Top 11 Tequila Tastings in Oaxaca City

1.Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Travel with a small group of up to 16 from Oaxaca City to the Tule Tree, Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. Guides such as Adriel, Miguel, Andrea, and Kevin lead bilingual visits, with rug-making, a buffet lunch, and mezcal tasting included along the way.

“It's a long day but very rewarding, the area around the tule tree is lovely, and I would definitely recommend doing at least the smaller hike in Hierve el agua to get the full scale of the 'falls'. The Mezcal tasting is great, and really fun. Our tour guide was excellent, always ready to answer questions without taking too much time.”

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2.Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,043 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about 11 hours outside Oaxaca City visiting Teotitlán textiles, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, and a mezcal palenque. English-speaking guides such as Luis and Pavel lead the day, while local specialists explain weaving and Zapotec history. Bring swimwear, a towel, sturdy shoes, and cash for lunch and small tips.

“Fantastic day exploring Oaxaca. Pavel is a fantastic host, very personable, knowledgeable and you can tell he cares both about Oaxacan culture and ensuring everyone on the trip has a great time. It is a long day (approx 12 hours) but if you’re not in Oaxaca for long and want to see as much as possible (as we did) this trip is perfect. Every activity brings value and even though you can buy items there’s no heavy pressure! Thanks again for a wonderful day Pavel and Hugo!”

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3.From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 615 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from central Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua for three hours of hiking, views, swimming, and free time, then visit a mezcal distillery for a guided tasting. English-speaking guides such as Leon, Steph, and Margarita add local context, while the park’s own guides offer optional Spanish-language walks.

“Coyote was a terrific guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. We all enjoyed spending the day with him. The tour was just the right length with 2 stops and plenty of time at each.”

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4.Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 456 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Travel from Oaxaca with a certified English and Spanish-speaking guide such as Ede or Miguel. Visit the Tule Tree, Mitla, Teotitlán del Valle, Hierve el Agua, a buffet lunch stop, and a mezcal palenque. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, tasting, and hotel pickup are included, though lunch is extra and Hierve el Agua time is limited.

“Great tour, excellent guide. We booked this for the Hievre el Agua but were also very impressed by the other activities throughout the day including the archeological site and the 2,000 year old tree.”

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5.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Oaxaca City at 9:00 am for three relaxed hours at Hierve el Agua, with time to hike, see the petrified waterfalls, and possibly swim. Then visit Mezcal Valle Oaxaca for an agave distillation lesson and a generous tasting. Guides such as Margarita, Estefania, Rodrigo, and Leon lead the English-language tour.

“Great excursion and the mezcal tasting was a Very interesting! Margarita has been really nice as well and very knowledgeable:)”

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6.Check out Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, Rugs, and a Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · from $49

Spend a full day beyond Oaxaca with a bilingual guide such as Adriel, Andrea, or Miguel. See the Tule Tree, Zapotec Mitla, Teotitlán weaving, and Hierve el Agua, then finish with a mezcal tasting. Transport and tasting are included, while entrance fees and lunch cost extra. Expect a busy day, small-group energy, and some walking.

“The day trip was simply the best! Great organisation, transportation, and information sharing. Miguel and Andrew were the best guides full of energy positivity and great English and Spanish explanations. Great choice if you want to combine multiple authentic experiences in Oaxaca from carpet weaving to mescal production and the great el tule tree. Highly recommended for solo, pairs or groups and a great size group to meet people if you wish to.”

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7.The Mezcal Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Join Ricardo, Leyda, or another bilingual guide for a six-hour mezcal trip from Jalatlaco to Santiago Matatlán. Walk among agave, follow production from roasting to bottling, taste a wide range of mezcals, and finish with Oaxacan food. The small group is limited to 12 people, with transport from central Oaxaca included.

“It was the best tour we did in Mexico. Ricardo was so genuine that made the experience unforgettable. Love every second of the trip and all the little details throughout the tour. Amazing experience 100% recommended.”

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8.Mezcal Tour Oaxaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 5 hours · from $102

Meet at Reforma 403 at 9:30 a.m. for a five-hour English-language tour through Oaxaca’s mezcal country. Visit working distilleries near Santiago Matatlán and Tlacolula de Matamoros, walk an agave plantation, taste up to 13 mezcals and pulque, and learn traditional production from guides such as Antonio, Remy, and Ricardo.

“The tour was wonderful was a great learning experience. I guide was very informative!”

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9.Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Mezcal and Teotitlán

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Spend nine hours exploring Oaxaca with private hotel pickup, an English or Spanish guide, and included admissions. Visit Monte Albán, Teotitlán del Valle, Mezcal El Rey de Matatlán, and Hierve el Agua. Guides such as Yareth, Daniel, Fabrizio, and Jareth have earned strong praise for clear explanations and flexible service.

“Such a nice experience! Jareth was a super guide, she told us so many things about oaxacan culture, the history, the people… We really had a great time and are really happy about our tour. Definitely can recommend it!”

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10.Mezcal Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 7 hours · from $113

Travel from downtown Oaxaca through the Tlacolula Valley to Santiago Matatlán, the heart of mezcal country. You’ll visit agave fields, meet mezcal makers, tour two or more artisanal distilleries, and taste a wide range of mezcals. Guides such as Balam, Clay, Fabio, or Alfredo may lead the day, depending on availability.

“What we expected and more! Pick up was on time. The van was comfortable. Balam, our guide/driver, was an excellent navigator. The tour went the same as advertised, but what you experience is so much more. Balam started the tour with a quick background and short history of Oaxaca, its different valleys and regions; the history of mezcal, its difference from tequila, the industry in general, and the people who are involved in the process from farming agave to producing mezcal. Balam showed us his deep knowledge of mezcal, answering all our questions, and clarifying all misconceptions. We were never brought to any tourist trap, and he was never pushy…”

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11.Caminos del Condoy: Boiling water, Mitla. Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $17Best value

Leave central Oaxaca at 8:30 am for the Tule Tree, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and a mezcal palenque. Spanish-speaking staff handle the round-trip transport, while you pay entrance fees, food, and drinks separately. Bring cash, sturdy shoes, sun protection, and a change of clothes.

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