Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta
Overview
Perfect private tour for solo travelers, couples, families, or small groups. We offer a seamless and fully customized way to explore the city.
Unlike public group tours, with us, you travel at your own pace in a private vehicle with a dedicated local guide, allowing the itinerary to adapt to your interests throughout the day.
Whether you want extra time for photos, spontaneous food tastings, or a visit to a hidden viewpoint, the experience is completely flexible to you and your group. (To a certain extent, limitations may apply.)
Along the way you may:
• Taste authentic Mexican candy
• Browse handmade crafts from local artisans
• Visit hidden viewpoints overlooking the bay
• Add an optional tequila tasting or zipline adventures
Every tour is designed to feel personal, relaxed, and immersive, combining history, culture, local flavors, and genuine Mexican hospitality.
This is the Obi Way, Book now and find out!
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Tequila Tasting (Optional)
- Tourism Vehicle Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cruise Ship or Accomodation Pickup & Drop off
- Certified Driver & Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Locations: We offer direct pickup from hotels, resorts, villas, Airbnbs, and the Puerto Vallarta Cruise Port (Puerto Mágico).Please provide your accommodation name and address. For hotel or resort pickups, send your room number after check-in so we can coordinate access. For villas and Airbnbs, please provide the full address or a location pin. Details unavailable at booking can be provided later.Cruise Port Pickup: Please provide your cruise ship’s name, arrival date, expected disembarkation time, and required boarding time. Your guide will meet you near the bottom of your ship’s exit ramp holding an Obi Tours® sign. We tailor your itinerary to your time ashore and plan to return you at least one hour before your required boarding time.Departure Times: Our standard departure times are 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, local Puerto Vallarta time. Other pickup times may be arranged in advance, subject to availability. Please contact us before booking if you need a different start time.Accessibility & Mobility: Travelers with mobility needs are welcome. Our vehicles do not have wheelchair ramps or lifts, so guests must be able to transfer into a vehicle seat. Foldable wheelchairs and compact folding mobility scooters may be accommodated, subject to vehicle storage space. Please contact us in advance with your equipment’s dimensions, weight, and any assistance needs so we can confirm suitable arrangements.Traveling with Children: Infants and young children must travel in an appropriate child safety seat and may not ride on an adult’s lap. You’re welcome to bring your own seat. If you need us to provide one, please request it in advance and share your child’s age and approximate weight. Child seats are subject to availability and an additional fee.
What To Expect
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Bay of Banderas
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Malecon Boardwalk
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Armas
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
JEWELRY AND MARINO MARINO
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Conchas Chinas
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Los Arcos de Mismaloya
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El encanto del rio
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
El Nogalito
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Puerto Vallarta
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- To ensure the quality and sustainability of the service, a minimum charge equivalent to three guests applies—even for solo travelers or couples—as it helps cover operational costs and third-party platform fees. That said, the value of having a completely personalized, flexible, and immersive private experience makes it well worth the investment.
- Pickups are at 9:00AM or 10:00 AM: We pick you up anywhere in Banderas Bay. Our tours generally begin at your hotel lobby, residence of choice, including cruise ship visits at P.V. terminals, or selected villas. Please note that we operate on Jalisco local time (Pacific Time Zone).
- What to Bring: Comfortable footwear and light clothing, medication (if needed), sunscreen and/or a hat, and a camera or smartphone.
- Don't Forget to Bring Cash: Either USD, CAD or MXN pesos. This helps with tips and spontaneous purchases or extra activities you may choose during the tour. Some local treasures of Puerto Vallarta may only accept cash.
- Restaurant and Tequila Facilities: Please be aware that the availability of restaurant and tequila facilities may vary based on current conditions, capacity, weather conditions and availability. Additionally, dietary restrictions may impact the options available to you.
- Amenities and Services: Some amenities or services may be limited or unavailable based on occupancy or seasonal factors.
- Flexible Tour Hours: Our tours are private, so you have the flexibility to choose your preferred duration. Please note that the total time do not includes for transportation and any potential traffic delays.
- We do not provide car seats for children and infants, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. For safety reasons, infants cannot sit on a parent’s lap during the ride. We strongly recommend using a separate, properly secured car seat to keep your little ones safe and comfortable.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Tequila Tasting (Optional).
- Tourism Vehicle Insurance.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Cruise Ship or Accomodation Pickup & Drop off.
- Certified Driver & Tour Guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Tequila Tasting (Optional)
- Tourism Vehicle Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Cruise Ship or Accomodation Pickup & Drop off
- Certified Driver & Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- To ensure the quality and sustainability of the service, a minimum charge equivalent to three guests applies—even for solo travelers or couples—as it helps cover operational costs and third-party platform fees. That said, the value of having a completely personalized, flexible, and immersive private experience makes it well worth the investment.
- Pickups are at 9:00AM or 10:00 AM: We pick you up anywhere in Banderas Bay. Our tours generally begin at your hotel lobby, residence of choice, including cruise ship visits at P.V. terminals, or selected villas. Please note that we operate on Jalisco local time (Pacific Time Zone).
- What to Bring: Comfortable footwear and light clothing, medication (if needed), sunscreen and/or a hat, and a camera or smartphone.
- Don't Forget to Bring Cash: Either USD, CAD or MXN pesos. This helps with tips and spontaneous purchases or extra activities you may choose during the tour. Some local treasures of Puerto Vallarta may only accept cash.
- Restaurant and Tequila Facilities: Please be aware that the availability of restaurant and tequila facilities may vary based on current conditions, capacity, weather conditions and availability. Additionally, dietary restrictions may impact the options available to you.
- Amenities and Services: Some amenities or services may be limited or unavailable based on occupancy or seasonal factors.
- Flexible Tour Hours: Our tours are private, so you have the flexibility to choose your preferred duration. Please note that the total time do not includes for transportation and any potential traffic delays.
- We do not provide car seats for children and infants, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. For safety reasons, infants cannot sit on a parent’s lap during the ride. We strongly recommend using a separate, properly secured car seat to keep your little ones safe and comfortable.
