Free Tour in Oaxaca
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Explore Oaxaca City with an expert guide who will show you its culture, architecture, music, history, and political movements from a local point of view. Discover this marvelous city on our 3-hour walking tour.
Oaxaca Free Walking Tour ¡TIP-BASED! (experience ) Do something different! Explore Oaxaca City in a fun and alternative way.
Our walking tour is organized and led by local/native people from Oaxaca. You cannot miss this tour if you want to know everything about this fantastic city.
This walking tour covers many off-the-beaten tracks, famous neighborhoods, and the side of Oaxaca that tourists rarely see, which our customers appreciate most.
You get to see and feel the real Oaxaca. We will introduce you to the highlights of the amazing city of Oaxaca. During this two-and-a-half-hour tour, you fall in love with the city, learn about the cultures, history, gastronomy, music, and colorful arts, and discover several hidden gems that tourists often miss.
Our experienced guides would love to share ideas on places to visit and the best places to travel, stay, eat, and drink.
Join us for an engaging introduction to Oaxaca.
Meeting point
Av. de la Independencia 900, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 30min
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 10:00 (Oaxaca time)
- Coming up
- 77 departures in 3 months, 6 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 30min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Av. de la Independencia 900, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
77 departures are listed in the next three months, 6 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00. Times are local to Oaxaca.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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Accessibility information availablePet friendly
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