The 4 Best Distillery Tours in Oaxaca

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

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

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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2.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

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

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

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

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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4.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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