Guadalajara tequila tour prices, from the van to the train
The six tequila days on this site run from ~$42 to ~$289 per person. The cheapest is a van, a factory and a long party stop; the dearest puts you on the José Cuervo Express. Below you can compare every fare in one table and see which costs still land on you during the day.
Six tequila days side by side
The table shows the regular "from" price per person on each tour's main listing. All six head northwest from Guadalajara into the agave country around Tequila, but the pickup and the number of pours change a lot from one fare to the next.
| Tour | From | Length | Start | Tastings | Food and drink | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Agave Experience, small-group premium day (our pick) | ~$149 | About 10 h | Hotel pickup in Guadalajara | 8 tastings in a VIP cellar, two distilleries | Breakfast in El Arenal, snacks and chilled beer in the van | 5.0 from 500+ (Viator) |
| Destino Agave, tasting and food pairing | ~$59 | 9 h | Aurelio Aceves 225, near the Minerva roundabout | 5 premium tequilas paired with food, open bar at El Pedregal | Cooler with water, mineral water and Squirt | 4.8 from 400+ (GetYourGuide) |
| KanKan Tours, Fire Tour with pyramids | ~$96 | 8–10 h | Pickup in Guadalajara or a coffee shop at the Minerva roundabout | Destilería La Alborada | Water, soda and snacks; ask about lunch | 4.9 from 400+ (Viator) |
| Estación Turística GDL, José Cuervo day | ~$150 | 9 h (Viator: 7 h) | Pickup available | La Rojeña tour and tasting | Not included | 4.8 from 51 (GetYourGuide) |
| GDL Experiences, classic day with Cantaritos | ~$42 | 8.5 h | Aurelio Aceves 225, near the Minerva roundabout | An artisanal tequila factory | Water and drinks on the way | 4.7 from 200+ (GetYourGuide) |
| Aventurate Por Jalisco, José Cuervo Express | ~$289 | About 11 h | Hotel pickup at 9:00 am, listed hotels | One glass with an expert taster | Mexican snacks and cocktails on the train | 4.4 from 81 (Viator) |
The dearest fare costs several times the cheapest one. The agave fields are the same fields, so the gap pays for comfort, the number of pours and how the day ends.
One tour, two websites
Two of the six tours sell on both GetYourGuide and Viator, and the figures do not always match. Estación Turística GDL asks ~$150 on GetYourGuide and a little less on Viator, where its listing also shows 7 hours instead of 9.
GDL Experiences costs about the same on both sites. It holds 4.7 from 200+ reviews on GetYourGuide and 4.5 from 27 on Viator, so compare both for your date before you pay.
What the cheaper fares buy
GDL Experiences at ~$42 is the lowest fare here. It covers transport and an English and Spanish guide, plus entry to the Riveño agave fields and an artisanal tequila factory.
After free time in Tequila, the day closes with a long stop at Cantaritos El Güero in Amatitán. The tasting is the shortest of the six, and the drinks at the bar are on you. Our page on Cantaritos El Güero explains that stop.
Destino Agave at ~$59 adds a professional glass tasting of five premium tequilas paired with food. A second tasting with an open bar follows at the El Pedregal hacienda in Amatitán, where giant swings hang over the view.
It rates 4.8 from 400+ reviews on GetYourGuide. The trade-off is a meeting point instead of hotel pickup and a full, bus-style day with many stops. Our tasting guide covers what you learn at that table.
What the top fares add
The Agave Experience at ~$149 is our pick and holds 5.0 from 500+ reviews on Viator. It starts with hotel pickup at 10:00 am and breakfast in El Arenal, then a visit to Tequila Cava de Oro with a Tequila Master.
Eight tastings of premium tequila and mezcal follow in a VIP cellar, then a second distillery in Amatitán. The day lasts about 10 hours, is not recommended for children, and lunch in Tequila is extra.
Where we would spend the money
The Agave Experience's small-group day, with hotel pickup, breakfast, two distilleries and eight premium pours. Budget for lunch in Tequila on top.
KanKan Tours at ~$96 spends its fare on distance instead of pours. It adds the Guachimontones pyramids near Teuchitlán, entry included, and visits one distillery, Destilería La Alborada. Our pyramids and tequila guide covers that day.
Estación Turística GDL at ~$150 sells the José Cuervo name, with a tour and tasting at La Rojeña. You pay a high price for what is included, since food and drinks are not in it, and neither are tips. Our guide to José Cuervo or a craft distillery weighs that choice.
The José Cuervo Express day at ~$289 is the dearest by far. One leg runs on the train with snacks and cocktails, the other by coach, and the day lasts about 11 hours. The train or van guide compares it with the cheaper days.
Costs that are not in the fare
None of the six fares covers the whole day. These extras appear on the listings, and a little cash in your pocket handles most of them.
- Lunch in Tequila, paid by you on tours 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6
- Drinks and food at Cantaritos El Güero, paid on the spot on tours 2 and 5
- Tips, listed as not included on tour 4's GetYourGuide page
- Gratuities, which tours 1 and 6 list separately, so check whether tips are included
- Any bottles you buy at a distillery or in town
Lunch is the biggest of these, and most tours leave time for it near the main plaza. Our page on free time in Tequila town shows how that hour usually goes.
Cancelling and refunds
Tours 1 and 3 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, and the other main listings show free cancellation in search results. Read the policy on the page you book, since it can differ between the two sites.
Tour 6 works another way. It is non-refundable and cannot be changed once booked, so buy it only when your date is fixed.
Booking a tequila day early in your stay leaves a spare day if plans shift. Our page on when to book a tequila day has more on timing.