Guachimontones pyramids and a tequila tour in one day
Most tequila trips from Guadalajara spend the day between agave fields, distilleries and bars. KanKan Tours sends you first to the Guachimontones, circular stepped pyramids about 2,000 years old, and fits Tequila town around them. Below, how that day is split, and who it suits.
The Fire Tour, stop by stop
KanKan Tours calls this day the Fire Tour, and its title promises pyramids, volcanoes, agaves and tequila. The Viator listing gives four stops with a time for each, which makes it easy to see where the hours go.
| Stop | Time listed | Entry |
|---|---|---|
| The Guachimontones, near Teuchitlán | 2 hours | Included |
| Tequila's main plaza | 1 hour 30 | Free time |
| Agave fields | 30 minutes | Not stated |
| Destilería La Alborada | 1 hour | Included |
The whole day runs 8–10 hours, as a private or small-group trip. It costs ~$96 per person on Viator and holds 4.9 from 400+ reviews there, the second-best score among the six tours we compare.
Round pyramids near Teuchitlán
The Guachimontones sit on a hillside above the town of Teuchitlán. Their pyramids are circular and stepped, unlike the square ones most visitors picture, and they date back about 2,000 years.
Archaeologists group them under the Teuchitlán tradition, named after this area. Two hours on the site leaves time to walk around the main structures without rushing, with the entry fee already in the price.
The site is outdoors and largely open to the sky. Bring a hat and sunscreen, and shoes you can walk in on uneven ground. In the rainy months the grass turns green and the paths can be soft.
Going with a tour means you can ask about the site as you walk around it. Make the most of that here, since the rest of the day moves on to agave and distilling, a very different subject.
How the order of the day helps
Putting the pyramids first has a practical side. You walk the hillside with a clear head and fresh legs, before any tasting, and the drinking that follows is light compared with other trips.
The tequila part then works as a gentle second half. Lunch on the plaza and a short walk in the fields lead into one distillery visit, all in the afternoon without a rush to reach a bar before dark.
Compare that with the trips built around tastings, where the day often ends at a busy bar in Amatitán. On this one, the last stop is a distillery, and the ride back to Guadalajara can be a quiet one.
Then Tequila, with one distillery
After the pyramids the day turns to tequila. You get an hour and a half on the main plaza of Tequila town, enough for lunch or a slow walk. Our guide to free time in Tequila suggests how to spend it.
A half hour in the agave fields follows, with time to see the blue agave rows up close. The last stop is Destilería La Alborada, one hour with entry included, where you see how the spirit is made.
That is one distillery for the whole day. Other trips visit two, or spend longer in a cellar; the José Cuervo or craft distillery guide compares the houses each tour uses.
Less tequila, on purpose
This is the trip with the least drinking. There is no stop at Cantaritos El Güero, no open bar and no eight-glass cellar session, which suits some people and disappoints others.
If tasting is the main reason for your day, look at Destino Agave's paired tasting or our pick's VIP cellar instead. Our tasting guide explains the categories, and the Cantaritos El Güero guide covers the party ending this tour leaves out.
Pyramids first, tequila after
KanKan Tours adds two hours at the Guachimontones to a plaza stop and Destilería La Alborada, with free cancellation up to 24 hours. Ask about pickup when you book.
Families, wheelchairs and strollers
The listing calls the trip wheelchair accessible and stroller accessible, and infants may ride on a lap. That is rare on tequila day trips, and it makes this the family choice among the six.
Accessibility on paper and an old hillside site are two different things. Ask KanKan Tours how far a wheelchair or stroller can go at the Guachimontones before you book.
The other tours are less suited to children. The Agave Experience is not recommended for them, and Destino Agave is not suitable for babies under one. Our pacing guide covers ages and health limits across the list.
Food, pickup and timing
Water, soda and snacks are on the listing. Lunch also appears there, but it is unclear whether it is included, so check before you go and carry some cash for the plaza.
KanKan Tours picks up anywhere in Guadalajara, or you meet at the coffee shop at Glorieta La Minerva. Our pickup guide explains how to reach the Minerva roundabout from the main neighborhoods.
Eight to ten hours is a long day for small children, even with fewer drinks involved. Plan an easy evening, and book early in your stay in case the day needs to move.
Who the pyramid day suits
- History lovers who want more than distilleries
- Families, including those with a stroller or an infant
- Travelers who want a lighter day with less tequila
- Small private groups who like to set their own pace
It suits people chasing tastings less well. One distillery and a short field stop give you the basics, not a deep comparison. For a fuller price picture across all six trips, see our tour prices, or read about the José Cuervo Express for a very different kind of day.