Discover Oaxaca through History and Urban Mythology
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About the Activity
The tour is named The Historical Compass (Brújula histórica) after the configuration of Oaxaca's city center, full of churches located on the cardinal points, these are decisive places for the urban layout strictly connected to the city religious, political and mystical life over the centuries. We will be visiting buildings, streets and neighbourhoods where celebrations, wars, encounters and fascinating mysterious events have taken place. Walking through places embedded with legends and anecdotes belonging to tradition and popular culture of the city history. Digging into the city’s secrets we will focus also on relevant Oaxacan’s female characters and their actions as well as less known and less told stories from prehispanic and colonial periods. By the end of the tour you will have mapped the city in a historical way, eaten an ice cream and learned some new ways to taste mezcal.2 hours 30 minutes
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Food and drink : Alcoholic beverages. Mezcal shot/Minimum age allowed is only 18 years old
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Food and drink : Snacks. Ice cream
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Travel Itinerary
- Maximum 8 travellers in this tour.
Locations in the itinerary
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Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
C. Macedonio Alcala s/n, Ruta Independencia, Oaxaca, Mexico, 68000We will see churches and buildings with art representative of the colonial era.25 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
Building that has had several uses in history and has a unique architectural style in the city.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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street where a popular and paranormal legend of Oaxaca in the XIX century takes place10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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It is a small plaza, full of color and sometimes with musicians playing mexican songs and melodies. This place is full of traditional ice cream.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Soledad
Av. de la Armada Espanola, Platja de Ponent, Oaxaca, Mexico, 68000Basilica where there is a relic that is part of the legends of Oaxaca. We will see the architecture and art of the façade of the church. 25 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location6
Zocalo
Portal del Palacio, Oaxaca, Mexico, 68000We will stop at the zocalo to learn how the city was founded, how the previous moments were and what clues were left by the characters who did it in the layout of the city and its buildings.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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The meeting point is right in front of the main entrance of the Templo de Santo Domingo. On Macedonio Alcalá Street.View Location
End point
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the final point is located 5 blocks from the Zócalo (the main square in the center).View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Printed Guide Available In
- English
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Mexico_City time to receive 100% refund.
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