The 14 Best Agave Distillery and Field Tours in Mexico

1.Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,884 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Walk Puerto Vallarta’s Romantic Zone with guides such as Edgar, Gio, Miel, and Sylvia, stopping for tacos, seafood, desserts, six Mexican cocktails, and tastings of tequila, mezcal, pulque, and raicilla. The small group tops out at 10 people, making it easy to ask questions and keep the pace social.

“The tacos and tequila we tasted were exceptional.The restaurants were very nice and the staff friendly and welcoming. Sylvia,our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. This was our second time on this tour and probably won't be our last. We socialized with strangers and became friends at the end. A must for everyone.”

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

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

Spend 12 hours beyond Oaxaca City visiting the 2,000-year-old Tule Tree, Teotitlán textiles, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. Guides such as Miguel, Adriel, Andrea, and Kevin bring humor and local context. Expect steep walking, a bilingual group, cash fees, buffet lunch, and a lively mezcal tasting.

“Adriel and Jose were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Hierve Aguas beautiful views, be prepared for walking. Mezcal tasting was enjoyable. Overall, great experience.”

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3.From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

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

Travel from central Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua for three hours of hiking, views, swimming, and lunch time, then visit a mezcal distillery for a guided tasting. English-speaking guides such as Leon, Margarita, Steph, and Braulio keep the day relaxed, with local guides available inside the park.

“We were lucky to have Stef as a guide and Rodrigo as our driver. Both were very professional, yet relaxed and fun. Stef explained to us the history of the Oaxaca region and its traditions. Hierve el agua was breathtaking (in every sense-I don’t reccomend doing the hike if you are not in good shape) and the visit to the Mezcal distillery was great- we leaned all about the distillation process and the various kinds of agave and mezcal. Our group was small (just 7 of us) which made for a great experience as well. Overall, we would highly recommend this tour if you’re coming to Oaxaca.”

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4.The Agave Experience Tequila Tour in Jalisco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 520 reviews · 10 hours (approx.)

Join Andrea, Pedro, Jorge, or Mariana for a 10-hour small-group tequila day from Guadalajara. Visit two distilleries, taste eight artisan tequilas and mezcal in a VIP cellar, enjoy breakfast and snacks, explore Tequila town, and finish with music and clay-cup cocktails.

“Andrea was a fantastic guide and we would recommend this tour to anyone. She is incredibly knowledgeable and patiently answered all of our questions. The distilleries she chose were excellent and we received a truly behind the scenes, personalized experience throughout the day. Andi allowed us to set the pace and timed each event carefully. We are so grateful that she graciously spent her birthday with us. We highly recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for a personalized, carefully curated, top notch tour.”

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5.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

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

Spend three unhurried hours at Hierve el Agua, with time to hike, swim, eat, and admire its petrified waterfalls. Then visit Mezcal Valle Oaxaca for an agave distillation lesson and a tasting of several mezcals. Guides such as Margarita, Estefania, Leon, and Braulio bring a warm, lively touch.

“It was beautiful to experience the nature out in Oaxaca, plus the mezcal tasting! Leon was an excellent tour guide. Jose the driver was also great! With Leon's vibrant personality and insightful information, we were able to make lovely memories together but, also with our fun group. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oaxaca.”

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6.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 near Puerto Escondido with Antoine and his team. Learn how agave spirits are made, see traditional methods, taste six mezcals with local snacks, and arrange hotel pickup for a relaxed 2.5-hour outing.

“Had an amazing time ! Learned so much and have a new love for mezcal . The guide was very nice and helpful. Communication was seamless and transportation was smooth”

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7.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 or Andrea, visiting the Tule Tree, Teotitlán weavers, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. Finish with a mezcal tasting. Transport is included, but entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“The tour was amazing from start to finish, and you get enough time in each stop. Our guide Adriel was phenomenal; he speaks perfect English and he is very passionate about Oaxaca. This made the experience very special. The driver Miguel took very good care of us. I wish all the tours were like this one! Highly recommended.”

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8.Puerto Vallarta: City Tour, Tequila and Coffee Factory Tour

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

See Puerto Vallarta by air-conditioned van, walk the Malecon, visit Guadalupe Church, and head into the mountains for tequila and coffee tastings. Guides such as Eric, Jorge, June, and Ramon have led this route. Hotel pickup covers Puerto Vallarta, Bucerías, Nuevo Vallarta, and Conchas Chinas.

“Very good trip. Communication about pick up was very wonky. It worked out after I called and texted, and chatted.”

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

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

Ride from Mazatlan into the Sierra Madre foothills with guides such as Jose, Jesus, Carlos, Raul, or Ismael. Visit Los Osuna’s blue agave operation, learn old and modern tequila methods, explore La Noria, and add a traditional lunch. Expect a small group of up to 15, with some unscheduled stops possible.

“Our guide "JOSE" provided us with a day to remember in Mazatlan. What a perfect, informative, kind and pleasant man. The entire day from small villages to The 🔵 Blue Agave farm to lunch in La Noria far exceeded our expectations. A day to remember. Will be requesting Jose again on my next adventure in beautiful Mazatlan, Mexico”

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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 of Aroma Oaxaca. Walk among agave, visit his family distillery, learn traditional mezcal-making, taste many styles, and finish with an Oaxacan meal. Groups are limited to 10, though tour arrangements can vary.

“The distillery itself is a marvel of rustic charm and authenticity. The copper stills, wooden fermentation vats, and stone tahonas (mills) are all integral parts of the mezcal-making process”

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11.Tequila Premium Tour Destination Agave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Guadalajara to Amatitan and Tequila for agave views, a distillery tour, guided tastings, free time in town, and live music at Cantaritos el Guero. Guides such as Kim and Edna explain tequila in English and Spanish, while private transportation keeps the day moving.

“We had a good time, Javier was very nice and a very good smooth driver. The choice for the lunch was excellent, nice view on the lake.”

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12.Tequila distillery experience, Jose Cuervo & Tequila Magic Town

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

Travel from Guadalajara to Tequila in an air-conditioned minivan, watch a traditional jima demonstration, visit a working distillery, and sample tequila. Choose the José Cuervo option for a second distillery visit, then eat and shop in Tequila town. Guides such as Carmen and José Luis are known for lively, clear explanations.

“Why did we not go to the Jose Cuervo Farm? We paid for that trip? Not the place we actually toured? Our guide, however was fantastic?”

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13.From Guadalajara: Town of Tequila & Jose Cuervo Factory Tour

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

Travel from Guadalajara to Tequila with a bilingual guide, visit blue agave fields and José Cuervo’s historic La Rojeña distillery, then enjoy free time for lunch, shops, and the main plaza. Ramón is one guide praised for clear answers, friendly conversation, and a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.

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

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14.Private One Day Adventure Tour in Tequila and La Fortaleza Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $191

Travel privately from Guadalajara to Tequila with a driver-guide such as Jesus, Ruben, Juan, or Renzo. Visit Tequila Selecto and Fortaleza, taste four Fortaleza expressions, explore Tequila town, and finish with a clay-pitcher cantarito in Amatitán.

“Not what I was expecting but a great time nonetheless. Less of a tour, more like booking a driver for the day. Very friendly, great driver, a little English (to match our little Spanish). He took us to Fortaleza (a must-visit, absolutely outstanding) and then let us do what we wanted. We had an appointment at Arette (must go) and then he took us for lunch and drinks at a roadside spot. Delicious molcajete. Then back to Guadalajara. We loved the freedom and were comfortable with limited English, but if you’re looking for a structured day this may not be for you. It was definitely for us - highly recommended.”

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