Premium Private Tequila Tour

Tequila is much more than a shot with salt and lime. This private day trip shows you how agave becomes tequila, then lets you taste the results at two family-run distilleries. Andrea, a chemist who specializes in tequila production, may lead your group, giving the visit a useful technical edge without turning it into a classroom lecture.

I like the combination of local breakfast and lunch with the tastings, since food gives the day a stronger connection to Jalisco life. I also like the private, air-conditioned transport, especially when the outing can last six to nine hours. The main drawback is the long day and tasting-heavy schedule, which may not suit anyone who rarely drinks or wants a quick visit to the town of Tequila.

Key points to know before booking

• Two separate distilleries: Compare premium tequila at Cava de Oro with production at family-run Tequila Selecto de Amatitán.
• A chemist may guide the tasting: Andrea specializes in tequila production and can explain what happens before the bottle reaches the shelf.
• Meals are part of the experience: Breakfast and lunch are included, with local dishes adding context to the drinks.
• Private pickup across Guadalajara: You can be collected anywhere in the Guadalajara metropolitan area, then return to the starting point.
• The agave fields are near Amatitán and Tequila: This is agave country, though the field stop is not exactly at a Cuervo property.
• Weekend cantarito stop is optional: Cantaritos el Güero #1 adds a regional cocktail, but the drink is not included in the tour price.

Why this private tequila day works

The best thing about this tour is its order. You do not simply arrive in Tequila, taste a few pours, and buy a bottle. You follow the product from the agave fields to the distillery and then into the glass.

That sequence matters. The blue agave plant can seem like a striking field crop from the roadside, but the distillery visits explain why tequila takes time and care to produce. You get a better sense of the work behind the label, the difference between stages of production, and the reason one bottle can cost more than another.

The private format also changes the pace. Your group is the only group on the activity, so questions should be easier to ask and the guide can spend more time on your interests. If you want the mechanics of production explained clearly, Andrea is an especially appealing guide. Her background as a chemist specializing in tequila production gives the day more substance than a basic tasting stop.

The tradeoff is time. The experience begins at 9:00 a.m. and lasts about six to nine hours, depending on the day and the pace of the stops. This is not a short excursion squeezed between Guadalajara plans. Leave the rest of your day open.

Leaving Guadalajara at Glorieta La Minerva

The official meeting point is Glorieta de La Minerva on Avenida Ignacio L. Vallarta. Pickup is also offered anywhere in the Guadalajara metropolitan area, which is useful if you do not want to cross the city before the tour begins.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, a small but important comfort in Jalisco. You will spend a good part of the day moving between Guadalajara, the agave-growing area, distilleries, and the town of Tequila. Comfortable transport keeps the day from feeling like a series of disconnected taxi rides.

The meeting point is near public transportation, though the broad pickup option means you may not need to use it. Confirm your pickup details after booking, since confirmation is subject to availability and is expected within 48 hours.

Breakfast first, then a day built around food

Breakfast is included, and that is more useful than it may sound. Tequila tasting on an empty stomach is a poor plan, particularly when several tasting stops follow. Starting with food gives the day a steadier rhythm and lets you sample local cooking instead of treating every stop as a drink-only activity.

Lunch is included as well. The exact restaurants and dishes are not specified, so do not book this expecting a fixed menu or a particular specialty. What you can expect is a chance to eat at local spots selected as part of the day rather than having to search for food while moving between distilleries.

This food pairing is one of the strongest reasons to choose the tour. It connects tequila to everyday meals and local flavors, while also giving you a break from tasting. If you are interested in Jalisco cuisine as well as spirits, the meals add real value.

Cava de Oro and the three-hour VIP visit

The longest stop is Tequila Cava de Oro Fábrica, with about three hours set aside. The visit includes access to a VIP cava and premium tequila tasting, making this the main teaching and sampling block of the day.

Three hours gives the guide room to explain the process instead of rushing through a few pours. You can expect the focus to be on how tequila is made and how different expressions taste. The schedule also allows time to see tequila before it is bottled, a detail that makes the production process easier to understand.

The tasting can be a highlight, but keep your own pace. A premium tasting is not a contest. Small pours can add up over several hours, especially with a second distillery still ahead. Eat breakfast, drink water when available, and tell the guide if you prefer a slower approach.

The word VIP signals a more polished stop, but it does not necessarily mean a private factory reserved only for your group. The tour itself is private, while the distillery setting may have its own operating style. The supplied details do not specify every part of the facility visit, so book this for the production explanation and tasting rather than for a promised behind-the-scenes feature that is not clearly listed.

Agave fields near Amatitán and Tequila

The field stop takes you into the agave-growing area around Amatitán and Tequila. These are the views that help place the drink on the map. You see the plant in the setting that gives this part of Jalisco its identity, rather than learning about agave only through a bottle or a tasting note.

The location is described as being in the region, not exactly at a Mundo Cuervo or Cuervo property. That distinction matters if you are comparing this tour with a branded Cuervo visit. You are going for the regional setting and the link between agriculture and tequila production, not for a tour of a specific Cuervo site.

There is no admission charge for the field stop. It is also likely to be a short visual pause within a much longer day, not a separate agricultural program. Bring your interest in the raw material, enjoy the open views, and listen for the connection between the fields and the distilleries you visit later.

Tequila Selecto de Amatitán, a family-run second distillery

The second major production stop is Tequila Selecto de Amatitán, with roughly two hours included. It is described as a family-run distillery, giving the day a useful contrast with the premium Cava de Oro experience.

Seeing two distilleries is valuable because it lets you compare approaches. You may notice differences in presentation, tasting style, and the way each producer explains its tequila. The point is not to declare one winner. It is to understand that tequila is made by individual producers with their own methods, brands, and personalities.

The family-run setting may appeal to you if you prefer smaller-scale businesses over a single large brand visit. It also helps keep the tour connected to working producers in the Amatitán area. As with the first distillery, the admission is included, and the stop is long enough for more than a quick sample.

The overall schedule gives you about five hours at the two distilleries. That is a serious amount of time. If you want detailed production information and a broad tasting, this is a strength. If your companion is interested only in scenery or town wandering, it may feel like too much.

A short stop in the town of Tequila

The town of Tequila gets about 30 minutes for shopping and crafts. That is enough time to browse, buy a bottle or a small gift, and get a quick look at the town center. It is not enough time for a relaxed town tour, a long meal, and extensive shopping.

This is an important expectation to set. The day is about tequila production first and the town second. You will visit Tequila, but the schedule does not give you an afternoon to explore every street or museum.

For a short stop, keep your shopping plan simple. If you know you want tequila, crafts, or a particular souvenir, use the time efficiently. You may find the town more energetic and appealing than expected, but you will need another visit if you want a slow, unhurried look at it.

Cantaritos el Güero #1 and the optional final drink

The final listed stop is Cantaritos el Güero #1, with about an hour set aside. A cantarito is a regional crafted cocktail, and this stop offers a more casual, festive way to end the day after the formal tastings.

The stop is optional on weekends, and the cocktail is not included in the tour price. That makes it easy to treat as an add-on rather than a required part of the program. Ask about the arrangement on your date so you know if it fits the schedule and what extra cost to expect.

This stop will appeal to you if you want one more local drink in a relaxed setting. If you have had enough tequila by then, skipping it may be the sensible choice. The tour is already full, and nobody needs to prove stamina at the final stop.

How much value do you get?

The price is not provided here, so I cannot call it cheap or expensive. The useful way to judge value is by what is bundled: metropolitan pickup, private transportation, an English-speaking experience, admission to two distilleries, breakfast, lunch, guided tastings, and a full day in the agave region.

Those inclusions can add up quickly if arranged separately. A private vehicle is particularly useful because the stops are spread out and the day includes alcohol. You avoid the trouble of driving, finding the distilleries, and arranging transport back to Guadalajara.

The value is strongest for couples, families, or small groups who want a private day and would otherwise need to hire a driver. It is less compelling if you only want to see the town of Tequila, since the town visit itself is limited to about 30 minutes.

The included food also matters. Meals are not just filler between tastings. They make the long schedule easier and let you spend less time sorting out where to eat. Since the experience has no stated price in the available details, compare the final booking total with the cost of a private car, meals, and two paid distillery visits before deciding.

Who should book this experience?

I would choose this for someone who wants to understand tequila, not simply drink it. You get the production story, field views, two distilleries, guided tastings, and food in one organized day.

It also suits visitors who value personal attention. The private format means only your group participates, which is helpful for questions, dietary concerns, or a tasting pace that differs from the rest of a large bus group.

Couples celebrating a special occasion should find the format comfortable. One couple used it for an anniversary, and the combination of private transport, meals, and premium tastings fits that kind of day well.

I would be more cautious if you are not interested in spirits. The itinerary gives substantial time to tequila, and the town stop is short. Families with children should also consider that the experience is built around tastings, even though the food and field stop provide breaks from drinking.

The tour is offered in English. You should also be comfortable with a full day that may run as long as nine hours, including transport and several stops.

Booking, weather, and cancellation details

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 9:00 a.m. start time. Changes or cancellations made inside that window are not accepted for a refund.

The activity requires suitable weather. If poor weather forces cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund. A minimum number of participants is also required, and if that condition is not met, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Most people can participate, and the tour is near public transportation. Pickup can cover the Guadalajara metropolitan area, but confirm the exact arrangement once your reservation is accepted.

Should you book the Premium Private Tequila Tour?

Book it if you want an organized, educational day that connects agave fields, production, tasting, food, and the town of Tequila. The two distilleries are the main strength, while Andrea’s chemistry background can make the production side much clearer than a basic sampling tour.

Think twice if your priority is free time in Tequila itself, or if you want a short outing with only one tasting. The 30-minute town stop is brief, the day can last nine hours, and the amount of tequila-related content is substantial.

For a small group that wants private transportation and a full introduction to Jalisco tequila, this is a well-rounded choice. Pace yourself, eat the included meals, and treat the final cantarito as optional rather than mandatory.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Glorieta de La Minerva on Avenida Ignacio L. Vallarta in Guadalajara at 9:00 a.m.

Is pickup available from my Guadalajara accommodation?

Pickup is offered anywhere in the Guadalajara metropolitan area. Confirm the exact pickup details after booking.

How long does the tequila tour last?

The experience lasts approximately six to nine hours.

Is the tour private?

Yes. Only your group participates in this private activity.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The experience is offered in English.

How many distilleries are included?

Two distilleries are included: Tequila Cava de Oro Fábrica and Tequila Selecto de Amatitán.

Are breakfast and lunch included?

Yes. The tour includes breakfast and lunch at local spots.

Is the cantarito included in the tour price?

No. The regional cocktail at Cantaritos el Güero #1 is optional on weekends and is not included.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not refunded.