The Agave Experience

This was our second time taking the Agave Experience tour, and as with the first time, it did not disappoint. This is a small locally owned company operated by tour guides with masters degrees in tequila distilling. They are not only well educated but care about the healthy continuation of the agave plants and the environment. They only tour 'honest' distilleries that care for the people and the land. The distilleries you will go to are natural, small production operated in the traditional fashion. Everything is 100% natural. No tequila additives or mass commercial marketing. If you want a real tequila tour and are truly interested in the history and process of tequila making, then this is your tour. We are planning a third tour with them in the next year.

The Agave Experience with Pedro and Giancarlo was the single most diverse and fun tour I've been on. The day started out with a large and air conditioned van that picked us up directly from our AirBnB. They offered us chilled waters and beers as we made our way to breakfast for authentic gorditas and tacos. They insisted we start the day on a full stomach before the first agave farm, which was a great suggestion. Both of them were highly educated and passionate about the craft of tequila making. They made sure to explain every step of the process in a fun and engaging way. The two are masters educated and distillers themselves, even contributing a bottle of their own Sabor Del Sol tequila, so good, so smooth. The tour not only included two tequila distilleries but also took advantage of it being Mexican Independence Day. Pedro and Giancarlo thought it would be a fun and different experience for us to take advantage of a local rodeo. Yes, a rodeo on a tequila tour. After working up quite the appetite, Pedro and Giancarlo suggested a phenomenal local restaurant in Amatitán la Orillita, which was delicious. Since Pedro and Giancarlo are locals they knew of Amatiteña, a super hip night club in the middle of an agave field. The whole tour lasted the entire day and went into the wee hours of the night. Do yourself a favor and check out The Agave Experience!

The Agave Experience was amazing! The staff was so friendly, so polite, and so much fun!! By the end they were pretty much apart of our group. We had the time of our lives while learning the history and process of making tequila. Food was provided and so delicious! There is also a photographer that’s apart of the staff who offers to take photos of you and Polaroids for $10 (soooo worth it because I’m horrible at taking photos on vacations so this was great and now we have professional instagram worthy photos to remember our experience.) 10/10 highly recommend The Agave Experience!

A truly amazing experience! Our guides Juan Carlo and Pedro were very generous, helpful and knowledgeable throughout our tour. It really made for a special experience for our group of 10 people! I would highly recommend them👍

Booked The Agave Experience for two people last-minute, and they were able to accommodate us. The driver picked us up at our Airbnb. We were taken to a taco spot on our way to the distillery for breakfast, and it was delicious. The tequila tasting was at Cava de Oro, which was a really great and informative experience. The tequila is really great, too. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. The setting for the second stop at the cantaritos was really beautiful. The food in Tequila was delicious, as well. Would recommend to anyone trying to get a little bit of the different aspects of Tequila country.

Our group of four had a great time on this all day excursion. Jessy was our fantastic tequila master and tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience a true pleasure. She gave us a thorough tour of the distillery and guided us through pairing different tequilas with a variety of food items. We also had two excellent meals, enjoyed snacks and a beverage overlooking immense fields of agave, and spent time roaming around the heart of Tequila. The all-inclusive nature of the tour made for a very relaxing and comfortable experience. We highly recommend this tour.

In August 2020, I traveled to Guadalajara for a Spanish language immersion class. Being in the heart of Tequila country and Tequila being my favorite liquor, I knew I absolutely wanted to do a tour. I'm not typically a fan of large group tours as I find them too canned and "touristy". In addition, this was right in the middle of dealing with Covid, so a small group made even more sense. This craft tequila tour was absolutely perfect! First, I was fortunate enough to be the only person on the tour the day I booked. So, I truly had a personalized experience. Giancarlo, the owner, picked me up at my hotel. Giancarlo has a degree in biology and is working towards his Masters degree in Tequila, so he is GENUINELY passionate and knowledgeable about Tequila. Our first stop was at an authentic mexican cafe for breakfast, where we enjoyed seeing the ladies hand-making fantastic tortillas and gorditas and fresh squeezed juices. We then ventured to an agave field to learn about the sensational nature of this multi-purpose plant and the soul of Tequila. Our Tequila tour and tasting was done at a small, private Tequila maker that utilizes a very unique process. I've been on many wine tours and I enjoy learning the process of how various tastes are created. The tasting itself was a pleasure with a large variety flight, including dark chocolate and crickets!! After the tasting we went to the town of Tequila and enjoyed a tasty authentic Mexican lunch and walked around the shops for a bit and then headed back to Guadalajara. Giancarlo is truly a connoisseur and a pleasure to spend the day with. He even helped me with my Spanish learning. The overall experience was personal, unique, educational, safe, and a lot of fun. I HIGHLY recommend this life experience for everyone who wants to open their minds to the wonder that is TEQUILA!!! Giancarlo and I have stayed in touch over the years and I am happy to call him a friend. He is professional and an expert through and through. Gracias mi amigo!!

Had an amazing experience with Mariana on our tour. We were a large group of 5 so almost received the experience of a private tour. The distillery was the highlight of our tour at Cava De Oro follow by the lookout point of the agave fields.

Recently traveled to Guadalajara for Memorial weekend. Our group of 4 enjoyed this experience. It was wonderful getting picked up right in front of our Airbnb by Pedro and his driver. The van was very spacious and comfortable. We were joined by 4 other friendly travelers. After we left the city, our first stop was breakfast at a local place. the tacos were delicious. We then went on to an agave field where he started explaining the origin of Tequila and how it is harvested from the agave plant. It was wonderful meeting the jimador, the special travel who harvests the plant and having him show us how he works the 'cao'. We tasted tequila at two different distilleries. Pedro showed us the right way to enjoy Tequila and which brands to go for. We found it to be a very personal and enjoyable tour. The restaurant he chose for lunch turned out to be great. One of our best lunches while we were in Guadalajara. I would have liked to try the pulque but our time was cut short due to traffic headed back to the city being that it was Sunday. Would highly recommend this tour if you want to immerse yourself more in the culture.

Highly recommend the entire experience was incredible from the agave fields to the tastings. Pedro was an excellent guide and his knowledge was impressive. A day immersed in culture and the food was excellent too!

In August 2020, I traveled to Guadalajara for a Spanish language immersion class. Being in the heart of Tequila country and Tequila being my favorite liquor, I knew I absolutely wanted to do a tour. I'm not typically a fan of large group tours as I find them too canned and "touristy". In addition, this was right in the middle of dealing with Covid, so a small group made even more sense. This craft tequila tour was absolutely perfect! First, I was fortunate enough to be the only person on the tour the day I booked. So, I truly had a personalized experience. Giancarlo, the owner, picked me up at my hotel. Giancarlo has a degree in biology and is working towards his Masters degree in Tequila, so he is GENUINELY passionate and knowledgeable about Tequila. Our first stop was at an authentic mexican cafe for breakfast, where we enjoyed seeing the ladies hand-making fantastic tortillas and gorditas and fresh squeezed juices. We then ventured to an agave field to learn about the sensational nature of this multi-purpose plant and the soul of Tequila. Our Tequila tour and tasting was done at a small, private Tequila maker that utilizes a very unique process. I've been on many wine tours and I enjoy learning the process of how various tastes are created. The tasting itself was a pleasure with a large variety flight. After the tasting we went to the town of Tequila and enjoyed a tasty authentic Mexican lunch and walked around the shops for a bit and then headed back to Guadalajara. Giancarlo is truly a connoisseur and a pleasure to spend the day with. He even helped me with my Spanish learning. The overall experience was personal, unique, educational, safe, and a lot of fun. I HIGHLY recommend this life experience for everyone who wants to open their minds to the wonder that is TEQUILA!!!