The 12 Best Tequila Tastings in Mexico City

1.Lucha Libre Tour and Mezcal Tasting in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $134Our pick

Join a small group for an artisanal mezcal tasting with guacamole, then walk to Arena México for a live Lucha Libre match. Guides such as former luchadors Arturo and Andres explain the rules, rituals, chants, and rivalries before handing out a souvenir mask. The tour lasts about four hours and welcomes children from age three.

“Fun, unique experience, and guide was great, memorable night! Mezcal tasting better than anticipated too, good way to start event”

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2.Tequila and Mezcal Museum Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 301 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $40Best value

Join a bilingual guide such as Ricardo, Maria, or Victor for a small-group tour of Mexico City’s Tequila and Mezcal Museum. See more than 2,000 bottles, learn about agave and production, then taste blanco, reposado, and two wild mezcales. The museum sits beside Plaza Garibaldi, home of Mexico City’s mariachi culture.

“Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable. As a novice tequila drinker from the United States, I found it fascinating to learn about the traditions of tequila, how it originated, and how it has evolved over time. Ricardo walked us through every step of the process — from the history and families who first created tequila, to the marketing and branching out of some of the most famous producers. The tasting itself was an incredible experience. Sampling different tequilas back-to-back was eye-opening, as it allowed us to truly notice the differences in quality, flavor profiles, and styles. Ricardo was very attentive, patient, and thorough in answering all of our questions. Overall, this was…”

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3.Xochimilco: Tequila tasting (unlimited) and cultural party on a boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Spend two hours on Xochimilco’s canals with unlimited tequila, beer, pulque, food, karaoke, and Mexican drinking games. Guides such as Alan, Camila, Odette, and Esmeralda lead the party in English, Spanish, or French. Expect a social boat ride, not a quiet history tour, with prizes, music, and plenty of chances to meet people.

“Amazing time! We had so much fun and were completely taken care of by Pau and Brandon. Would 100% recommend!!”

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5.Private Lucha Libre : Mezcal tasting, Taco Tour or Mexican candy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend about five and a half hours with a private guide, tasting mezcal and tequila with chocolate and chapulines, or choosing tacos or Mexican candy before a lucha libre match at Arena México. Pickup and return transport are included, and guides such as Paki and Gabriela explain the sport, slang, and Mexican culture.

“The Lucha Libre outing at Arena Mexico was epic - highly recommend! The wrestling is super impressive; very acrobatic, high intensity, makes for a fun watch. The arena felt super safe, capacity was about 16,000, and energy was high (go on a Friday or Saturday). Our guide, Paki, was the absolute best! From the dinner to the matches, he was very helpful, informative, explained how lucha libre works, and gave us tons of interesting facts. He navigated a group of 13 of us into the arena with ease on a super busy night... so that's saying a lot! Also, the seats were phenomenal!”

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6.Mexican Lucha Libre Experience & Mezcal Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Meet a Spanish- or English-speaking guide, taste Mexican spirits, walk Mexico City’s historic center, then watch lucha libre at Arena México or Arena Coliseo. Guides such as Daniel and Alex have earned strong praise for their friendly help. Choose carefully: tacos, a mask, and spirit tastings depend on the package.

“Alex was an incredible tour guide. The taquería was delicious and the tequila/mezcal at a local mercado was a fun experience. Of course, lucha libre was exceptional. All around, highly recommend!”

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7.Historical downtown Mexico City & Teotihuacan Pyramids Mezcal tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Mexico City’s Zócalo, cathedral, Bellas Artes, Reforma, and Tlatelolco before visiting Teotihuacán. Guides such as Úrsula, Rosalina, Hugo, Marco, Alan, and Daniel have led the route. Transport, entries, and a tequila or mezcal tasting are included, with lunch optional.

“The service of the guide tour was exceptional! Marco is a very nice guide that knows a lot about everything! We had a really good time!”

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8.Tequila and Mezcal Museum Ticket with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Spend two hours at Mexico City’s Tequila and Mezcal Museum in Garibaldi. Your Spanish or English guide explains agave spirits, distillation, and tasting technique, then leads you through samples of tequila and mezcal. Guides Cinthya and Daniel have earned praise for clear, friendly presentations. Food is not included, and the tour is for adults only.

“Siamo state accompagnate dalla gentilissima Cinthya che ha reso l'esperienza davvero indimenticabile essendo stata molto preparata e disponibile.”

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9.Mezcal Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $75

Meet at Schiller 327 in Polanco for a 1.5-hour tasting led in English or Spanish by a fourth-generation Maestro Mezcalero. You will compare mezcals made from different agaves and towns across Mexico, while learning how this traditional spirit developed from Oaxaca to the wider world. Pairings are included.

“tour guide was really knowledgeable and great at explaining everything about mezcal. I feel like I learned a lot and also had great drinks and drinks pairings. Would recommend to anyone”

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10.Mezcal and Pulque Tasting Los Hijos del Agave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Join Juan Carlos or another English-speaking guide for a two to three-hour tasting walk from Tabacalera to Centro. Try several fresh pulque flavors, choose a full glass, order Mexican snacks, then sample three artisanal mezcals from different Mexican regions at Dos Cuerpos.

“We lucked into a private tour with Juan Carlos as no one else had booked it for the night. It was a blast. Juan is very passionate about the subject and is a great story teller. He has created an experience where it feels like you are out with a long lost friend.”

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11.Private Teotihuacan and Tequila Tasting Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend about seven hours with a private English-speaking guide, traveling from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Teotihuacan. You’ll see its pyramids and palaces, learn about the ancient city, and enjoy a tequila tasting. Guides such as Giovani and Valerie add personal service and flexible pacing.

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12.Private Tequila Craft Beer Tasting – Mexico City Floating Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about three hours on a private trajinera through Xochimilco’s floating gardens while a brewmaster and sommelier guide tastings of tequila, mezcal, pulque, Mexican wine, tepache, and beer. Diego leads the experience in English, sharing practical detail about Mexico’s drinks, history, and culture. It begins and ends at Embarcadero Cuemanco.

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