City Tour Todos Santos and Tequila Tasting

Take the long road north from Cabo. This private half-day outing combines Todos Santos, Cerritos, tequila tasting, shopping, food, and a beach stop without putting you on a crowded coach. I like the freedom to shape the day around your group, and I like that the price is $268.07 for up to four people rather than charged per person. The main catch is that lunch is not included, and the exact pickup arrangement needs to be confirmed after booking.

The experience is especially appealing if you want a relaxed drive and personal service. Ricardo, also called Richard in one account, is praised for being punctual, patient, personable, and willing to adjust the route. The schedule is flexible, but that also means you should agree on your preferred stops before setting off.

Key points at a glance

• Private ride for up to four people: You get the air-conditioned vehicle to yourselves, with round-trip pickup from the Los Cabos area.
• One-hour drive each way: The road time is a meaningful part of this five-hour outing, so expect a day of seeing more than Cabo itself.
• Cerritos food stop: Breakfast or lunch near Playa Cerritos can be added to the day, but your meal is at your own cost.
• Three hours around Todos Santos: You can shop, walk through town, stop for a drink, visit the Mission, see the Hotel California, or browse Bazar Besame Mucho.
• Flexible timing: One hour is set aside in El Cerritos, with the option to stay another hour if your group wants more time.
• Small-scale service: This suits couples and families who prefer a private car and direct contact with the driver instead of a large bus.

Why this private Cabo outing works well

The strongest feature is simple: you control the pace. A private tour lets you linger over an ice cream, spend longer in a shop, or shorten a stop that does not interest you. That is a real advantage in Todos Santos, where people often want different things from the visit. One person may want tequila, another may want photos, and someone else may simply want to sit down with a margarita.

The ride also gives you a change of setting. Cabo San Lucas is built around resorts, beaches, and activity providers. Todos Santos and Cerritos offer a quieter day away from the main resort zone, though the tour does not promise a formal historical presentation or a long guided walk. Think of it as a flexible private outing with local stops, not a tightly scripted museum tour.

I also like the group pricing. At $268.07 for as many as four people, the cost works out differently depending on your party size. For four people, it is about $67 per person before tips and food. For two people, it is about $134 per person. That makes the tour far better value for a small group of three or four than for a couple, though couples may still prefer it for the privacy and custom schedule.

The one-hour drive from Los Cabos

Pickup is offered from hotels in the Los Cabos area, and the drive to Cerritos takes about an hour. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and bottled water is included. That matters in a warm region, especially when your day includes outdoor walking and time in town.

Pickup details are not completely automatic. After your reservation, the operator will tell you where pickup can happen. Some properties do not allow the vehicle into the complex, including Pueblo Bonito, Cabo del Sol, Riu Santa Fe, and Riu Palace Baja California. If you are staying at one of these resorts, ask for the exact meeting point before the day of the tour.

The road time can feel long if you expect constant sightseeing. I would treat it as part of the day rather than a short transfer between attractions. You are paying for private transportation and a full outing, not simply admission to Todos Santos. If you prefer to remain close to Cabo, this is probably too much driving for a half-day. If you want to get out of the resort area, the distance is part of the appeal.

Cerritos: add a meal near the beach

The first major stop is around Cerritos, with a restaurant near Playa Cerritos suggested for breakfast. In practice, the outing can also include a lunch stop, and one couple enjoyed a meal at a beach restaurant before continuing to Todos Santos. Another group was taken to a small fish taco place, which became one of the memorable parts of the day.

This is a useful place to keep your schedule loose. A meal near the beach gives the tour a more relaxed feel than rushing straight into shopping. It also lets you start the day with something substantial before walking around town. Food is not included, so plan to pay directly for your meal.

The exact restaurant is not fixed in the information provided. That is worth noting. You should ask the driver where the meal stop will be and whether your group wants breakfast or lunch. If you have strong food preferences, confirm them before leaving Cabo rather than assuming the suggested stop is a set menu or a prepaid meal.

Cerritos also has a separate free-time period of about one hour, with the option to stay another hour. This gives you room for a beach-area pause, though the experience does not specify a guided beach activity or included water sport. You are mainly buying time, transport, and flexibility.

Todos Santos and its easygoing town walk

The tour then moves into Todos Santos, described as Tequila Town in the schedule. You receive roughly three hours in the area, giving you enough time to combine several small stops without forcing every minute into a strict program.

You may walk through town, shop, have a margarita at Tequila Sunrise, or stop for an ice cream. The Mission of Todos Santos is another suggested point of interest. These options make the visit adaptable. You can focus on the town’s streets and shops, or keep the stop simple and social.

The Hotel California is included as a suggested photo stop. Keep your expectations clear: the information promises a place for pictures, not a tour of the building or proof of any connection to the famous song. It is best treated as one recognizable stop among several, not the entire reason to visit Todos Santos.

Bazar Besame Mucho gives you another shopping option. The tour does not specify what products are sold or how long you will spend there, so the value depends on your interests and the choices available during your visit. The same is true of the tequila stop. You should expect a chance to taste or shop for tequila, but the number of samples, brands, and tasting format are not stated.

That uncertainty is not necessarily a flaw. A private day lets you tell the driver what matters most. Still, if tequila tasting is your main goal, ask exactly how much time is planned for it. Otherwise, the day can become more of a general Todos Santos visit with tequila included as one stop.

A private schedule instead of a bus timetable

The most repeated praise for this outing centers on the driver. Ricardo is described as punctual, personal, patient, and informative. He also allowed a couple to customize their route, and another group enjoyed being taken to a fish taco place. That kind of direct help can make a difference when you are deciding how to divide your limited time.

You can ask for more shopping, more time in Cerritos, or a different balance between food and town walking. One group even wished they had stopped at a blanket factory, which shows how useful it is to discuss possible stops early. On another occasion, the driver made an unexpected stop at a glass factory back in Cabo. Since these additions are not guaranteed, treat them as possible extras rather than promised parts of the route.

The private format also avoids the common problem of waiting for a large group. You do not have to follow strangers into every shop or sit through a long series of pickups. For couples, this privacy may be the main reason to choose the tour, even when a shared excursion costs less.

The tradeoff is that the experience depends heavily on communication. A private vehicle does not automatically mean a fully guided tour. Tell the driver what you want, ask how long each stop will last, and confirm the return time. The more specific you are, the more useful the flexibility becomes.

What the $268.07 group price really buys

The listed price covers one private group of up to four people, air-conditioned transportation, bottled water, and the planned outing. It does not cover tips or lunch. The tequila tasting details do not list a separate tasting fee, so ask if any tasting or purchase costs apply at the stop you choose.

For a group of four, the price is reasonable for a private vehicle and roughly five hours of service. You are not just paying for a seat. You are paying to avoid a shared bus, receive pickup, and have a driver who can adjust the day around your group.

For two people, the value becomes more personal than purely financial. If you dislike crowded bus trips, want a quieter ride, or care about choosing your own food and shopping stops, the higher per-person cost may feel justified. If your priority is simply reaching Todos Santos as cheaply as possible, a shared tour or independent transport could be more economical, though those options are not part of this experience.

Tips are not included, and the amount is left to your judgment. Since the driver handles the transportation and may help shape the schedule, keep a tip in your budget if the service suits you.

Who should book this Todos Santos trip?

I would recommend it most strongly to couples, families, and small groups of friends who want their own vehicle. It is also a good match for people who enjoy a mix of food, shopping, casual sightseeing, and tequila rather than one long formal attraction.

The tour works particularly well if your group has mixed interests. One person can browse shops while another takes photos or stops for a drink. You can also use the extra hour around Cerritos if the beach area becomes the highlight of your day.

It is less suitable if you need a tightly organized cultural tour with a detailed historical lecture, fixed restaurant, or guaranteed tasting program. The available information does not promise those features. It is also not ideal if you dislike spending about two hours on the road during a five-hour outing.

Most travelers can participate, and service animals are allowed. The tour is offered in English. Confirmation arrives at booking, and operating hours are listed daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Important booking details before you go

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason once booked. That makes it important to check your date, pickup location, group size, and preferred stops before paying.

The tour needs good weather. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund. If the minimum number of participants is not met, you will also be offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

Because pickup access varies by hotel, do not wait until departure morning to ask where to meet. Guests at Pueblo Bonito, Cabo del Sol, Riu Santa Fe, and Riu Palace Baja California may need to meet outside the property complex.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a private, flexible day from Cabo to Todos Santos and Cerritos, especially if you are traveling with three or four people. Ricardo’s punctual and personable service is a strong reason to choose this option, and the ability to adjust food, shopping, tequila, and beach time gives the outing a relaxed feel.

Think twice if you want a fully scripted tour, included meals, or a guaranteed tasting schedule. Before booking, confirm your pickup point, ask how the Cerritos meal stop will work, and tell the operator whether your priority is tequila, shopping, the beach, or town sightseeing. With those details settled, this is a practical way to see beyond Cabo without surrendering your day to a bus timetable.

FAQ

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately five hours.

How many people can join the private tour?

The price covers one group of up to four people.

Is hotel pickup available?

Pickup is offered from hotels in Los Cabos. The operator confirms the exact pickup location after receiving the reservation.

Can the vehicle pick up guests inside every hotel complex?

No. Pickup access is restricted at some properties, including Pueblo Bonito, Cabo del Sol, Riu Santa Fe, and Riu Palace Baja California. The operator will provide the meeting details.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle is included, along with bottled water.

Is food included?

No. Lunch is not included. The outing may stop at a restaurant near Playa Cerritos for breakfast or lunch, which you pay for separately.

How much free time is available in Todos Santos?

The schedule allows about three hours in Todos Santos, with an additional one-hour period around Cerritos. You can ask to stay longer in Cerritos if the schedule permits.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes. The tour is offered in English.

Can the tour be canceled for bad weather?

Yes. If poor weather forces cancellation, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. The booking itself is otherwise non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal reasons.