12 Day Trips to the Town of Tequila Worth the Early Start

1.From Guadalajara: Tequila Town and Cantaritos El Guero

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 211 reviews · 9 hours · from $42Our pick

Travel by white van from Guadalajara with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Alejandro or Alex. Tour a tequila factory, taste five tequilas, stop for lunch, explore Tequila town, and finish with a Cantaritos visit. Pickup times vary by hotel location.

“It was really good tour i really recommend it. I went to by myself but it was really fun time with peoples and guide was awesome!!”

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2.Premium Tequila Route with professional tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 139 reviews · from $52

Join Edna or Kim from Guadalajara for an 8.5-hour bilingual tequila tour through agave fields, Amatitán, an artisan distillery, Tequila town, and Cantaritos El Güero. You’ll taste five premium tequilas with wine pairing, learn to spot 100% agave tequila, and enjoy a second open-bar tasting.

“This tequila tour exceeded our expectations! Our guide Kim was excellent, he was so well prepared, the tequila tasting he gave us was amazing and you could see his preparation compare to other groups next to us, he gave us enough time in every site and he was very flexible and knowledgeable; I highly recommend it! It was a very nice experience :)”

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3.Tequila/Guachimontones Tour-cultural heritage route

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Travel from Guadalajara to the circular pyramids of Guachimontones, then visit an artisan tequila distillery and Tequila town. Daniel or Guadalupe guides the day in English, with private transport, water, tastings, and admission included. Expect a full 8 to 9 hours and some uphill walking.

“Very nice boutique tour combining pyramids and tequila distillery visit. The guide Guadalupe was very responsive, friendly and knowledgeable on the topics.”

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4.Tequila Express

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight to nine hours traveling from Guadalajara to Tequila, sampling tequila drinks, learning agave harvesting at Casa Sauza, touring production areas, and enjoying dinner with mariachi, folkloric ballet, charro skills, and singers. English service is offered, but confirm language arrangements before booking.

“We purchased English guided tour, it wasn't. Only two kinds of tequila to taste. The tequila shop is quite nice. Entertainment was awesome. My husband did not enjoy the trip. I did but I speak spanish.”

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5.Tequila Route Experience from Guadalajara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $40Best value

Spend about eight hours traveling from Guadalajara through Jalisco’s blue agave country. Visit a small tequila factory, sample blanco, reposado, añejo, and extra añejo, stop for a clay-jar cocktail, then explore Tequila town with an English-speaking guide.

“Carmen was a great guide. Everything went perfectly from confirmations to drop off. They were early for estimated pick up time. Went to first small distillery to learn and have 3 tastings then went to stop on the road for clay jar cocktails. Photo op of agave fields, donkey, swing, horse. Drive into tequila for 3+ hours of free time. Jose cuervo tour optional might not be worth it since the first stop taught you everything. Lots of shops, bars, stalls for food, drinks, items. Depart at 430p and 3 central stops for exit.”

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6.Classic Tequila Route Tour from Guadalajara and cantaritos el GÜERO!!!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · from $41

Join guides such as Edna, Kim, Leo, or Navi for an 8.5-hour bilingual trip from Guadalajara to Tequila. Visit Don Cayo, learn how agave becomes tequila, taste several styles, explore town, and finish with cantaritos at El Güero. Bring cash, comfortable shoes, and patience for a late lunch.

“It was such a good tour, the guide was so lovely and had so much knowledge and made it so fun and interactive. There is not a pushy environment to drink at all if you fancy drinking a bit more they will offer you as much tequila as you want but if you don’t really want to drink that much they are also very fine and don’t make anyone feel bad. Overall I think this was a really good tour and I would highly recommend, I’d even do it again!”

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7.Guadalajara: Tequila Day Trip with Jose Cuervo Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Spend eight hours traveling from Guadalajara into Jalisco’s agave country. Visit a traditional distillery, learn about fermentation and distillation, taste several tequilas, and explore Tequila village. Add José Cuervo for a second distillery visit, but expect one less hour in town.

“This trip was amazing! It was so much fun and I learned so much. I will definitely do another tour with this company when I am back.”

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8.Tequila Day Trip from Guadalajara with Jose Cuervo Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Travel from Guadalajara to Tequila by air-conditioned coach, see a traditional agave jima demonstration, tour Mundo Cuervo and La Rojeña, taste tequila, enjoy mariachi, then return aboard the José Cuervo Express Premium Wagon with cocktails and Mexican snacks. Pickup is limited and English service is offered.

“That’s experiences very amazing. The attention they give you is incredible they take care of you. They make sure that you’re happy no matter what.”

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9.Private Full-Day Tour to Tequila and Guachimontones

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Guadalajara to the unusual circular pyramids of Guachimontones, then visit Don Cayo Tequila, Tequila town, blue-agave fields, and Cantaritos El Güero. English or Spanish guides are available. Ask for Jesús, Mauricio, or another bilingual guide when booking, since guide assignments can vary.

“Best experience ever. Jesus our driver was the perfect host, his knowledge and explanations made us feel like locals . Plenty of time to wander and discover .Highly recommended . A+++++”

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10.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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11.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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12.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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