Get to know the real Oaxaca

Learn about the culture, traditions, customs and crafts that give identity to Oaxaca.

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What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews

, April 2026

We upgraded to a private tour, and it was well worth it—the experience felt very personalized without being a big price jump and we needed the flexibility. One of the highlights was visiting an incredible Michelin-rated restaurant in a village about 45 minutes outside the city. The mole there was the best we had on the entire trip.We also visited artisans in local villages, which was truly special. Meeting people in their communities and seeing their work up close made the experience feel authentic and meaningful. Hector clearly has strong relationships—he seems to know everyone, which added a lot to the day. We brought our baby along, and everyone we met was incredibly welcoming and kind, which we really appreciated. Overall, a unique and memorable experience that we’d highly recommend.

Carolyn

Oakland, CA

, April 2026

We really loved our tour with Hector. He was knowledgeable, patient and had a lot of connections in the valley to be able to tailor the tour to our interests. We visited very special places where we got to meet artisans and really hear their stories. We were traveling with two teenagers and I was worried they would not love an all day tour but they really enjoyed the experience and felt they got a lot out of it. Highly recommend!

Nili

New York, NY

, February 2026

My wife and I had a private tour with Héctor. He picked us up in an air-conditioned van. We were interested in seeing a nearby village, as well as some of the city. He asked what kinds of artisans we wanted to see, so he could customize the tour for us. We let him choose, so he took us to see—and talk with as they were working—a (blind) sculptor and a weaver. We also met other artists, including a man who composes a poem with each painting—he read us one of his poems. We were not interested in buying, and there was no pressure to do so. We visited at least 3 villages. It happened to be Martes de Carnaval (Mardi Gras): in one village we came upon a local parade—quite impressive (but don’t count on that for your visit!). We also made short visits to 2 museums. Héctor shared his extensive knowledge of local culture and history. He and Marisela are new to AirBNB, but they have many years of experience, including organizing study-abroad programs for U.S. university students in Oaxaca.

James

Albuquerque, NM

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Where we’ll meet

En frente de la catedral de Oaxaca

68000, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Guest requirements

Guests aged 18 and over can attend, up to 5 guests in total.

Accessibility

Mainly flat or levelled ground, Step-free access, Entrances wider than 32 inches (81cm), Quiet retreat space available, No extreme sensory stimuli

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

Cultural tours are led by authors, historians and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.

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What you’ll do

This experience is hosted in English.

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews

, April 2026

Carolyn

Oakland, CA

, April 2026

Nili

New York, NY

, February 2026

James

Albuquerque, NM

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

En frente de la catedral de Oaxaca

68000, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meet the hosts

I have more than 7 years of experience coordinating Sustainable, Cultural and Adventure Tourism groups. Contact me, your experience will be unforgettable, Guaranteed.

To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Get to know the real Oaxaca

Learn about the culture, traditions, customs and crafts that give identity to Oaxaca.

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Listing highlights

Free cancellation

Things to know

Guest requirements

Guests aged 18 and over can attend, up to 5 guests in total.

Accessibility

Mainly flat or levelled ground, Step-free access, Entrances wider than 32 inches (81cm), Quiet retreat space available, No extreme sensory stimuli

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

Cultural tours are led by authors, historians and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.

See an issue?

Get to know the real Oaxaca

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

Cultural Heritage

Indigenous Peoples

Traditions

Create art

Local Cuisine

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

Meet the hosts

Things to know

Guest requirements

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

What you’ll do

Cultural Heritage

Indigenous Peoples

Traditions

Create art

Local Cuisine

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

Meet the hosts

Get to know the real Oaxaca

Listing highlights

Things to know

Guest requirements

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

Get to know the real Oaxaca

Listing highlights

What you’ll do

Cultural Heritage

Indigenous Peoples

Traditions

Create art

Local Cuisine

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews5.0, · 3 reviews

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

Meet the hosts

Things to know

Guest requirements

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

What you’ll do

Cultural Heritage

Indigenous Peoples

Traditions

Create art

Local Cuisine

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews5.0, · 3 reviews

Upcoming availability

Where we’ll meet

Meet the hosts

Get to know the real Oaxaca

Listing highlights

Things to know

Guest requirements

Accessibility

Cancellation policy

Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars, from 3 reviews