Where to Drink It: the 5 Best Tequila Cocktail and Mixology Classes in Guadalajara

1.Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Guadalajara with guides such as Arturo, Benji, or Don Benji for tequila-making lessons, seven tastings, a swing above the agave fields, time in Tequila town, and a reserved-style party stop at Cantaritos el Güero #1. Private transport, the distillery, and swing are included. Food and giant cantaritos cost extra.

“Everything about this excursion was top notch. It was the perfect selection of intenerary to do. The hosts were more then guides they became friends. Already talking about doing this exact tour again!”

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2.Tequila Town and Cantaritos El Guero

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 211 reviews · 9 hours · from $42

Travel from Guadalajara in a white van to El Arenal, tour Tequila Don Cayo, taste five tequilas, stop for lunch with mariachi, explore Tequila town, and finish with cantaritos in Amatitán. Guides such as Alejandro, Alex, Ricardo, and Leonardo have helped English-speaking visitors follow along, though English service can vary by departure.

“Great day out. We did book an English tour but the guide only spoke Spanish. However we muddled through and the guide at the tequila factory spoke English. Had a fantastic, fun and interesting day.”

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3.Classic Tequila Route Tour from Guadalajara and cantaritos el GÜERO!!!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · from $41Best value

Spend 8.5 hours touring Jalisco’s tequila country from Guadalajara. Visit Don Cayo, learn how agave becomes tequila, taste several styles, walk through Tequila town, and finish at Cantaritos El Güero. Guides such as Edna, Kim, Navi, and Leo have led past departures, with English and Spanish available.

“Amazing value for everything you get to do. The town of tequila is so beautiful and rich with culture! Our tour guide Navi was lovely and made the experience that much better. Definitely recommend!”

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4.Full-Day Tour in Tequila factory and Cantaritos el Gúero

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $71

Leave Guadalajara at 9:30 a.m. for a full day in Tequila. Tour a working factory, see agave fields, ride or pose near a giant swing, visit a viewpoint and cave, then explore Tequila town before ending at Cantaritos el Güero. English service is offered, with guides including Tristan, Saymi, and Aby.

“Our tour guide was great! Saymi was the best tour guide! Would recommend to anyone. The food at the market in tequila was amazing”

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5.Tequila Town and Cantarito Making Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours · from $104

Spend eight hours with a bilingual guide traveling from Guadalajara to Tequila and Amatitán. Make your own cantarito with a professional barman, visit a traditional premium distillery, taste several tequilas, explore town centers, and walk along the slopes of the Tequila Volcano. Guides may include Roberto, Héctor, or Sebastián.

“Sebastian was such an amazing guide! He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We learned so much about Tequila! Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun day trip.”

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