Mexico City Tasting Tour and Craft Beer Experience

Mexico City’s craft beer scene comes into focus one taproom at a time on this guided outing. You ride between breweries, hear how local brewers shape their beers, and taste a different pour at each stop. The advertised plan covers three breweries, though the lineup can change.

I like two things in particular: the behind-the-scenes access adds context to the tasting, and the stops offer distinct settings and brewing stories rather than a row of interchangeable bars. One consideration: the tour runs in Spanish, and the stated three-hour duration does not quite match the supplied itinerary’s time blocks. Arrive early and confirm the actual start time.

Key points before you book

• Three brewery visits are the advertised format: The venue roster can vary, and one tour included four breweries.
• One beer per brewery is included: Food and additional beers cost extra.
• Five possible venues are named: Cru Cru, Templo Mayor, Falling Piano, Hop The Beer Experience 2, and Fiebre de Malta.
• Transportation is included: The group meets at Centro Comercial Reforma 222 and travels by bus or coach.
• The guide speaks Spanish: You need to be at least 18, and the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Be punctual: A timing mix-up once left a participant behind, so do not cut it close.

A tasting tour with a changing cast of breweries

The idea is simple and appealing: spend roughly an hour at each of three stops, taste one craft beer at each, and let a guide connect the glass to the people and place behind it. You get more than a self-guided crawl, but less freedom to linger over a favorite pint.

The advertised venue choices make for an interesting mix. Cru Cru draws on pre-Hispanic Mexican legends and flavors, while Templo Mayor puts attention on Mexican craft, aroma, foam, and design. Falling Piano is known for being the first brewery to can craft beer in Mexico City. Hop The Beer Experience 2 is described as an outdoor beer yard with 52 taps, and Fiebre de Malta is the more refined stop, with distinctive recipes.

That is a wider roster than the standard three-stop description suggests. The specific lineup can change with availability, and one person’s outing included four breweries. Treat the named locations as possible stops, not a guaranteed checklist. If you have your heart set on one particular brewery, ask before booking whether it is on the day’s route.

What the three-hour route feels like

The meeting point is Centro Comercial Reforma 222 on Reforma Avenue. Look for a Turibus host wearing a Turibus shirt and vest, with a badge, and show your booking voucher on your phone or on paper. All passengers need to meet there; hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

From there, a bus or coach takes the group to the brewery stops. The supplied itinerary lists a 30-minute ride at the start, three one-hour bar visits, and another 30-minute ride back. Those blocks add up to four hours, even though the tour is described as approximately three hours. This may reflect approximate timing or a route variation, but it is worth confirming the actual schedule before you plan dinner or another activity afterward.

Once at a brewery, expect about 45 minutes to an hour. The tour includes one beer tasting and a behind-the-scenes look at each brewery. That can make a short visit more rewarding: rather than only sampling a beer, you get some explanation of the brewery’s process and identity. The details will depend on the venue and the day’s route.

There is a small but important arrival lesson here. A participant once arrived about 10 minutes before the voucher’s stated start time and found that the bus had already left, because the actual departure was earlier than expected. I would arrive well ahead of the meeting time and confirm the start directly with the operator. A tour bus will not wait while you settle a disagreement between a voucher and a clock.

The possible brewery stops, one by one

Cru Cru Brewery brings a local cultural angle to the tasting. Its beers take inspiration from pre-Hispanic Mexican legends and flavors, which gives the stop a story beyond the usual discussion of hops and malt. If you like learning how a brewer translates a place or tradition into a recipe, this is a promising one.

Templo Mayor Brewery presents itself as a fully Mexican operation with a focus on craft and presentation. The tour description calls attention to foam, aroma, and creative design. In practical terms, you can expect the guide to point out qualities in the beer as well as the care behind it. That makes this stop useful even if you are new to craft beer.

Falling Piano Brewing Co. is the playful stop in the lineup. Its claim to fame is being the first to can craft beer in Mexico City, and its taproom is described as lively. The atmosphere may be part of the appeal as much as the tasting itself, especially if you prefer an informal bar to a solemn brewery tour.

Hop The Beer Experience 2 offers a different setting: an outdoor yard with 52 beers on tap. The large selection is a draw, although the included tasting is still just one beer at the stop. You may be able to buy another pour, but extra beer is not covered by the tour price.

Fiebre de Malta is described as one of the city’s more sophisticated breweries, with distinctive recipes and carefully made beers. If you gravitate toward polished, composed flavors, this may be a welcome change of pace from a more casual taproom. The specific beer you taste will depend on what is available.

The tour aims to cover a variety of styles, including light, dark, fruity, and hoppy beers. Do not assume you will taste every style in one outing: with one beer included per brewery and a changing roster, the exact range depends on the pours selected and the venues visited.

The tasting: variety without a full flight

One beer at each stop keeps the experience moving and gives you a chance to compare breweries without spending the whole afternoon at one bar. It is a sampler, not an unlimited tasting session. If you want to explore a brewery’s tap list more deeply, budget for extra drinks.

The range of beer styles can help you notice what you like. A lighter beer and a darker one will make an obvious contrast; a fruity or hoppy pour can show how widely local craft beer can vary. But you should think of the tour as an introduction, not a structured class in brewing. The supplied information does not specify beer sizes, exact pours, or whether you can choose your own tasting.

Food is not included, so eat beforehand or plan to buy something separately if you will want more than beer during the outing. Bring a card and cash: extra drinks and any purchases are your own expense. The breweries allow you to buy beer, but the tour price covers only the included tastings and transportation.

The guide, language, and social side

The tour guide is part of what makes the route more than a set of bar visits. One outing included a guide named Ivan, praised for helping create a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Guide assignments can vary, but that account suggests the social tone can be a real asset, especially if you are joining on your own or enjoy meeting other beer fans.

The tour is conducted in Spanish. If you understand Spanish, you will get more from the brewery stories and explanations. If you do not, the tastings and visual side of the brewery visits may still appeal, but do not count on English interpretation. A helpful group can make the outing easier to follow, but it is not a substitute for a promised English-language guide.

Music and a relaxed atmosphere are part of the stated appeal. The stops include different moods, from a playful taproom to a more polished brewery, so the outing should suit someone who likes a social evening with a little local context. It is less suited to someone who wants a quiet, technical brewery seminar or a long, unhurried tasting at one location.

Is $37 good value?

At $37 per person, the price includes round-trip transportation from the meeting point, a guide, behind-the-scenes visits, and one beer at each brewery. If you would otherwise need to arrange transport between several breweries, the bus and organized route are meaningful parts of the value. The fee also gives you a clear plan for discovering breweries you might not easily connect on your own.

The limit is the tasting allowance. You get three included beers in the advertised format, not a meal or a full tasting flight, and additional drinks and food are extra. If your priority is to sample as many beers as possible, you may prefer to choose a single taproom and spend the same budget there. If you value transport, brewery access, and a guide who can explain the stops, the tour is a more compelling buy.

There is also the schedule ambiguity to weigh. The stated duration is about three hours, while the listed transport and stop blocks add up to four. That may not change the value much, but it matters if you have a dinner reservation or another timed plan. Keep the rest of your evening flexible.

Practical details to sort out before departure

You must be at least 18 to join, and children are not allowed. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. The guide’s language is Spanish, and smoking is not allowed in the vehicle.

Bring comfortable clothes, a credit card, cash, and a passport or ID card; a copy is accepted. You do not need to arrange hotel transport, because the group meets at Reforma 222 and returns to the same meeting point. The booking terms allow cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and a reserve-now, pay-later option is available.

Most important, confirm the exact meeting time and arrive early. The reported departure-time confusion is a practical warning, not a reason to avoid the tour, but missing the bus would turn a reasonably priced tasting into an expensive lesson in punctuality.

Should you book this Mexico City beer tour?

Book it if you enjoy craft beer, want to visit several breweries without planning the transport yourself, and are comfortable with a Spanish-speaking guide. The combination of varied taprooms, one included beer at each stop, and behind-the-scenes access gives you a useful introduction to Mexico City brewing.

Look elsewhere if you need an English-language tour, wheelchair access, food included, or a guaranteed visit to a specific brewery. This is also not the best choice if you want to spend hours at one taproom or taste a large number of beers. For an easy, social sampler, though, the price is reasonable. Just verify the schedule, arrive early, and leave room in your plans for a route that may run longer than three hours.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

It is described as approximately three hours. The listed travel and stop times add up to four hours, so confirm the expected schedule before making other plans.

How many breweries will I visit?

The advertised tour visits three breweries. The lineup can vary, and one outing included four breweries.

Which breweries might be included?

Possible stops include Cru Cru, Templo Mayor, Falling Piano Brewing Co., Hop The Beer Experience 2, and Fiebre de Malta. The specific lineup depends on availability.

How many beers are included?

One craft beer tasting is included at each brewery. Food and extra beers are not included.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live tour guide speaks Spanish.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet the Turibus host at Centro Comercial Reforma 222 on Reforma Avenue. The host wears a Turibus shirt and vest and carries a Turibus badge.

Who can join the tour?

You must be at least 18 years old. The tour is not suitable for children under 18 or wheelchair users.