9 Mexico City Bar Crawls Worth Booking

1.Mexican Cooking Class & Cocktails in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 134 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132Our pick

Meet at Bucareli 165 for a 3.5-hour Mexican cooking class with an English-speaking chef. You may visit a nearby market, prepare tortillas, guacamole, soup, tacos, enchiladas, and salsas, then make three cocktails. José and Eduardo are among the instructors, and groups are limited to six.

“Great experience, went to the market to get some fresh ingredients, made home made tortillas, chicken tinga, guacamole, mixed drinks. Food was delicious and now I have something to bring home with me from Mexico City. Highly recommend”

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2.Mezcal and Tequila Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $97

At Sorondo Bistro in Benito Juárez, a mixologist such as Mauricio, Gerardo, or Coco guides you through tequila and mezcal basics, bar tools, and three original cocktails. You also get a welcome drink, two Mexican appetizers, and a sweet snack in a three-room themed venue. The class is in English, lasts about 2.5 hours, and hosts up to 14 people.

“What a great “tour!” Our teacher was excited to share everything he knew about tequila and mezcal. We got to make excellent cocktails and learn about Mexican culture at the same time. We highly recommend this non-traditional tour!”

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3.Mexico City Craft Cocktail Bar Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Join Mauricio for a 3.5-hour evening through Reforma and Juárez, stopping at three cocktail bars with a maximum of six people. Your air-conditioned ride connects the venues, while Mauricio helps you choose mezcal, tequila, gin, bourbon, and other creative drinks. Drinks cost extra, usually $10 to $12 each.

“The bar crawl was truly a great experience! Each one of the bars was superb, but what I most enjoyed was the masterful cocktail recommendations from the host. He was fantastic and truly facilitated an unforgettable experience!”

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4.Mexico City: Traditional Mexican Bars of the Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $32Best value

Spend three hours visiting Cantina La Mascota, Cantina Reforma, and Tenampa with a Spanish-speaking Turibus guide. You will hear the stories behind Mexico City’s cantina tradition, sample drinks and snacks at your own cost, and finish with live mariachi in Garibaldi Plaza. The bars may change based on availability.

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5.Cantinas -Traditional Mexican Bars of the Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Join TURIBUS at 6 p.m. for a three-hour English-language tour of Mexico City’s traditional cantinas. Visit El Tenampa at Plaza Garibaldi, La Mascota, and La Reforma, with bus transport between stops and live commentary. Drinks and food cost extra, and the tour is limited to guests age 18 and older.

“Muy buen guía ameno e informativo, bonita experiencia y oportunidad para hacer amigo entre tequila y tequila”

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6.The Mexico City Pub Crawl: A real chilango night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $33

Join Fernando, Alex, Olin, or another Warrior Gastro-Tours host at 8 p.m. for a four to five hour walk through Mexico City nightlife. Visit La 701, La Perla, Pulquería La Risa, and Salón Tenampa for live music, drag, pulque, tequila, mariachi, games, discounts, and included club admission.

“Fernando and Alex were amazing hosts and took us to a variety of different bars. There's something for everybody on this trp. We made friends with the other attendees as well. A great time”

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7.Mexican Spirits Tasting & Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $104

At C. Pachuca 118 in Condesa, Mauricio, Iván, or Suri guides you through four one-ounce Mexican spirit pours, including tequila, mezcal, Pox, and Sotol. Then you use two of them to make two cocktails with professional tools. The two-hour class is in English, limited to 12 people, and open only to adults 18 and older.

“Mauricio, Iván and Suri are very professional and knowledgeable on the spirits of Mexico. The tasting and knowledge sharing was done in a way that it felt that we were chatting with friends. The mixology part was exciting and a lot of fun!”

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8.Mexico City Tequila and Mezcal historic bar experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $165

Meet at the National Art Museum at 5 p.m., then walk through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a guide such as Cesar, Fernando, Francesca, or Mario. Visit local cantinas, taste four drinks at each stop, learn about food and drink traditions, and finish at Los Cocuyos, a noted downtown taqueria. Hotel pickup is offered.

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9.Mexican Cuisine Tasting Open Kitchen Bar 6 courses

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $101

At Pipicha Santa in Condesa, Jonas, Anita, Oscar, and Irma prepare a six-course Mexican tasting menu at a small open kitchen. Expect seasonal, locally sourced organic ingredients, vegan and vegetarian choices, and explanations of each dish. You can add Mexican wines or mezcal, while the listed price covers dinner but not alcohol.

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