Mexico · TEQUILA TASTINGS IN MEXICO CITY
Good tequila tastings in Mexico City fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet at the Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal in Plaza Garibaldi for a 105-minute bilingual tour with guides such as Ricardo, Maria, or Victor. See more than 2,000 bottles, learn how agave becomes tequila and mezcal, then taste a blanco, reposado, and two wild mezcals.
“Great experience and very interesting. Great explanations about tequila and mezcal history and production.”
Board a colorful trajinera in Xochimilco for two hours of unlimited tequila, beer, pulque, Mexican food, karaoke, and drinking games. Guides such as Alan, Camila, Odette, and Esmeralda keep the boat social and moving, while the canals provide the setting for a cheerful group party.
“Claudia and Camila were so much fun!!! we had the best time ever”
Join hosts such as Odette, Emilio, Paulina, Camila, or Alan for a two-hour English tour through Xochimilco. Expect unlimited tequila, mezcal, cocktails, music, drinking games, karaoke, pulque, edible insects, a Mexican dish, and a festive stop at Meztli.X.
“Fantastic I love Camilla and ivi absolutely worth it and fantastic, fantastic people and as a young woman traveling alone I felt very safe”
Travel from Mexico City to Teotihuacan for a six-hour guided visit to the Pyramid of the Moon, Causeway of the Dead, Pyramid of the Sun, and Temple of Quetzalcoatl. The tour includes an artisan cooperative stop with tequila, mezcal, and pulque tasting, plus guides such as Emmanuel, George, and Yair.
“Mi paseo fue maravilloso , la chofer y my guía muy professionals, respetuosos y sober todo mi guía se tomo la amavilidad de explicarme todo como si fuera en group , me preguntava constante mente si yo estaba bien . My trip was exceptional from the girl Regina that took me there to my personal guide in Teotihuacan George / he was very professional and professional. he constantly ask if I was ok . This tour was a great experience and price was very affordable.”
Join guides such as Alex, Carlo, or Alvaro for a 4 to 6-hour Mexico City evening built around lucha libre. Taste Mexican spirits, walk the historic center, stop for tacos or pulque, and watch the action at Arena México or Arena Coliseo. Upgrade for a mask, tacos, or ringside seats.
“Seeing my dad fulfill his dream of witnessing this show was the best part. Thanks to the guide for explaining with such detail all about the culture and the origin of this practice — as fun as it is impressive. We had a great time and will always remember it.”
Meet guides such as Ivan, Nancy, Arturo or Bruno at Taqueria Mendoza for tacos, drinks and a short lucha libre lesson. Then walk to Arena México for a high-energy show, with masks or hats to take home. Expect a social evening, a large group and seats that may be high up.
“Such an incredibly fun experience. The tour guides did their best to foster connection with others in the group, and we left with friends. Tacos and drinks were incredible. A highlight for our trip, can’t recommend this tour enough!”
Spend 90 minutes at Museo del Tequila y el Mezcal in Plaza Garibaldi with guides such as Isaac, Tiare, or Alex. See permanent exhibits, learn how tequila and mezcal are made, then taste several pours, with some sessions also including a cocktail.
“Super informative and a quick, fun tour to do in cdmx! our tour guide, Tiare, answered so many additional questions we had and was super kind! would definitely recommend if you don’t have too much time and still want to do something informative and spicy :)”
Spend about eight hours visiting Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco, and the Basilica of Guadalupe in an air-conditioned vehicle with a certified guide. You’ll walk the Avenue of the Dead, learn about agave spirits, and taste tequila and mezcal. Guides may include Antonio, Clara, Sergio, or Maximilliano.
“There was an issue due to poor communication and we were not provided with lunch, but everyone else in our group was. Others also booked through viator and had the option to have their lunch included. We did not get that same option and paid the same amount as the others. It was unfair and they refused to fix it and came it with excuses as to why we were not offered the same deal.”
Join Mauricio, Gerardo, or Coco at Sorondo Bistro in Benito Juárez for a 2.5-hour English-language cocktail class. You’ll compare tequila and mezcal, learn mixology tools and techniques, make three original drinks, and pair them with Mexican snacks in a three-room themed venue.
“This experience vastly exceeded even our high expectations! Coco is an incredible host with a huge amount of expertise, and he shares it in such a warm, fun, entertaining way. We learned so much about types of tequilas and mezcals, when to stir or shake, order of ingredients, fancy shaking techniques and more. The cocktails and snacks were all delicious. We loved this and would absolutely send friends.”
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