Where to Go: the 9 Best Tequila Tastings in Oaxaca

1.Private Tour to Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Textiles

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Oaxaca City to Hierve el Agua, a mezcal distillery, and a Zapotec weaving home in Teotitlán del Valle. Driver-guides such as Javier, Alberto, and Miguel have earned praise for friendly service, though the booking includes a driver rather than a dedicated guide.

“We had a great day with Ignacio! He was punctual and friendly and accommodating. When he discovered that we had already been to one of the planned attractions, he thought of a substitute activity which was incredible! I appreciated how he brought us to each attraction and made sure we knew where to go but then let us explore on our own.”

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2.Private Oaxaca Walking Tour with Mezcal Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $398

Walk central Oaxaca with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Casa Juárez, the cathedral, MACO, craft shops, the Zócalo, and Benito Juárez Market. Guides named Ricardo, Alejandro, Alex, and Daniel have led past departures. The tour ends with a mezcal tasting at Casa del Mezcal.

“Alex and Daniel did an excellent walking tour of Oaxaca including Santa Domingo and the market. We also enjoyed the Mexcaleria and tasting. We would recommend this guides and this tour.”

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3.The Best Mezcal Tasting, Mezcal Tasting in Oaxaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Join Fernando and Maryori in central Oaxaca for a small-group tasting of six or more mezcals from different regions, agaves, and categories. You will learn the production process, sample sal de gusano and snacks, then prepare a mezcal cocktail if you wish.

“Margery was a delight & her enthusiasm for her Subject was infectious. We learned so much & really enjoyed the experience.”

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4.Oaxaca: Mezcal Tasting Session with Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $55

I will guide you through three wild mezcals from different parts of Oaxaca, explaining agave, production, myths, and ancestral methods. You will use a sensory guide and agave manual, then explore food pairings with water between tastings. Sessions run 1.5 hours in English or Spanish.

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5.Gastronomy Experience, Culture Mezcal,Tasting & Textiles. Private Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $699Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private guide visiting an ancestral mezcal distillery, tasting a seasonal four-course meal, meeting weavers in Teotitlán del Valle, and seeing the Tule Tree and San Jerónimo church. Rosario Hernández may tailor the day to your interests.

“What an amazing experience! Guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. Itinerary can be personalized, but what Rosario planned for the day was fantastic!”

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6.Tasting of Organic Mezcales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $44

Meet at Etnofood in central Oaxaca at 5:00 pm for a one-hour tasting led by the Etnofood team, including Juan. Taste three organic mezcales, study agave and production methods, use sensory materials, and hear stories about Oaxaca’s mezcal culture.

“This was informative and fun; however, we added a mixology adventure to this and that enhanced the first part. If you do this tasting class, I recommend adding the mixology for a small fee. You will enjoy the tasting so much more. Juan is a really nice guy and his excitement is contagious. All in all, fun excursion”

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7.Tasting of Mezcal with the best selling brand in Oaxaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour at Casa Convite’s tasting room in Oaxaca City, learning how mezcal is made, how NOM-070 regulates it, and how to judge aroma, flavor, texture, and quality while tasting three rare and wild agave mezcales.

“Great experience, a lot of knowledge of the world of mezcal and a lot of experience. The mezcals are amazing. RecommendedAuto-translated”

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8.Artisanal Mezcal Culture Tour for Tasting and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $107

From Oaxaca City, guide Verónica takes your private group to Santiago Matatlán, where Don Leoncio introduces agave fields, traditional mezcal making, and tasting. Expect a six to seven-hour outing with a 40-minute drive each way, field walking, several mezcals, and a comal-cooked Oaxacan lunch.

“We highly recommend this special tour! Verónica was a spectacular and knowledgeable guide and also a delightful person to spend the afternoon with. We were particularly impressed by the obviously authentic relationship she has built and nurtured with the family/owners of the farm and factory we visited. We could not believe we got to taste mezcal in the field with the Don himself!! From the history, to cutting agave in the field with the Don, to the factory tour and tasting, to the delicious meal in a local restaurant following the tour, it was an excellent experience. We recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic and unique mezcal…”

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9.Oaxaca: Mezcal Distillery Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours · from $134

Travel from Oaxaca City to Santiago Matatlán with a small group of up to nine people. With an English or Spanish-speaking guide, you’ll visit family-run palenques, see clay-pot and copper-still production, taste several agave spirits, try pulque, and stop for a traditional lunch.

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