Half day tour to Monte Albán | 4 hours

350 Reviews | Oaxaca City
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets to monte alban

Overview

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 carvings, a huge ball court and 170 excavated tombs. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Meeting points

Quinta Real
5 de Mayo 300, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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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.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Oaxaca

    Once we pick up our travelers, we will head to the attraction to visit.

    30 minutes

  • 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 history and culture. Due to the COVID-19 contingency, the time for this tour may last longer than the time established in the itinerary. Note: the use of face masks, glasses or face shield is mandatory. The pick-up begins at 7:00 am, because there is a line of approximately 2 hours to access the archaeological zone. The tour ends at approximately 1:30 pm General recommendations: *Due to the waiting time, you must have breakfast or bring a box lunch * comfortable clothing and shoes * a bottle of water * hat, sunscreen Any changes will be notified 24 hours before the service. We appreciate your understanding

    2 hours 30 minutes

  • Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

    We will return to Oaxaca.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothing

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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4.6

350 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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    273
  • 4 stars
    38
  • 3 stars
    25
  • 2 stars
    7
  • 1 star
    7

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 273 reviews with 5 stars

Excellent tour!

Published on Dec, 2024

Pick up and drive to Monte Alban went very well, very friendly, knowledgeable guide who spoke excellent English. Can highly recommend

Our guide was very...

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide was very knowledgable and the trip was on time and great value. We would definitely recommend it.

A must see experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Our guide was exceptional, friendly, very knowledgeable, and engaging. The ruins were stunning and awe inspiring.

Great pick up, great...

Published on Dec, 2024

Great pick up, great guide. Tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and the half day tour was very well planned

Amazing

Published on Dec, 2024

Amazing experience! Our guide Daniel was so knowledgeable and informative. Would highly recommend this.

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