You came for
the ruins.
Leave with their story.
Stand where a civilization once stood.
Hear the world behind the stone, with an immersive audio tour that moves at your pace.
Make it more than a beautiful view.
Monte Albán doesn’t explain itself.
Don’t leave wondering what you just saw.
Only about one in four structures has on-site signage. Even then, faded text, brief explanations and incorrect translations can leave you looking at a remarkable place without understanding what you’re seeing.
Take the missing context with you. Hear the people, rituals and meaning behind what’s right in front of you.
Hear the difference
Hear the life
behind the stone.
Look at the carvings. Then press play. Immersive narration and sound bring you closer to the lives and rituals behind them.
A little of what you’ll hear. A lot more of what you’ll notice.
Bring the story with youHear it. Picture it. Remember it.
Stop when the view
asks you to.
Stay for the photograph. Find a little shade. Listen again. This is your time at Monte Albán, and you get to decide how it unfolds.
Pause whenever you want. The story will be right there when you’re ready.
Missed something while taking in the view? Replay it as often as you like.
Follow the suggested route or open the stop that’s right in front of you.
Make every stop count.
Make every stop mean something.
Follow five essential stops for a focused visit. Or follow your curiosity further, with 16 narrated stops across the site.
Let curiosity take you further.
The Complete tour adds 11 locations for just $7 more.
- Building L
- Tomb 104
- Stela 18
- System IV
- System M
- The Palace
- Building P
- The Adoratorio
- Buildings G, H & I
- Building VG
- Tomb 7
Plan more than what to see.
Plan how you move through Monte Albán.
The 5-stop tour includes a dedicated Accessibility & Mobility layer for families with small children, older visitors, wheelchair users, and visitors with strollers or other mobility needs.
Two maps. One tour.
Toggle between the standard route and the Accessibility & Mobility map.
Identify stairs, easier routes, rest areas and demanding terrain before you reach them.
Useful for families with small children, older visitors, wheelchair users and strollers.
Download before you go and keep the guidance with you at the site.
Lose the signal.
Keep the story.
No hunting for a signal beside an ancient temple. Set up the tour before you leave, then let your phone connect you to the place around you.
- Choose your tour.Get instant access in the Monte Albán Oracle.
- Download while you have Wi-Fi.Prepare before your visit so the tour is ready offline.
- Arrive. Open a stop. Press play.The story stays with you, even when the signal doesn’t.
Your story goes where you go.
Frequently asked questions
by our customers.
A few good things to know.
Will it work without mobile service?
Yes. Set up and download the tour while you have Wi-Fi before your visit. You can then use it offline at Monte Albán.
Is the price per person?
No. One purchase covers the group visiting with you. The Essentials tour is $19 USD; the Complete tour is $26 USD.
Do I have to follow a fixed route?
No. Follow the suggested route or open any stop you want. Pause, replay, take a break and move through the site at your own pace.
What exactly am I buying?
A self-guided audio tour delivered in the Monte Albán Oracle on your phone. Choose five essential narrated stops plus a surprise, or the expanded 16-stop tour. Admission to the archaeological site is separate.
Does the mobility map make every area accessible?
The map helps you plan around stairs, rough terrain and demanding stretches. Monte Albán is an archaeological site on a mountain, so the guidance helps you make informed choices for your needs.
What if the tour isn’t right for me?
You have a 7-day money-back guarantee. If it does not add value to your Monte Albán visit, email us within seven days for a full refund.
Try the Monte Albán tour free.
Start with the actual Oracle experience: one complete immersive audio stop, the interactive path map, practical visitor guidance and offline access. No payment required.
