The 15 Best Private Tequila Tours in Mexico

1.Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Ride an ATV through Sierra Madre trails, creek crossings, viewpoints, and village roads with guides such as Uriel, Roberto, Chema, and Sergio. Stop at a modest waterfall for a swim, then visit Rancho Mi Abuelo for food, tortilla making, margaritas, and a tequila tasting. Bring a swimsuit, bandana, and cash for optional extras.

“Professional all the way! Safety Fun would highly Recommend Returned my calls with any Questions Wonderful”

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2.Private Tour: ATV SIERRA MADRE rivers with Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $82

Ride from Xiutla Riders in central Puerto Vallarta into the Sierra Madre with a private guide. You’ll cross creeks, follow mountain trails, stop at a countryside ranch for food at your own cost, and sample tequila. Guides including Franco, Minerva, Edson, Joey, and José have led memorable outings. Previous ATV experience is recommended.

“Fernando, the owner, and Joey, our guide were both helpful and awesome. After a short ride from the shop through town, my husband and I went with Joey up into the Sierra Madre mountains. The trail was wider than I expected and the views were breathtaking. I'd love to do this tour at different times of the year to see how the landscape changes. Heck if I lived down there I want to be a tour guide!!! We stopped and enjoyed lunch and a beer in a little cantina. We've been on bigger tours before and this was nice because it was just the three of us.The equipment seemed in…”

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3.Private Tour: 5-Hour Cozumel Sightseeing with Private Driver and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five flexible hours exploring Cozumel with a private driver-guide such as Sergio, Gerry, Alex, or Jerry. Visit a chocolate factory, taste tequila, tour San Gervasio, photograph the east coast, and relax at Palancar Beach. The air-conditioned van suits families, couples, and cruise passengers who want a broad island overview.

“Gerry was an amazing guy! He was known by everyone! Took us to the chocolate and tequila tours and to the San Gervasio ruins which we really enjoyed! Asked to grab yummy tacos at a place he would take his family and they were delicious. He joined us for lunch which was extra nice! He then drove us around looking at the different beach areas. Stopped for a drink and got the best mojitos sleeve ever had! It was a great tour to get an idea of what Cozumel has to offer and what we’d like to do on our next trip. Thanks Gerry for a great day with you.”

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4.Private Can-am X3 turbo experience + Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $400

Drive a private two-person Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo through Baja desert, arroyos, cactus trails, mountains, and beach routes near Migriño. You’ll stop for Pacific views and visit La Candelaria, then return to base for tequila tasting. Daniel is one guide praised for his care, including support for nesting sea turtles.

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5.Private Full-Day Tour to Tequila and Guachimontones

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Guadalajara to Guachimontones and Tequila. You’ll explore the unusual circular pyramids with an English or Spanish guide, tour and taste at Don Cayo, stroll Tequila town, photograph agave fields, and stop at Cantaritos El Güero. Guides such as Jesús and Mauricio are often requested for their local insight.

“Best experience ever. Jesus our driver was the perfect host, his knowledge and explanations made us feel like locals . Plenty of time to wander and discover .Highly recommended . A+++++”

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6.Mahahual Private Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $19Best value

At Tequilera Doña Engracia in Mahahual, your private group learns how tequila is made, then samples white, rested, and aged tequila, mezcal, liqueurs, salts, agave syrup, chocolate, and honey. Anna may lead the tasting. The shop is about a 20-minute walk from the cruise port or a short taxi ride.

“For this to be so cheap it was definitely worth it, everything was sooo good, my personal favorite was the Almond Liqueur!!!”

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7.Private Tequila Tour with Local Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $161

Travel from Guadalajara with a private guide such as Fernando, Jessie, or David, then follow the Tequila Route through family distilleries, tasting rooms, agave views, and the town of Tequila. You’ll taste up to 10 premium tequilas, learn how the spirit is made, and return to your hotel without driving.

“Excelente trip!!! Fernando knew his stuff and was very friendly and easy going. Would highly recommend him to anyone wanting to visit, learn and explore the magical town of Tequila.”

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8.NEW!! Private ATV Tour of Everything Puerto Vallarta & Tequila T.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Take a private three-hour ATV ride through Puerto Vallarta, from the Malecón and cobblestone streets to jungle roads, mountain villages, rivers, and viewpoints. Choose an automatic or semiautomatic ATV, ride at your group’s pace with bilingual guides such as Sergio, Edson, Franco, or Martin, and finish with a tequila tasting or local food stop.

“This js our second trip in PV and we havent wandered out of the Zona Romantic or the beach. I booked this ride since it said that we would have our own guide and not be in a group of 10 riders which has that one rider swears they can handle the rids but then freaks out and crashes into the guid Being just the two of us, our guide tested our skills and off we went! We moved quickly through town and onto dusty jungle roads. Was gun and we made 2 stops along the way. The final stop was their restaurant where we had a light lunch and…”

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

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

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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10.Private Tour of the Mezcal Route with Ancestral Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about five hours with English-speaking guide Miguel, visiting agave fields and a family mezcal patio near San Luis Potosí. Collect mead, taste pre-Hispanic pulque, see clay-pot distillation, and learn a sensory method for tasting ancestral mezcal. Private transport, water, snacks, drinks, taxes, and a SECTUR-certified guide are included.

“Our guide Miguel made this tour amazing. I can honestly say thos is one of the best tour guides I've ever had. His knowledge and passion for the culture and history was incredible. He even went out of his way for us and helped us find a locals experience in another location, arranging and translating all of the details for us. I appreciate the extra effort he took for us and I'd recommend him without a doubt.”

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11.Premium Private Tequila Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.)

Start from Guadalajara with pickup anywhere in the metro area, then follow tequila from agave fields to bottle. Andrea, a chemist who specializes in tequila production, may guide your private group through Cava de Oro and Selecto de Amatitán. Breakfast, lunch, tastings, crafts, and an optional weekend cantarito round out this 6 to 9-hour day.

“Really good food and fun experience got to taste a lot of different varieties of tequilas and got to see how it’s make and taste some tequila before it was bottled. All the places we visited were really fun and we had a really good time.”

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12.Private Tour to Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Textiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

This eight-hour private outing from Oaxaca City combines Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls and mineral pools with a mezcal tasting at Don Agave and a Zapotec textile workshop in Teotitlán del Valle. Your English-speaking driver handles hotel pickup and transport, while local staff explain the weaving and mezcal-making. The group price covers up to three people.

“We had a great time with Javier! We were impressed by his knowledge of the history, culture, and flora of the region. Driving was smooth, everything was seamless.”

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13.Private Oaxaca Walking Tour with Mezcal Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $398

Walk Oaxaca’s Centro with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Casa Juárez, the cathedral, craft shops, MACO, the Zócalo, and Mercado Benito Juárez. The tour ends with a mezcal tasting at La Casa del Mezcal. Guides may include Ricardo, Alejandro, Alex, or Daniel, and several start times are available.

“Alex and Daniel did an excellent walking tour of Oaxaca including Santa Domingo and the market. We also enjoyed the Mexcaleria and tasting. We would recommend this guides and this tour.”

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14.Private Mexican Cooking Class & Tequila Cocktail at Tanya’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Join Tanya in her open kitchen in Ixtapa, near Puerto Vallarta, for a private three-hour Mexican cooking class. Start with a tequila cocktail, prepare dishes such as shrimp tacos, ceviche tostadas, or chicken enchiladas, then sit down to your homemade meal with a fresh Paloma. Vegetarian options and dietary requests are available with advance notice.

“It was a hands on wonderful experience Tanya was warm and inviting We all had a great time The food was delicious All of the dishes were fairly easy to prepare and everyone had a part in making them”

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15.Private Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Session in Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Meet Juan Carlos Aceves at Burke Brothers Cafe in Tulum’s La Veleta for a two-hour tasting of three artisanal tequilas and three mezcals. Learn how production shapes flavor, try pairings such as fruit, cheese, grasshoppers, and crickets, and leave with a tasting certificate and guide.

“10/10 experience! Very informative and worth every penny! Premium rare small batch tequila! Juan was a wonderful host and very accommodating”

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