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Monte Alban Tour: Explore Oaxaca's Ancient Ruins
4.6
326 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Uncover the wonders of Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed archaeological site in the Oaxaca Valley. Explore the ancient ruins, marvel at the pyramids and ceremonial rock carvings, and learn about the rich history of this extraordinary site.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Oaxaca - Once we pick up our travelers, we will head to the attraction to visit.
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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
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hat, sunscreen
Any changes will be notified 24 hours before the service.
We appreciate your understanding
- Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban - We will return to Oaxaca.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide speaks English and Spanish
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tickets to monte alban
Additional Information
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.
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothing
Location
Quinta Real Oaxaca
5 de Mayo
Quinta Real Hotel on 5 de Mayo Street #300. One block from the Temple of Santo Domingo, in front of the Labastida Garden, 4 blocks from the Zócalo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(326 Ratings)
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Guillermo
Aug 8, 2024
Great experience, great guide, lots of unforgettable views and memories. - Such a great experience, family enjoyed it. We had a great experience, guide was very knowledgeable. Views were incredible and lots of knowledge about the location by our guide.
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Joycj4569qz
Jul 24, 2024
First timers - Soooo informative! There was so much to learn and see. The timing was perfect for us when we went! Weather was warm but it was tolerable with a hat. The transportation was spot on and made it so .hch more smoother! Definately wana do the tour again!
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Meghana_j
Jun 17, 2024
Great experience not to be missed! - The site is magnificent. Our guide Moses was very sincere, knowledgeable and entertaining. The tour organizers were very proactive, confirming pickup arrangements and were very punctual. Van ride was comfortable.
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Michellez3404fh
Jun 13, 2024
Perfect way to see Monte Albán - Very well-organized and on time half-day tour with knowledgeable bilingual guide who provided a good mix of guided exploration and free time.
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Eric_s
Jun 1, 2024
Bring a hat and sunscreen and have fun - Nice tour, informative and fun. I enjoyed the museum as well as the free time to roam around Monte Albán.
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Paradise258428
May 29, 2024
Oaxaca a magical place - The food was great, the guide was insightful, and the views were breathtaking! We highly recommend. Add Oaxaca to your bucket list.
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Carolsh2905xj
Jun 1, 2024
Fascinating and Worth It!!! - Don't miss this, it is fascinating. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Just a couple of pointers to make the most of it: 1) If you don't know Spanish, go on an English only tour - for our tour he did everything twice - once in Spanish and once in English which was confusing and made it take twice as long. 2) Gym shoes may be better than sandals and if someone is not steady on their feet, be ready to help them 3) Bring water. Although we were told that the souvenirs were cheaper at the site, they probably weren't, but they were still cheap and fun. If it's hot, half day may be better.
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Augustwest11
Jul 21, 2024
Review - It's an okay tour. Our guide Jimi was very knowledgeable and spoke both English and Spanish. He made the tour fun. It was organized and the communication was alright.
I had arranged to be picked up at my hotel and received a message wondering if I was to be picked up or not. Thankfully, I checked my messages or I may have been left out?
The site itself I'm sure is an incredible feat. However, after being there for an hour I was ready to leave. Nothing against the tour but the site itself can be seen standing in almost one spot. There are beautiful views, too. It just wasn't amazing.
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Carmen_t
Jun 17, 2024
Do not do this tour go by your own (taxi) - Not worth an organized
Hire a taxi
The tour sorbds too much time talking about trees
There are good guides working for tips at the site
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Kara_g
Jun 26, 2024
Deducted 2 Stars for Poor Customer Service - The tour was good, 4 stars. I feel it's important to share my customer service experience, because it reflects poorly on the company. I left expensive, prescription glasses on the van. I realize this is my fault and is not the company's responsibility. When I realized an hour after drop-off, I reached out numerous times through all of the contact info provided (an email and two phone numbers, communications that were effective prior to the tour) about trying to retrieve them, lost and found options, anything. I received one response hours later, two words: "I'll ask". And since then, nothing. I've circled back several times, but I am being ignored. If they choose to respond now, it's only because of the negative review. Based on my experience, if you were to have any issues arise, I wouldn't expect any resolution or follow through from this company.
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