Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour
Overview
The ancient Zapotec city of Monte Albán is one of Mexico's most impressive archaeological sites, and this tour is designed for you to experience it without rushing and with the best explanations.
Start your day with panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley while a certified guide shares the history, temples, and secrets of the ancient Zapotec capital.
Afterward, travel to the artisan village of Arrazola to get an up-close look at the real process of creating Alebrijes: the carving, painting, and symbolism. Later, discover the unique Black Pottery technique in San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans show you how they achieve its signature shine.
This trip includes comfortable transportation, hotel pickup, on-board insurance, and guidance throughout the day. It's ideal for first-time visitors to Oaxaca looking for an authentic, clear, and well-guided experience. More than 24,000 travelers have enjoyed this route with us!
What's Included
- Meeting point pickup and drop-off
- Free time for photography at Monte Alban
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guided tour of an alebrije workshop in Arrazola
- Professional guide bilingual.
- Guided tour of a black clay workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Admission in Monte Alban
Meeting Location
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RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
San Antonio Arrazola
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
San Bartolo Coyotepec
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Meeting point pickup and drop-off.
- Free time for photography at Monte Alban.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- Guided tour of an alebrije workshop in Arrazola.
- Professional guide bilingual.
- Guided tour of a black clay workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Admission in Monte Alban.
The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Meeting point pickup and drop-off
- Free time for photography at Monte Alban
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guided tour of an alebrije workshop in Arrazola
- Professional guide bilingual.
- Guided tour of a black clay workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Admission in Monte Alban
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
