Top 5 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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