Travel by the Jose Cuervo Express or private transport to the UNESCO town of Tequila for a comprehensive experience including agave field visits, distillery production tours at two producers, and guided tastings of blanco, reposado, and añejo expressions.
The Tequila Town Distillery Tour & Tasting is a full-day excursion, roughly eight hours round trip from Guadalajara, to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Tequila in Jalisco, using either the Jose Cuervo Express train or private ground transport depending on the departure booked. The itinerary covers agave field visits, production tours at two distilleries, and guided tastings, giving visitors a comparative look at how blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas are made and aged rather than a single distillery walkthrough. Stops include a jimador demonstrating agave harvesting by hand, the traditional stone tahona used to crush cooked agave, a barrel-aging cellar, and a seated comparative tasting of six tequilas guided by staff who explain the differences between distillation methods and aging categories. A traditional Jaliscan lunch is served at a hacienda restaurant partway through the day. The $85 USD per-person price includes return transport from Guadalajara, entry fees at both distilleries, six to eight guided pours, the hacienda lunch, and the agave field tour; it does not include bottles purchased to take home or gratuities for guides and drivers. The day moves as a group tour with a bilingual guide, and dietary requests for the hacienda lunch can be accommodated if flagged when booking. Because the day includes multiple tequila tastings, the pace is deliberately unhurried, with food served between pours, and it is not suited to visitors who need to drive themselves that evening.
What is included
- Return transport from Guadalajara, distillery entry fees, guided tastings (6-8 pours), lunch at hacienda restaurant, agave field tour
Highlights
- Agave harvesting demonstration by jimador
- Traditional stone tahona crushing process
- Barrel room aging cellar
- Comparative tasting of 6 tequilas
- Traditional Jaliscan lunch at hacienda
Tips for visiting
- Bring a valid photo ID, as tastings involve alcohol and some producers check ID at entry
- Eat a substantial breakfast before departure since tastings begin before the hacienda lunch
- Wear closed-toe shoes for walking through the agave fields and production areas
- Flag dietary restrictions in advance so the hacienda lunch can be adjusted
- Pace tastings across the six to eight pours rather than finishing each glass immediately
- Bring cash in pesos for bottle purchases at either distillery, which are not included in the tour price
When to visit
The tour runs year-round; the dry season from November through April avoids the rainy afternoons common from June through September.
Accessibility
The tour involves walking on uneven ground in agave fields and distillery production areas, which may be difficult for visitors with limited mobility or using wheelchairs.
Frequently asked questions
How do visitors get to Tequila town?
Depending on the booking, transport is either by the Jose Cuervo Express train or by private ground transport, both included in the $85 USD price.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a traditional Jaliscan lunch at a hacienda restaurant is included partway through the day.
How many distilleries are visited?
The tour includes production tours at two distilleries plus an agave field visit and a comparative tasting of six tequilas.
Can non-drinkers join the tour?
Non-drinkers can join and skip the tastings, though the itinerary is built around distillery visits and tequila tasting as its focus.