The 8 Wine Tours in Mexico That Earn Their Price

1.Xecue Wine Tasting in the Guadalupe Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 874 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Our pick

At Xecue, you’ll tour the Guadalupe Valley winery, learn how its wines are made, and taste five estate wines: three reds, a rosé, and a white. The one-hour visit is offered in English for groups of up to 10, with an outdoor tasting area and food options such as a cheeseboard and beef ribs.

“My husband and I had a lively afternoon at Xecué. Leo was very knowledgeable in describing all of the wines and the processes. The food was absolutely amazing. We will go back again.”

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2.Guadalupe Valley Wine Route Tour in Baja California

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about six hours in Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe with an English or Spanish speaking guide, visiting three wineries, a gourmet restaurant, vineyards, and the Baja California Wine Museum. Pickup is available in Ensenada and the valley. Tastings, lunch, drinks, and tips cost extra.

“This was an absolutely amazing tour, probably the best wine tour for your time and money. We went to 4 wineries transportation was provided with convenient pick up from the hotel. Safety measures were up to date during COVID. Eugenia was our guide and she was absolutely terrific, friendly and very well versed about the wines and culture in Valle de la Guadalupe. We would not have had the gray time we did without her or if we did this on our own as a tour. We didn’t need to worry about entrance, location parking driving it was all hassle free and relaxing! Thanks Eugenia and to all the wineries!”

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3.Sunset Cruise in Los Cabos with Jazz and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133

Cruise Cabo’s Sea of Cortez coast aboard the Tropicat catamaran, passing Pelican Rock, Lover’s Beach, and the Arch before heading toward Land’s End and the Pacific. Enjoy jazz music, wine, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, and a buffet of meats, cheeses, vegetables, hummus, fruit, and bread as the sun sets.

“Excellent tour! We had a great time, the boat was good, comfortable, delicious food, amazing service and good quality wine and liquors. They showed us the arch and lovers beach and the city from the boat. Pick up time as punctual and drop off back at the hotel was good. This is the second time we take this tour and as the first time: excellent”

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4.ATV Off-Road Adventure through Valle de Guadalupe + Winery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $77

Ride an ATV through Valle de Guadalupe with a guide such as Efrain or Victor, after a short safety briefing at Lago Valle Wine Glamping. Expect dirt roads, vineyard views, a scenic overlook, and a winery or resort stop. Lunch, drinks, and transportation cost extra.

“This was the best part of the trip! It was easy to learn and fun. We had an adorable older man named Ephram that showed us how to do everything and was really kind. We got to ride through all types of terrain and stopped to get yummy drinks. It was better trip and value than the one booked through the cruise line. We also arranged travel through them which easy and just for us. If I ever come back I’d definitely do it again”

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5.Santiago de Querétaro: Pueblos Mágicos Cheese and Wine Route

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Travel by van from Querétaro to Tequisquiapan, Freixenet, and Bernal. Taste 14 regional cheeses and two wines, tour an underground cava, and enjoy free time in two Pueblos Mágicos. The tour is in Spanish, though guides such as Andrés and Gustavo have helped English-speaking guests.

“I had a fantastic day! Though I don’t speak Spanish, and didn’t notice the tour was only in Spanish, the guide and the group made me feel very welcome! Mexican hospitality is the best! 🤗 I even learned some Spanish!”

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6.Querétaro: Haciendas, Vineyards, and Magical Towns Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 10 hours · from $131

Join a small group of up to 10 from Querétaro City for wine tastings, Hacienda Atongo, Peña de Bernal, and Tequisquiapan. English and Spanish guides may include Carlos, Jessica, or Vicky. Expect a full 10-hour day with long van rides and limited time for lunch.

“Our guide Carlos was terrific! His English was excellent and his knowledge of the local history which greatly enhanced our experience.”

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7.Cabo San Lucas: 2 Hour Sunset Cruise with Food and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $138

Spend two hours aboard a luxury catamaran off Cabo San Lucas, passing the Arch and Lover’s Beach as jazz plays and the sun drops over the Pacific. Hotel pickup, premium wine, an international open bar, appetizers, and return transportation are included. Crew member Nacho has earned special praise for keeping the mood fun.

“We had an amazing time on our Valentine’s Day sunset cruise, the staff, food, music and wine were excellent!”

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8.Cozumel: Seaside Chocolate Workshop and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $52Best value

Meet Wendy or Lucia at Stingray Beach for a chocolate martini, a hands-on Maya-style chocolate workshop, and a guided red wine pairing. You’ll grind cocoa, make your own bar, enjoy the seaside terrace, and browse chocolate products before leaving.

“This was amazing. The history of Cocoa and how it originated is amazing. Our guide, Wendy was fantastic. She’s knowledgeable and speaks from experience. She was so friendly and we just loved her. I absolutely recommend this. One of the best “Thanksgiving” mornings ever.”

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