Our experience is a tour to learn about the culture of mezcal.
We start our trip from the city of Oaxaca, and making our first stop in Santa María del Tule, where you will see the widest tree in the world, the emblematic "tule tree" of which you can take many photographs, then we will go to Santiago Matatlán (world capital of mezcal), where we will visit a palenque (distillery), where you will learn the entire process and elaboration of mezcal and you will be able to enjoy a vast tasting of different varieties of this magical drink, we will also take a tour in the palenque's barrimóvil through the fields, town and visit a pulqueria, in which we are sure you will have a lot of fun, and of course more mezcal!
(Everything is already included)
Enjoy this wonderful experience!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
11:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18–90)
$68
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
The Mezcal Tour
Itinerary
Tule Tree
30 min
You will know and be able to take many pictures of the thickest tree in the world!
Santiago Matatlan
180 min
Second stop we will visit a palenque (Distillery) in Santiago Matatlán where you can know the process of making the mezcal, you can take many photographs and enjoy a tasting of up to seven varieties of this magical drink and take a tour in the barrmobile of the place through the fields and town
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to the Tule Tree and Barrimobile Ride
Tasting of different varieties of Mezcal.
Ride in barrimobile of the palenque by fields, village and pulqueria.
Not included
Tips
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
6 reviews
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How it compares in Oaxaca City
Starting price $68 is 20% below the typical $85 for tours of similar length in Oaxaca City
Excurgo comparison of 534 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does The Mezcal Tour take?
The Mezcal Tour lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does The Mezcal Tour cost?
Prices start at $68 per person for this Oaxaca City 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.
What days does The Mezcal Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 11:00 AM.
Can I cancel The Mezcal Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Atrium of the church of Jalatlaco. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Mezcal Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Mezcal Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Rolas.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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TrinaB210
February 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A Fun Low-Key Afternoon
Our guide, Leita (?) was wonderful. She was patient with us (ages 69 and 92), solicitous, and friendly. She was also very, very knowledgeable. Her English was excellent, and her information was thorough. At the Mal de Amores distillery, we boarded a barrel car (party bus), and although the tour of the agave fields was interesting, the bus was very uncomfortable. I had to wedge myself onto the narrow wooden seat in order to stay put as we bumped over the rocky and rutty roads. For my father and I, it was a wee bit tortuous. Every part of the tour was basically fun, and the mezcal flowed freely.
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Pioneer26970614835
February 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommended, educational and fun
Highly recommended experience, I learned a lot from the topic of mezcal, and we had a lot of fun too
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Sarah_M
February 12, 2026 · via Viator
An absolute blast
What a fantastic day! Leyda, our guide, and Rolando, her driver picked us up and first drove us to the amazing tree at Tule. Then we drove on to Santiago Matatlán and the Mal de Amor artisanal distillery. We were expertly talked through the whole process and then got into the barrel bus to drive out to see the espadin agave fields. It was a riot - bumpy and windy, fuelled by mezcal and music (Richie Valens, Enrique Iglesias, Bad Bunny and Anna) and enlightened throughout by our guide from the distillery, Chanel. We were then taken to a pulqueria and back to Mal de Amor to taste six different mezcals. At the end, Rolando drove us back to our hotel. It was a fabulous trip.
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Henry_P
November 1, 2025 · via Viator
Excellent experience, loved it!
It was a nice experience. It was my brothers, my son and me. It was very interesting to know how the mezcal is made, see the whole process, visit the plantation and the most amazing thing was to drink the mezcal from the penca and that unforgettable ride in the mobile barrel, it was very joyful and fun. Our guide, Ronald, was excellent, very friendly and attentive, taught us a lot
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Pioneer26970614835
June 6, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Excellent experience, highly recommended, you learn a lot from the culture of mezcal, we tried many varieties of this drink and the walk in the fields was very fun, super recommended
1 people found this helpful
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sikig2025
April 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience, delicious food and especially lots of mezcal and lots of learning from the culture of Oaxaca
Excellent experience, delicious food and above all lots of mezcal and lots of learning from the culture of Oaxaca, excellent guides, all very well explained
2 people found this helpful
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