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Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

Our guides are local experts born and raised in Puerto Vallarta, they're very personable and eager to share with you, the local culture and how much they love Puerto Vallarta.

What's Included

  • Carbonated beverages Cooler with bottled water and sodas are included with your private tour.
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch Lunch is not included in your tour
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages are not included at the restaurants we may visit.
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Malecon Boardwalk

Our guide will share with you the history of our city as you walk along this iconic site of Puerto Vallarta. "El Malecon" as we call it. This 1 km boardwalk is also flanked with interesting statues that are symbolic to Puerto Vallarta. In addition to this, the boardwalk will lead us to the heart of the city , where we'll find our beautiful Parrish, dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Gringo Gulch (pass by)

This is Puerto Vallarta's oldest expatriates neighborhood, Gringo Gulch is also where Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor had their home. In addition to this Gringo Gulch and Colonia el Cerro are part of the traditional Puerto Vallarta.
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Zona Romántica

Zona Romantica is one of the most traditional areas in Puerto Vallarta. "Playa de los Muertos" was originally where the Love boat used to dock at. A stop here, will give you the chance to glimpse into this traditional area, where some of the episodes for the Love Boat TV series were filmed.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carretera Costera a Barra de Navidad (pass by)

Our guide will drive you along this scenic coastal road as he points out some of his favorite beaches and coves. And then, as you leave the city you'll discover beautiful jungle vegetation where you may see orange fronted parakeets, blue jays, parrots and some other beautiful birds from our mountains.
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Mirador Playa Mismaloya

Mismaloya is the beach where the movie " The Night of the Iguana" was filmed in 1963, this was the movie that put Puerto Vallarta on the map. Our guide will make a short stop here for you to take pictures.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mama Lucia

At this stop we're going to visit Lucias's family tequila distillery, who has been making tequila and raicilla for three generations. This is a great chance to learn the process of making tequila and to enjoy a especial tequila tasting.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Carbonated beveragesCooler with bottled water and sodas are included with your private tour.
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Tequila and Raicilla tasting
  • LunchLunch is not included in your tour
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic beverages are not included at the restaurants we may visit.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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