15 Mazatlan Tours Worth Booking

Old Town Mazatlan Segway Tour - Meeting Carlos, Charlie, Gustavo, or Gus

★★★★★★★★★★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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City Tours, Lunch Experiences, Mazatlan Tours, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch

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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All-Inclusive Day Trips, Mazatlan Tours, Tour Reviews

Mazatlan Sightseeing and Beach Activities All Inclusive

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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Half-Day, Mazatlan Tours, Tequila Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half-Day Tour to Tequila Factory and Villages from Mazatlan

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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Barrio Bites tour

5.Barrio Bites tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Start at Plaza Machado for a three-hour food tour through Mazatlan’s oldest neighborhoods. A bilingual guide such as Wendy or Eduardo leads you to seven local tasting stops, from tacos and tostadas to shrimp specialties, with transport, water, and plenty of city history included.

“Loved it! Thanks so much!! The tour guide was amazing and the food was delicious! Thank you for showing us the city!!”

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Mercado walking food tour

6.Mercado walking food tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Meet your guide at Plaza Machado for a 3.5-hour walk through central Mazatlán. Wendy, Eduardo, Maaike, Micah, Luis, and other bilingual guides lead you through the Mercado, local eateries, and surrounding streets, with seven tastings including smoked marlin, ceviche tostadas, tamales, tortas, drinks, and ice cream.

“No cancelation/no refund policy, tour operator texted multiple times after 11pm trying to reschedule our tour to different times, and when we had a scheduling conflict and wanted to reschedule they said no. We didn't go on the tour, wasted money.”

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Cooking Classes, Mazatlan Tours, Mexican Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Mazatlan

7.Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Join Chef Paola in Mazatlan for a 3.5-hour, English-language cooking class built around fresh local ingredients. Prepare three or four Mexican dishes, learn the story behind them, make tortillas when included, enjoy soft drinks and your meal, then receive the recipes by email.

“So far this cooking class has been the highlight of my trip. I can't wait to get home and try the recipes again. Chef Paola was informative, easy to understand, full of information and just fun to learn from. The food was very good. Our class mates were enjoyable. I could not have asked for a better experience.”

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Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone

8.Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Spend about four hours seeing Mazatlan’s key sights, from the bay lookout and 45-foot cliff divers to the cathedral, market, and Golden Zone. Guides such as David, Jesus, Adan, and Rene provide local context, cold drinks, and restaurant tips. Pickup is offered, but confirm your meeting point carefully.

“The tour operator, David, was amazing at communication and looking after every detail. Everything was professional and well organized, and we really enjoyed our excursion!!”

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Cycling Tours, Mazatlan Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mazatlan Smart Bike Tour

9.Mazatlan Smart Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride an e-bike from Mazatlán’s cruise terminal with guides such as Sebastian or Rene, stopping at the cliff divers, lighthouse viewpoint, cathedral, Plazuela Machado, Malecon, and Mazatlán letters. You’ll get a fast city introduction, but bike condition and traffic comfort can vary.

“This is a good way to tour some of the city. Sebastian was our tour guide. On the tour, you see the lighthouse, from a distance, the “cliff” divers - remember to bring money for a tip, learn a little history about the area. You get a quick tutorial on how to operate the e-bike and practice a little before hitting the road.”

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Half-Day, Historical Tours, Mazatlan Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Sierra Madre Villages Half-Day Cultural Tour

10.Sierra Madre Villages Half-Day Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Travel from Mazatlan into the Sierra Madre foothills with an English-speaking guide such as Jesus, Humberto, or Ismael. See hand-fired bricks, a rustic bakery, handmade tiles, and Concordia’s pink San Sebastian Temple. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, drinks, and bottled water are included. Lunch is optional.

“Our tour guide, Carlos, was great. He was warm and inviting and encouraged us to question what he showed us. He was so very knowledgeable and brought alot of history to life on our tour.”

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Horseback Riding, Horses, Lunch Experiences, Mazatlan Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Horseback riding & Temazcal combo with lunch and mezcal tour

11.Horseback riding & Temazcal combo with lunch and mezcal tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

Ride through agave fields and along a Mazatlan beach, take part in a temazcal ceremony, then enjoy lunch and flavored mezcal. The booking details also promote a 12-zipline course, so confirm your exact itinerary with Veraneando Adventure before paying.

“First time doing this activity and it was awesome, a bit scary but a one for the books, all the staff super friendly and of course the food is also the best.”

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City Tours, Mazatlan Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Mazatlan: City Tour in a Traditional “Pulmonia” Open-Air Car

12.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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ATV & Buggy Tours, Food & Drink, Lunch Experiences, Mazatlan Tours, Quad Bikes, Tequila Tastings, Tour Reviews, Tours

Jungle and beach ATV tour + lunch + tequila tasting

13.Jungle and beach ATV tour + lunch + tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Ride with guides such as Juan, Gustavo, or Manuel across agave fields, woodland trails, streams, wetlands, and a quiet Pacific beach. Afterward, enjoy a home-cooked ranch lunch, table-side tequila cheese, a distillery visit, and tastings. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included.

“Super fun experience! Our guide, Juan, was amazing and a really nice guy. The ATV riding was fun and the agave ranch we visited was beautiful. The tequila was also delicious and they didn't hold back on during any/everything you wanted! Highly recommend this.”

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Mazatlan Tours, Private, Private Drivers, Tour Reviews

Private Van and Bilingual Local Driver

14.Private Van and Bilingual Local Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.)

Build your own Mazatlán tour in an air-conditioned SUV or van with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the Malecón, Golden Zone, cathedral, lighthouse, cliff divers, countryside villages, beaches, or restaurants. Hotel, residence, and cruise-terminal pickup are included.

“Victor gave us a wonderful tour and overview of the city of Mazatlan. we were first timers here and took the 6 hour toor to get the lay of the land. He explained recent history, patterns of development, and showed us around from the Malecon, up to het new Marina district, adn then to the Centro and old city and the Port. We had the most amazing lunch at La Marea, overlooking the lighthouse and the port. Best shrimp we have ever eaten! He picked us up at our condo at 9 as arranged and again home at 3:00. this is a great way to get a feel for what…”

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Stone Island Beach Getaway

15.Stone Island Beach Getaway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 84 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours traveling from Mazatlan to Stone Island by boat, then choose two activities such as a banana boat, boogie board, short horseback ride, or horse cart. Lunch, drinks, guide service, and hotel or cruise-port transfers are included. Guides such as Victor and Pancho have earned special praise.