Private Tour
Oaxaca Artisan Pottery Alebrijes, Black Clay Tour and Frida Kahlo
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
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Highlights of the Oaxaca Artisan Tour:
Pottery Class with a Master Artisan: Learn from a renowned Oaxacan craftsman and create your own mezcalero, the iconic piece of the local mezcal culture.
Visit to the Alebrije Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles: Explore the creative process behind these vibrant alebrijes and discover why their pieces are certified and valued as art.
Discover the Secret of Black Clay: Learn the story behind the technique that gives black clay its shine, and visit the workshop’s store to purchase unique pieces.
This tour is guided by an English-speaking guide and includes private transportation, allowing you to adjust the schedule to your needs, ensuring a comfortable and personalized experience.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pick up in your hotel and 1 hour transfer
Workshop of Jacobo and Maria Angeles
The second stop on our tour is at the Jacobo and María Ángeles Workshop, located in San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca. This workshop is internationally renowned for creating alebrijes, hand-carved and painted wooden sculptures that depict fantastic, colorful creatures. During the visit, you'll have the chance to learn about the entire alebrije-making process, from selecting and carving the copal wood to applying intricate designs inspired by Zapotec iconography. The workshop also has a store where you can purchase certified alebrijes, which are considered art investments due to their increasing value each year. This visit allows you to appreciate the dedication and talent that Jacobo and María Ángeles bring to Mexican folk art, preserving and sharing the cultural richness of Oaxaca.
What‘s Included
Private Car from Oaxaca both ways
Visit 3 masters of folk art in Mexico Pottery, Black Clay and Alebrijes
English Speaking Guide
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Lunch is not included
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Oaxaca Artisan Pottery Alebrijes, Black Clay Tour and Frida Kahlo
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Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We reserved a small...
Judy C,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We reserved a small private tour and it was outstanding. Our guide David was very attentive and facilitated our outings. He was flexible and accoodating as my kids spent a lot of time at the Clay handscupting activity. The alebrijes stop was quite nice. The presentation was done well explaining the history. The works of art and uniques creations are breathtaking. Our final stop was with black clay pottery demonstration. The Family business was very inviting to see firsthand the intricate hand-carved pieces was a treat. One gets the sense of the energy, time, and craftsmanship to create functional art is humbling. I enjoyed the historical context and cultural aspect of this trip. We would book again.
VIP treatment
Amy W,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Part of the appeal of this tour was the idea of visiting the workshops of Dona Rosa and Jacobo and Maria Angeles. While we did visit barro negro and alibrije workshops, I was disappointed that they were not the specific places listed in the original listing. The lunch stop was a gorgeous property and the food was fantastic.
3 good stops
Mark M,,Nov 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Tour. David was a great guide. Had a good time at all 3 stops i really don't want to write more
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