7 Guided Tours in Mexico Worth Flying For

1.Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Visit a family-run mezcal distillery with an English-speaking guide such as Antoine, Adele, or Marianna. Learn how agave spirits are made, see the stills and traditional equipment, then taste six house mezcals with guacamole, peanuts, chapulines, and other snacks. Hotel pickup in Puerto Escondido is included.

“Really cool to see how it’s all made and how the tastes change based on the process! Antoine was a great host and the family running the place were very welcoming”

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2.3-Hour Night Tacos and Mezcal Crawl in Mexico with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend three hours walking Roma Norte with a local food guide such as Ismael or Rocio, stopping at several taco spots and mezcal tastings. Expect regional taco styles, salsa, food traditions, architecture, and plenty to eat. The route suits curious first-time visitors, but comfortable shoes and an appetite are essential.

“The experience was absolutely wonderful, and it was great having local knowledge and experiences to share. Do not miss this if you are going to Mexico City. Our host Ishmael made the whole experience, he is a local and his knowledge of his culture, knowledge of the best places (would not be known to tourists) and his insights made it a terrific education and culinary delightful experience. And boy the tacos/food were amazing at each of the cool places along with the Mezcals. It was perfect. We particularly like one of the Mezcals and Ishmael went out of his way to get some for us and delivered to our hotel.”

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3.Guided Tour to the Tequila and Mezcal Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Museum of Tequila and Mezcal in Plaza Garibaldi. You’ll tour the permanent exhibits, walk through the square, and sample two tequilas, two mezcals, and a welcome cocktail. Guides may include Tiare, Daniel, Andy, Isaac, or Riccardo.

“This was so much fun! I went with a friend and we had a great time learning about the production of tequila and the tasting was so much fun!”

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4.Guided Full Day Tour to Tequila and Cantaritos el Guero

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

This eight-hour private tour takes you from Guadalajara to Tequila for distillery visits and a walk through the historic center, then to Cantaritos El Güero for its famous oversized tequila drinks. Eduardo may be your driver, with pickup anywhere in Guadalajara, private transport, English service, and room to adjust the day.

“Eduardo was on time with a very comfortable car. He was helpful with advice and willing to customize as needed. He was very adaptable to the level of conversation you desire. Would book again.”

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5.Town and Distillery Guided Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1 day · from $87

Spend a full day from Guadalajara visiting Selecto Factory, tasting blanco, reposado, aged, extra-aged tequila and two liqueurs, riding the Tequila Swing, exploring Tequila town, and ending at Cantaritos el Güero #1. Guides such as Edgar, Alex, and Arturo bring a friendly local style in English and Spanish.

“visiting the Select Tequilera factory was very informative. Edgar and Alex did a wonderful job as tour guides!”

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6.Cancun Guided Tequila Immersion & Cacao Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Spend about three hours touring Cancun with hotel pickup, a stop at Playa Delfines, tequila and cacao samples, Mexican crafts, and jewelry shopping. Guides such as Camilla, Enrique, Joshua, Jerry, and Hector have earned praise for warmth and care. The tour is private, but much of the time is built around retail stops, so shop carefully.

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7.Guachimontones and Tequila a Guided Tour of Culture and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $140

Travel from Guadalajara with an English-speaking guide, including Eduardo, in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the circular pyramids at Guachimontones, tour Don Cayo distillery, eat and shop in Tequila, then finish with music and a cantarito at Cantaritos El Güero. Pickup, water, and selected admission fees are included.

“The tour was perfect! Eduardo was very knowledgeable and very accommodating on every step of the trip. I can tell every step of the tour was carefully thought out and he truly enjoys what he does.”

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