7 Day Trips in Guadalajara That Repay the Booking

1.Full Day Tour to Tequila and Amatitán with Fun and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 681 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Spend about nine and a half hours with bilingual guides such as Francisco or Andy, visiting Tres Mujeres distillery, Amatitán’s old caves, Tequila, and Cantaritos El Güero. You’ll learn how tequila is made, taste tequila and liqueurs, enjoy Mexican music, and travel by air-conditioned van from Guadalajara. Meals and extra drinks cost more.

“This was an great day out. The really excellent guide Francisco was lots of fun and a great driver (and a great singer!). Small group (10 people) so it felt more personal. I enjoyed every aspect of it, the visit to the Tequila producer, the tasting in a small taverna, the really beautiful property with the caves, the excellent and very reasonably priced lunch at a local eatery in Tequila, and finally fun at Cantaritos El Guero. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Lake Chapala and Ajijic Day Trip with Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 242 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Spend a full day outside Guadalajara with guides such as Javier, Edna, or Pablo. Visit Vicente Fernández’s ranch, tour Casa Calera, taste tequila, stop for seafood, cruise Lake Chapala with a drink, then walk Ajijic and Chapala. The day is social, scenic, and busy, with lunch paid separately.

“I really enjoyed the whole trip. Lunch at the restaurant on Lake Chapala was great with a nice view. It was nice to get a feel of the small towns of Lake Chapala and Ajijic as well.”

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3.Tequila Day Trip with Jose Cuervo Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 8 hours · from $80

Spend eight hours traveling from Guadalajara into Jalisco’s agave country. Tour a traditional distillery, learn about fermentation and modern distillation, taste several tequilas, and explore Tequila village. You can add the José Cuervo Distillery, though that option leaves about one less hour in town. Guides such as Carmen and Sebastian lead tours in English and Spanish.

“the booking was easy and they contacted me with all the details of my pick up including the time and they were on time. Carmen, our guide, was knowledgeable, helpful and made it fun in both Spanish and English, which I can tell because I speak both of them. I believe the schedule was respected and we had the right time at each stop and we were given the right indications. I recommend this tour as I really enjoyed it and I got all that was promised.”

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4.Tequila Day Trip from Guadalajara with Jose Cuervo Express Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 11 hours (approx.)

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Guadalajara to Tequila by air-conditioned coach and Jose Cuervo Express Premium Wagon. See a jima harvesting demonstration, tour La Rojena and Mundo Cuervo, taste tequila, enjoy mariachi and folkloric performances, explore Tequila, and return by train with snacks and cocktails.

“If you like Tequila, fun tours and distillery facts you will love this. The train was the cherry on top and riding home at sunset was gorgeous. We felt comfortable the whole time even though only one person in our group spoke Spanish. There is some free time to explore the town of Tequila which is nice and they feed you breakfast and dinner as part of the tour. We left with great memories, collector’s bottles of tequila and a new found love for the agave plant.”

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5.Private Full-Day Tour to Tequila and Guachimontones

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Combine the circular pyramids of Guachimontones with Tequila town, an artisanal distillery, agave fields, and Cantaritos El Güero. Private pickup from your Guadalajara hotel or Airbnb is included. English-speaking guides may include Jesús, Mauricio, Ricardo, or another assigned guide, so confirm language and timing before departure.

“We had an amazing time learning about the history of this special place. Everything exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this private tour. It was special 😁😁”

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6.Enchanting Lake Chapala & Ajijic Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 60 reviews · 7 hours · from $40Best value

Travel from Guadalajara to Lake Chapala, Ajijic, and Jocotepec in an air-conditioned van with a bilingual guide. Walk Ajijic’s colorful streets, visit Chapala’s lakeside district, shop for crafts, enjoy free time, and stop for lunch near the lake. Guides such as Sergio, Hector, Carmen, and José Luis are praised for clear explanations and friendly service.

“We had a wonderful trip that started when we were picked up from our hotel at exactly the appointed time and travelled in a very clean and comfortable van with an enthusiastic guide who explained the sites very well and patiently answered any questions we had. It was great value and we enjoyed our day.”

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7.Tlaquepaque and Tonala Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $126

Join Diego for a private 6 to 7 hour tour from Guadalajara, with pickup across the metro area. Visit Tonala’s market, church, city hall, and the Bernabe family’s barro petatillo workshop, then explore Tlaquepaque galleries, tequila, and lunch at Casa Luna or the local market.

“Diego was so knowledgeable and friendly (with great stories)! He accommodated our requests and was enthusiastic about the area’s history as well as its current events. Our group had a great time with him and truly recommend this tour!”

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