Pickup included
SUV pickup truck
Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add time
Water and soft drinks
SUV pickup truck: New model large vehicle with climate and wide coverage insurance
Includes pickup: We move to the place where the traveler is staying
Pickup included
SUV or Chevrolet Suburban
Guided service with transportation
Private
Duration: 8 hours: Being a private service can add more time
Water and soft drinks
SUV or Chevrolet Suburban
Includes pickup: We move to the place where the traveler is staying
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun and Informative!
Matthew B,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time in this tour with our guide Armando. He was very knowledgeable about each of the stops and provided insights and details that we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. It was a well balanced tour which gave a great mix of art, history, food and culture. I would highly recommend this to anyone who visits Oaxaca, especially if you are able to have Armando as your guide.
Recommended experience in Oaxa with Cesar
lauratK5474LM,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we did a tour in Oaxaca with César and we were very satisfied. He was very friendly and attentive throughout the tour. He explained each place clearly and you could tell he knew the area well. He also acted as both a driver and a guide, always willing to lend a hand. Overall, a very pleasant and highly recommended experience.
Super recommended trip!!
perlaa402,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The attention and knowledge of our guide Cesar Medina made our trip an unforgettable experience!! The times and places visited super nice, I highly recommend it! Oaxaca is beautiful in all its extension!
The best option in Oaxaca
K4635LSchantalp,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Service, very friendly driver and very punctual. The very professional Ricardo guide explaining the importance of Monte alban, we could visit three more places, we were marveled with Oaxaca and its gastronomy. 100% recommended
Congratulations
105yeseniag,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We extend our sincerest congratulations to Tonali Tours for its outstanding work in the tourism sector. Their commitment to excellence, personalized attention and the promotion of cultural and natural heritage constitute a valuable contribution to the development of responsible and quality tourism. To Ricardo, Thank you for guiding us with such patience, joy and professionalism. You made every place come alive and every experience unforgettable. It was a real privilege to travel hand in hand.”
Excellent guides
cristinabC7065HS,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guides have extensive knowledge of the routes covered, they solved all our doubts and makes the tour enjoyable:) This is the second time we have been given a tour and we are always very happy with your Service!
Momte Alban
Sightseer183181,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great explanation throughout the tour. The guides with the best layout. The visit had enough time to meet and shop. Nice experience, thank you!
Incentive travel
Curiosity62022901019,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent Service from Richard and Caesar. They're a duo who know the history of the state. Very professional. Thank you.
The best experience with TONALLI TOUR
verov640,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a magnificent experience, the places we visited are very beautiful, they have a great story that the guide is telling you with form the tour is developed, I liked the way they integrated the group considering the needs of everyone, they offered us drinks during the journey (a detail that in particular I like very much), if you travel to Oaxaca "TONALLI TOUR OAXACA" are the best option for your transfer, and be able to know the most emblematic places of this beautiful city.
ONE DAY WE WERE IN OAXACA
zaudip2025,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A VERY WELL ORGANIZED TRIP. We were amazing, Oaxaca is beautiful and its delicious food, the places we visited are amazing our guide very knowledgeable of the destination, very professional explained everything to us, nice and very friendly. the services of the very punctual transfers, we were very consented.
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