Querétaro Wine Route: Tequisquiapan Vineyard & Cheese Tasting

Taste wine and cheese without figuring out the route yourself

A guided wine tour from Querétaro to Tequisquiapan, one of Querétaro's Magical Towns, includes a visit to a Catalan vineyard with cellar tasting, a cheese and wine pairing, and a walk through the town's colorful streets. A certified guide in English or Spanish handles all navigation and parking, and the tour runs 8 to 10 hours with air-conditioned transport included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine Route tour from Querétaro

• Travel from Querétaro to Tequisquiapan
• Cheese and wine pairing explanation
• Explore Tequisquiapan town
• Visit Catalan vineyard and cellar
• Enjoy Peña de Bernal and surroundings
• Return to Querétaro city

The experience

You leave Querétaro with a guide assigned to your group and travel to Tequisquiapan, a town known for its steady climate and proximity to hot springs. The guide manages the route and parking so you can focus on what you came for. Early in the day you'll stop for a cheese board tasting paired with a couple of glasses of regional wine, setting the tone for what comes next.

The centerpiece is a visit to a Catalan vineyard where you descend into a cellar 15 metres deep to taste one of the vineyard's signature wines. After that, you walk through Tequisquiapan's streets (colorful and unhurried), where the guide can point you toward local food, crafts and the Peña de Bernal, one of the region's most visited landmarks. The return to Querétaro happens in the same air-conditioned vehicle, with the guide still handling the navigation.

What’s included

• Certified tour guide in English or Spanish.
• air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from Querétaro (meeting point or hotel pickup depending on your chosen option).
• vineyard entry ticket.
• cheese board with regional wine pairing.
• cellar tasting at the Catalan vineyard.

Options for this experience

3 options

Guide in English or Spanish09:30

Guide in English or Spanish09:30

Guide in English or Spanish09:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 35 pickup points.Operator's directions: “It is necessary to contact the agency or guide in advance via WhatsApp to coordinate the pick-up with you, remember to register your mobile number.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Guías de Turistas en México

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste local wines and cheese without managing the drive, parking or route yourself. The guide handles all navigation so you can focus on the stops. The minimum group size is two people, so book with at least one other traveler or confirm availability before paying.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens during the wine and cheese tasting?

You receive an explanation of aged cheeses paired with a couple of glasses of wine from the region, giving you a sense of what the local vineyards produce before you visit one.

How deep is the vineyard cellar we visit?

The Catalan vineyard's cellar sits 15 metres below ground, and you descend into it to taste one of the vineyard's featured wines in its original storage space.

What is Tequisquiapan like as a town?

Tequisquiapan is one of six Magical Towns in Querétaro, characterized by colorful streets, a calm atmosphere, and year-round good weather. It's surrounded by spas and hot springs and home to the Peña de Bernal, a major regional landmark.

Can I arrange pickup from my hotel, or do I meet the guide somewhere?

You have three options at checkout: meeting at a set point, pickup within the city limits of Querétaro, or pickup outside the city perimeter. The guide will confirm the details once you book.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 8 to 10 hours from start to finish, including travel time, tastings, the vineyard visit and time to walk through Tequisquiapan.