10 Mazatlan Tours Worth Booking

1.Old Town Mazatlan Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride with Carlos, Charlie, Gustavo, or Gus through Mazatlan’s Old Town and along the Malecon. After a careful safety lesson, you’ll see the cathedral, Plaza Machado, Olas Altas, and the famous cliff jumpers in a small group of up to nine.

“I was hesitant and incredibly nervous to operate a Segway based on previous failed hoverboard attempts but Carlos QUICKLY set my mind and ease and miraculously had me confident in a matter of minutes. I'd do this tour every day if I could. We learned so much valuable Mazatlán history in an intimate setting. You will feel confident exploring the historic district independently after your time with Carlos. And, you'll be armed with all the essential knowledge relating to the early settlers in the area plus fun facts to share with your friends. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to everyone able to independently stand for two hours. Carlos was born…”

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2.Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 286 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

See Mazatlán by air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, stopping at the cathedral, Golden Zone, Malecón, El Mirador, and Punta de Clavadistas. You’ll have shopping time and, with the lunch option, a beachside Mexican shrimp meal. Guides such as Carlos, Jesus, Victor, Mel, and Smiley are praised for friendly service.

“It was utter confusion coming out of the port! I asked several people where to go to meet the company for my excursion. I even showed people my phone what I was looking for. I was finally pointed to what I thought was the correct people. I was completely scammed, and made to go to the ATM to get additional money so I could get back to the port. Keep in mind, I have never been to Sinaloa before, and very afraid of the implications of the cartel, so I tried my best to be accommodating to the driver's demand for money. A very scary and horrible situation to be…”

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3.Mazatlan Sightseeing and Beach Activities All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $76

See Mazatlan’s cathedral, market, and famous cliff jumpers before taking a catamaran to Stone Island. Your guide arranges two activities from kayaking, banana boat rides, horseback riding, or boogie boarding, with a beach lunch and drinks included.

“David, our tour bus driver was great, but that’s the only good thing I can say, the rest of the excursion was a complete waste of time and money. First stop was at the Cathedral of Mazatlan, we stopped and the drive said to be back in 40 mins. No tour, just aimlessly wandering around. Second stop was to watch cliff divers, again just get out and come back in 20 mins. This is just a tourist trap because they won’t dive until enough tourists have handed over money. The last stop was a boat ride to an “all inclusive” beach resort/restaurant on Stone Island. The food was mediocre at…”

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4.Half-Day Tour to Tequila Factory and Villages from Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Ride from Mazatlan to Los Osuna for a blue agave and tequila visit, then see La Noria and nearby villages in the Sierra Madre foothills. Guides such as Jose, Jesus, Carlos, Raul, and Ismael lead the day. Add a traditional lunch, with pickup from your hotel or cruise ship.

“Our tour got cancelled the very same day we arrived to the port . We found our driver who informed us that he texted me the night before to cancel the tour . Obviously we never received the text since we were in the middle of the ocean , so we could reschedule or re arrange either way another company. I haven’t received the money for the two tickets yet .”

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5.City Tour in a Traditional “Pulmonia” Open-Air Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 2 hours · from $72

Ride through Mazatlan in a private open-air Pulmonia with an English or Spanish guide. Expect the seafront, historic center, Playa Norte bird feeding, cliff divers, the market, and El Vigia Hill. Guides such as Julio, Alberto, Hector, and Oscar are known for flexible, personal tours.

“Alberto was very friendly- you could tell he enjoyed his job and his city. Asked him to take us to a local place for tacos- not usual tourist place. And he delivered a place called Potrillas We really enjoyed the freshly made tacos. He let us stay in an area as long as we wanted for photos or to shop”

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6.Gran Acuario Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Explore Gran Acuario Mazatlan’s 30 habitats and nearly 200 species, from desert reptiles and touchable starfish to sharks, rays, penguins, sea lions, macaws, and parrots. General admission includes the gardens, bird theater, sea lion exhibition, and main aquarium. English and Spanish assistance is available.

“me gusto la experiencia de lobos marinos, el área de los animales marinos y el venado, aunque siento que no tiene mucho orden el acuario para el recorrido y creo que esta un poco elevando para lo que ofrece”

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7.Double-Decker Bus, Cliff Diving & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $26Best value

You’ll ride an open-top bus from your hotel to Playa Norte, the Glorieta Germania lookout, Mazatlán’s Historic District, Cathedral, and the 8.5-kilometer Malecón. Guides such as Carlos Eduardo, José, César, and Manuel lead in English and Spanish. Expect sun, uneven streets, and possible weather changes.

“Wonderful tour, excellent value! Our tour guide, Jose was engaging, had a wonderful personality and shared great information about the sites around Mazatlan.”

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8.Old Town Sightseeing and Golden Zone

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $36

Spend four hours seeing Mazatlan’s best-known sights, from the bay lookout and 45-foot cliff divers to the cathedral, market, Paseo Claussen, and Golden Zone. Hotel and cruise-terminal pickup, transport refreshments, beach time, and bilingual guides such as David, Mel, or Maciel are included.

“Was the perfect day trip from our cruise. Our guide David was so helpful, informative, and thoughtful. traffic was a challenge with Carnival however, our guide for us everywhere we needed to be in a timely and safe way.”

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9.Grand Aquarium Ticket and City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 32 reviews · 4.5 - 5 hours · from $98

You’ll ride from your hotel, cruise terminal, or Airbnb in a private open-air vehicle, tour the Grand Aquarium, see Humboldt penguins and 4,000 marine animals, and possibly feed manta rays. Guides speak English or Spanish, and Moises has earned praise for his lively city commentary.

“Moises was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Mazatlan. He made the tour a lot of fun!!”

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10.Jungle and beach horseback ride + lunch + mezcal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Start with pickup in Mazatlán, then ride for 90 minutes through jungle trails and along the beach at Mr. Lionso Ranch. After lunch, tour the ranch mezcal factory and taste white, reposado, tamarindo, mango, almond, and coffee varieties. English and Spanish guides are available.

“It was a great tour and I had ATV driving instead of horse riding. But overall experience was awesome. Had a lot of fun. Driver was on time and very friendly. Lots food great taste and host was super welcoming. Highly recommend.”

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