Oaxaca Mezcal Educational Tour: A Journey through Traditional Distilleries and Agave Fields

Embark on an educational tour of Oaxaca’s mezcal culture, from agave fields to artisan distilleries. Experience tastings and a traditional Oaxacan meal.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Santiago Matatlan - We will visit a mezcal factory to learn step by step, the entire artisanal process of making our drink. At the end of the tour, we will have an unlimited tasting of different varieties of mezcal, where you can learn about the different categories and classes.
  • San Pablo Villa de Mitla - We will take a tour of our majestic agave fields with thousands of specimens, where we can learn more about this plant, as well as having enough time to do a couple of activities and of course the best photographs.
  • Doa Chica - Finally, we will share a traditional Oaxacan meal in a local restaurant, already included, and of course More Mezcal!
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Mezcal tasting
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our experience is an educational tour to learn about the culture of mezcal and all the tradition that surrounds it.
We will begin our trip starting from the center of the city of Oaxaca and we will visit the towns of Mitla and Matatlán. There we will take a walking tour through our majestic agave fields with thousands of specimens, where we will be able to learn more about this plant, as well as having enough time to do a couple of activities and of course the best photographs.
Then we will continue to an artisan mezcal distillery to learn step by step, the entire artisan process of making our drink. At the end of the tour, we will have an unlimited tasting of different varieties of mezcal.
Finally, we will share a traditional Oaxacan meal at a local restaurant, already included, and of course, More Mezcal!

Location
Templo de San Matías Jalatlaco
Miguel Hidalgo
We will meet in front of the church in the famous neighborhood of Jalatlaco, in the downtown area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kirstiefischer
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing experience! - The reviews don’t lie! Alfredo and the experience he offers are truly unique and magical! His warm personality, easy ability to connect with others, and generous sharing of vast cultural knowledge alone made this experience unforgettable. Learning about and enjoying the agave fields and mezcal process was a cherry on top. Lunch in Mitla was phenomenal, too! So enriching and so much fun. I had never booked a tour before, and I’m so glad I did. I had a blast and came away with so much more awareness of Oaxaca, precolonial history, local culture, and, of course, mezcal!
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Joycj4569qz
Jul 24, 2024
First timers - Not a drinker BUT I have no regrets! It was so awesome! Small group so it was more intimate with a few of us and the energy was awesome! The tour guide was AMAZING, so informative and so passionate it made all the difference!. They catered to us if we needed! Got to try the best mezcals I've ever had! Food! Goodness! Unbelievable! Huge and soo filling! It was perfect and the way the rain began at the ending when we were eating made it more fresh! Definately wana go again but with friends! Me and my husband had the best time! The ac van was a lifesaver! The tasting of the first bottle was unforgettable!
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Elise
Jul 23, 2024
Very nice experience - It was very interesting. Learned a lot. I drank a lot of mezcal. Super sweet and friendly guides. Very nice experience!
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Jacquesl148
Jul 13, 2024
Great and Entertaining Mezcal Tasting - We had a wonderful and entertaining time learning about and drinking mezcal. Thank you so much Alfredo and everyone involved. Amazing experience.
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Clayton_b
Jul 11, 2024
Incredible Experience in Oaxaca - Just simply the best experience I've had on this trip to Mexico. Ricardo is great, personable, knowledgeable, and more. I cannot possibly recommend this experience more highly. It was incredible.
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Philippa_c
Jul 7, 2024
Fascinating and authentic experience - Fantastic and well-thought out experience. We learnt so much about the mezcal production process, from the agave fields to the distilleries with a knowledgeable and passionate host. One of the highlights of our trip!
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Ashleydp89
Jul 3, 2024
Mezcal journey - Such an amazing day with Alfredo! He knows so much about Mezcal. I learned so much. It was also really fun and well paced. Highly recommend.
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Carmen_t
Jun 15, 2024
Do not miss it - Mezcal tour is a must! The guides were awesome and very knowledgeable! I learned lots about Mezcal and the cultural around the manufacturing. 10+
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Gracesidhom
Jun 13, 2024
An absolute MUST for Oaxaca! Once in a lifetime experience :) - I can describe this experince better in english so I’ll stick with that… One of the most enjoyable days of my life! Our tour guide Alfredo was absolutely fantastic, so kind and friendly and it was so clear that he really loved doing what he was out there doing. My partner and I learnt so much on this day, the tour was super informative and educational as well as fun and boozy. Alfredo and the beautiful family that owned the restaurant we went to at the end were BEYOND generous, we were just so surprised at how giving these people were. We tasted over 15 different types of Mezcal easily. Genuinely the best value tour i’ve ever done. These guys could be charging 3x what they do for this tour, but they don’t because they actually just want to provide a good experience for tourists and show people love. Incredible. You’re CRAZY if you’re in Oaxaca and don’t do this tour! Can’t wait to return to Mexico and do this all again. You’ve left a mark on our lives Mezcal Experince!!!!
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Daniel_g
Jun 7, 2024
Great Mezcal Tour- A Truly Fun Journey - We had a great time with Alfredo exploring and learning about the world of Mezcal. Alfredo's expertise and enthusiasm made the tour truly exceptional. He provided a comprehensive and engaging overview of the Mezcal-making process, from the agave fields to the final product. The tastings were a highlight, allowing us to sample a variety of Mezcals and appreciate the unique flavors and craftsmanship involved. Alfredo's detailed explanations and stories added depth to our understanding and enjoyment. The tour was not only educational but also incredibly enjoyable. This Mezcal tour was a memorable part of our trip, and we highly recommend it to anyone interested in discovering the rich heritage and flavors of Mezcal.
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