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Puerto Vallarta Culture Tour: Local Guides & Tastings
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26 Ratings
Puerto Vallarta
Our tour leaders are natives of Puerto Vallarta with extensive local knowledge. They are amiable and keen to impart their love for, and the unique customs of Puerto Vallarta to you.
Our tour leaders are natives of Puerto Vallarta with extensive local knowledge. They are amiable and keen to impart their love for, and the unique customs of Puerto Vallarta to you.
Duration:
5 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Malecon Boardwalk - The guide will share the rich history of the city as visitors stroll along this iconic Puerto Vallarta landmark, known locally as “El Malecon.” This 1 km boardwalk is adorned with intriguing statues that hold symbolic significance to Puerto Vallarta. Additionally, the boardwalk leads to the city’s heart, where the beautiful…
- Malecon Boardwalk - The guide will share the rich history of the city as visitors stroll along this iconic Puerto Vallarta landmark, known locally as “El Malecon.” This 1 km boardwalk is adorned with intriguing statues that hold symbolic significance to Puerto Vallarta. Additionally, the boardwalk leads to the city’s heart, where the beautiful Parish dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe can be found.
- Gringo Gulch - Known as Puerto Vallarta’s oldest expatriate neighborhood, Gringo Gulch is also the former home of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Along with Colonia el Cerro, Gringo Gulch is part of the traditional Puerto Vallarta.
- Zona Romántica - Zona Romantica is one of Puerto Vallarta’s most traditional areas. “Playa de los Muertos” was originally the docking site for the Love Boat. A visit here offers a glimpse into this historic area, where some episodes of the Love Boat TV series were filmed.
- Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad - The guide will drive along this picturesque coastal road, highlighting favorite beaches and coves. As the journey continues beyond the city, visitors will encounter lush jungle vegetation, where orange-fronted parakeets, blue jays, parrots, and other beautiful mountain birds may be spotted.
- Mirador Playa Mismaloya - Mismaloya is the beach where the 1963 film “The Night of the Iguana” was shot, a movie that brought Puerto Vallarta to international attention. The guide will make a brief stop here for photo opportunities.
- Mama Lucia - This stop includes a visit to Lucia’s family tequila distillery, which has been crafting tequila and raicilla for three generations. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn about the tequila-making process and enjoy a special tequila tasting.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water provided
- Climate-controlled vehicles
- Tequila and Raicilla tasting experience
- Selection of sodas available
- Private transportation
- Bottled water provided
- Climate-controlled vehicles
- Tequila and Raicilla tasting experience
- Selection of sodas available
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunch
Location
Malecon Boardwalk
Calle Paseo Diaz Ordaz S/N, Centro
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Julianne_a
Nov 23, 2025
Good Trip - Recommended - We had a good private tour - driver is a one man band and a nice guy - his business, so he goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy and have a good experience. Thanks from Eddie, Julianne and Annabel.
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Julie_s
Oct 6, 2025
Fun Day in Puerto Vallarta! - Great overview of the zones (neighborhoods) of Puerto Vallarta. Option to customize, and Cesar was very accommodating. We chose to do a walking tour of the cobblestone hills of old Puerto Vallarta, crossing the river, struggling through parks and squares, visiting the Lady of Guadalupe church, and finally down to the boardwalk. There are amazing sculptures along that area.
Cesar then drove us to self Puerto Vallarta through the resort area in we stopped at a local beach.
It was a great day.
Tip: if you’re on a ship, it may come in at a different pier from where the tour of operators meet guests. There is a free shuttle that drops off at pier 1 where the exit is located and most of the tour guides meet guests.
Cesar did a great job and even sent us some photos of our day.
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Luis
Oct 1, 2025
Great experience with a caring local guide - We had an outstanding introduction to Puerto Vallarta with a guide who paid attention to our interests and cared for all possible details. He wanted us to have a wonderful day and he succeeded. He surpassed our expectations in terms of service. We felt a friend was showing us his beloved town.
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Terri_g
Sep 18, 2025
Wonderful day exploring Puerto Vallarta - Veranda was the perfect tour guide. We really felt like we had a true experience of Puerto Vallarta. It was all that we hoped for!
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Temitope_o
Jul 30, 2025
Great experience and... - Great experience and friendly tour guide. We were able to see lots of places on our half day tour. Highly recommended.
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Tina_c
Jun 19, 2025
On Point!!! - Our tour was on point!!! Loved our guide and the experience! We highly recommend this tour! Best way to see the city.
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Joni_b
May 15, 2025
We enjoyed our tour. Our... - We enjoyed our tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. We recommend this tour. We included a stop for lunch and the local foods are delicious.
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Billywoo2
Apr 22, 2025
Daniel Martinez was great - We met Daniel in the terminal getting off the ship. He seemed very personable and honest. He was definitely priced right. There were four of us. He took us to a part of town where locals lived,and pointed out markets and restaurants. He took us to a cemetery with brightly painted murals, and explained “ Day of the Dead “ traditions. He took us to the Malecon and downtown area, where he let us walk around a little. He met us back at the cathedral. He took us to an off the beaten path hotel/ restaurant that was beautiful,and had a stunning view of the city. He took us to Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor’s houses connected by a bridge. He took us to a part of town with Gaudi style architecture and a park.He took us to a beach and recommended a great restaurant where we ate lunch. He would have stayed with us longer, but we were ready to get back to the ship. Puerto Vallarta was our favorite port primarily because of Daniel.
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Greg_g
Apr 20, 2025
Top Notch Private Tour of PV - Top shelf from beginning to end!
Cervando arrived right on time. Beautiful clean van complete with ice cold water, pop and even a couple of beers.
First, Cervando told us what we were going to see, and then explained the history and significance of each area as we passed by. There were plenty of opportunities to stop for photos, a short walk, or a margarita at a beach front bar.
He also knew as much about Canada as most Canadians.
Very easy to talk to and very concerned for our comfort throughout the tour.
The final stop was a tequila tasting and education on the history of tequila. Ramon at Los Tres Raicilla was an excellent host.
This tour took us off the all inclusive property and allowed us to see another side of PV that looked alot more fun than staying at the All Inclusive!
I would highly recommend Cervando for this or any tour he offers!
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Dorina_g
Mar 22, 2025
Personalized and perfect tour! - This tour made it so much easier for my mother to see the sights since she cannot walk for long distances. Cervando messaged me where he would meet us and he was there at exactly the time agreed. He talked with us about what we would like to see and do and immediately provided great suggestions. He just made it so easy for both of us and talking with him about his life here was interesting. He spoke in both Spanish and English with us so it was enjoyable conversation. The taco spots he took us to were both so good and exactly what I wanted. He also provided refreshments so it was nice not having to even stop anywhere to get something to drink. Private tours are the way to go to get a much better experience and I would highly recommend this if you really want to see and enjoy Puerto Vallarta.
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