The 8 City Tours in Puerto Vallarta That Earn Their Price

1.Full-Day Puerto Vallarta City Highlights Tour

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

Spend about five hours seeing Puerto Vallarta with an English-speaking guide, from the Malecon and Guadalupe church to coffee and tequila stops in Las Juntas y los Veranos. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but the day may run seven hours with traffic, shopping stops, and an optional-cost lunch.

“Daniel was my tour guide and he was great 10/10. He made sure we saw everything and had some time to shop as well”

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

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

Ride Vallartour’s open-top bus through Puerto Vallarta, from the Malecon and Los Arcos toward Mismaloya and Puerto Mágico. Use the English or Spanish audio guide, stop for photos, and get a useful first look at the city. The route is wheelchair accessible, but buses may be about two hours apart.

“Very engaging and the tour guide was professional and conversational.”

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3.1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour

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

Explore Puerto Vallarta with a private English-speaking guide such as Bernardo, Alfredo, Juan, Oscar, or Azael. You’ll visit the Malecon, Guadalupe Church, Old Town, Conchas Chinas, Los Arcos, Mismaloya, and Rio Cuale Market in an air-conditioned vehicle, with room for some personal requests.

“Great views, nice guide, PV botanical gardens were spectacular. Lunch at Chico’s Paradise was delicious.”

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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 by air-conditioned vehicle and on foot, with stops for the Guadalupe Church, lighthouse, boardwalk sculptures, Vallarta letters, markets, shopping, and tequila tasting. Guides such as Miguel, Adam, Daniel, and Hugo are praised for lively local stories.

“The entire City tour was excellent our tour guide which I can't remember His name was excellent and informative and very funny gentleman Which made the entire trip much more fun”

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

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

See Puerto Vallarta by air-conditioned or open-air vehicle, pause at the Malecón and Punta Negra, visit Mariposario Morpho, taste tequila, and spend free time at Mismaloya Beach. Guides such as Oscar, Sergio, Juan Carlos, and Roberto have helped make this affordable outing personal and fun.

“This was an outstanding tour. Pick up was easy and on time. Oscar was a great host. We went to a tequila tasting at a distillery and had some really good tequila. Saw a butterfly sanctuary and had tacos there then went to the beach for a couple of hours. Well worth the money.”

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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

Spend 4 to 6 hours with a private Obi Tours guide exploring Puerto Vallarta, the Malecon, historic downtown, Conchas Chinas, Los Arcos, and the Sierra Madre. Guides such as Obi, Liz, Vicho, and Tomas tailor the route to your interests, with food, shopping, photos, and optional tequila tasting.

“That being on a wheelchair or handicapped is not s hindrance to explore the beauty of the place. Anyone could be accommodated and tour could be modified accordingly. Obed of Obi Tours is so helpful and very understanding to my daughter’s needs. He made sure we were comfortable and enjoying throughout the trip and most of all very safe. The driver I just don’t remember his name was very cautious especially with someone on the wheelchair. We were in good hands I should say. Thsnk you very much Obi Tours and Viator!!”

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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

Ride an open-top truck along Puerto Vallarta’s southern coast, stop at Los Arcos and Mismaloya, sample tequila, then take a water taxi toward Colomitos or Madagascar. Pina may assist with tour arrangements, while bilingual guides lead the half-day outing.

“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 about 8 hours seeing Puerto Vallarta’s Malecón, Guadalupe parish, municipal center, Mismaloya, and the Arches viewpoint. You’ll also visit Amecatl tequila distillery for tastings. Guides such as Miguel, David, Juan Carlos, and Alan have led past departures, with pickup and English service offered.

“Strongly recommend this tour. Small group. Miguel the guide spoke English very well and was very informative. Jorge the driver was skilled with the patience of job. Took us way into the mountains for an unforgettable lunch which we paid for. Don’t be put off by the price being so cheap. Learned a lot. Shopping isn’t a problem if you don’t want to buy. Do this your first day to acquaint yourself.”

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