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Oaxaca City tour - Santo Domingo museum & the colorful market

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Walk around the main square where you will admire the beauty of the Santo Domingo temple that was part of a convent, now transformed into one of the best museums of colonial and pre-Colombian art, and where there are valuable objects from Monte Alban archeological site; continue along the tourist walkway, (pedestrian street) admiring its green quarry buildings, you will find the Cathedral, built by the Dominican monks in the 16th century, you will see the outside of the Macedonio Alcalá Theater, an architectural jewel of the City of Oaxaca, later you will go to the chocolate mills to talk and learn about the ingredients for the preparation of this exquisite drink.

Before finishing your tour, you will visit also the incredible market, one of the most typical in the region, where daily hundreds of people get together to offer their particular products, a tradition that goes back to the pre-Hispanic times.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Professional driver
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name. We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.

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Oaxaca
Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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What To Expect

Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman

Jewel of Colonial architecture built in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, is the most splendid of Oaxaca’s churches, with a finely carved baroque facade and nearly every square centimeter inside decorated in 3D relief with intricate gilt designs swirling around a profusion of painted figures.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Macedonio de Alcala

The Macedonio Alcalá Theater is one of the emblematic venues in Oaxaca and one of the most important theaters in the country, being a bulwark of culture since September 5th, 1909, when it was inaugurated.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption

The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antequera, Oaxaca. Its construction began circa 1535 and it was consecrated on July 12th, 1733. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado Benito Juarez

You will go to the chocolate mills to talk and learn about the ingredients for the preparation of this exquisite drink and before you will visit the market, inside you can find all kinds of typical Oaxacan products such as grasshoppers, mole, cheese, local flavor beverages, and much more. Of course, there are also many crafts with the famous alebrijes, textiles or leather products.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oaxaca City tour – Santo Domingo museum & the colorful market?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Food and drinks
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).

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