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Tequila, Lemon and Salt Tour - Visiting Jalisco

• Blanco, Reposado, Añejo and Extra Añejo Tequila Tastings
• Entry/Admission - Amatitan
• Food is at your own expense and it is recommended to eat something light in your free time in the Magical Town of Tequila
• Option 1 Visitando Jalisco, Av. Fray Antonio Alcalde 124, Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico In front of the Cathedral and in front of the Municipal Palace Ticket office in the form of a White Truck that says Visiting Jalisco
• Option 2 Visitando Jalisco, Av. Fray Antonio Alcalde 124, Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico Module that says Visiting Jalisco, next to 7Eleven
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Infants must sit on laps
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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• You’ll have 2 starting options See departure details
• 1 Tour Visitando Jalisco - Destilería Tres Mujeres Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included See details
• 2 Tour Visitando Jalisco - Tequila Stop: 60 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• jimw993 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great company wonderful tours My wife and I did two day tours with Charlie and his two young ladies. We had a great time. The van was clean and the two tours very informative. I would recommend this company and Charlie as a guide. Overall a great experience. Read more Written January 3, 2024
• lawootten 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good value, good trip! Viva Visitando Jalisco! Booked my trip to Ajijic and Lake Chapala for 500 pesos (about $25 US) and it was money well spent! Didn’t realize Spanish would be the only language until I climbed aboard with 14 other passengers. I needed to practice my Spanish anyway, so no problem for me. Those who prefer English should double-check what language will be spoken before booking. Everything on our tour was on time and as promised plus a few special extras such as a stop at an artisanal tequila distillery and the ranch of the iconic Vicente Fernandez family. Our bus driver and guide (Clarissa) were professional and efficientl. Read more Written April 5, 2023
• RicardoCostales 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Perfection all the way Fernando and polo were the most professional and knowledgeable team . We learned so much about this part of Mexico ,and how tequila is made by going to boutique tequila distilleries which I think they are so much more amazing and honest to describe the way tequila is made ... Fernando speaks fluent English and Polo is best driver and protects you not to get lost wondering ... wow wow and more wow this team is amazing ... we learned so much about tequila and they took us to eat lunch with the local ... what a great meal , cheap but what a great experience we had ... I have nothing negative to say ... Fernando and polo are a perfect team to show you Guadalajara at its best .... we loved it so much we begged to have them taking us to the Chapala region and Ajijic region too ... wow again it was so smooth , no surprises and it was a great trip .... I will recommend Fernando and polo if you are looking for fluent English tour guides with the most amazing safe driver polo .... from 1 to 10 I give them 20 .... they deserve more clients .... they become your friends afterwards .... we were lucky to have them as our tour guides .... keep the good job Fernando and polo ... see you soon in another great adventure.... Read more Written December 25, 2020
• CROMPLS 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Tour Experience! This tour was amazing! Not only did we learn an amazing amount about tequila and how it's made but we also got engaged on the tour. Fer did an incredible job setting up the engagement including a photographer and a mariachi band. It was one of the most unforgettable days of my life. The locations you are taken to are stunning, everyone is so helpful and works so hard to make it a fun experience for everyone. I've been to Guadalajara before but this tour was a new way to experience the area of Jalisco. I would 100% recommend this tour again to anyone! Read more Written November 24, 2020
• Surfsup79 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing! What a fun experience! Our guide Henni and driver Roberto were phenomenal, warm, funny, and inviting. Our group was a small group which allowed a more intimate environment. We went to a beer factory, and two tequila distilleries. Stopped for lunch and then free time in Tequila town. The pluses: •educational experience in tequila making •hands on experience by harvesting an agave plant •so much tequila!!!! •every stop was beautiful, from the buildings’ decor to the environment •our guide and driver The improvements •though the food was superb and ambiance was amazing we were not given an option of where to eat. We were simply taken to a restaurant. •the free time in the center of Tequila felt random because there isn’t much to do there or at least no one was there to explain in detail what’s important (other than the tequila) Read more Written February 19, 2020
• RealDS 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles A bit dangerous Two things let this bus tour down • The misleading name of the tour. There was no tequila given to us. Only tokens to get beer from a bar several blocks down • The bus passes a lot of electrical wiring. We experienced shuttle showers of current. I was getting static shocks the whole day after that. I think if they provided tequila & the buses were a bit lower, we may have enjoyed the trip more Other than that, they provide you with sombrero type hats & you get to see the downtown area of Guadalajara which isn’t anything to scream from the rooftops about Read more Written May 14, 2019
• Sol_de_Cali 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour We bought a tour package outside of the cathedral. The price was very good. We where Greeted by our tour guide 15 minuets prior to our tour time. She was very professional and informative. I will definitely book another excursion with them again!!! Read more Written September 30, 2018

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Discover the origins of Mexico's National drink, explore the most representatives distilleries in Mexico and admire the natural blue agave landscape declared by UNESCO a world Heritage site. The perfect excuse to spend your next vacation or holidays in Guadalajara, México. Find out exactly how the blue agave is sown, grown, harvested and distilled. Visit the tourist area of the Magical Town of Tequila. Feel the sensation of walking among the beautiful blue agave landscape tequila tasting included!

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Pero eso no es todo, porque si realmente quieres vivir la experiencia completa, debes visitar el pueblo de Tequila. Este lugar es la cuna del tequila, la bebida nacional de México. Aquí podrás ver de cerca cómo se produce el tequila, desde la plantación de los agaves hasta la destilación y embotellado de la bebida. También tendrás la oportunidad de probar diferentes tipos de tequila, desde el más suave hasta el más fuerte, y aprender sobre la historia y cultura del tequila.

Pero la diversión no se acaba ahí. En el pueblo de Tequila también hay muchos lugares interesantes para visitar, como la plaza principal, la iglesia de Santiago Apóstol, el Museo Nacional del Tequila, el mercado de artesanías y la destilería José Cuervo, la más antigua de México. Además, puedes disfrutar de deliciosos platillos mexicanos en los restaurantes locales.

Pero lo mejor de todo es la gente. Los habitantes de Tequila son muy amables y hospitalarios, y están siempre dispuestos a compartir su cultura y tradiciones con los visitantes. Aquí podrás experimentar la verdadera hospitalidad mexicana, y hacer nuevos amigos para toda la vida.

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La Ruta del Tequila se encuentra muy cerca de Guadalajara y la Zona Metropolitana, tan solo a una hora en auto, son 60 kms, por lo cual es una parada obligada ya que es una experiencia que todo Mexicano debe vivir por lo menos una vez en la vida. El Tequila es la bebida más representativa de México y es elemental convertirnos en unos expertos catadores de Tequila.

 Este proyecto nació con el objetivo de mejorar la competitividad de las empresas del sector en la región para ofrecer un producto turístico atractivo y de nivel internacional. La Ruta del Tequila está conformada por los pueblos de el Arenal, Amatitán, Tequila, Magdalena, Teuchitlán, Etzatlán, Ahualulco y San Juanito. Fue declarada en el año 2006 como Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO bajo la denominación de Paisaje Agavero y Antiguas instalaciones industriales de Tequila.  

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Guadalajara is an underrated gem of a city in Mexico. From beautiful historical architecture to rich cultural experiences, it’s a great place for a family vacation. Families will have plenty of Guadalajara tour options to pack into their Guadalajara itinerary. There are so many things to do in Guadalajara with kids!

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Things to know about Guadalajara for your Guadalajara itinerary

The city of Guadalajara is the second largest city in Mexico. Located in the state of Jalisco, it’s a hub for food, music, and tequila. It's also a very historical city. Guadalajara has several interesting historical sites to include in a Guadalajara itinerary, such as the Instituto Cultural Cabañas.

Anyone who plans to visit Guadalajara with kids will enjoy the lively food scene that the city has to offer. And as the city is also the birthplace of Mariachi, traditional Mexican music groups composed of guitars, accordions, and horns, you’ll also most likely be treated to some good music while you’re there.

As you plan your Guadalajara itinerary, it’s helpful to brush up on a few basic Spanish phrases for travel to get you around the city. And also take some time to learn about Guadalajara’s history and its significance in Mexican culture. 

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Where is Guadalajara and how do you get there? 

Guadalajara is located in the inland part of Jalisco state. It’s situated just north of Lake Chapala. From anywhere in Mexico, you can get into Guadalajara via bus or airplane from major cities like Mexico City, San Luis Potosi, or Puerto Vallarta. 

The buses that travel into Guadalajara include Primera Plus and ETN Turistar . Tickets range from 600-1000 pesos (roughly $30-50 USD) per person, depending on the distance.

Guadalajara’s airport services domestic and international flights. Domestic airlines flying into Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport include Aeromexico, Aeromar, VivaAerobus, and Volaris. And international airlines include American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta and Alaska, flying from the United States.

Money matters for your Guadalajara tour

Like the rest of Mexico, businesses in Guadalajara use Mexican pesos as their currency. At the time of this writing, $1 USD is roughly the equivalent of 20 pesos.

If you’re booking your Guadalajara tours online in advance, you may be able to pay in your local currency. The same may be the case if you’re booking your hotel or car rental online in advance.

For withdrawing Mexican pesos, BBVA and Santander have ATMs that will allow travelers to withdraw money. Be mindful as these banks may charge a high fee for the withdrawals.

Best time to visit Guadalajara

When you visit Guadalajara, be sure to come in the winter or spring (November to May). This is the best time to travel to Guadalajara as it’s the dry season for the region and the most ideal time to plan your Guadalajara itinerary. 

The months of June to October are the wet season. While the temperature may be cooler during that time than the dry season, you’ll have to deal with the humidity. So it’s not an ideal time of year to plan your Guadalajara trips. Additionally, the rains can put a damper on your Guadalajar tour and sight-seeing plans.

Best places to stay in Guadalajara 

The Zona Centro, the city's historical center, is a great central location for staying in Guadalajara during your Guadalajara itinerary. This neighborhood is close to many restaurants, museums, and historic buildings, so it offers easy access to any Guadalajara tour you take.

Alternatively, you can find some of the best places to stay in Guadalajara in nearby San Juan de Dios and Colonia Americana. For a little more upscale neighborhood, located further away from Centro, consider Providencia.

Book one of these beautiful hotels during your Guadalajara itinerary:

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Use this map to find the perfect lodging for your stay in Guadalajara

How to get to your Guadalajara tour experiences

There are several options for getting around Guadalajara. The city is surprisingly walkable, which you’ll find when you visit Guadalajara. 

If you have tours in Guadalajara in or around Centro, you can ride the Guadalajara metro . There are metro stops all throughout the city. Fares cost roughly 10 pesos ($.50 USD) per ride for adults and 5 pesos ($.25 USD) for children.

Additionally, public buses are also available in Guadalajara. Routes are listed on the front of the bus. Fares cost roughly 6 pesos ($.30 USD) per ride.

If navigating the public transit system is too intimidating, you can take an Uber or a taxi to your Guadalajara tour. Basic fare is roughly 30 pesos ($1.5 USD), plus around 10 pesos ($.50 USD) per kilometer.

Alternatively, you can rent a car in Guadalajara . These cost between $39 to $250, depending on the rental company, the duration of the rental, and the size of car you will need. Mexican law requires you to have insurance on car rentals, so you’ll need to make sure either your credit card covers this or you purchase it through the car rental company.

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Family-friendly Guadalajara tour ideas for your Guadalajara itinerary

Despite being a large city, Guadalajara is pretty easy to visit for families. Like many cities in Mexico, such as Guanajuato and Mérida , Guadalajara has a fairly relaxed pace of life. Whether you are spending 2 days in Guadalajara, 3 days in Guadalajara, or a month, you’ll be able to enjoy your time in the city with your family.

There are so many things to do in Guadalajara with kids, and so many Guadalajara tour ideas, it may be hard to pick just a few. Here are some ideas for sightseeing tours and fun family-friendly things to include in your Guadalajara itinerary.

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1. Take a guided Guadalajara tour to see the highlights of the city

The best way to get to know a new city is by taking a guided city tour. This is helpful if you only have 2 days in Guadalajara. A walking tour Guadalajara experience will let you see the sights, and give you a chance to adjust your Guadalajara itinerary if needed. Additionally, having a guide will provide you with all the unique historical and cultural information of Guadalajara. 

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2. Include a bike ride around the city in your Guadalajara itinerary

A popular activity for local families is to rent bikes at Parque Metropolitano. Located in the Zapopan neighborhood, Parque Metropolitano is an expansive park, with plenty of trails for biking and running.

At Parque Metropolitano, you can rent bikes by the hour for about 80 pesos per person. They have kids’ bikes with or without training wheels. You can also rent quadricycles.

If you enjoy biking with kids and want to explore more of Guadalajara, you can also book a guided bicycle Guadalajara tour around the city’s historic center. They make stops at places like Guadalajara Cathedral, the Palacio del Gobierno del Estado de Jalisco, and the Templo Expiatorio del Santisimo Sacramento. 

Book this bike tour for your Guadalajara itinerary:

Bike Tour to the Historic Center

3. Book a Guadalajara tour exploring the markets

Markets are a great way to get to know a new city. If you’re planning things to do in Guadalajara with kids, be sure to check out the city’s many markets, including Mercado Libertad San Juan de Dios. 

The market is an enormous three story market, selling food, clothes, jewelry, household goods, and artisan goods. Since the city has a strong rodeo culture, you can also see specialty made saddles for sale at the market. Officially known as Mercado San Juan de Dios, this market is located just east of centro.

Taking private tours of the market is a great way to learn more about market culture in Mexico. Book this private Guadalajara tour to experience the market during your Guadalajara itinerary:

Guadalajara Private Mercado Food Tour

4. Sample street food and local drinks in Guadalajara

Sampling Mexican food is a great way to get to know Mexican culture. This traditional cantinas tour introduces visitors to the local flavors of Guadalajara. This Guadalajara city tour also includes samples of local drinks.

Book this cantinas tour to sample food and drinks in Guadalajara:

Traditional Cantinas Tour

5. Learn about tequila making with a day trip to Tequila

The city of Tequila, located 40 miles northwest of Guadalajara, is home to blue agave fields, the primary ingredient to the alcoholic drink, tequila. Because of this, the region surrounding the city of Tequila is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. In fact, tequila is the national drink of Mexico!

The tequila brand, Jose Cuervo, actually has its roots in Jalisco state. Don José Cuervo first established his blue agave farm in the 1700's and since then, his descendants have been creating tequila. 

This tequila tour takes visitors to a traditional hacienda where they can learn how tequila is made. Although children won’t be able to sample the tequila, they can still learn a lot about this important part of Mexican culture on this tequila trail tour.

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Tequila Day Experience at Haciendo San Jose del Refugio

6. Experience street art on your Guadalajara itinerary

As a sprawling metropolis of over 1 million people, the city of Guadalajara is home to amazing street art. Mural art has a long tradition in Mexico. Artists like Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros made this art form popular in the 1920s.

Families who visit Guadalajara can learn more about muralism and street art by taking a street art tour of the city. This tour gives visitors a chance to see Orozco and Siqueiros’ phenomenal work up close and personal.

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Street Art Tour of Guadalajara

7. Take a walking tour of Centro

Guadalajara’s Centro has plenty of historic buildings and cathedrals to visit. While you’re in Guadalajara with kids, take some time in your Guadalajara itinerary to include a visit to Guadalajara Cathedral and Templo Expiatoria del Santismo Sacramento.

The Guadalajara Cathedral was completed in the 1600s. And the Templo Expiatoria del Santismo Sacramento was completed in the 1970s (though construction started nearly 100 years earlier)..

You can book this Guadalajara tour to learn more about Guadalajara’s historic attractions:

Guadalajara History and Muralism Walking Tour

8. Take an excursion to Lake Chapala

If you have 3 days in Guadalajara you might want to include a day trip to Lake Chapala. Lake Chapala is the largest freshwater lake in Mexico, and is located 28 miles (45 kilometers) away from Guadalajara. The lake contains three small islands and is surrounded by mountains.

Travel to Lake Chapala is popular due to its pleasant climate. The town of Ajijic, designated as a Pueblo Mágico by the Mexican government, is full of local artisans and hosts several festivals throughout the year. A Lake Chapala Ajijic tour is a fantastic getaway idea for families.

Book this Guadalajara tour to Lake Chapala and Ajijic to experience a break from the bustle of the city:

Chapala - Ajijic Area Tour

9. Visit Guachimontones Archaeological Site

If you have more than 3 days in Guadalajara, then you should definitely add a day trip to Guachimontones into your Guadalajara itinerary. Guachimontones is an archeological site located near the town of Teuchitlán. The site is about 64 km west of Guadalajara. 

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Guachimontones was a settlement for the Teuchitlán people. The site consists of conical base and circular patio structures that served as bases for building. These structures surround a central pyramid. Some of the structures also have underground funerary crypts.

A tour to Guachimontones archaeological site will help you learn more about this fascinating part of Mexican history. Plan a full day for this tour. You can book your Guachimontones tour for your Guadalajara itinerary here:

Guachimontones Archaeological Tour

10. Enjoy some other day trips from Guadalajara

Of course, no Guadalajara itinerary would be complete without some cultural day trips built into it. The towns of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque are known for their artisan crafts, such as pottery. Taking a tour will give you a behind the scenes look at the pottery, so you can learn how these beautiful pieces of ceramic art are crafted.

Additionally, Tlaquepaque is designated as a Pueblo Mágico, not only for its ceramic art, but for its textiles and blown glass work as well. There are a number of museums and cultural centers you can stroll through while visiting Tlaquepaque during your day tour.

Book one of these artisan village tours for your Guadalajara itinerary:

Day Trip to Artisan Villages of Jalisco

Tlaquepaque and Tonalá art and market private tour

Other activities to include in your Guadalajara itinerary

Besides taking a guided Guadalajara tour, there are a number of other activities you can do on your own with your family. It’s easy to tour Guadalajara on your own. Take a look at these suggestions and consider adding them to your Guadalajara itinerary.

Take a Guadalajara tour to sample pre-Hispanic dishes

Guadalajara’s food culture is thriving! The city has many wonderful restaurants, including Cafe P’al Real, a great spot for Sunday brunch.

But if you’re looking for some unique cuisine, head to Los Amores de Frida. This restaurant serves French cuisine, traditional Mexican cuisine, and pre-Hispanic cuisine. It’s a perfect place to sample pre-Hispanic cuisine during your Guadalajara itinerary.

Pre-Hispanic cuisine are the dishes that are indigenous to Mexico, before the arrival of the Spanish. These dishes include gusano de maguey (the maguey worm). These worms are actually caterpillars, and are often found on the leaves of agave plants. The maguey worms are roasted with oil, and served with onions and cilantro, giving it a somewhat of a nutty flavor.

Walk (or ride) along Ignacio Vallarta and Chapultepec

Another popular pastime for families in Guadalajara with kids was to walk along Avenida Ignacio Vallarta and Avenida Chapultepec. Every Sunday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, these two streets close down for cars, and are open for pedestrians and bikers. 

Locals come to take advantage of the open streets, and ride their bikes or jog along the open avenues. You can take a walk along the streets, or rent a bike for an hour or two.

Visit the Zoologico Guadalajara

One of the best things to do in Guadalajara with kids is the Guadalajara Zoo , also known as Zoologico Guadalajara. It’s a world-class zoo that rivals that of Singapore Zoo and San Diego Zoo. If you have animal lovers in your family, a visit to the zoo should definitely  be part of your Guadalajara itinerary. 

The zoo offers many fun ways to see the animals, including a mini-safari experience and by riding a sky tram! Hours are Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm during the school year. During the school holidays, hours are Monday to Sunday from 9:30 am to 6 pm. And tickets range from 110-355 pesos ($5.50-17.50 USD) for adults and 70-270 pesos ($3.50-13.50 USD) for kids, depending on the package you purchase. 

Listen to Mariachi music

Since the city is the birthplace of Mariachi music, there are many places to listen to this type of music. Casa Bariachi is a popular place to enjoy mariachi music during your Guadalajara itinerary. Diners are serenaded by a Mariachi band while they eat. It’s quite a musical treat! 

While you’re in Guadalajara with kids, be sure to check out its many music stores. You’ll find plenty of music stores along Calle Manuel Lopez Cotilla and Calle Francisco I. Madero.

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When you visit Guadalajara with kids, be sure to take some time to find your own things to do in Guadalajara with kids. Pick the Guadalajara tour (or tours) that will fit with the interests of your family. 

The city of Guadalajara often gets overlooked by visitors to Mexico, but it’s a city that’s definitely worth exploring. With its beautiful architecture, unique music and food contributions to Mexican culture, and its thriving population, Guadalajara is a perfect family-friendly destination for your Mexico vacation.

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Ever wondered how tequila is made, and where it comes from? Discover the origins of Mexico’s leading spirit and visit one of the most famous tequila distilleries in the world on a tequila tour from Guadalajara . Explore beautiful agave fields, visit a world-famous distillery and taste the tequilas of Mexico in the heart of the renowned tequila-producing region of Jalisco.

Know before you book:

• Confirmation of the tour will be provided at the time of booking
• You will be contacted the day before your tour to arrange pick-up details
• The minimum age to drink alcohol in Mexico is 18

Highlights:

• Admire the fields of blue agave in Jalisco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Enjoy a day trip to the quaint town of Tequila
• Visit a world-famous tequila distillery
• Learn about the fermentation of blue agave and modern distilling processes
• Enjoy a tequila tasting with a tequila connoisseur

Enjoy the view of mountains and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fields of Agave Azul (blue agave), the plant used to produce Mexico’s national drink, tequila. Stop for lunch in the traditional town of Tequila. Tour Tequila at your own speed before moving on to a nearby town for a tasting at a tequila distillery.

Learn about the local origins of tequila and the influence of Spanish distillation methods as you discover past and present-day tequila production techniques. Witness the fermentation process and see how it has evolved in a facility that has bottled tequila for hundreds of years.

Taste a selection of tequilas fermented in aged oak barrels, and allow a master connoisseur to guide you through the different aromas and flavors. Savor the rich taste and subtleties of this fine spirit, and feel like a tequila connoisseur by the end of the tour!

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How much do the tours cost? Tequila tours from Guadalajara will cost between USD $60 and USD $120 per person, depending on the length of time and tour inclusions.

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Tequila Tour Times

Tequila Jalisco tours usually depart Guadalajara between 9:00 – 10:00 am. The tours last between 5 – 9 hours depending on the itinerary.

Monday – Friday:  9:00 am

Saturday – Sunday:  9:00 am

Best Time to Tour Tequila, Jalisco

The best time to take a tequila tour is during the week, as weekends tend to attract more visitors and the distilleries can get very busy.

Tequila Tour from Guadalajara Options

There are three options for Guadalajara tequila tours, each varying slightly in price depending on the length of tour and extra inclusions.  All options include a guided tour of the Jalisco region, bus transport, a visit to the town of Tequila with a stop at a tequila distillery for demonstrations and tequila tastings.

Should you wish to get a little more out of your tour of the world-famous tequila region, there are additional options that include refreshments onboard the bus, a meal and even traditional music and dance shows.

Day Trip to Tequila with Tasting

Enjoy a day trip from Guadalajara to the tequila-producing Jalisco region, learn how Mexico’s national spirit is made, and taste some of the finest tequilas in the world. This tour begins with a hotel pick-up in Guadalajara, and from there you will be transferred by bus to the town of Tequila where the distilling of the spirit all began.

After a quick bite to eat (at your own expense) you will be taken to one of the most famous tequila distilleries in the world, where you will get a chance to learn about the distillation process and taste several different types of oak-aged tequila. When the distillery tour is over you will be taken back to your hotel in Guadalajara.

• Hotel pick-up/drop-off
• Professional guide
• Visit to a tequila distillery
• Tequila tastings
• Food and drinks

Become a tequila connoisseur and taste the different flavors of various oak-aged tequilas.

Tequila Day Experience Including Hacienda San Jose del Refugio

Discover Jalisco’s historic tequila culture on a full-day tour from Guadalajara to Tequila, an enchanting town filled with traditional haciendas. Learn how tequila goes from agave to bottle in a 150-year-old hacienda, sample a range of house-made tequilas, and see Tequila’s main landmarks. This full-day Tequila tour includes lunch—and more tequila—in an award-winning underground restaurant, as well as round-trip transport from your Guadalajara hotel.

• Cold refreshments and snack on the bus
• Visit to the tequila distillery
• Buffet lunch on weekends, a-la-carte menu and flavored water on weekdays
• Alcoholic drinks at the restaurant

Enjoy a Tequila, Jalisco tour at the Hacienda San Jose del Refugio, home of Tequila Herradura.

Tequila Tour with Pre Hispanic and Mariachi Show

Visit the town for which the famous alcohol is named and take in a mariachi performance on this full-day, guided tour with tastings and lunch included. Make your way to the botanical garden where you’ll plant one of tequila’s main ingredients: agave, before touring a factory to see how it gets made. Enjoy a mariachi dance show while eating a Mexican lunch at Quinta Sauza, and afterwards stretch your legs with a walking tour of the town.

• Transfer by luxury bus
• Entrance to the botanical garden
• Buffet lunch
• Mexican folklore ballet and charro show
• Coffee service before departure
• Hotel pick up & drop off

One of the most action-packed and comprehensive tequila tour Mexico has to offer!

• Tequila tastings included on all tour options
• Full refunds for cancellations up to 24 hours before the tour
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Not suitable for children

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This weather an amazing tour. We learned the history of and how tequila is made. We also discovered how to choose and consume tequila properly. Our guide Arturo and driver Manuel were knowledgeable and fun to tour with.

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• jimw993 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great company wonderful tours My wife and I did two day tours with Charlie and his two young ladies. We had a great time. The van was clean and the two tours very informative. I would recommend this company and Charlie as a guide. Overall a great experience. Read more Written 3 January 2024
• lawootten 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Good value, good trip! Viva Visitando Jalisco! Booked my trip to Ajijic and Lake Chapala for 500 pesos (about $25 US) and it was money well spent! Didn’t realize Spanish would be the only language until I climbed aboard with 14 other passengers. I needed to practice my Spanish anyway, so no problem for me. Those who prefer English should double-check what language will be spoken before booking. Everything on our tour was on time and as promised plus a few special extras such as a stop at an artisanal tequila distillery and the ranch of the iconic Vicente Fernandez family. Our bus driver and guide (Clarissa) were professional and efficientl. Read more Written 5 April 2023
• CROMPLS 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing Tour Experience! This tour was amazing! Not only did we learn an amazing amount about tequila and how it's made but we also got engaged on the tour. Fer did an incredible job setting up the engagement including a photographer and a mariachi band. It was one of the most unforgettable days of my life. The locations you are taken to are stunning, everyone is so helpful and works so hard to make it a fun experience for everyone. I've been to Guadalajara before but this tour was a new way to experience the area of Jalisco. I would 100% recommend this tour again to anyone! Read more Written 24 November 2020
• Sol_de_Cali 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Nice tour We bought a tour package outside of the cathedral. The price was very good. We where Greeted by our tour guide 15 minuets prior to our tour time. She was very professional and informative. I will definitely book another excursion with them again!!! Read more Written 30 September 2018

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

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The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

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The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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