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Xochimilco Free Tour: the Ancient Aztec Neighborhood of Oaxaca
Discover Xochimilco, an ancient Aztec-founded neighborhood in Oaxaca. Explore colonial alleys, traditional loom workshops, and the 17th-century aqueduct. Experience a village-like vibe filled with history, murals, and local legends.
Things to do Xochimilco Free Tour: the Ancient Aztec Neighborhood of Oaxaca
Step back in time on a free walking tour through Xochimilco, the oldest neighborhood in Oaxaca City. Founded in the 15th century during the Aztec occupation, this historic district still feels like a peaceful village, offering a quiet escape from the bustling downtown. What you'll discover: History & engineering: Marvel at the 18th-century aqueduct built by Dominican priests. Its stone arches now frame colorful streets, colonial homes, and even a famous Hollywood film set. Flavors with roots: Visit a local chocolate shop where traditional and pre-Hispanic recipes come together. A tasting is included—purchases are optional. Living traditions: Step into loom workshops preserving Oaxaca’s textile heritage. We’ll also visit the neighborhood church and cemetery, the heart of traditions like Día de Muertos. Art & culture: Admire stunning murals by local artists, a vibrant scene that rivals the famous street art of Jalatlaco. Your guide: A local artist Important: Rainy season runs from May to October. Please bring a raincoat or umbrella for your comfort. Don’t miss this chance to experience a side of Oaxaca where ancient history and modern creativity live side by side.
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Plaza Cruz de Piedra
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La Cruz de Piedra
Reviews (24)
2026-04-01 02:51:04
“¡Gracias Julio!”
Pasear por Xochimilco con Julio ha sido una grata experiencia. He descubierto el barrio, detalles, historia, algunas costumbres, e incluso una fiesta que se celebraba hoy donde de aglutinaba todo el barrio. Es una pena que dos personas que habían confirmado asistencia al tour no vinieran (ni avisaran). Me da rabia que no se respete el trabajo de las personas que trabajan como guías turísticos. Agradezco que Julio haya seguido adelante con la visita aunque fuera solo conmigo (un lujo para mí). Recomiendo mucho su acompañamiento y el tour, que sale un poco de lo habitual del puro centro histórico. Si vuelvo a Oaxaca (¡ojalá!), me encantará reencontrarme con Julio como guía.
Mònica Segura (Spanish)
2026-03-30 21:55:48
“Carlos gran guía y buena persona ”
Carlos fue un guía fantástico, muy cercano y me permitió conocer más de cerca y de manera local la zona de Xochimilco. Muchas gracias, lo recomiendo mucho!!
Jovita Vega Frias (Spanish)
2026-03-21 17:45:00
“Tour of Xochimilco”
Carlos is an excellent guide, very nice and informative. He is an artist and is very knowledgeable about mural art, crafts and neighborhood history. Highly recommended.
Christine Brandt (English)
2026-03-14 00:27:20
“Best in Oaxaca”
Very knowledge and friendly. Explained all the murals and features extremely well. And the chocolate tasting at the end was a surprise treat!
Tait Cathrall (English)
2026-03-09 23:20:31
“Xochimilco tour”
We absolutely loved this tour, our guide was very pleasant and he told us all about the history for the area. All of the artisan stops were super friendly and amazing to watch them perform their trade. The artwork and the stories behind them, well worth it. Highly recommend!
Lynn Chartier (English)
2026-03-01 00:26:33
“Insight into Mexican culture through art”
We really enjoyed our time with julio our guide as he took us through the streets of Oaxaca showing us the art on the sides of buildings and explaining the significance to Mexican history and culture
Andrew Frater (English)
2026-02-25 18:46:14
“Xochomilco”
Carlos was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and the murals and history. Very enthusiastic. The stops on the tour at the tin smith, weaver and chocolate factory were very interesting
Mark Cohen (English)
2026-02-25 18:44:32
“Xochomilco free tour oaxaca”
Informative and enjoyable . Carlos is very personable and passionate, especially about the local street art
Ellen Kurtz-Cohen (English)
2026-02-25 02:21:52
“Interesting and Enjoyable”
The tour was very interesting and enjoyable. The guide, Julio, is very knowledgeable, has a very pleasant manner, and paces everything very well. I only wish there had been a little more time to explore some of the side streets.
Vicki Stadlen (English)
2026-02-20 19:14:40
“Amazing tour!”
I feel so lucky to have gotten a behind the scenes neighborhood tour from a Oaxacan native and artist, Carlos is very knowledgeable of the area and he showed me historical sites as well as local artisans at work, a very special treat! His English is excellent and as an artist he has some real meaningful interpretations of the many murals seen in the neighborhood, I highly recommend tour!
Brian hildebidle (English)
2026-02-17 01:34:53
“Great tour of an interesting neighborhood ”
Appreciate the mix of in depth discussion of wall murals with historical and cultural context
David Aronow (English)
2026-02-12 03:00:39
“Excellent Oaxaca mural tour!”
We really enjoyed our tour with Carlos. As a working artist, he is knowledgeable about the murals and crafts in Xochomilco. His observations about the art and neighborhood were insightful. He answered our many questions and was generous with his time. He brought us to a tin craftsman, a weaving workshop, a chocolate maker, and mezcal bar. These were interesting and fun experiences. I definitely recommend this tour with Carlos.
Marla Tepper (English)
2026-02-12 01:33:47
“Great way to spend 2h”
The tour was very interesting. Carlos was very attentive and had a lot of stories and facts to share. I appreciated the visits to the workshops as these are places I wouldn’t have found on my own. Thanks for a lovely tour Carlos!
Rezia Caviezel (English)
2026-02-09 01:07:10
“Informative and fun”
Carlos was a great tour guide, very informative and friendly. The walk is a slow pace with lots of stops, suitable for most walking abilities.
Tamara Haliwell (English)
2026-02-08 03:27:49
“Exploring Oaxaca murals”
We had such a great time with Carlos. The tour was very informative, fun and worthwhile. Plus, Carlos is a muralist so has some particularly interesting insight. Thanks so much!
Pat Hurley (English)
2026-02-08 01:01:57
“Carlos was amazing”
We were just my girlfriend and me but Carlos gave us this tour and was very motivated. He explained a lot and gave us tips for the rest of our trip. Thank you so much
Christian Decker (English)
2026-02-07 00:37:51
“Xochimilco Neighborhood Tour”
My husband and I have visited Oaxaca City several times and always enjoyed the time we spend in Xochimilco, but we now have a much better appreciation for the Aztec roots that the neighborhood is founded upon. Carlos, our tour guide, was expert in the history, architecture, and murals of Xochimilco. He provided us insights to the textiles, metalworks, and chocolates by touring us through workshops and demonstrations. We highly recommend this walking tour and thank Carlos for his service.
Alice Trehus (English)
2026-02-05 02:54:38
“A good tour recommended.”
Carlos was easy to chat to, he showed us some place we would not have gone to otherwise. He was an interesting guide and we talked about a variety of topics from gentrification, politics to the various artists that one can see around Oaxaca. A good couple of hours spent.
Paddy Doherty (English)
2026-01-28 00:30:44
“Xochimilco tour”
Very informative and great tour guide. Gracias Carlos
Marie Chin-Quee (English)
2026-01-27 23:03:19
“Insider Insights”
Carlos displays a Creatives view on a creative neighborhood. I felt as though we were being shown the deep roots of the place in the hope that the fertile topsoil of the place would not get blown away in a wave of gentrification. Pride, knowledge and enthusiasm all in a happy bundle.
Time with Carlos in Xochimilco was a highlight of our amazing visit to Oaxaca.
Highly recommended.
Peter Rao-McCann (English)
2026-01-25 04:19:04
“Relaxed tour of Xochimilco ”
Carlos have an interesting tour at relaxed pace. It gave us a good insight into the area, the arrtisas that work there, and the art scene in Oaxaca. We visited both a tin workshop and a textile workshop, although being a Saturday evening the looms were not on action. We also drank chocolate in a cafe and enjoyed hearing about his life as an artist
Clare Graffy (English)
2026-01-19 03:44:00
“Imperdible”
Muy buen tour, con información valiosa sobre el barrio, los giros artesanales y la cultura en general de Oaxaca.
Gabriela Yazmín Fuentes Gómez (Spanish)
2026-01-14 02:11:17
“Great tour, Awesome guide”
We truly enjoyed our walking tour with Carlos. So many interesting places to see that we would never had seen, or if we had, would not have known what we were looking at......we stopped in at places to see first hand authentic craftsmanship, chocolate, Weaving, children's library, the aquaduct and more....highly recommend this tour...
Tim Cameron (English)
2026-01-11 16:24:47
“Carlos is the best !!”
Decided on a whim to do this walking tour to see the wall murals in Xochimilco neighborhood and it was so fun. Carlos was genuine and knowledgeable and an artist himself. Having that perspective lead to excellent conversations. Highly recommend !!!
Mary Hamati (English)