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From Guadalajara: Jose Cuervo Distillery & Tequila Town Tour

1. From Guadalajara: Jose Cuervo Distillery & Tequila Town Tour

Admire the UNESCO World Heritage-listed agave fields of Jalisco on a full-day tequila tasting tour from Guadalajara, traveling by comfortable minivan. Drive into the countryside of Mexico’s renowned tequila-producing region for a tour and tasting at one of the most famous tequila distilleries in the world. Pass the agave fields en route from Guadalajara. Then, learn about the fermentation process and enjoy a taste of this national drink after exploring the town of Tequila with your guide. During the 1-hour drive to Tequila, stop to admire mountain vistas and the fields of agave azul (blue agave), the succulent plant used to make tequila, Mexico’s national drink. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, these blue-green patches of agave plants blend beautifully with the earth tones in the natural landscape. Stop for lunch (own expense) in Tequila, before heading to the nearby town of Amatitlan for your tasting at a distillery. Learn about past and present-day tequila production techniques. Discover tequila’s indigenous origins and the Spanish who distilled the beverage into the tequila known today. Watch the modern fermentation and distillation process of blue Weber agave, before a tasting of several different types of tequila aged in oak casks. A master tequilier will guide you through the different aromas and flavors. By the end of the tour you will feel like a tequila connoisseur!

From Guadalajara: Tequila and Distillery Tour with Tastings

2. From Guadalajara: Tequila and Distillery Tour with Tastings

Journey to the town of Tequila from Guadalajara on this day trip by van. Discover the world-famous alcoholic drink made from agave plants. Marvel at the blue-green fields that have been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit one of the oldest tequila distilleries as you get lost among the sprawling fields, savoring the fragrance of roasting agave. After touring the facilities, sample the distillery's liquor for a true taste of Mexico's famed artisanal tequila production. Explore the town to see the ancient haciendas and other widespread distilleries. Stroll down narrow streets, popping into some of the countless bars and tasting spots along the way.

From Guadalajara: Tequila Trail Tour with Tasting

3. From Guadalajara: Tequila Trail Tour with Tasting

Learn all about Tequila on a guided tour. Visit the fields where agave grows, a distillery for a tasting, and the towns of Tequila and Amatitán with a certified guide. Start your adventure by being picked up from the lobby of your hotel or another address in Guadalajara. Head off along Mexico's Tequila Trail. First, stop to admire the Agave Landscape. Take photos and walk among the agave plants in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. See how this raw material for Tequila reproduces. Next, discover how Mexico's national drink is made at an artisanal distillery. Watch all the steps involved in creating different types of Tequila. Then, enjoy a Tequila tasting experience before visiting the Magical Town of Tequila. Explore downtown Tequila, see the church, buy arts and crafts, and try the local food and drinks like 'cantaritos.' Finally, hop back into the van to return to Guadalajara.

Guadalajara: Selva Magica Park with VIP Pass

4. Guadalajara: Selva Magica Park with VIP Pass

Pre-book your Selva Magica Park VIP Pass and get access to 29 attractions, the comando (command) area, and your choice of a combo lunch. Try extreme attractions such as the haunted house, Bat Flyer, Titan VR, and the waterfalls. Come and find something fun to do at Selva Magica with your school, agency, company, friends, or family.  Dare to feel the flight of Aladdin, one of the most popular attractions of Selva Magica. Then, experience going up like a bullet and descending at full speed from the highest point of the park on the Bullet.  Splash in the water inside a huge bubble, ride a kid-approved Ferris wheel, race to the finish line in a racing kart, and much more. Don't miss spinning at high speeds to the beat of the music on Music Flyer. In between your fun, enjoy a soda and your choice of a single lunch item (pasta, lasagna, pizza, salad, hamburger, or hot dog). 

From Guadalajara: Town of Tequila & Jose Cuervo Factory Tour

5. From Guadalajara: Town of Tequila & Jose Cuervo Factory Tour

Embark on an insightful adventure in the state of Jalisco, perfect for all tequila fans. Take a guided tour of the town of Tequila with a transfer from Guadalajara. Explore the agave fields and learn everything about the production process at the most famous tequila factory. Upon arrival in Tequila, step into the agave fields, where the legend of this sacred drink's origins comes from. Your tour guide will teach about how the agave is planted, carefully pruned, and extracted. Once in Downtown Tequila, see the production of tequila at the place that created this process more than 200 years ago. Inside the José Cuervo factory of La Rojeña, the raw material is cooked, extracted, fermented, and distilled to obtain the traditional Mexican drink. Finally, take some time to explore the charming town. Feel free to purchase lunch from one of the many restaurants on the main square, including a high-end restaurant, property of the Jose Cuervo brand. You can also try some seafood, tacos, and street food, such as the traditional 'marquesitas'.

Guadalajara: Shark Immersion at Acuario Michin

6. Guadalajara: Shark Immersion at Acuario Michin

Pre-book your entry ticket to the Acuario Michin aquarium in Guadalajara and experience a one-of-a-kind moment in a see-through acrylic cage, descending into a 750,000-liter tank to see shark species, rays, and more up close. Learn about marine life and conservation, go laser tagging, and pet goats as part of your entrance ticket. Listen to instructions before the immersion, don your swimwear, and put on a wetsuit before heading into the cage and into the water. Marvel at over 4,000 marine life species swim past you or bob out of rocks. See sharks, rays, and more up close. Dare to come face to face with sharks and fill your body with adrenaline as you observe these silent swimmers from the safety of a water cage. This unique experience will undoubtedly leave you in awe. After the immersion, visit the aquarium's five pavilions, the farm where you can pet goats, and the bird house to see see birds of every color. Jump on trampolines in the tumblings room and enjoy a game of laser tag — all of which are included in your entry ticket.

Guadalajara: Selva Mágica Park Platinum Pass

7. Guadalajara: Selva Mágica Park Platinum Pass

Explore Selva Mágica amusement park in Guadalajara with your Platinum Pass. Have an incredible adventure with friends and family as you take on exciting rides and visit fun attractions available for all ages. With your Platinum Pass enjoy 17 attractions to amuse yourself and fellow visitors. Head to the Sesame Street area for kids and check out the Elmo Bus. Take a spin on a classic carousel and then explore a crooked house or house of terror. Get your adrenaline pumping on one of the many extreme roller coasters, including a thrilling VR ride. Feel the excitement of riding a pirate ship, the music flyer, or a hurricane ride during your visit to Selva Mágica.

Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

8. Guadalajara: Mexican Charro and Charreada Cultural Tour

Spend a day in the ‘boots’ of a traditional Mexican Charro and be part of a Charreada (rodeo) on a guided tour where you will learn why the Charro is a UNESCO recognized identity of  Mexican culture. Get picked up and begin your tour with a bit of city history as you drive through historic neighborhoods that were very important at the beginning of Charrería history.  Arrive at the Lienzo, a type of cowboy arena, where a Charro will welcome you and give you an introduction to the origins of the Mexican Charro in the arena’s museum.  See the fantastic collection of different accessories and traditional costumes that Charros use every Sunday in the Charreada, which is a competitive event similar to a rodeo. Get a lesson on how to use the lasso’s used by the Charros and learn the differences between a Mexican lasso and those used in other cultures in the world. Brush and saddle up the horses and see how they are chosen for the parade that begins the Charrería. If possible, ride a horse along with other Charros so you can be part of this exciting parade. Take part in some traditional tasks as your Charro guide explains each of the different activities that take place during a Charreria. Celebrate the end of this unique cultural experience alongside your new Charro friends drinking some tequila and listening to the sounds of mariachi guitars.

Guadalajara: Horse Riding on the Tequila Route with Tastings

9. Guadalajara: Horse Riding on the Tequila Route with Tastings

Enjoy a pickup from your hotel in Guadalajara on the first stop of the day. Arrive at the scenic Amatitan and saddle up for an adventure. Have a professional tequila tasting and continue with a horseback ride through the center of this picturesque town and out into the surrounding landscapes, bursting with agave plants.  Eat brunch in a former hacienda. Then go to a small family distillery to learn about the process of making tequila. At this place, listen as your guide explains the process of tequila-making, followed by tequila and liquor tastings. At the end of an unforgettable and unique experience, return to Guadalajara.

From Guadalajara: Tequila Town and Cantarito Making Tour

10. From Guadalajara: Tequila Town and Cantarito Making Tour

Get to know tequila, Mexico’s national drink, on this guided tour to Tequila and Amatitán. Learn how to mix your own traditional cantarito before exploring the towns where the first factories of this ancestral drink were born. Visit a distillery, enjoy a tasting, and shop local products. Start your adventure by being picked up from your hotel or address in Guadalajara. From there, head along Mexico's Tequila Trail where the first stop will be to admire the agave landscape. At the agave fields, learn how to mix your own cantarito, a typical Mexican tequila cocktail and a must try if you are visiting Tequila. Visit the traditional distillery and watch all the steps involved in creating different types of Tequila. Enjoy a tequila tasting experience before visiting the magical towns of Tequila and Amatitán. Explore downtown Tequila, see the church, and walk on the slopes of Tequila Volcano. As you explore Tequila and Amatitán, shop unique arts and crafts and try local foods and drinks. Enjoy plenty of opportunities to take photos of the picturesque landscape. At the end of your trip, hop back onto the van to return to Guadalajara.

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4.5 / 5

based on 194 reviews

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Great communication and we were picked up at our hotel right on time. We booked for a Monday and turns out we were the only ones on the tour that day so we had great flexibility on what we wanted to do. Norberto, our guide, was EXCELLENT! It was like having a family member taking you and explaining all the areas with the perfect amount of detail. He gave us suggestions on what to see and we went with all his ideas and had a great time. Stopped and milked a cow and enjoyed a special drink, like chocolate milk but with some tequila, of course! Had lunch in Mazamitla after Norberto took us around the town and church for a little bit. We also did a two-hour horseback ride through Mazamitla and up into the Forest after lunch. Had an amazing churro and a special drink, Vampiro. The whole day was wonderful and that in great part was due to Norberto! He is a very gracious and professional guide and is a great asset to Panoramex Tours!

This tour was great fun and filled with unexpected surprises. Our guide and our driver both were terrific - personable and accommodating, with excellent recommendations along the way. The tequila distillery we visited was delightful, a great tour and tasting. Their product was excellent. Our second stop was for cantoritos, which I had never heard of. Turned out they were a delicious tequila conviction that I highly recommend. Our visit to the town of Tequila was perfect. Had a delightful lunch at Cholula restaurant and the town is charming. I definitely recommend this tour.

It was a great experience and our tour guide norberto was excellent and Uber friendly and informative!

Our guide was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed it very much!

Really nice tour, staff was friendly and professional