Mezcal Tastings in Oaxaca: 12 to Build a Day On

1.Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Travel from Oaxaca City to the ancient Tule tree, a Teotitlán del Valle weaving workshop, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua. You’ll also visit a traditional mezcal distillery with tastings. Guides such as Adriel, Miguel, Andrea, and Kevin are praised for energy and local insight, though the long day, walking, mixed-language groups, and sales focus may not suit everyone.

“This was a wonderful and full but really flowing day. Our tour guide Andrea was awesome and helpful and everyone in the tour gelled really well! We got to see almost everything we wanted in just one day and the vibes were high the entire time- starting with the service at the cute cafe that is situated in Oaxaca by Locals. Weather was perfect and we learned so much about the rich culture of this region of Oaxaca from the Zapotecs to contemporary time. The tree is also a spiritual experience… it has such a profound energy. I recommend this experience -100 percent!”

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2.Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,043 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend about 11 hours exploring Oaxaca’s best-known sights with an English-speaking guide such as Luis or Pavel. Walk and swim at Hierve el Agua, visit Mitla and the Tule Tree, watch wool rugs being made in Teotitlán, and taste mezcal. Transport, water, and site admissions are included, but lunch costs extra.

“Perfect whole - day tour - even 11 hours, but it wasn't to log for us. All day was perfect organized. Our guide Luis was very helpful and cooperative man, always answering on all the questions and trying to introduce us to local culture. The high light for us Hierve el Aqua - we recommend to chose longer trip - the views are just incredible. Highly recommended !”

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3.Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 615 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Spend three unhurried hours hiking, swimming, and taking photos at Hierve el Agua, then visit a mezcal distillery for a guided tasting. English-speaking guides such as Leon, Stephany, and Margarita share regional stories along the way. Pickup, park entry, transport, and tastings are included, while food is extra.

“It was amazing. Our guide Leon was very attentive and went an extra mile to make sure everyone is comfortable and have a great time. The team of Leon and Don Pepe (driving) was great during our tour. Offering an authentic experience from the locals.”

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4.Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 456 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Spend 10 hours beyond Oaxaca City with hotel pickup, an English and Spanish speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport. See the Tule Tree, Mitla, Teotitlán weaving, and Hierve el Agua, then finish with a mezcal tasting. Guides such as Ede, Miguel, and Jeshua are praised for warmth and clear explanations, though the mezcal stop is brief.

“As the manager of a tour company myself, I was very impressed with the organisation of this tour. It’s a very very long day but everything is timed perfectly. And it’s great for anyone who wants to see lots of things in one day. Some people have said there’s not enough time at the petrified waterfalls, but I really think there was. I had more than enough time to enjoy it and move on to the next thing without getting bored. It’s absolutely beautiful up there. But I found 90 minutes of beauty more than sufficient. You don’t need hours in awe of it. So, overall it was a very…”

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5.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours at Hierve el Agua for hiking, views, and a possible swim, then learn how mezcal is made and taste several varieties. English-speaking guides such as Margarita, Estefania, Leon, and Braulio lead the day. Expect an eight-hour outing from central Oaxaca, with a small-group feel and occasional bakery stop.

“The hike was great. An hour and 15 mins for the 'long' variety. Waterfalls are great, but the real treat is the ponds for swimming with a view. Maguerita, our guide was awesome and super fun to hang out with. The distillery tour was fun and they sent above and beyond for the mezcal tasting. We tasted 7 different mezcals (some more than once) and a handful of cremas as well. Let's just say that we got our moneys worth during the tasting. 10/10 will recommend. Salud.”

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6.Check out Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, Rugs, and a Mezcal Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 222 reviews · from $49

Spend about 11 hours exploring Oaxaca’s Tule Tree, Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua, then finish with a mezcal tasting. Guides such as Adriel, Andrea, Miguel, and Rodrigo are praised for clear English, humor, and local insight. Expect a small-group outing, several entry fees, a buffet lunch, and a sales pitch at the weaving stop.

“Thanks to Adriel our guide and our driver Eduardo we had an incredible day with lots of activities and I enjoyed every moment of it. The tour allows you to discover different aspects of Oaxaca and it is a good mixture on variety of activities”

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7.The Mezcal Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 6 hours · from $105

Meet Ricardo or a member of his team at Jalatlaco church for a six-hour trip from Oaxaca to Santiago Matatlán. You’ll walk among agave plants, follow production from roasting through bottling, taste a wide range of mezcals, and eat a traditional Oaxacan lunch. Guides may include Ricardo, Leyda, or Alfredo. The group is limited to 12 adults.

“It was such a great day, really good if you want a more in-depth experience and understanding of mezcal. We got to see the entire process, from Agave fields to bottling, and of course tasting. Our host was great, brought the group together, and wasn’t shy with the mezcal :)”

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8.Mezcal Tour Oaxaca

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 5 hours · from $102

Meet at Reforma 403 at 9:30am for an English-language trip to the mezcal towns of Santiago Matatlán and Tlacolula de Matamoros. With guides such as Antonio, Remy, and Ricardo, you’ll visit working distilleries, walk agave fields, taste pulque and up to 13 mezcals, and learn how five generations of mezcaleros make this Oaxacan spirit.

“Antonio has been a great guide, and I recommend this tour to everyone interested in learning about the mezcal. Antonio responded to all our questions, took us through the process within the palenque and took us through the tasting of several mezcal. Grazie Antonio, I am leaving Mexico with even more respect for it's people and it's culture!”

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9.Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Mezcal and Teotitlán

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 9 hours · from $145

Spend nine hours with private transport and an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, a mezcal distillery in Matatlán, and Teotitlán del Valle. Guides such as Yareth, Daniel, Fabrizio, and Erban have led memorable days, with time for swimming, tastings, textiles, and photos.

“Daniel was great, he made the trip super friendly, gave us lots of explanations and was available to accommodate us on any request. Definitely recommend!”

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10.Mezcal Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 7 hours · from $113

Travel from Oaxaca to Santiago Matatlán with a guide such as Clay or Balam, visit agave fields and several artisanal palenques, and taste mezcals made in contrasting ways. You’ll learn how agave grows, see production up close, and stop for a local lunch, though food and one agave-field fee may cost extra.

“Highly recommend this fun and informative tour. Fabio and Alfredo were excellent, friendly guides who were free with their knowledge and local insights. Many, many mezcal samples and a tasty lunch also.”

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11.Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Distillery Small-Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 40 reviews · 8 hours · from $70

Spend eight hours exploring Hierve el Agua, sampling bread at a local bakery, and visiting a family-run mezcal distillery. Guides such as Santiago, Karen, and David have earned praise for their warmth and local insight. The day includes transport, entry fees, an agave espadín plantation, and a generous mezcal tasting, but not lunch.

“We had a great time. The hike was beautiful. The hosts were friendly and knowledgeable. The food at the buffet was amazing and allowed us to try a variety of local cuisine. The mezcal tasting was informative and the hosts were very friendly.”

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12.Caminos del Condoy: Boiling water, Mitla. Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 32 reviews · 10 hours · from $17Best value

Spend 10 hours visiting the Tule tree, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and a mezcal palenque. Spanish-speaking staff provide round-trip transport from central Oaxaca, while you pay separately for entry fees, meals, and drinks. Bring cash, sun protection, comfortable shoes, and a change of clothes.

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