The 3 Best History Tours in Puerto Vallarta

1.Pueblos Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Leave Marina Vallarta for San José del Valle, Valle de Banderas, and San Juan de Abajo. You’ll visit churches and plazas, learn about cacao, masa, and honey, then prepare and eat a local meal with guides such as Juan Carlos, Karla, or Mauricio.

“Knowledgeable, professional, fun and informative way to spend the day. Lovely to get out of puerta Vallarta into the countryside. Cooking class was fun and the meal was delicious. Very comfortable van with Felipe as an excellent driver and Mauricio as our guide. These guys deserve a raise! Thank you.”

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2.Photo Shoot in Puerto Vallarta Historic Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet at the Guadalupe Parish Church at 5:00 pm for a private, walking photo session through Puerto Vallarta’s historic downtown. Your photographer, including guide Star when assigned, takes you to an iconic building and other city spots, then delivers 20 high-resolution JPEGs within 10 days.

“Our photographer was so nice and accommodating. She went above and beyond to make us happy! It was a hot day and she did everything to make us comfortable. Definitely worth it! Gracias!”

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3.Historic Downtown Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Best value

Join an English-speaking guide at 8 pm for a 90-minute walk through Puerto Vallarta’s old town. Hear local ghost stories, learn about the original townsite and Day of the Dead, visit Parque Hidalgo, the Malecón, Guadalupe Parish, and Isla Cuale, and receive a souvenir gift.

“Very knowledgeable and well spoken tour guide. Ghost stories included a lot of information about the history of the area which was excellent.”

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