Oaxaca Historical Compass Tour: Experience Mystical Tales and Taste Traditional Mezcal

Uncover the mystical tales and hidden history of Oaxaca on the Historical Compass Tour. Explore the city’s religious and political landmarks, learn about fascinating events, and discover the stories of Oaxacan women. Plus, indulge in traditional mezcal tasting and enjoy a delicious ice cream treat.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman - We will see churches and buildings with art representative of the colonial era.
  • C. de Manuel García Vigil 205 - Building that has had several uses in history and has a unique architectural style in the city.
  • El Calvario 103 - street where a popular and paranormal legend of Oaxaca in the XIX century…
What's Included
  • Vintage map
  • Mezcal shot (Minimum age 18+)
  • Delicious snacks
Additional Information

Our Historical Compass (Brújula histórica) tour derives its name from the layout of Oaxaca’s urban center, marked by churches at the cardinal points. These key places have significantly influenced the city’s religious, political, and mystical evolvement over several centuries.
During the Historical Compass tour, we will explore various buildings,…

Location
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
The meeting point is right in front of the main entrance of the Templo de Santo Domingo. On Macedonio Alcalá Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kathryn_h
Feb 3, 2025
Wonderful history, stories and legends while walking. - I learned some wonderful legends and tales along with Oaxacan history while tracing the ordinal landmarks of Oaxaca City. Veronica has created beautiful and detailed illustrations of her stories. Churches of Santo Domingo, Soledad and the main Cathedral were the settings for these stories and I was delighted. Towards the end we stopped for ice cream and…of course, Mezcal! 😀
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Veronica_esquivel
Jul 23, 2024
Loved attention and service d Vero - Super recommended Vero, polite, informed, punctual. I clear my doubts and I loved your stories!!! The snow and the mezcalito of the best. Willingness, good service and excellent service. Thank you. Julio 23, 2024 Verónica Esquivel
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Vashtin
May 18, 2024
Do this tour - it would enrich your experience of Oaxaca. - Veronica was engaging, easy to be with and conducted a unique and interesting tour. Our stay in Oaxaca is enriched by the information she shared. The ice cream stop was a nice touch and we got a chance to chat and learn about Mezcal, restaurants, foods etc. Your stay in Oaxaca would definitely be enhanced if you do this tour.
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Morgan_f
May 16, 2024
So fun! - Vero was very knowledgeable and a joy to be around. She was also very accommodating to our schedule which we appreciate. The tour was fun and we loved the folklore stories along with the history. Highly recommend!
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Hlshws
Apr 14, 2024
Adorable, friendly guide who represents the city well - We really enjoyed this. Our guide was adorable, enthusiastic and such a treat to meet. You'll see several churches and enjoy walking between them all.
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Shreya_s
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent guide - Veronica was fantastic! Great storyteller, kept the tour engaging, she was very flexible with us. I would recommend this activity as a great way to get an overview of the city.
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Elizabeth_s
Mar 20, 2024
Fun, interesting, and informative! - We were able to see many churches in the area, get an overall sense of the city design, and a hear a little urban mythology. I was introduced to a fantastic place I otherwise would not have known about near the western edge of centro.
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Jillian_b
Mar 4, 2024
Wonderfully enlightening history and mythology! - Vernica was knowledgeable, friendly, and a pleasure to learn from! She shared stories and history that brought Oaxaca to life! We got to see a lot of the city and she provided additional recommendations. Highly recommend!
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Moses_d
Mar 2, 2024
Delightful and Informative - She was very informative and passionate about sharing Oaxaca. I highly recommend the tour, it was very rewarding and educational.
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Kacey_m
Jan 30, 2024
Deepened our understanding! - Vernica was a wonderful, thoughtful, and thorough guide. Her passion for the history and culture of Oaxaca was inspiring and deepened our own interest in learning more about this dynamic city. She was a great storyteller and easy to talk to. It felt like we made a new friend. We highly recommend booking this tour!
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From $33
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).