Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids

G Adventures · 7 days

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Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids
7 Days
From AUD $1399 Was AUD $1749
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


(20 reviews)

Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids

Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids

G Adventures · 7 days

Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply

Duration

7 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

This short but oh-so sweet trip through Central Mexico captures some of the best parts of the country's culture, landscapes, and tasty culinary traditions.

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Alebrijes Artisan Community Workshop & Lunch, Oaxaca Your G for Good Moment: Oaxaca Cuisine Tasting Experience, Oaxaca Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Oaxaca
  • Guided tour of Teotihuacan
  • Orientation walk in Puebla
  • Orientation walk and market visit in Oaxaca
  • Alebrijes Artisan Community Visit
  • Oaxaca cuisine tasting experience
  • Free time in Puebla and Oaxaca
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (6 nts).
  • 6 breakfasts

Transport

  • Private vehicle, walking.

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide.

Highlights

  • Climb the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan
  • See the beautiful architecture and churches in Puebla
  • Sample mezcal at a local distillery
  • Try one of the delicious varieties of mole in Mexico's gastronomic heartland
Mexico City to Oaxaca: Pottery & Aztec Pyramids

Trip Details

Duration

7 days

Transportation

Private vehicle, walking.

Guide Language

English

Starts

Mexico City, Mexico

Finishes

Oaxaca, Mexico

Accommodations

Budget

Travel Style

Classic, Budget

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Mexico City

Arrive at any time.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this bustling metropolis. Talk to your agent about booking pre-tour accommodation.


Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
2

Day 2: Mexico City

Take advantage of a day get to know Mexico City. Opt to check out the sprawling zócalo (main square), visit the Frida Kahlo museum in vibrant Coyoacán, or view impressive Mayan and Aztec artifacts at the National Anthropology Museum.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings. Opt to visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, visit the Juarez neighbourhood, an area teeming with restaurants, bars, parks, and boutique shops. Maybe make a stop at the Palacio Nacional to see Diego Rivera's famous mural, "The History of Mexico". Or eat like a local and join a food tour and get a sense of the vast culinary scene here.Accommodation - Hotel PF Suites
3

Day 3: Mexico City/Puebla

Rise early and explore the ancient city of Teotihuacan on a guided tour. Stand in awe of the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, stroll down the Avenue of the Dead and learn all about the site's importance to Mexico's ancient cultures for thousands of years, at one point being the largest city in the entire Americas. Continue to Puebla and enjoy an orientation walk downtown.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit the ruins of Teotihuacán northeast of Mexico City. This ruin site dates back to 100BC and has the impressive Avenue of the Dead, Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. Bring water, wear a hat and solid walking shoes to learn all about this pre-Columbian Mesoamerican city that at its peak was once the largest city in all of the Americas.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The route will vary for each tour, allowing our CEOs to share their personal favourites. You can expect to see the zócalo, artisans' market and visit the historic buildings within centre of this World Heritage city.Accommodation - Hotel Gilfer
4

Day 4: Puebla

Enjoy a free day to explore the city. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Discover all that Puebla has to offer its travellers on this free day to explore. Opt to visit a ceramics workshop, check out the pyramid of nearby Cholula, sample delicious local specialties, or watch a lucha libre wrestling match at night.Accommodation - Hotel Gilfer
5

Day 5: Puebla/Oaxaca

Journey south to beautiful Oaxaca, and get a feel for the city on an orientation walk, stopping to visit one of its sprawling markets. After, visit the Alebrijes Artisan Community for your G for Good moment. Meet a local artisan, speak with them, ask any questions the group may have, and learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Alebrijes were created by a Mexican artisan named Pedro Linares who was known for making piñatas and carnival masks. After falling ill and hallucinating crazy figures and creatures inside his mind, the artist decided to bring what he saw to life by creating the small figurines we know as Alebrijes. Often made of a mash-up between animals, these figurines are now made by Oaxacan artisans out of wood and then painted with vibrant pigments and lots of patterns. Learn more about how these figurines integrated themselves into Oaxacan/Mexican folklore and how the craft expanded from originally being made from cardboard to now being carved from Copal wood. Meet a local artisan and speak with them, ask any questions the group may have and to learn more about how the Alebrijes are crafted. Then enjoy an authentic Oaxacan lunch at Zoológico Mágico. Here, you'll see why a meal is more than food -- it's a celebration of Oaxaca's vibrant traditions, brought to life. Each dish is a tribute to their heritage, featuring iconic plates like mole negro.Activity - All walks will be slightly different, allowing your CEO to show off their favourite spots. You can expect to see the Santo Domingo Cultural Centre, walk through the zocalo and the famous 20th of November market. Opt to sample some delicious Oaxacan foods along the way such as mole, tlayudas or chapulines.Accommodation - Hotel Oaxaca Real
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Day 6: Oaxaca

Take advantage of free time, and opt to learn how to make mole in a cooking class, shop at nearby artisan villages, visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mitla, or sample some mezcal at a local distillery - look out for the worm! In the evening enjoy a guided tasting of local favorites.

Meals included: Breakfast

Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Take advantage of free time to get out and explore this amazing city and its surroundings.Activity - Attend a cuisine tasting in Oaxaca with a local expert who will share a variety of authentic regional specialties. You'll learn how to prepare a handmade tortilla and enjoy a guided tasting of local favorites. Please note that this will not be a full meal.Accommodation - Hotel Oaxaca Real
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Day 7: Oaxaca

Depart at any time.

With so much to do in Oaxaca, we strongly suggest booking an extra night to explore all this fabulous city has to offer.

Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $1749

AUD $1,399
(Tour only)
Offer ends 31 Mar, 2026 Per Person Standard
20% Off

Duration: 7 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

This short but oh-so sweet trip through Central Mexico captures some of the best parts of the country's culture, landscapes, and tasty culinary traditions.

Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 30 May 2026

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
5.0
Diane O.
Traveled, November 2023

12/31/2023

Overall satisfaction

2.0
Irina R.
Traveled, November 2023

12/31/2023

the level of comfort and the amenities

Tour Operator

G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.

In Business Since 1990