The 4 Oaxaca City Drinks Tours That Earn Their Price

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 2,000-year-old Tule Tree, Teotitlán del Valle, Mitla, and Hierve el Agua, then finish with a mezcal tasting. Guides such as Adriel, Miguel, Andrea, and Kevin add history, humor, and practical help. Expect walking, steep steps, cash fees, and a full 12-hour day.

“miquel was an amazing tour guide. eduardo was a very safe driver. a great experience!! would highly recommend ♥️”

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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 a full day outside Oaxaca City with bilingual guides such as Luis or Pavel, visiting Hierve el Agua’s pools, Mitla’s Zapotec ruins, Tule’s giant tree, Teotitlán weavers, and a mezcal producer. Bring swimwear, sturdy shoes, water, and patience for a long, active day.

“Great trip, activities scheduled were informative but also very fun Our tour guide Luis was knowledgeable and friendly, would definitely recommend. Our driver was also very safe!”

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3.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

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

Spend three hours at Hierve el Agua, then learn how Oaxaca’s agave becomes mezcal at Valle Oaxaca. Guides such as Margarita, Estefania, Leon, and Braulio add clear commentary and humor. Expect a full day, a generous tasting, mountain roads, and possible bakery stops.

“Estefania’s friendly delivery & detailed instructions helped create a good group vibe. The day progressed as described.”

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4.The Mezcal Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $105

Spend about six hours tracing mezcal from agave field to palenque in Santiago Matatlán, then share a substantial Oaxacan meal at Doña Chica. Guides including Leyda, Karen, and Ricardo explain the craft, lead generous tastings, and keep the small group moving.

“A really fun and educational day out. Really interesting to see and understand ever step of the mezcal production process. And getting to taste them all is also great!”

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