The 7 Best Tequila Distillery Tours in Guadalajara

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.Tequila distillery experience, Jose Cuervo & Tequila Magic Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Guadalajara to Tequila by air-conditioned minivan, stopping in the agave fields for a traditional jima demonstration before touring a local distillery. Select the José Cuervo option for a second distillery visit, then enjoy lunch and free time in Tequila. Guides such as Carmen, José Luis, and Berenice have earned strong praise for their tequila knowledge and friendly style.

“Worth the day trip! We learned a lot, got to do a tequila tasting, try a cantarito and still had time to explore the town of Tequila and grab a delicious lunch.”

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4.Town of Tequila & Jose Cuervo Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Travel from Guadalajara to Tequila with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, visit blue agave fields and José Cuervo’s La Rojeña distillery, then enjoy several hours for lunch and exploring. Guides such as Ramón are praised for clear answers and friendly service. Pickup is available at selected Guadalajara hotels or the Plaza del Sol meeting point.

“Excelente, Ramón como guía 100 puntos. y el auto limpio, con aire y buena charla !”

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

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

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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7.Pyramids & Jose Cuervo Tequila Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $209

Travel from Guadalajara to Guachimontones and Tequila with a certified English or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the unusual circular pyramids, visit the site museum, learn how jimadores harvest agave, tour Jose Cuervo Distillery, taste tequila, and have time for lunch in town. Ramon and driver Gilberto received especially strong praise for making the day fun and well organized.

“Trip was great! Our tour guide Ramon and driver Gilberto were the best! Very knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun!”

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