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.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Tickets to monte alban
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Oaxaca
30 min
Once we pick up our travelers, we will head to the attraction to visit.
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Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
2 hours 30 min
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 -
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
30 min
We will return to Oaxaca.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Half day tour to Monte Albán
Can I cancel Half day tour to Monte Albán for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
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. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Tickets to monte alban
Which places does it visit?
It visits Oaxaca, Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Operated by Oaxacatours
