Guadalajara: Tequila Route 8-Hour Tour with Distillery & Tastings
Eight hours on the Tequila Route, from agave fields to the barrel room
You get picked up in Guadalajara, driven to the Tequila Route in Amatitán, and taken through a working distillery with an underground cellar tasting, then to an exclusive agave landscape with a cantarito in hand. Free time in town for lunch and shopping, a second tasting on the way back, and you're home by evening. Transport, guide, two tastings, and insurance are all locked in. You just show up.
Step-by-step itinerary
Tequila Route Tour from Guadalajara
- Check in at starting point
- Follow anti Covid-19 protocol
- Enter tequila distillery
- Tour distillery facilities
- Visit underground aging cellar
- Taste Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo
- Buy tequila products at distillery
- Explore exclusive agave fields area
- Learn about Agave Landscape
- Enjoy Cantarito de tequila tasting
- Take photos and buy tequila
- Free time for food and shopping
- Walk 4-5 blocks in commercial area
- Buy cantaritos of tequila
What’s included
Round-trip transport from Guadalajara in an air-conditioned minivan, certified guide service for the entire route, entry to a working distillery with underground cellar access, two tasting services (one at the distillery, one at the Subterranea Tavern), access to an exclusive agave landscape area with a cantarito of tequila, free time in the town of Tequila for lunch and shopping, and travel insurance.
Times
- Every day 11:00
Last departure this season: 30 Nov
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Operated by Visitando Jalisco
Prices and times updated 5 days ago
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The experience
So you're in Guadalajara for a couple of days and someone mentions the Tequila Route, and yeah, it's the obvious thing to do, but you're not sure if it's worth the full day out of the city. It is. The tour runs eight hours round-trip from Guadalajara, which means you're actually on the road and in the distilleries for most of that time, not sitting in a van. You start at the Jalisco office on Independencia Street, show your booking confirmation, and then you're heading west toward Amatitán with a certified guide who knows the region. The guide covers the whole route (the history, the agave landscape, how the stuff actually gets made), so you're not just walking through a distillery like a ghost.
The first real stop is inside a working distillery in Amatitán. They walk you through the production floor, then down into an underground aging cellar where the barrels are stacked and it's cool and smells like wood and time. That's where the first tasting happens (Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, Extra Añejo), and the guide explains what you're tasting instead of just pouring. After that you move to an exclusive agave landscape area that the company runs, and this is the part that sticks with you: rows of blue agave plants stretching out, and you get a cantarito of tequila (that's the traditional clay cup) while you're standing there. You can buy bottles at preferential rates if something catches you, and the light is usually good for photos by that point in the morning.
Then you're loose in the town of Tequila for a few hours: free time to eat, walk around the commercial area, pick up more bottles if you want them. It's a 4-5 block walk from where the van drops you, so it's walkable and you're not stranded. After lunch there's a second tasting back at a tavern-style spot (the Subterranea Tavern), and then the drive back to Guadalajara. The whole thing is in an air-conditioned minivan, so you're not sweating through the agave fields in July. Travel insurance is included, and the guide speaks English or Spanish depending on the group. Just confirm when you book which language you need.
Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Guadalajara who want to see how tequila is actually made without arranging their own transport or guide. The eight hours gets you through the distillery, the agave fields, and back in one day, which is what makes the full experience fit into a morning and afternoon.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).
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 drive from Guadalajara to the Tequila Route?
The tour is eight hours total round-trip, which includes drive time, stops, and tastings. The distillery and agave areas are in Amatitán, roughly an hour west of Guadalajara.
What's included in the two tastings?
The first tasting at the distillery covers Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo tequilas. The second tasting is at the Subterranea Tavern on the return route. Both are guided.
Is there time to eat during the tour?
Yes, you have free time in the town of Tequila to eat and shop. The commercial area is a 4-5 block walk from where the van stops.
Can I buy tequila during the tour?
Yes, you can buy bottles at preferential rates at both the distillery and the agave landscape area, and also in town during your free time.
What's the dress code?
Smart casual. Wear comfortable walking shoes since you'll be on your feet at the distillery, in the agave fields, and around town.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the distillery includes an underground cellar and the agave landscape involves walking through fields. Confirm accessibility details with the operator before booking.
Do I need to speak Spanish?
The guide may be multilingual (English or Spanish). Confirm the language when you book to ensure the guide matches your needs.
What happens if I'm late to the starting point?
The tour departs from the Jalisco office on Independencia Street at a set time. Arrive early with your booking confirmation to check in.
Guadalajara: Tequila Route 8-Hour Tour with Distillery & Tastings
8h–9h · ES
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