Puerto Vallarta City Tour

This is a guided walking tour of Puerto Vallarta, led by an expert local guide through the streets of one of the Mexican Pacific’s best-known vacation towns. The aim is to see the main attractions while learning about the history and culture of the city by the sea.

You walk along cobblestone streets and visit the highlights the itinerary names: the lighthouse, the church of Guadalupe and the artisans’ market, among other stops. Along the way there are photo opportunities at the Vallarta letters and at the well-known sculptures on the boardwalk.

Time is set aside for shopping for souvenirs, and the day closes with a tequila tasting to toast the outing. The listing gives the total duration as 480 minutes, with about 420 minutes described for the tour itself, so plan for most of the day.

The tour suits first-time visitors who want an overview of the city, as well as anyone who likes learning about a place on foot with a guide. It is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is a walking tour, so comfortable footwear makes sense. The suggested dress code is smart casual.

Hotel pickup and drop-off and a professional guide are included. Drinks and gratuities are not. Pickup is offered from most hotels; if yours has no pickup service, the operator will tell you the closest meeting point the afternoon before the tour, by message to your phone or by email at the address given in your reservation, so make sure those details are correct.