Full Day Tour to Tequila and Amatitán with Fun and Culture

This full-day excursion from Guadalajara follows the Tequila Route, a World Heritage Site, and combines tastings, local history and a lively afternoon in Jalisco's agave country. The itinerary lists a total of 570 minutes, and the route covers an artisanal distillery, the town of Amatitán, a festive cantarito bar and the Pueblo Mágico of Tequila.

The first stop is a semi-artisanal distillery. Your guides explain how tequila is made, you can step into an underground aging cellar and walk through the agave fields, and you taste different varieties of tequila and liqueurs. The listing gives this stop about 120 minutes.

Next comes Amatitán, described as the true birthplace of tequila. You visit a historic former hacienda with an ancient cave that has a natural spring and is exclusive to this tour. A regional historian tells the story of the spirit once known as 'vino mezcal', and you relax in a local tavern with more tastings, including the option to sample the spirit straight from the barrel. This stop takes about 90 minutes.

The group then goes to Cantaritos 'El Güero', home of the famous cantarito, a cocktail made with citrus and tequila. The atmosphere is festive, with live banda music and dancing, and the stop lasts about 60 minutes. The drink itself is not included. The day ends in the Pueblo Mágico of Tequila, where you have roughly 90 minutes of free time to eat at a local restaurant, wander the streets and shops and take photos. Meals are not included.

The tour suits travelers of all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair space available if you give advance notice. Service animals are allowed, and infants sit on an adult's lap. It is not recommended for people with poor cardiovascular health, diabetes or claustrophobia. Tastings are only for travelers aged 18 and older.

Transportation is in an air-conditioned private vehicle, and the price includes bilingual guides, tickets, and the tequila and liqueur tastings. Bring money for food and for your cantarito. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside the van, and the operator may charge a repair fine in case of spills or damage. The listing gives no meeting point, so confirm pickup details when you book.