Experience the Mezcal Tour in Oaxaca

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

The history, the artisanal equipments, the making process of mezcal are just a few of the reasons you’ll never stop admiring about your journey to the mezcal distillery. All our guides are locals, experts and knowledgeable about the mezcal production process.

• Learn about both processes artisanal and ancestral.

• Taste more than 15 flavors of mezcal.

• Learn about the biodiversity, the origin and history.

• Learn how to identify the algorithms of flavors and aromas in mezcal tasting.

• Learn about the anatomy and the reproduction.

• Learn about the cultivation process and more.

So embark on this trip and get an unforgettable cultural experience.

We have a unique mode of operation, we focus on our custmer's needs and make sure they finish with their experience excited that would make them return to Oaxaca again.

So if you want to learn more about this spirit and see our distilleries then it's best to book a Mezcal tour.

Do not just guess, Go with the best!

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Qualified tour guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Mezcal tasting

Entrance fee

Other fun activies in the distillery

What To Expect

Oaxaca

Explore the biggest distillery on the outskirts of Oaxaca city and enjoy the trip to the heart of the mezcal production. See our beautiful views surrounded by mountains and agaves. See and learn about the cultivated and wild agaves while on road as well as the history and origin. And get ready for this unforgettable experience.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Santiago Matatlan

Visit our family-owned distillery and taste different flavors of mezcal. See the rare agave varietals and learn about the cultivation process. Visit the agave field. Learn the different artisanal ways of making mezcal and more. We have an interactive learning for you: Our team will guide you and share their knowledge of every step of the process, ensuring that you leave not only satisfied with the tasting, and learning but also enriched by the culture and tradition surrounding this iconic beverage.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Experience the Mezcal Tour in Oaxaca

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Go on this fascinating and informative tour even if you don't like the taste of mezcal!
C8411RAamyt,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ramy was awesome. I loved all the detailed information he gave us on the process of making mezcal from the harvesting of the agave to the bottling. Being able to actually see and touch each part of the process was super fascinating and he was such a wealth of knowledge. Going to the agave fields in the barrel truck was okay. The roads are quite bumpy and you have to brace yourself on the wooden benches, the music was very loud, and we were with a real rowdy group. I really enjoyed the stop at the polqueria to try honey water and polque though. I would've preferred if Ramy had shown us around the entire time since I liked his tour style and vibe more. I would absolutely recommend this tour with Ramy even if you're not a big fan of mezcal because it's such a cool facet of Oaxacan culture. I came away appreciating mezcal even if I don't really like the taste much still hah. But seriously, it's a great tour that's so much more than tasting mezcal (although you get to do a lot of that too!)
Learnt about mezcal through all our senses
arlenr774,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We shared this experience with our Japanese friends and the four of us loved the tour. Ramy our tourist guide clearly explained all the process to produce mezcal, he guided us through the artesanal steps and explained with detail the differences among agaves. We learnt about mezcal while walking, watching, touching, smelling, drinking and listening. A totally recommended experience!
Great Mezcal Tour with Ramy
jkirbyzabala,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ramy was an incredible guide. The tour flowed perfectly, with each stop connecting in a logical way that helped us really understand the history and context behind mezcal. I especially loved that it wasn’t just about how mezcal is made, but also about Ramy’s own journey to becoming a master mezcalero—it made the experience feel personal and authentic. The tasting portion was a highlight. Ramy took the time to train our taste buds and explain the differences between industrial, artisanal, and ancestral mezcals in a way that finally made it all click. He was punctual, attentive, and checked in often to make sure we were comfortable, with just the right number of breaks. I left feeling both educated and inspired. Highly recommend this experience.
Book wiht Ramy now if you want to have an authentic, thoughtful and beautiful Mezcal experience!
carlossM8440DR,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the most impressive tours I have ever experienced. Beautiful Mezcal, beautiful country and a wonderful tour guide. Ramy, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history and differences of the variety Mezcal we tried. The charming ride out to the agave field in an awesome truck converted into a barrel of Mezcal as beyond beautiful and it was an experience I wont soon forget! But above all, Ramy was such a great tour guide. If you are looking for an in-depth and fun tour of all things Mezcal, look no further and book with Ramy!
Excellent experience
evamarmont,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent experience! Ramy was an amazing guide, we enjoyed the tour too much, a lot of mezcal, good Mood, and all the doubts we had were answered, we had music, a lot of mezcal and the explanation of all the agaves, 100% recommended.
Mezcal
FrequentFlier613428,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an incredible way to experience a Mezcal tour! Our guide, Ramy was fantastic from start to finish friendly, knowledgeable. We got to see the entire process firsthand, from the agave fields to the traditional distilling and of course, enjoy plenty of tastings along the way. Truly one of the best and most authentic experiences we’ve had in Mexico
Informative and fun!
238gisellem,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour very informative and also fun! We have proven several excellent types of Mescal! The guide Rami was very polite and attentive!
An exceptional tour with an exceptional guide
Remy F,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I really loved this tour, especially thanks to our guide, Ramiro, who gave us many useful information about the manufacture of mezcal and also the history of Oaxaca. Ramiro was very funny too. I was in a group of 3 people (myself included), so it was a more personal experience. We tried more than 10 delicious mezcals. The tour also included the tasting of other pre-Hispanic drinks. In short, I recommend this tour 100%.
A must do when in Oaxaca!
Marc E,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a great educational and personal experience. Met many new people from different nations and all had a wonderful time getting to know each other as well as sharing this experience.
Truly excellent from start to finish
tdo1990,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was absolutely fabulous. Every single person we interacted with (tour guides, factory workers, taters, etc) were 10/10. They had such great energy and truly loved what the did. They made sure we were having the best time and went above and beyond at every step. The explanations were very helpful and extensive. Everyone spoke excellent English and they were very clear at each step - from pick up to drop off. I rarely leave reviews but they deserve it. Was the perfect way to spend our day! We will definitely be back and book some of their other tours!!