The 3 Best 1-Day Tours in Mexico

1.Tequila Day Trip with Jose Cuervo Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 8 hours · from $80Our pick

Spend eight hours traveling from Guadalajara into Jalisco’s agave country with a bilingual guide such as Carmen or Sebastian. Tour a traditional distillery, taste several tequilas, explore Tequila town, and choose an optional José Cuervo visit. Hotel pickup, transport, tastings, and distillery entry are included, but lunch is not.

“Everything was good, but we only had 15 minutes in the city of Tequila. I think the lunch took too long or getting the first cantarito. Those cantaritos were delish! Great stops. JC was a great tour guide. He was professional and kind.”

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2.Tequila Day Trip from Guadalajara with Jose Cuervo Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Spend a full day traveling from Guadalajara to Tequila by air-conditioned coach and the José Cuervo Express Premium Wagon. See a jima harvest, tour Mundo Cuervo and La Rojeña, taste tequila with an expert, enjoy mariachi and folkloric music, explore Tequila, and return by train with cocktails and Mexican snacks. English service is offered, with hotel pickup in selected areas.

“My wife and I took the sunset tour, which has you taking the bus to Tequila and the train back to Guadalajara. You do tastings on the train, the distillery, the show, and lunch if you choose. I'm not one to start drinking at 9am but if that's what you do, take the sunrise tour but I think the sunset tour is a better experience. I really wish I could remember our tour guides (for the English speaking tour for 6-28)but they were great! The tour through the distillery was really interesting. We met some great people, had really good food (the buffet was excellent) and got some tequila not…”

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3.Private One Day Adventure Tour in Tequila and La Fortaleza Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $191Top rated

Spend 6 to 7 hours with a private guide from Guadalajara visiting Tequila Selecto de Amatitán, Tequila Fortaleza, the town of Tequila, and Cantaritos El Güero. Guides such as Jesús, Juan, Rubén, and Renzo have led past departures. Expect private transport, tastings, free time, and a flexible pace, but reserve Fortaleza early.

“Ruben was very attentive and was great explaining everything to my family and I. He took his time driving us around. Great Job!”

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