Small-Group Professional Craft Tequila Tasting Tour By Mickey Marentes
Overview
Since 2010 we have been promoting the tequila culture and sharing our passion for the drink (and Mexico itself)!
Our commitment is to take you behind the scenes and and provide a fun, educational and - most importantly - memorable experience. We privilege smaller groups for greater attention.
Join us and see for yourself why we have consistently been rated as #1 by travelers. Learn about tequila's ancestral history and traditions, discover its land and birth town and of course, taste this fine spirit – all in a relaxed, laid-back and unrushed atmosphere. All our tours are led by knowledgeable, enthusiastic and Mexican bilingual guides.
We select lesser-known places that maintain artisanal processes, are high quality and family-run. We make it our mission to bring acknowledgment and recognition to their hard work and the excellence of their product.
Let us show you the original tequila experience (100% Mexican, 100% authentic) - you’ll be glad you did!
Our commitment is to take you behind the scenes and and provide a fun, educational and - most importantly - memorable experience. We privilege smaller groups for greater attention.
Join us and see for yourself why we have consistently been rated as #1 by travelers. Learn about tequila's ancestral history and traditions, discover its land and birth town and of course, taste this fine spirit – all in a relaxed, laid-back and unrushed atmosphere. All our tours are led by knowledgeable, enthusiastic and Mexican bilingual guides.
We select lesser-known places that maintain artisanal processes, are high quality and family-run. We make it our mission to bring acknowledgment and recognition to their hard work and the excellence of their product.
Let us show you the original tequila experience (100% Mexican, 100% authentic) - you’ll be glad you did!
Inclusions
- Lunch - For lunch (included) you will enjoy traditional dishes from Jalisco in the heart of the market. Vegetarians are welcome - your request will be prepared at the moment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages - The visit of both distilleries will be crowned with a tutored tasting of their tequilas and may include double or triple distilled tequilas and/or liquors and creams
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Cantarito, jarrito or cazuelita - the name is irrelevant because you'll enjoy the best version
- Entry/Admission - Tequila Tour by Mickey Marentes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tequila Tour by Mickey Marentes, C. Lope de Vega 25A, Arcos Vallarta, 44650 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Visit of two independent Mexican-owned distilleries ;
Tutored tastings of premium tequilas;
A few surprises.
Additional tequila tasting rooms;
Walking tour of Tequila historic center;
Visit of one of the public museums in Tequila;
Photo stop in agave fields;
And we could not miss the region's most famous cocktail - some call it cantarito, jarrito, cazuela - the name is irrelevant because what matters is that we'll take you to sample the best!
NO BLACK OUT DATES: Our tequila Tours are available all around the year. We recommend reserving in advance for weekends and special Holidays.
Duration: 8 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Tequila Tour by Mickey Marentes, C. Lope de Vega 25A, Arcos Vallarta, 44650 Guadalajara, Jal., Mexico
Visit of two independent Mexican-owned distilleries ;
Tutored tastings of premium tequilas;
A few surprises.
Additional tequila tasting rooms;
Walking tour of Tequila historic center;
Visit of one of the public museums in Tequila;
Photo stop in agave fields;
And we could not miss the region's most famous cocktail - some call it cantarito, jarrito, cazuela - the name is irrelevant because what matters is that we'll take you to sample the best!
NO BLACK OUT DATES: Our tequila Tours are available all around the year. We recommend reserving in advance for weekends and special Holidays.
Duration: 8 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The legal drinking age in Mexico is 18 years; we are aware that this may vary from one country to another but we strictly abide by the law. We welcome minors of age on the tour, but they are not allowed under any circumstance to participate in the tequila tastings. Minors of age are under the responsibility and care of their parents or guardian
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Our Original, Private and Horseback Riding tours will be conducted on a reduced scale. We have implemented sanitary protocols, social distancing, hand sanitizer available in our vehicles, our drivers and tour guides are wearing masks, and we are limiting the amount of passengers on each tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Alma D
November 2019
I highly recommend this tour! From visiting the distilleries, the tastings, delicious lunch, visiting Tequila city center and learning so many new things, I can't decide on my favorite part of the day. Our tour guide Odett made the trip that much more special. She was very knowledgeable about teq...
I highly recommend this tour! From visiting the distilleries, the tastings, delicious lunch, visiting Tequila city center and learning so many new things, I can't decide on my favorite part of the day. Our tour guide Odett made the trip that much more special. She was very knowledgeable about tequila/agave and provided us with a thorough explanation of the entire process. This was such a memorable tour and I highly recommend this to anyone wanting to visit Tequila!ConnieW862
February 2020
We had a terrific time on this tour and would recommend it to all our friends! Our guide Melissa was knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly insisted that we all try every sample of tequila. We learned a ton about tequila and got to visit two smaller distilleries followed by a delicious trad...
We had a terrific time on this tour and would recommend it to all our friends! Our guide Melissa was knowledgeable, friendly and most importantly insisted that we all try every sample of tequila. We learned a ton about tequila and got to visit two smaller distilleries followed by a delicious traditional lunch and free time to wander the town. We did the group tour and there were only 4 of us so we had more time to enjoy the drinks and ask questions at our own pace. Even if you don’t consider yourself a tequila fan, you should give this a shot! You will learn how to enjoy tequila like an expert.bbj48
February 2020
Our first visit to Tequila could not have been better! Odette is amazingly personal, accommodating, knowledgeable, fun and professional. Avoiding crowded tour groups was the best decision we could’ve made. Thank you so much for this great experience Odette, you are awesome!!
Our first visit to Tequila could not have been better! Odette is amazingly personal, accommodating, knowledgeable, fun and professional. Avoiding crowded tour groups was the best decision we could’ve made. Thank you so much for this great experience Odette, you are awesome!!370mitchelly
January 2020
Lizbeth, Fernando and Edgar were excellent hosts on this tour! Liz was super nice and patient in explaining the different forms of tequila and how each one was developed, from blanco to extra anejo. My group really appreciated being able to ask her questions throughout the tour in English and the...
Lizbeth, Fernando and Edgar were excellent hosts on this tour! Liz was super nice and patient in explaining the different forms of tequila and how each one was developed, from blanco to extra anejo. My group really appreciated being able to ask her questions throughout the tour in English and the quality of her answers. The tours to both distilleries gave us a nice range of drinks to sample from. I felt the first distillery in Cava de oro had more quality as we each sat down in one of their barrel rooms to sample a glass of each tequila and were able to discuss each one thoroughly. The difference is understandable though, since the second distillery tour had us sample something like 8-12 different bottles and most of us wouldn't have been able to reach the bus if we had a full portion of each sample. The second distillery definitely gave us variety, and both distilleries had delectable choices in their selections and samples. I suppose I just enjoyed sitting down in a secluded room in the first distillery compared to the open sunny table in the courtyard of the second distillery. Both tours were lovely and let us compare the different equipment and processing between the two distilleries. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.seeseattle
January 2020
We took a private tour with Melissa A. She was knowledgeable, fun, relaxed and informative. We were SO glad we took this tour. Went to some less commercial distilleries and bought some fun souvenirs 😍. Additionally booking the tour via email and phone was straightforward and the booking manager c...
We took a private tour with Melissa A. She was knowledgeable, fun, relaxed and informative. We were SO glad we took this tour. Went to some less commercial distilleries and bought some fun souvenirs 😍. Additionally booking the tour via email and phone was straightforward and the booking manager called me back sooner than promised and generally followed through which isn’t always the case. Would highly recommend this company.charlesf849
January 2020
I did a lot of research about different tour options and based on the reviews of this company I was very excited about the tour. Our tour was on a Sunday. We were supposed to be pick up at 10 am but Mickey called me at 10:10 am to ask for my location and if I could explain where I was to our to...
I did a lot of research about different tour options and based on the reviews of this company I was very excited about the tour. Our tour was on a Sunday. We were supposed to be pick up at 10 am but Mickey called me at 10:10 am to ask for my location and if I could explain where I was to our tour guide, Melissa. As we were staying in a airbnb within a residential area that had two opposite entrances, they couldn't arrived to the specific address I gave them. So I understand that we should have probably specified a pick up point, however once Melissa arrived she said that she had been trying to called me several times; even though I didn't get any phone call from Melissa and I was also able to get in touch with Mickey. After this, we could hear Melissa and the driver talking about how difficult was for them to locate the addresses of the other people that were coming with us on the tour, and that they needed a GPS which they didn't have. We pick up the next person and we could clearly hear that Melissa said to the next person that they were late because my group of 5 people was late which was not true. When trying to pick up the final members of the tour they took 20 mins to locate the right place, which shows that they don't have a clear idea of where to pick up people. Melissa was constantly calling Mickey in order to know the next address to pick up people and saying that the driver should know how to move in the city. I found it very disrespectful that Melissa was blaming my group of 5 people being late with the rest of the members of the tour. Just because we speak Spanish doesn't mean that we couldn't understand what she said in English. Since I got a call from Mickey I am sure my phone was working With all the time lost trying to pick up people the driver drove very fast trying to recover time. If you were travelling at the back of the van you would be jumping all over the place. The first distillery was Cava de Oro, and I was not sure what to expect. I thought that someone from the distillery itself would give us a welcoming. But that didn't happen, and it was only Melissa that explained everything. The tequila in this distillery was really good but I am a little disappointed about the attention that the owners of the distillery gave to the customer. They basically only show up at the time to charge for the tequila you want to buy. The lunch was in a "okay" place, the food was average. They make sure to give you as much as you want, but there could better options of food. After lunch they said that we were heading to a different distillery and that they didn't want to take us to a commercial one. However, by the time we arrived to the second distillery it was closed. This tells you a lot about the planning of the tour because they didn't have any idea that this place was closed. Finally they took us precisely to the commercial distillery that they said they didn't want us to go. Because it was already late, the tour in the second distillery was in a rush. We were basically passing other groups of people that were before of us. The distillery was Tres Mujeres and the tequila was bad. No one from the tour bought tequila, while in the first distillery the total group bought 6 bottles. Finally they take you to the town of Tequila where by the time we arrived all the museums were closed. They left you there for about 40 mins. It would have been better to have more time and that they point out more interesting places to go. In general I was disappointed about the tour since most of it felt rushed. Melissa did a good effort in the first distillery, but in the second one you could tell that at that point she didn't care that much. I requested that they explained things in Spanish since I was travelling with my mum of 53 years (who only spoke Spanish), 3 Mexicans and 1 Australian. The rest of the group was 2 Canadians and 1 American. Since the rest of the people spoke English Melissa sometimes forgot to explain things in Spanish which I had to translate. The tour is overpriced for what you get, I was expecting a better quality in the explanations that Melissa gave. And especially I was expecting a well planned tour in terms of times, since they have already done this several times you would expect that they already know one or two things. If you don't have any idea about tequila, you don't care where you go and don't want to think too much about the tour, you should take this tour. But if you want something well planned with good quality information, skip this tour.