Oaxaca, México - Half Day Walking Tour

Mani is a charming and incredibly knowledgeable guide. We loved exploring with him—not only the must-see sights, but also the hidden gems and lesser-known spots that made our stay feel so special. His warmth and enthusiasm made the experience all the more enjoyable. We highly recommend him!

If you want to see and experience Oaxaca from a local’s point of view this tour is for you. Manuel, who is an artist himself, knows most of the artists and artisans in the city and gives you the chance to visit their workshops. He also knows the best murals in the city and their artists. He also knows where to eat, where to shop and what. Don’t forget to ask where is the best coffee in town. He is full of stories and information about the city. In summary, this tour is highly recommended.

Whether it’s your first time or your fifth visit to Oaxaca, you really want to experience it with Mani. He has explored seemingly every nook & cranny of the city, and whether you want history, archaeology, art or architecture, his knowledge and enthusiasm will deepen your enjoyment and appreciation of this beautiful place. Ask him about the most authentic places to see or buy work from Oaxaca’s many artists & artisans, the most meaningful murals, where to find the tastiest pulque, coffee, chocolate, tamales and more - he’s got you covered. A truly delightful, talented, worldly person who will help you make Oaxaca your own.

Mani was an excellent guide. We saw many things in Oaxaca that we would never have seen without him. He is obviously a very curious individual and that means he is always learning something new about the city, it's culture, and the people. We had an excellent time with him and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to others.

Mani was a fantastic guide, is an artist and a musician, and incorporated art and music sights on our tour (including a stop at a woodcut artists' collective shop) along with cultural/historic elements. He lived in the States for many years and his English is perfect. We went to lunch with him at a very local place he picked out and enjoyed the local experience there.

Mani was a delight and a we had a wonderful introduction to Oaxaca through his eyes. If anything, we didn't fully come prepared - he has an active and modern artistic lens on the city and we were a big jetlagged and tired to have questions that could have personalized the tour even more. So my advice is, have some sense of the art and history and architecture you are most interested in and do let him know. He is excited to help you see and love Oaxaca as much as he does.