Far from the typical all-day party tours, this curated six-hour experience offers an exclusive journey into the heritage of Mexico’s most iconic spirit. Discover tequila’s rich history, deep-rooted traditions, and artisanal craft at your own pace. Led by a passionate and experienced guide, you’ll enjoy a fully-private, flexible tour designed exclusively for you and your companions. At a family-run distillery, you'll discover how artisanal tequila is crafted, learn to appreciate its complex flavors, and explore the differences between additive-free and large-scale industrial varieties. You'll also gain a glimpse into the industry's inner workings and uncover insights that typical tours rarely reveal. Along the way, you’ll visit the agave landscape for stunning photos, explore the charming village of Tequila, and savor the regional cuisine at a local market. Join us for an unforgettable experience and become a tequila connoisseur! Multiple distilleries are available at your request!
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 76 of the next 120 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Our first stop is a family-owned tequila distillery in Amatitán, operated by the Real family since 1942. On a private distillery tour, you'll discover every stage of tequila production, from blue agave cultivation in the fields to cooking, fermentation, distillation, and aging. Engage all five senses as you see, smell, touch, hear, and taste the tequila-making process firsthand. You'll also compare two production methods: traditional (ancestral) and modern industrial, and taste how each influences the flavor and aroma of the same tequila types The distillery tour is completely private for you and your companions, allowing you to enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and learn directly from your guide. We'll finish with a guided tasting featuring at least four different tequila expressions. Unlimited samples are included. Your guide will teach you the proper tasting technique to appreciate the unique characteristics of each tequila.
Get your camera ready for an unforgettable photo stop! From a panoramic viewpoint, admire the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage agave landscape framed by the majestic Tequila Volcano. As you take in the views, your local guide will share the indigenous legends, fascinating geology, and rich history of the volcano and the blue agave plant, offering a deeper understanding of the cultural origins of tequila.
After a 20-minute drive, continue to the heart of Tequila Pueblo Magico. Stroll through the colorful cobblestone streets of its historic center, where beautifully preserved architecture spans from the 17th to the 20th century. Unlike tours focused only on drinking and partying, this experience explores the region's rich history, from its indigenous roots and the Spanish colonial era to the rise of tequila production and tourism as the economic backbone of modern Tequila, Jalisco. You'll also have as long as you need to browse local markets filled with handcrafted souvenirs, artisanal products, and lesser-known local tequila brands. End your visit by enjoying authentic Jalisco cuisine at either the lively municipal market or one of Tequila's finest restaurants. Pair your meal with tequila cocktails or tequila tastings based on your preferences before returning to Guadalajara
I can pick you up at any address in the Guadalajara metropolitan area, including Zapopan and Tlaquepaque.
Excurgo comparison of 390 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tequila: Private Half-Day Tour lasts about 5–7 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $148 per person for this Guadalajara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:00 AM.
It can: 76 of the next 120 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. I can pick you up at any address in the Guadalajara metropolitan area, including Zapopan and Tlaquepaque. Pickup points include Depas MiniLoft, OYO Hotel Brazil.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 11 verified reviews; it is run by Diego Hannon.
I cannot recommend Diego highly enough. Our day tour with him was educational, exciting, and so much fun. We learned so much about the history and culture of the region and he is a true expert on the tequila making process. This tour was one of the highlights of our entire time in Mexico.
Gracias Josh! If you and Nick are ever back in GDL please let me know. A big hug to both!
Myself (58), my son (27), my brother-in-law (49) and my nephew (16) were in Mexico for 10 days to see the several World Cup matches and took the tequila tour with Diego as our guide and Ruben as our driver while we were in Guadalajara. They picked us up at our Airbnb as scheduled with a large van which provided more than enough space for our party. We really enjoyed our day with Diego and Ruben. We loved touring the tequila facility and were pleasantly surprised that Diego gave us the tour of the facility himself, which made the whole thing more seamless. We learned hands on about the process of making tequila and got to sample some at the end. We then had a really nice lunch (restaurant picked out by Diego) in the Town of Tequilla and spent some time walking around the town. The Tequilla tour was one of the highlights of our 10 days in Mexico and we would highly recommend the tour with Diego.
Muchas gracias Michael! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. Please let me know if you're ever back in GDL, there is a lot more to explore and taste. I'll be watching and rooting for the US team tonight.
This was day-two of our time with Diego. We also did a tour of Guadalajara and Tlaquepaque with him the day before. We started the day with Diego taking us to a small, family owned local restaurant in Tequila that was amazing and then on to the distillery. Full disclosure, we never even knew there was a city called Tequila, but we had a great experience and lesson about the the history and distilling process visiting a family owned distillery and getting a behind the scenes view and explanation of the distilling process followed by a generous tasting. We also had a chance to visit the city center itself which is very charming and worth a visit. Diego is a standout guide, knowledgeable and personable with a great sense of humor. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommended.
Thank you so much Pat! I hope you and JoEllene enjoyed your time in Huatulco! If you’re ever back in Guadalajara please let me know. My best wishes to both!
Diego was amazing. Actually knew the history of tequila and we really learned a lot. He made our experience very nice i would highly recommend him if you want to have a private tour to tequila!
Gracias Melissa! I had a great time exploring and drinking with you and your mom. Let me know if you're ever back in town.
We were impressed with Diego's private food tour that we booked him for a second adventure to Tequila. Our group wanted to go to a specific distillery and Diego happily accommodated. The Fortaleza Distillery is absolutely stunning. Getting to see the entire tequila making process was educational and inspiring. The process at Fortaleza is entirely manual which is something that is a rarity in today's times. Anyone who visits this distillery can easily sense the pride that the employees have and the hard work that goes into their products. Diego's knowledge about Fortaleza's history and his genuine love for the product perfectly complemented the Fortaleza tour guide's commentary. For the second half of the day, we explored the town and then ended with a nightcap at a bar within an agave field. Diego's extensive knowledge about Tequila (the spirit and the town) made this tour very enjoyable. By the end of Day 2 with us, Diego could easily have been an honorary member of our squad. Take a tour with Diego and you'll feel like you spent the day with a long-lost friend, you seamlessly pick up where you left off!
You’re the best reviewer ever! Your kind words truly mean the world to me. I hope to see you and your friends again soon!
Fortaleza distillery was beautiful and really showed off their craftsmanship and appreciation for making tequila by hand. I would recommend going to this distillery for everyone, tequila aficionados to the occasional drinkers. In addition to the tequila distillery portion of the tour, the town of Tequila is easy to walk around sight see, drink, and grab something to eat. We were able to stop on the way back to Guadalajara for some beautiful agave field and general scenery pictures. Wonderful tour/trip!! Would recommend this to everyone and would recommend any tour with Diego as the guide. Thanks Diego!!
Gracias Josephine! It was such a pleasure, and I had an absolutely amazing and fun time hanging out with you and your friends! Hope you had a smooth journey home.
This was such a fun experience! We had a group of 7 people on our trip, Diego and his driver picked us up directly from our lodging in Guadalajara to go to Tequila. He gave us history of tequila and also pointed out things along the 1-1.5 hour drive. The driver on our tour was very skilled as well. We toured a beautiful tequila distillery, which included a tasting of four types of their tequilas. The driver picked us up and drove us to the town of Tequila where we talked around and then had lunch. Since we had spent so much time at the distillery (our fault, not Diego's), the place he had in mind for lunch had a long wait. We pivoted plans and he took us to a different place. Because they knew him, we were seated right away. After lunch, we checked out some of the market stalls in the town then headed to a bar on the way back to Guadalajara. The bar was such a fun experience as well and we relaxed there before heading back into Guadalajara. Diego was so kind and knowledgeable, we had a great time. Would definitely book him again for another tour!
Thank you so much for taking the time to actually find my tour’s link and writing such an amazing review! It means the world to me! If you’re ever back in town please let me know, there is a lot more to explore. Cheers!
Diego was an amazing guide. Extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The Tequila tour was fun!! Highly recommend.
Thank you so much Evonne! It was a pleasure!
Very informative and lots of fun. One of the best experienced! Diego was friendly and really made it a fun learning experience. Highly recommend!
Muchas gracias hermano! un abrazo!
Adult mother & daughter outing that was excellent. Breakfast was awesome and so beautiful. The tasting was so cool and we felt like VIPs. The drive was pleasant, especially for someone who is a little claustrophobic in vans and buses. Diego is super friendly and very knowledgeable about a place he loves. Will consider other tours with him again since there is so much to see and learn. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much for such a great review. I do hope to see you again soon and show you more about my home state. Cheers!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tequila: Private Half-Day Tour | 5–7 hours | 5.0 (11) | $148 | |
 Full Day Tour to Tequila and Amatitán with Fun and Culture | 9h 30min | 4.9 (746) | $44 | View |
 Luxury Tequila Experience: VIP Tastings & Boutique Distilleries | 10 hours | 5.0 (548) | $149 | View |
 Full Day in Tequila with Tasting and party in Cantaritos | 10–11 hours | 4.9 (422) | $73 | View |
 The Fire TOUR - Pyramids, Volcanoes, Agaves & Tequila | 8–10 hours | 4.9 (391) | $96 | View |
 José Cuervo Tequila Tour & Agave Fields from Guadalajara | 7 hours | 4.6 (279) | $139 | View |
 VIP Tour to Tequila in Suburban max 7 people | 8h 45min | 5.0 (244) | $105 | View |