10 Mexico City Beer Tours to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Lucha Libre Tickets & Tacos & Beer & Mezcal – BEST NIGHT EVER!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · from $84Our pick

Meet in Roma Norte, or Centro Histórico on Saturdays, for tacos, beer, mezcal, and an introduction to Mexican wrestling. Guides such as Alice, Daniel, Mel, and Pedro explain the rules and traditions before taking you to Arena México or intimate Arena Coliseo. Expect a social evening and a small souvenir.

“The hosts Alice and Melissa enhanced the experience they we’re attentive to everyone’s needs and were very professional!”

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2.Lucha Libre wrestling show, tacos and beer with artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $70

Join Fernanda, Leo, or another English-speaking guide for tacos, a drink, and a short introduction to lucha libre before heading to Arena México. You’ll learn the chants, follow six to eight matches, and get help with the arena, cash purchases, and the trip home.

“This was an absolute blast. The tacos were authentic and delicious. We learned a little.about the history of lucha libre, what to expect and what to yell out. The stadium.was full of excitement and we cheered and booed for the luchadores.”

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3.Private Market Tour, Cooking Class in Mexico City with Alex & Ale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Meet Alex and Ale at San Juan Market for a private walk through exotic meats, chilies, spices, and mole mixes. Then head to their home to prepare three or four Mexican dishes, with a flexible menu, drinks, and a shared meal. Vegetarian options are available by request.

“This was such a special experience. Alex and Ale have a lovely home. Ale was not able to attend but Alex made me feel like a welcome friend. The tour of the San Juan market was both informative and delicious. The cooking, the meal and the dinner conversation were all first rate. Highly recommend!”

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4.Private Home Cooking Experience in Mexico City with Alex and Ale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend about three hours in Alex and Ale’s Mexico City apartment, preparing three or four Mexican dishes such as picadillo tostadas, enmoladas, flautas, salsa, and sweet corn cake. This private English-language class includes drinks, dinner, taxes, and gratuities.

“I was a little skeptical to participate in a cooking lesson in a foreign country on the first night, but it was AMAZING. I would definitely recommend this as a first night in Mexico City event. The hosts Alex and Ali were so gracious (and patient) while we cooked a phenomenal meal of salsas, flautas, and a delicious corn cupcake. This event was really the highlight of our trip. The hosts answered so many of our questions about Mexican cooking and general travel tips. If I come back to Mexico City, this will definitely be on our list. It was a surprise for my partner, and she had a blast.”

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5.Mixology, Food, Wine and Beer Experience in Xochimilco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet Tania and the TuroTours team at the Sheraton Mexico City Maria Isabel for a 3 to 3.5-hour trajinera ride through Xochimilco. Taste five Mexican drinks, seasonal snacks, pulque, and mariachi music, with beer, wine, mocktails, and sodas available.

“Tour operator cancelled and didn’t let me know. Waited almost 2 hours only to find out it was cancelled. Very unprofessional”

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6.Sunrise at Teotihuacan: Balloon, Food & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $99

Start at 5:00 am for a hot-air balloon flight over Teotihuacan, then enjoy a premium breakfast inside a cave, a guided pyramid tour, and handmade beer tasting. Alejandro and Alex are named guide options, with vegan breakfast choices and hotel pickup in selected Mexico City areas.

“I had an excellent tour of Teotihuacán. The staff communicated days ahead of the visit to coordinate things with me. On the day of the tour, the driver picked me up in the early morning and we got to the site in good time. The ballooning experience was excellent and lasted for more than 45 minutes. It’s a beautiful way to see the pyramids and ruins! We then drove to breakfast at a buffet that offered a good range of food before heading to the archeological site. The tour guide was attentive in showing us around and was very knowledgeable about the area’s history. She was upbeat and enthusiastic about…”

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7.Day of the Dead Night in Xochimilco: Dinner & beer tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend about two hours on a traditional trajinera in Xochimilco with a welcome cocktail, themed dinner, beer pairings, and a Day of the Dead program. The evening begins at 6:30 pm at Embarcadero Nativitas Zacapa and returns there. Expect a small group of up to 20 people.

“I hate to write this because the people were so nice and they were trying. We got thru dinner fine. After that we just sat in the boat doing nothing. It was uncoordinated and confused. Every so often they’d move it but then nothing. We sat so long every other boat left. That’s when they finally started the show which was akin to ghost stories around the campfire. I reached down to get my bag only to discover the boat had taken on water and my belongings were soaked. By the time we got back to shore the toilets were locked. There was congestion on the drive back and people…”

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8.Bikes, Bites & Beers Tasting Experience in Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride a provided bike through Mexico City with your private guide, Gabby, stopping for Mexican street foods and locally made craft beers. Choose a bike for your height, wear a provided helmet, and sample tacos, quesadillas, tlacoyos, gorditas, chilaquiles, and vegetarian options.

“Gabby showed us a great time. She’s a true local with broad knowledge of the cities history, neighborhoods and most importantly beer and food!”

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9.Mexico City Tasting Tour and Craft Beer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $37Best value

Meet your Spanish-speaking Turibus guide at Reforma 222 for a three-hour brewery crawl with round-trip transport. Visit three beer spots, usually including Cru Cru, Templo Mayor, Falling Piano, Hop The Beer Experience 2, or Fiebre de Malta, and receive one beer at each.

“I truly enjoyed this tour. although it was only in español, the people were helpful, and fun. we went to 4 breweries and got an exclusive look into their processes. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in craft beer, meeting great people, and an overall great experience. Ivan is the best!!!!!”

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10.Private Tequila Craft Beer Tasting – Mexico City Floating Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $205

Spend about three hours on a private trajinera through Xochimilco with guide Diego, a brewmaster, and a sommelier-led tasting of Mexican tequila, mezcal, pulque, beer, wine, or tepache. The tour begins and ends at Embarcadero Cuemanco and is offered in English.

“El escenario y las bebidas fueron perfectas. Es una experiencia diferente y divertida. Nuestro guía tenía mucho conocimiento de historia, cultura y bebidas tradicionales.”

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