Puerto Vallarta Culture Tour: Local Guides & Tastings

Our tour leaders are natives of Puerto Vallarta with extensive local knowledge. They are amiable and keen to impart their love for, and the unique customs of Puerto Vallarta to you.

Duration: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water provided
  • Climate-controlled vehicles
  • Tequila and Raicilla tasting experience
  • Selection of sodas available
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages are not included at the restaurants we may visit.
  • Lunch
Location
Malecon Boardwalk
Calle Paseo Diaz Ordaz S/N, Centro
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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H5764vfrebeccal
Jul 24, 2024
Unforgettable tour with My Tour Vallarta - Cervando with My Tour Vallarta was absolutely exceptional! He arrived promptly at our hotel with an ice-cold welcome package, making us feel instantly relaxed. His van was a comfortable oasis from the summer heat. Cervando's passion for Puerto Vallarta was infectious. His deep knowledge of the city, combined with his ability to tailor the tour to our interests, created an unforgettable experience. We explored the vibrant heart of downtown, discovered hidden gems in the Conchas Chinas neighborhood, and even ventured to local spots that few tourists ever see. Cervando's insider tips and engaging stories brought the city to life. We were so impressed by Cervando's hospitality and attention to detail. He went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic day. His genuine love for his city is evident in every interaction. We can't wait to return to Puerto Vallarta and book another tour with My Tour Vallarta. Supporting small, locally owned businesses like this is important to us, and we highly recommend Cervando to anyone visiting the area. Thank you, Cervando, for making our trip truly special!
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Paulahw3868aj
Jun 5, 2023
Cervando is the BEST! - Cervando was a great tour guide for our 1/2 day tour in Puerto Vallarta! He was extremely knowledgeable on PV's history and customized our tour to what we wanted to do, taking us to beautiful beaches and the historic sites of PV. He is a fluent English speaker and very friendly. Our daughters are still talking about the wonderful tacos we had for lunch!
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Joelwj8905vh
Nov 29, 2022
RAUL made this the BEST tour - Raul is the greatest, entertaining, informative and knowledgeable guide ever. We saw the highlights and the local sites alike. The taco stands were authentic and delicious. Local tequila at Tequilera La Novena had great tasting of at least 8 samples and no pressure. Raul made this the greatest tour.
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Alexandria_m
Nov 27, 2022
Wonderful way to see Puerto Vallarta - We had such a memorable tour. I felt like we saw the whole city- though I know there are many things I need to go back to see! Our guide was absolutely wonderful. Thoughtful in every way- about our interests and our comfort. It was one of the best tours I've ever had. Mr. Palomera is an incredibly knowledgeable guide who grew up in this gorgeous city and seems to know just about everyone in it! We loved everything we did- seeing Elizabeth Taylor's house and learning the story of that episode in her life, seeing the bay from Night of the Iguana and learning that Predator was shot in Puerto Vallarta. We saw the Malecon, did a tequila tasting, and had a drink at the beach at La Palapa and even got to see wild Iguanas and parrots! I loved this tour so much I am going to be taking it again with my husband (this trip was with a friend and my daughter.) Do yourself a favor and book this wonderful trip and Mr. Palomera will work with you to tailor your trip just to you. I felt our trip was perfect in every way and it was all because of Mr. Palomera.
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Rachelk71
Oct 17, 2022
Cervande is the best! - Cervando was a fantastic guide for our half day private tour of Puerto Vallarta!! We saw different parts of the city and he gave us interesting facts about it. Took us to points of interests and making sure we were happy and comfortable every step of the way ! Even led us to a fabulous place for lunch in the middle of it !
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Katie_s
Jun 22, 2022
Absolutely Incredible Tour of Puerto Vallarta! - Cervando was, by far, the most incredible local tour guide of any guides we have had on our travels. He was exceptionally responsive prior to our tour in an effort to ensure we had the best experience possible by asking preferences of what we wanted to see and the start time in the morning. He is from PV and was able to give us a glimpse into the city itself while helping us discover areas we would never have found on our own. We enjoyed tacos at a local stand, stopped at a fruit market (he even helped us pick out the ripest fruit for us to enjoy later), had an phenomenal personalized experience at a tequila tasting, provided history of the area and the wonderful culture of those who live there, and gave us a truly remarkable experience. We cannot recommend Cervando highly enough! If you are in PV and looking for a personalized experience that will be one-of-a-kind, safe, comfortable, delicious (he took us to a few of his favorites for some quick bites), and genuine - book with Cervando!
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Brad
May 19, 2022
Bespoke Private tour in car and AC with native PV city tour expert - I learned a ton about the city and Mexico in general. My guide Cervando has had an incredible life growing up in PV. He shares wonderful stories around every corner and seems to know everyone in the town. The tour was almost 6 hours and I would do it again in a heartbeat. He points out places for pics, wildlife, history, culture, and trivia. He has been a tour guide in this city for 20 years so knows every nook anc cranny. If you are like me and like personal tours that are relaxed and comfortable, where you can ask questions and have a custom experiences, this is the tour for you.
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Melinda_c
Apr 20, 2022
Wonderful day in Puerto Vallarta - We booked this trip based on excellent reviews. Cervando was great to show us around the city. He was very willing to modify our experience and felt we had a good opportunity to see all over Puerto Vallarta. Appreciated he gave a good balance of taking us places and explained history of area. We had time also to wander around as well. I highly recommend this tour and Cervando is a genuinely nice guy.
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Adamh265
Mar 2, 2022
Manny is the best! - This was our first visit to PV and wanted to get a first hand introduction to the city from a local and this was a great experience! Manny was our tour guide for me and my wife. It was fun learning about the history of Puerto Vallarta and how it has changed over the years. We'd be happy to book another trip with Manny, he shared many great stories and showed us a great time!
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Bradley_w
Feb 25, 2022
We told Cervando that we... - We told Cervando that we wanted to focus on local history and culture not just tourist attractions. He totally got it and we spent the day activity visiting everything from Elizabeth Taylor's house to his own neighbor. Conversation covered the gambit of life growing up and living in Puerto Vallarta. He is a genuinely nice person who clearly enjoys his community, job and family. We would highly recommend Cervando.
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up to 8 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).