Mezcal Day Experience

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Mezcal Day Experience

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 US$214.15  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
7 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 2 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Discover Oaxacan culture with a Mezcal Day Experience. Meet local families, see traditional production, and appreciate Mezcal beyond a drink, immersing yourself in Mexico's rich cultural heritage.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Mezcal Soul: The spirit of a land


This is not just a tasting — it’s an immersive journey into the land, the people, and the science behind one of Mexico’s most iconic spirits. Guided by a local expert and chemist, you’ll explore mezcal from its roots in the agave fields to the final pour in your glass.


You’ll taste a curated selection of artisanal mezcals, learning how different agave species, terroir, and traditional production methods shape each flavor. As you sip, you’ll discover the stories behind the producers, the cultural significance of mezcal, and the subtle notes that define quality — from smoky and earthy to floral and fruit-forward.


Expect a relaxed yet elevated atmosphere where education meets pleasure. You’ll develop your palate, gain insider knowledge, and experience mezcal in a way that goes far beyond the typical tour.


By the end, you won’t just taste mezcal — you’ll understand it, connect with it, and carry a deeper appreciation of Oaxaca’s spirit with you.

What You Get

Bottled water
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
In-person Guide
Tips

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Tacos Del Carmen

This will be our first stop to have breakfast. You could find vegan options and the most delicious tacos and quesadillas on a little pop up kitchen. I will be waiting with a signboard.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Santiago Matatlan

Masterclass and tasting of Mezcal. We will be able to appreciate agave fields and some wild agaves growing in the area, the manufacture of tradicional Mezcal with families from the town. We will be also able to understand the growing of the category and experience the life in a "palenque", which is the name as a distillery is known in Oaxaca. We will observe copper and clay pot distillation and then taste the mezcales obtained from both techniques from a wide variety of agaves. We will be visiting a Pulque farm and how this other beverage from agave is extracted.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

San Baltazar Guelavila

We will spend the rest of the day cooking a traditional grill in the mountains with local ingredients while we enjoy the landscape of a nice Mezcal village in other "palenque" with native mezcalero families. We will be able to do some trekking, wild agave observation in its natural habitat and spent the rest of the day eating and tasting the local traditional food and Mezcal.
4 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
24/06/2024 - 21/08/2027
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SUNDAY
08:30 - 09:30

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La Popular, Jesús Carranza, Oaxaca, Mexico, MX, 68000

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Reviews
5.0
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based on 15 reviews
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Unique
July 07, 2026

Definitely one of the highlights of our Oaxaca trip, we got to spend the day like locals. the mezcal tour was super informative and fun, TOP. We enjoyed every moment of the day, everything was well...read more

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Super fun day!
June 01, 2026

This tour was just the right mix of teaching and fun! It was one of the best tours I’ve done. Her choices of food venues and distilleries was perfect! I would highly recommend!

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Mezcal tasting with Lupita!
May 29, 2026

This was a phenomenal trip! Lupita tailored it exactly to our tastes. We were a group of eleven and are all very interested in good food and mezcal and Lupita provided exceptionally! From the exce...read more

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Mezcal Day Experience-a must do!
May 29, 2026

I think that was the highlight of my trip. There’s nothing like experiencing the intricacies of how mezcal is made. I have a whole new level of awe for the craft and tradition behind mezcal product...read more

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Real mezcal experience
April 16, 2026

It was more than I was expecting

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