Tequila & Amatitán: Premium Tequila Tasting Day Trip

Jalisco’s blue agave fields tequila tastings magic town strolls

You’ll wander Jalisco’s legendary agave fields near Amatitán with a local guide who knows every story behind each row. Taste artisan tequilas paired with spicy snacks at a working distillery, then take in volcano views before exploring the Magic Town of Tequila on your own time. End your day clinking clay cups at a lively local cantina, and maybe find yourself smiling at nothing on the way home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tequila Route Tour and Tastings

• Visit Campos de Agave
• Learn artisan tequila process
• Taste and pair different tequilas
• Admire Tequila Volcano viewpoint
• Second tequila tasting at viewpoint
• Free time in Magic Town of Tequila
• Enjoy traditional singing at Cantaritos

The experience

“Try this one. It’s from Amatitán, not Tequila,” said our guide, Fernanda, as she handed me a little glass that caught the morning light. I’d never really thought about where tequila comes from before this day trip from Guadalajara, but standing in those endless blue-green agave fields outside Amatitán, you can’t help but feel it. The air was dry and sweet, a bit earthy. There was this low hum from the cicadas and someone in the distance was singing off-key. Fernanda showed us how the jimadores cut the agave hearts. She even let me hold a chunk. It was heavier than I expected, sticky with sap that smelled like rain on warm stone.

The drive between stops was all laughter and stories (and yes, drinks, they don’t leave you thirsty). At the tequila factory, we learned way more than I thought possible about distilling. There’s an art to it that feels almost old-fashioned. We tasted blanco first, then reposado with a slice of orange dusted in chili salt. The pairing made everything brighter somehow. I tried to say “gracias” with my best accent. Fernanda grinned and corrected me gently. She introduced us to Don Luis, who’s been making tequila here for decades: his hands were stained blue at the edges from years of agave work.

After that came the viewpoint over Tequila Volcano and more tasting (I lost count). The view just sort of settles into you: wide sky, rows of agave like brushstrokes all the way down the valley. Lunch break in Tequila itself was loose: we wandered cobbled streets, poked into shops selling clay mugs and sweets I still can’t pronounce. The sun was sharp overhead but everyone moved slow, like they knew how to handle it better than us city folks.

Last stop: Cantaritos “El Güero.” It’s loud there. Music bouncing off painted walls, people shouting orders for cantaritos (tequila with citrus juice in big clay cups). Someone at our table started singing along badly and nobody cared. My hands were sticky from lime juice and I didn’t want to leave yet. That feeling stuck with me on the ride back. Something about sharing drinks with strangers who don’t stay strangers for long out here.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation along Jalisco’s Tequila Route starting from Guadalajara, guided visits through agave fields near Amatitán, professional tequila tastings paired with local snacks at an artisan distillery (with plenty of drinks offered during travel), time at scenic viewpoints overlooking Tequila Volcano, free time to explore Tequila town at your own pace (lunch not included), plus a lively final stop at Cantaritos “El Güero” before heading back in comfort.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 38

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the premium tequila tour from Guadalajara?

The tour is a full-day trip including several stops along the Tequila Route near Amatitán and in Tequila town.

Is transportation included in this tequila tasting tour?

Yes, private transportation is included throughout the day trip.

Are food or snacks included during the day?

The tour includes tequila pairings with selected flavors during tastings. Lunch in Tequila town is not included.

Is there free time to explore Tequila town?

Yes, you’ll have free time to eat, walk around, and explore Tequila independently.

What makes this tequila tasting different?

This tour visits both agave fields and artisan distilleries for guided tastings paired with local flavors plus unique stops like Cantaritos “El Güero.”

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the experience.