Tequila vs Mezcal: Ensenada Tasting Tour

Experience a guided mezcal and tequila tasting excursion in Ensenada. Discover the flavors of 3 mezcales and 3 types of tequila, paired with fresh ceviche. Learn to differentiate between these iconic Mexican drinks.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nōmada - Embark on a sensory adventure that pleases the palate, enchants the eye, and invigorates the senses. This thoughtfully designed tour combines the flavors and history of Ensenada, starting with tastings of premium mezcals and a high-quality tequila. Participants will also enjoy a local craft beer or a glass of regional wine, as the city is…
What's Included
  • Bottled water provided
  • Tasting of 3 espadin mezcal brands
  • Sampling of 3 tequila varieties: blanco, añejo, and reposado
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and other alcoholic beverages.
Meal Options
  • Lettuce with dill and avocado - Lettuce covered with an avocado and dill sauce on a nixtamal (ancestral method) tostada.
  • Octopus toast in macha and peanut sauce
  • California chili (no spice) stuffed with minilla´s fish - The chili is perfect because it is not spicy, it is charred in the smoker, opened and the prepared fish is added.
Additional Information

This tour is perfect for those seeking a unique and distinctive experience. The mezcals are meticulously chosen to be of the highest quality, akin to tequila. Participants will learn to distinguish between mezcal and tequila. Despite both being derived from agave, their flavors are entirely distinct. The food is thoughtfully curated to ensure enjoyment…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Xavier386
May 16, 2025
The unique mezcal - My family and I really enjoyed this kind of mezcal and tequila; tasting the difference was exquisite. I loved the mezcal's smoky flavor and its alcohol content, which made it unique. I brought two bottles in case anyone wanted to know, haha.
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Patricia_m
Feb 15, 2025
Ensenada tequila tasting and foodie tour - This is a walking tour. The guides were very knowledgeable and were so nice to spend the day with. They showed us places that we would have never seen if we ventured out ourselves. It was really nice having them to negotiate with vendors and to guide us away from bad deals.
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Jonathan_r
Nov 28, 2024
Excellent Tour to experience the Culture of Ensenada - Had an excellent tour with Lizzette in Ensenada. She explained to us the history of Ensenada and the importance of fishing in its culture. We then made our way to a Tequilera/Mezcaleria tasting that left our group with a new appreciation for the distilling process. After, we made our to a Tortilla factory where they made the most delicious tortillas using volcanic stone as they did in the days of old. Overall the tour was an amazing experience, I would recommend to anyone visiting to Ensenada and wants to fully experience the culture of this beautiful city.
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Liselle_b
Feb 25, 2024
Highly recommend this tour! - Lizette and Xavier were amazing guides! They made us feel like we were on a VIP tour and made our experience extra special with the additions they made to our tour. A must-do when visiting Ensenada!
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Brian_e
Nov 25, 2023
Highly recommended. - The host was very knowledgeable, interesting, and friendly. The tequilas and mezcals, and ceviche were high quality. Glad we did this excursion. 👍🏻
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Henry_h
Oct 30, 2023
Family Fun at the Tequila & Mezcal Tasting - My family and I had a fantastic time at this event. Lizette did a wonderful job of organizing everything and making sure my Mom had a ride from the meeting point if the walk was too far. Astrid, Manuel and Xavier did a great job of explaining the mezcal and tequila making process while also explaining the history and the background of the people making it. In between tastings, Astrid introduced us to some nice toasts and sayings. The ceviche Xavier made was a nice compliment to the tequila and mezcal we tasted. It was a great afternoon that my family talked about for the rest of the trip.
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Pkluis
Oct 8, 2023
Authentic Mexican tequila and mezcal - Astrid met us at the Mexico flag pole at the cruise port. We walked a few blocks while she explained the history of the Mexican flag. She was very warm and engaging. At the venue we met Javier the chef and Manuel the tequila/ mezcal expert. All were warm and welcoming. We were given the history of tequila making in Mexico and the origins and traditional use of mezcal. We were offered two types of ceviche with tortilla chips and jicama slices. We then sampled three types of tequila and three types of mezcal. The mezcal is very strong like moonshine. Overall the experience was more than we expected and highly recommend. This tour is great if you want authentic Mexican tequila and a personalized experience!!!
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Dottymarie5
Jul 14, 2023
Awesome Experience - Great experience!! Lots of fun and I learned a lot!! It was fun to go out with my friends. I liked it so much I even bought a bottle.
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Colleenp489
Jul 14, 2023
Worthwhile Experience - The drinks were amazing and the guide was fun and very knowledgeable! It is definitely worth it to try something new.
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Annette_b
Feb 16, 2025
Private Walking Tour with Tequila & Mezcal Tasting - Warning, doesn’t look like the photo at all. This is a private Walking Tour and lots of history about Ensenada. Xavier & Lizette were wonderful people and took us around the city (which we would never have done on our own). Tasting was us & another couple we met on the cruise (so 4 of us) at a small private tequila & mezcal location but you could only buy there. Tasting guide was funny, but none of us bought anything. Arrived at small tortilla factory after they had stopped production, but Lizette knew a lot about the making and walked us through the process. We were given fresh & warm tortillas with a homemade veggie filling which was delicious! We stopped at a small eatery that Xavier knew with minimal menu, the food was delicious and the additional cost was like $13.00 total for all of us, so definitely worth it. If you want a little bit of everything with private tour guides (willing to stop anytime we wanted), then this is for you! But wear walking shoes!!
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From $88
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).