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Top 15 Mezcal Tours & Palenque Visits in Oaxaca

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Mezcal is made in family palenques out in the valley villages, and the best tours get you into a working one. Below are the standouts: which visit a single maker and which hop between several, how much tasting is included, what each costs, and which suit a serious drinker versus a curious first-timer.

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

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour - Tule Tree: the living landmark with serious age

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

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

Tule Tree, Teotitlán weaving, Mitla ruins, Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls, and a mezcal tasting on an English-guided Oaxaca day trip.

“Well organized tour, this is a nice way to see a lot of what Oaxaca has to offer outside the city if you’re short on time. The mezcal making process and the historic site were highlights and we had a nice tour group.”

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

Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day - Teotitlán del Valle: natural dyes and pedal-loom wool rugs

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

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

A full-day Oaxaca tour with Hierve el Agua mineral pools, Mitla ruins, Teotitlán textile dyeing, mezcal tasting, and the Tule Tree.

“The entire experience was beyond amazing! Luis was very kind, professional, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. I was traveling alone and made some beautiful connections and learned far more than I expected. Definitely recommend!”

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From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery - From Cosijoeza 110A pickup to Hierve el Agua: how the timing works

3.Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

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

Hike and swim at Hierve el Agua, then tour a top mezcal distillery with free tastings on an Oaxaca day trip.

“This is great tour! Margherita was very knowledgeable and fun. There was the perfect amount of time at both Hierve el Agua and the distillery. Santiago was also great at the distillery! Couldn't recommend this tour enough!”

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Oaxaca: Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

Oaxaca: Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour - Tree of Tule: wide, ancient, and quietly important

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

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

A guided Oaxaca day trip hitting Tree of Tule, Mitla, Teotitlán weaving, Hierve el Agua, and a mezcal tasting, with pickup and entry included.

“Everything was fantastic. The only improvement point is the mezcal tasting, it wasn’t a tasting, the explanation was very poor, the samples were limited and the goal of the mezcal shop was clearly just selling. The guide and driver were super nice and highly recommend.”

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Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour - Meeting Point and What Your Day Looks Like

5.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

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

Spend a full day from Oaxaca City at Hierve el Agua and a mezcal distillery tour with tastings, all in English, with flexible time.

“Stephanie was an incredible guide, we learnt so much about Oaxaca and the rest of Mexico. We also made some great friends along the way.”

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The Mezcal Journey

The Mezcal Journey - Campo Enigma: meeting the plant before you drink it

6.The Mezcal Journey

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

Learn mezcal from the agave fields to the distillery, with unlimited tastings and an included Oaxacan meal in a small group.

“I cant say enough good things about this trip. Our tour guide was exceptional and knew every question we asked throughout the day. She even took us to some bonus locations that were over the top amazing. Food was great and we had tonnns of mezcal which was all great as well. Definitely recommend.”

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full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla

full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla - Mitla archaeological zone: geometry, death symbolism, and real photo time

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

Check out Hierve el Agua, Mitla, the Tule Tree, Rugs, and a Mezcal Distillery Tour - Árbol del Tule: Your First 30 Minutes of Real Oaxaca

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

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

One day in Oaxaca with Árbol del Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rug making, and a mezcal distillery tasting with transport included.

“I liked the small group aspect, with just 8 of us. Remember to tip both the driver and the guide. I wish we were allowed to explore the town where you see the weaver demonstration. The weaver and the mezcal part did have a salesy element to it, but that's to be expected when they take you there.”

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Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal

Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal - Teotitlán del Valle textiles: natural dye storytelling with real process

9.Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $304

Private Oaxaca day trip with Monte Albán, Teotitlán del Valle textiles, Tlacolula market, Hierve el Agua swims, and mezcal.

“We had an amazing experience with our tour guide Ismael - he picked us up in a very nice car and drove us safely to all of the attractions. He was very knowledgeable about all sites and even more important he was a super nice guy!! We had a great day with him and would recommend Ismael to everyone :)”

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Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal - Meeting Point at 6:00 a.m. in Centro (and why it matters)

10.Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $227

Hike to Hierve el Agua, swim in thermal pools, then taste mezcal at a family distillery on a small-group day trip from Oaxaca.

“Myself and two friends recently did this this tour and oh my god! It was AMAZING! We had the best time! I do have to say the Information Is a little misleading and it doesn’t quite specify how detailed and long the hike is. It’s a little challenging and if your not fit I think you might struggle but luckily for us we love to hike and had the best time! The views were incredible! We loved the your company that do this tour and our guide was so lovely. She was polite, friendly and knowledgeable! There was so many amazing little touches throughout like snacks, several options of drinks…”

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Boil the Water, Mitla, Tule, Mezcal and more

Boil the Water, Mitla, Tule, Mezcal and more - Teotitlán del Valle: natural dyes, cochineal red, and wool you can picture

11.Boil the Water, Mitla, Tule, Mezcal and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 118 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $44

Full-day Oaxaca tour: cochineal red textile dyes, Mitla ruins, Tule tree, Hierve el Agua petrified falls, and 40+ mezcal flavors with pickup.

“It was super smooth and a lot was put in the day. Our guide Angel really was an angel. Very informative and good storytelling. I felt like we had enough time at every stop even though it was short so that we could fit everything in.”

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Small Group Boerve del Agua and Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca Centro

Small Group Boerve del Agua and Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca Centro - Panaderia Artesal Yazmin: bread tasting with Tlacolula roots

12.Small Group Boerve del Agua and Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca Centro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $71

A full-day Oaxaca small-group trip to Hierve el Agua and mezcal tasting, with a bread stop and Mitla buffet breaks for about $72.

“This "tour" was really just transport to and from Hierve el Agua. I expected our guide to accompany us to through the site and share relevant information while there. That was not the case. We were dropped off at the entrance and instructed to meet back there within a couple of hours. After our time at Hierve el Agua we made our way to the mezcal distillery which was a huge disappointment. Their partner at the distillery was not available so we didn't get to learn about the mezcal-making process. After a quick walk through the facilities we got to try a few of their mezcal offerings.”

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Mezcal & Mole by a Certified Sommelier

Mezcal & Mole by a Certified Sommelier - Starting at Mezcal y Mole Oaxaca: warm welcome, clear pacing

14.Mezcal & Mole by a Certified Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

90-minute Oaxaca tasting of seven vegetarian moles paired with seven mezcals, led by a certified sommelier in small groups.

“What an amazing experience! Arturo did a wonderful job explaining the rich history of both mole and mezcal, as well as guiding us through the tasting. Both fun and informative. I highly recommend checking it out!”

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Tradicional Mezcal Experience in Oaxaca-Visit a Family Distillery

Tradicional Mezcal Experience in Oaxaca-Visit a Family Distillery - Oaxacan Feast at the Family Home: Food That Belongs to the Day

15.Tradicional Mezcal Experience in Oaxaca-Visit a Family Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Walk agave fields, tour a family mezcal distillery in Mitla, taste many styles, and eat an authentic Oaxaca feast with a small group.

“This tour was incredible, we loved our experience! Far from the big agencies tour that will give you a taste of marketing, here you’ll find an authentic, deep and fun experience! Alvaro our guide, is part of a family business here in Oaxaca, in guided us through the history of artisanal mezcal. We went first to Mitlà to visit the forteleza, the place where they grew the agave. We learned about the history, varieties and the differences between species. The. We went to the family Mezcaleria - it was so beautiful ! We tried many different mezcal (they have so much but if you dare you can try it all…”

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