10 of the Top-Rated Tequila Tours in Mexico
No trip to Mexico is complete without tequila (and mezcal). While tequila and mezcal are both agave-based spirits, tequila can only be grown in Jalisco. If you’re visiting the state, you should plan to visit some blue agave fields and sample the famous liquor.
However, if that wasn’t part of your trip, don’t worry. There are still several ways to taste this delicious spirit while you’re in Mexico. And doing so on a guided tour means you’ll understand so much more about tequila and how it’s cultivated. From snorkeling in the Riviera Maya to visiting a distillery in the heart of the country’s agave fields, here are 10 memorable tequila experiences to enjoy in Mexico.
1. Try tequila, mezcal, and raicilla in Sayulita
Visit not one, but seven of the best food and drink spots in Sayulita on this tour, sampling tequila, mezcal, and raicilla (tequila’s underrated agave cousin). The tour pairs booze with delicious tacos, and after trying these small-batch spirits, you’ll be a tequila connoisseur in no time.
2. Sample spirits in Cabo San Lucas
During this beach-adjacent tequila tasting in Los Cabos, you’ll sample nine different tequilas while also diving deep into the artisanal process behind each and every bottle. Combine your tequila with some famous Mexican food delights, such as chocolate, seafood, and even grasshoppers.
3. Visit one of the most famous tequila distilleries in the world
You’ve heard of Jose Cuervo, but have you ever visited the fields the agave is grown in? This small-group tour is your chance to do so. Drive from Guadalajara to Tequila and walk through the agave fields before sampling some tequila straight from the source.
4. Snorkel and sip on Cozumel Island
Just off the Yucatan Peninsula is the island of Cozumel, where you can sip tequila while watching the crashing waves. Besides a tequila tasting, your tour includes a massage and a snorkeling tour of the Yucab reef. Don’t worry—the snorkeling comes before the tequila!
5. Cycle and taste tequila in Puerto Vallarta
At prime sunset, hop on a bike and make your way to some of Puerto Vallarta's best taco stands and bars to sample tacos, tequila, and mezcal. With five food tastings and three drink tastings over 3 hours, you’ll still be able to expertly ride your bike—all while picking up valuable knowledge of Mexican spirits and tacos along the way.
6. Pair tequila with the pyramids of Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is a must for any traveler headed to Mexico City for the first time. It’s the city of the gods, a massive archaeological complex featuring towering pyramid temples. On this tour, you’ll sample tequila after your visit to this famous archaeological site to learn about the cultural significance of the spirit.
7. Immerse yourself in blue agave in Jalisco
Want to go right to the source? This guided experience features a trip through the blue agave fields of Jalisco, a UNESCO site, to learn about how tequila is cultivated at an artisanal distillery. After a guided tequila tasting, you get free time to roam around Guadalajara and explore more on your own.
8. Enjoy a food and spirits pairing in Puerto Morelos
Enjoy a traditional cooking show and tequila pairing in the heart of the Yucatan jungle with this guided experience in Puerto Morelos. Sample four different types of tequila paired with delicious, local Mexican food prepared on the spot.
9. Sweat it out in Mazatlan and rehydrate with tequila
Combine two Mexican cultural experiences into one on this guided tour in Mazatlan, where you’ll visit a Tamazcal sweat lodge and relax in a mud bath before sampling tequila alongside a delicious meal. Think of it as the spa version of a tequila tasting.
10. Learn how to mix tequila cocktails in Mexico City
Maybe sampling tequila straight isn’t your thing, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy this Mexican spirit. This tequila experience in Mexico City teaches you how to turn the liquor into delicious cocktails with the help of an expert mixologist. If you want to impress your friends when you get back home, this is a great way to do it.
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