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title: Tequila & Mezcal Tastings in Puerto Vallarta
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
tours: 6
price_from_eur: 20
reviews_total: 1170
as_of: 2026-10-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/
---

# Tequila & Mezcal Tastings in Puerto Vallarta

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared 6 Puerto Vallarta tours: tequila and mezcal tastings, an estate visit with chocolate, and show or sightseeing combinations.

- **Tequila introduction:** [Connoisseur Tequila Tasting](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/connoisseur-tequila-tasting/?format=md). Start with The Connoisseur: tequila tastings with an expert at €71 per person for 1h 30m; no hotel pickup. Rated 4.84 from 273 reviews. Ages eighteen and over. Trade-off: No hotel transfers. — now €71 per person, 4.84 (273)
- **Pours with snacks:** [Finca Tequila & Chocolate Pairing](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/finca-18-puerto-vallarta-tequila-tour-chocolate-pairing/?format=md). Choose the Finca distillery tour for at least five pours, chocolate and ranch snacks at €75 per person for 2h; not advised with walking difficulties. Welcome cocktail included. Trade-off: Not recommended if walking is difficult. — now €75 per person, 4.98 (452)

Also compared:

- [The Mezcalero Mezcal Tasting](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/the-mezcalero-mezcal-tasting/?format=md): Four mezcal samples. Trade-off: Transport is excluded. — now €71 per person, 4.9 (40)
- [Show Mayahuel + Tequila Tasting](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/show-mayahuel-tequila-tasting/?format=md): A show followed by tequila. Trade-off: Snacks are excluded. — now €50 per person, 4.64 (132)
- [Beach, Tequila and River Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-half-day-tour-beach-tequila-and-river/?format=md): Beach, river and a tasting. Trade-off: Food is excluded. — now €45 per person, 4.89 (38)
- [City Tour Express: Butterfly and Tequila](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/city-tour-express-butterfly-tequila-river-and-beach-free-kids/?format=md): Butterflies and a tasting stop. Trade-off: Lunch is paid separately. — now €20 per person, 4.67 (235)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 6 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/finca-18-puerto-vallarta-tequila-tour-chocolate-pairing/?format=md) | Cooking Classes & Workshops | €75 per person | 4.98 (452) | 2h | daily exc Sun 11:00–15:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [the Mezcalero mezcal tasting](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/the-mezcalero-mezcal-tasting/?format=md) |  | €71 per person | 4.9 (40) | 1h 30m | daily 13:00–17:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 3 | [Connoisseur Tequila Tasting](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/connoisseur-tequila-tasting/?format=md) |  | €71 per person | 4.84 (273) | 1h 30m | daily 13:00–17:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 4 | [Puerto Vallarta: Half-Day Tour Beach, Tequila, and River](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-half-day-tour-beach-tequila-and-river/?format=md) |  | €45 per person | 4.89 (38) | 4h | daily 12:00 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 5 | [Show Mayahuel + Tequila Tasting](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/show-mayahuel-tequila-tasting/?format=md) |  | €50 per person | 4.64 (132) | 1h–1h 30m | daily 12:00–15:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 6 | [City tour express, Butterfly, tequila, river and beach (free kids)](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/city-tour-express-butterfly-tequila-river-and-beach-free-kids/?format=md) | City & Sightseeing Tours, Cruise Ship Shore Excursions | €20 per person | 4.67 (235) | 4h–6h | daily 10:00–12:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing** — Explore an estate along El Camino Real and learn about tequila production before pairing agave spirits with chocolate. A welcome cocktail, at least five tasting pours and ranch snacks are included; the visit is not recommended for travelers who have trouble walking. 4.98 from 452 reviews at €75 per person for 2h.
- **the Mezcalero mezcal tasting** — Sample four mezcals from small distilleries in a tasting focused on the spirit. Mezcal samples are included; participants must be at least eighteen, and transport and gratuities are excluded. 4.9 from 40 reviews at €71 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Connoisseur Tequila Tasting** — Taste tequilas made entirely from blue agave cultivated in Jalisco in a session focused on the spirit itself. Guided tastings are included; participants must be at least eighteen, and hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.84 from 273 reviews at €71 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Puerto Vallarta: Half-Day Tour Beach, Tequila, and River** — Combine Conchas Chinas Beach, a tequila tasting and river time at Nogalito Park, with a leather-shop stop along the way. Round-trip transport is included, but pickup from Punta de Mita, Bucerias and Nuevo Vallarta is excluded; ziplining is an option. 4.89 from 38 reviews at €45 per person for 4h.
- **Show Mayahuel + Tequila Tasting** — A stage show tells the story of Mayahuel and Quetzalcoatl through encounters with the gods of the four elements, followed by a tequila tasting. Show admission and the tasting are included; snacks and photography are excluded. 4.64 from 132 reviews at €50 per person for 1h–1h 30m.
- **City tour express, Butterfly, tequila, river and beach (free kids)** — A half day tour of Puerto Vallarta, not Cancún: a butterfly garden, a tequila tasting, a river village and the Mismaloya beach with a guide and private transport. Snorkel, horse rides, paddle boards and lunch are all paid on the spot. 4.67 from 235 reviews at €20 per person.

## Other collections in Puerto Vallarta

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 33 tours
- [Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/snorkeling-los-arcos-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 30 tours
- [ATV, RZR & Off-Road Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/atv-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 28 tours
- [Boat Tours & Cruises](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/boat-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 23 tours
- [Zipline & Canopy Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/zipline-canopy-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Food & Taco Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/food-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Hiking & Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/hiking-waterfalls-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Cooking Classes & Workshops](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cooking-classes-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Whale Watching Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/whale-watching-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [City & Sightseeing Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Cruise Ship Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cruise-excursions-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/day-trips-from-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Marietas Islands Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/surf-lessons-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Diving & Watersports](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/bike-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Private Yacht Charters](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Dolphins & Marine Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marine-wildlife-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 5 tours

## FAQ

**Should I choose a dedicated tasting or a tequila distillery visit?**

Choose The Mezcalero if tasting mezcal is the purpose of the outing; choose Finca if you also want to visit a tequila distillery. For example, The Mezcalero Mezcal Tasting costs €71 per person, rated 4.9 from 40 reviews; transport is excluded. Finca Tequila & Chocolate Pairing costs €75 per person, rated 4.98 from 452 reviews. Its distillery visit includes chocolate, ranch snacks and a welcome cocktail. Browse tasting sessions: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?duration_max=3

**How much do tequila tastings cost, and how long should I allow?**

Choose Show Mayahuel for tequila with a show at €50 per person; reserve half a day for City Tour Express and its sightseeing stops. Across this page, the median is €61 per person and 2 hours; the middle half costs €46 to €71. For example, Show Mayahuel + Tequila Tasting: €50 per person, 4.64 from 132 reviews. City Tour Express: Butterfly and Tequila: €20 per person, 4.67 from 235 reviews. Filter by budget: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?price_max=60 · Find shorter outings: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?duration_max=3

**Are private tastings available, and how do I budget for two or four adults?**

For two or four adults, plan on shared places priced per person here. If a private session is essential, use the wider private tour selection to look for a separate quote. 6 of 6 listings are classified as shared. Private listings: none. For example, Connoisseur Tequila Tasting costs €71 per person, rated 4.84 from 273 reviews. Multiply the per person fare by the adults booking; that gives a shared booking total, not a private quote. Explore private tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-tours-puerto-vallarta/

**Can I do a tequila tasting if I use a wheelchair or have difficulty walking?**

Operator-marked wheelchair options: 2 of 6. Filter first, then confirm with the operator; avoid Finca if walking is difficult. Finca Tequila & Chocolate Pairing is not advised with walking difficulties: €75 per person, rated 4.98 from 452 reviews. The wheelchair flag does not establish the route, steps or toilet arrangements. Filter operator-marked access: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?wheelchair=true

**Can I bring children to a Puerto Vallarta tequila tasting?**

For an outing with children, consider City Tour Express, where tequila is a sightseeing stop. The child filter means strollers and infants accepted; it does not establish permission to taste alcohol. 1 of 6 listings accept strollers and infants. For example, City Tour Express: Butterfly and Tequila costs €20 per person, rated 4.67 from 235 reviews; lunch is paid separately. Connoisseur Tequila Tasting is for adults: €71 per person, rated 4.84 from 273 reviews. Find stroller and infant options: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?kids=true

**Does a tequila tasting include a meal, or should I eat separately?**

Treat Finca's chocolate and ranch snacks as tasting accompaniments, not a promised meal. With Show Mayahuel, plan food separately because snacks are excluded. For example, Finca Tequila & Chocolate Pairing includes chocolate, ranch snacks and a welcome cocktail: €75 per person, rated 4.98 from 452 reviews. Show Mayahuel + Tequila Tasting excludes snacks: €50 per person, rated 4.64 from 132 reviews. Explore food tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/food-tours-puerto-vallarta/


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