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Oaxaca City Free Tour: The Cultural Heart of Mexico
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Duration
2 hours
Languages
English, Spanish
Meeting point
Galería de Arte Subterráneos
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Discover Oaxaca City – a UNESCO World Heritage site – through the eyes of a local Oaxaqueño, certified tour guide, and an artist.
The tour is based on visiting and learning about markets, historic sites, and art centers such as:
* Subterráneos – An underground print gallery where art means civil resistance and local culture
* La Merced Market — 50+ years of tradition: moles, tlayudas, bread, mezcal; decorations; traditional clothing and murals
* Centro Cultural San Pablo — A former church and now a place for music, academic activitiesand art where three eras of Oaxacan history blend together.
* Macedonio Alcalá Theater — Former casino & Oaxaca's most iconic theater due to its history and imperial architecture
* Zocalo and the Cathedral — The beating heart of Oaxaca
* Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photography Center – A colonial mansion hosting stunning photography exhibitions
* Santo Domingo Church & Botanic Gardens – The jewel of the crown. Gold and art reflecting the power of the Church in colonial times
**Bonus:** I'll share personal food and restaurant recommendations, and we can try Tejate —a pre-Hispanic cacao and corn drink, plus a surprise at the end of the tour.
The tour is based on visiting and learning about markets, historic sites, and art centers such as:
* Subterráneos – An underground print gallery where art means civil resistance and local culture
* La Merced Market — 50+ years of tradition: moles, tlayudas, bread, mezcal; decorations; traditional clothing and murals
* Centro Cultural San Pablo — A former church and now a place for music, academic activitiesand art where three eras of Oaxacan history blend together.
* Macedonio Alcalá Theater — Former casino & Oaxaca's most iconic theater due to its history and imperial architecture
* Zocalo and the Cathedral — The beating heart of Oaxaca
* Manuel Álvarez Bravo Photography Center – A colonial mansion hosting stunning photography exhibitions
* Santo Domingo Church & Botanic Gardens – The jewel of the crown. Gold and art reflecting the power of the Church in colonial times
**Bonus:** I'll share personal food and restaurant recommendations, and we can try Tejate —a pre-Hispanic cacao and corn drink, plus a surprise at the end of the tour.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
- Oaxaca Graphic Arts Institute
- Photographic Center Manuel Alvaro Bravo
- TEATRO MACEDONIO ALCALÁ
- Centro Cultural San Pablo
Our Guides
On arrival
Subterraneos is a print art gallery located on: Calle de la Constitución 510, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico. I'll be at the entrance and wearing a handkerchief.
Things to note
All of the places we visit are free
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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