Los Cabos: San Lucas & San Jose Day Tour with Tequila Tasting

Summary

Walk San Jose’s old square, taste tequila, see El Arco by boat

You’ll step right into local life in Los Cabos—walking old plazas in San Jose del Cabo, tasting fresh chocolate and tequila, watching glassblowers at work in Cabo San Lucas, then gliding by boat to El Arco’s wild rocks. Expect laughter with your guide and small surprises along the way—you might even find yourself wishing for one more hour by the sea.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely stepped out of the van in San Jose del Cabo when the air hit me — warm, a little dusty, and mixed with something sweet from a nearby chocolate shop. Our guide Mario waved us over to the old mission church and started telling stories about pirates and missionaries like he knew them personally. I tried to repeat the name of the Zócalo after him (definitely butchered it), but he just grinned. There was this slow rhythm to the square — older men chatting on benches, kids darting around the fountain, bright flags overhead. I didn’t expect to feel so comfortable so quickly.

The city hall was next, all faded paint and thick doors you want to touch just to feel how many years they’ve seen. We ducked into a pearl shop for a bit (honestly more interesting than I thought), then wandered past a chocolatier where you could smell cocoa before you saw it. The drive along the corridor between towns is all blue sky and cactus — Mario pointed out hidden beaches as we went, but I kept staring at that impossible coastline.

Cabo San Lucas felt louder somehow — more boats, more sun bouncing off everything. We stopped at this blown glass place where I watched a guy shape molten glass into a fish while his friend told us about their family’s work. Then came the tequila tasting (I’m not usually a fan but… well, maybe I am now). The real highlight was hopping onto a glass-bottom boat; pelicans everywhere, water so clear you could see every rock below. When we rounded El Arco, everyone got quiet for a second — just wind and waves and that wild edge-of-the-world feeling. Still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore San Jose and Cabo San Lucas

• Visit Jesuit Mission and City Hall
• Explore San Jose del Cabo main square
• Tour Pearl Jewelry and Chocolate Factory
• Enjoy panoramic views on corridor
• Visit blown glass factory
• Taste traditional tequila
• Take glass bottom boat tour
• See Los Cabos landmark The Arch

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo?

The tour covers both towns in one day with time for stops and activities in each.

Is hotel pickup included for this Los Cabos sightseeing tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

What landmarks do we visit on this tour?

You’ll visit Plaza Mijares in San Jose del Cabo, Pelican Rock, and see El Arco by boat.

Does the tour include tequila tasting?

Yes, there is a traditional tequila tasting included during your visit in Cabo San Lucas.

Are there shopping opportunities during the tour?

You’ll have some free time for shopping in both towns as part of the itinerary.

Is lunch provided on this day trip?

No lunch is included but bottled water is provided; you’ll have time to buy snacks or food locally.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The minimum age is 5 years old; younger children cannot join.

Are there any health restrictions for travelers?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Los Cabos hotels, bottled water throughout the journey, live commentary from your local guide Mario (or someone just as lively), entry to key sights like Plaza Mijares and City Hall in San Jose del Cabo plus stops at artisan shops—a blown glass factory and pearl jeweler—and finishes with a glass-bottom boat ride out to El Arco before heading back home again.