Best Tequila Distillery Tours: Our 15 Picks

1.Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Spend about 12 hours visiting Oaxaca’s ancient Tule Tree, a Teotitlán del Valle weaving workshop, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. Finish with a traditional mezcal distillery and tastings. Guides such as Miguel, Adriel, Andrea, and Ariel are known for lively explanations, though the bilingual group may sometimes mean less English detail. Expect walking, steep steps, and a long day.

“We booked this tour based on glowing reviews and recommendations—and wow, it absolutely did not disappoint. Adriel is truly one of a kind. His English is California-perfect, and his pride and passion for Oaxaca—its culture, history, and food—are unmatched. He brings BIG, contagious energy to the experience. My husband and I half-joked that we wanted to adopt him 😂. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to read the group’s vibe, sharing as much (or as little) depth as you want. We had a thousand questions, and he answered every one with patience, enthusiasm, and genuine joy. The tour itself is fantastic—visiting several historical sites with detailed, thoughtful explanation...”

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2.Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 615 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from central Oaxaca with an English-speaking host such as León, Steph, Margarita, or Braulio. You get three unhurried hours at Hierve el Agua for hiking, swimming, views, and lunch, followed by a mezcal distillery visit with agave lessons and generous tastings.

“Great tour with Estefany + Otto, having the 3 hours at hierve el agua is perfect because you can take a hike, go to (or into) the pools and have lunch. On the way back you get a looot of mezcal. Recommended!”

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3.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about eight hours with Oaxaca by Locals visiting Hierve el Agua and a mezcal distillery. You get three unhurried hours for hiking, views, swimming, and lunch, followed by a guided agave tasting. Guides such as Margarita, Estefania, Leon, and Braulio are praised for clear English, humor, and strong local insight.

“The Hierve el Agua tour was well organized and our guide was great! She started the tour by providing a lot of information about the area during our bus ride out to the site, then let us rest/relax on the ride back. We felt we had just the right amount of time at Hierve el Agua where we did the hike loop, spent 30 minutes in the mineral pool, then grabbed lunch at one of the vendors nearby.”

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4.Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport

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

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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5.Check out Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, Rugs, and a Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · from $49

Spend a full day outside Oaxaca with a bilingual guide such as Adriel, Andrea, or Miguel. See the giant Tule Tree, learn how Teotitlán rugs are made, explore Mitla, walk around Hierve el Agua, and finish with a mezcal tasting. Transport is included, but bring pesos for entry fees and lunch.

“The day trip was simply the best! Great organisation, transportation, and information sharing. Miguel and Andrew were the best guides full of energy positivity and great English and Spanish explanations. Great choice if you want to combine multiple authentic experiences in Oaxaca from carpet weaving to mescal production and the great el tule tree. Highly recommended for solo, pairs or groups and a great size group to meet people if you wish to.”

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6.City Tour, Tequila and Coffee Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 212 reviews · 6 hours · from $31

See Puerto Vallarta by air-conditioned van, stroll the Malecon, visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and head into the mountains for tequila and coffee tastings. Guides such as Eric, June, Oscar, and Ramon have led past departures. Lunch is optional, and hotel pickup covers Puerto Vallarta, Bucerías, Nuevo Vallarta, and Conchas Chinas.

“Loved the Coffee and Tequila Distillery tour. Enjoyed lunch which was not part of the tour but allowed us to purchase. Great value for $.”

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7.Half-Day Tour to Tequila Factory and Villages from Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Leave Mazatlán for the Los Osuna blue agave tour, where you see old and modern tequila-making equipment and taste agave spirits. Continue to La Noria and nearby villages for leather goods, local life, and an optional lunch. Guides such as José, Jesús, Carlos, Raul, and Ismael are praised for their warmth and local knowledge.

“Tour guide Carlos was realt good.It was interesting to see blue agave plantation and tequila factory”

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8.Tequila Day Trip with Jose Cuervo Option

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

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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9.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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10.Tradicional Mezcal Experience in Oaxaca-Visit a Family Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Travel from Oaxaca City to San Pablo Villa de Mitla with Alvaro and a small group. Walk among agave plants, visit his family’s working palenque, see traditional production methods, taste a wide range of mezcals, and finish with Oaxacan food. Bottles are available to take home.

“It ended up being just the three of us so it was a “private “ tour. Our guide was so attentive to our every need and worked in extra things to see and do that were not on the original itinerary.”

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11.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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12.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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13.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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14.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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15.City, Mitla, and Mezcal Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $57

Spend about eight hours visiting Oaxaca’s great ahuehuete tree, the Zapotec weaving village of Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla’s geometric ruins, and a mezcal factory. English and Spanish guides lead the day, with pickup included. Bring cash for the 210 MXN Mitla entry fee, food, and purchases.

“It was only four of us and transport was by car. There was a mix up as the other couple was going for a different tour than ours, but they managed to combine the two tours together. Overall tour was good and not tiring, ended up being 6 hours, not 8.”

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