The 11 Best City Tours in Puerto Vallarta

1.Full-Day Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 413 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

This five-hour Puerto Vallarta tour combines the Malecon, Guadalupe church, coffee and tequila stops, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Omar, Daniel, Chilo, and Danny have earned praise for humor and local insight. Expect a van ride, shopping stops, optional lunch costs, and possible delays.

“It was an amazing trip!! I could of have skipped tequila tasting and see more of the city, but everything was great!! Thank you”

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2.Hop-On-Hop-Off City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 386 reviews · 3h 30m · from $25

Ride the VallarTour Bus through Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon, southern beaches, neighborhoods, and Mismaloya area. Hop on at Los Arcos or another official stop, use the English or Spanish audio guide, and pause for photos, rest stops, and sightseeing at selected locations.

“I recommend doing the Bus tour on day one if possible it definitely gives you an idea of the land and activities you can do and the areas You would want to visit. We had a blast and would do it all over again.”

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3.1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Bernardo, Alfredo, Juan, or Azael, visiting Puerto Vallarta landmarks, local neighborhoods, coastal viewpoints, and the Rio Cuale market. The tour includes transport, water, hotel or port pickup, and an optional tequila tasting.

“Had a lovely morning on our city tour Bernard was great told us lots of information and treated us to some local food”

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4.Puerto Vallarta City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 107 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $20

Spend about eight hours exploring Puerto Vallarta with hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, downtown sights, the Malecón, Guadalupe Church, shopping stops, lunch, and a tequila tasting. Guides such as Miguel, Adam, Daniel, and Hugo have earned praise for their humor and local knowledge, though schedules can vary.

“Needs to add an an activity mango pockup and do not take to jwellary shop it's a rip off other then that excellent”

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5.Butterflies, City tour, tequila, and beach (kids free)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $23

Spend 4 to 6 hours touring Puerto Vallarta by private vehicle, viewing the Malecon and Punta Negra, visiting a butterfly house, tasting tequila, and relaxing at Mismaloya Beach. Guides such as Oscar, Sergio, Karen, and Juan Carlos have earned praise, though pickup and shopping stops can be uneven.

“Our day was not typical, I'm sure. It began with some confusion with pick up location and then timing. My information said to meet a near by hotel, the contact/tour guide was looking for us at the cruise port. Causing a 30 min delay. I believe the guide would benefit from a flag to carry in crowded areas (city is crowded) because she is under- tall and difficult to spot. Her English was difficult for me to understand. It became more important to understand her when the van was stopped in traffic due to protesters and many law enforcement personal carrying automatic weapons. She eventually got the van turned around…”

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6.Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $112

Explore Puerto Vallarta and Banderas Bay with a private English-speaking guide such as Obi, Liz, Vicho, or Thomas. Set your pace, visit the Malecon, church, coastal viewpoints, local eateries, and optional tequila or artisan stops. Pickup is available from hotels, villas, Airbnbs, and cruise ports.

“Great private tour by Pepe of Obi Tours. Had lunch by the river and went to a tequila tasting too. Not to miss this adventure!”

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7.City Tour Express in Puerto Vallarta and Paradise Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

See Puerto Vallarta’s southern coast in an open-top truck, stop at Los Arcos and Mismaloya, taste tequila, then take a water taxi toward Colomitos or Madagascar. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours, includes pickup and drinks, and offers city-only or city-plus-beaches options.

“If you're looking to get out and ride through Vallarta and it's southern towns, this is a great tour. I chose the beach option which was my favorite part then the food. Pina was super nice and took care of me even prior to this tour. She was very helpful and checked on me throughout my stay. As a solo traveler this means a lot to me. You must take this tour!!”

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8.City Tour Puerto Vallarta – Churches, Tequila Test and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $12Best value

Spend a full day seeing Puerto Vallarta’s Malecon, Guadalupe Church, municipal center, craft and jewelry shops, a tequila distillery, and Mismaloya. Guides such as Miguel, David, Juan Carlos, and Alan have earned praise for clear English and humor, but expect optional shopping stops and a paid lunch.

“The guide David is very friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. There were a lot of great activities packed into the day. The walk along the water, the tequila distillery, and the lunch spot were fantastic! A great day for the both of us.”

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9.Puerto Vallarta City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 12 hours · from $40

Spend 12 hours exploring Puerto Vallarta with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Walk the Malecón, Church of Guadalupe, markets, and cobbled downtown streets, then visit a silver and opal shop, Los Corrales, and a tequila distillery. Daniel, Omar, Miguel, and driver Jimmy have led recent tours.

“Daniel and Omar were fantastic. We went to places we would not know about or get to see within the city. Thank you. Would highly recommend.”

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10.City and Tequila Tour in Puerto Vallarta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about six hours touring Puerto Vallarta with a guide such as Ernesto, Carlos, or Freddy. See Los Arcos, learn about Fire Opal jewelry, visit a tequila ranch, and taste blanco, reposado, añejo, and infused tequilas. Pickup and transportation are included.

“This is our second tequila tour to the same distillery. The food at the distillery is awesome as is the tequila.”

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11.Private City Tour & Rain Forest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Juan, Fernando, or Pepe, combining Puerto Vallarta sights with mountain roads, Los Arcos, a riverside lunch stop, and the Río Cuale market. Private transport, water, and hotel pickup are included. Lunch costs extra.

“The tour conductor was very informative and courteous. Enjoyed him immensely!! The tour was great!! I learned so much about the culture.”

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