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Puerto Vallarta Guided Food Tour with 8 Locals Favorites Tastings

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Puerto Vallarta Guided Food Tour with 8 Locals Favorites Tastings

About this activity

Escape the generic resorts to uncover the authentic soul of the city. Your Puerto Vallarta food tour takes you where locals eat, from mountain-sourced market stalls to the salt-aired stands of the Malecon.

Savor the history of the Banderas Bay through nine unique tastings. You’ll witness ancient traditions and modern coastal life collide in the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

Private tours are available for a personalized experience.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English
Operated by
Secret Food Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Handmade Pan Dulce
  • Included: Aguas Frescas
  • Included: Classic Carnitas Taco
  • Included: Regional Birria
  • Included: Paleta
  • Included: Catch-of-the-day Tostada
  • Included: Shrimp Taco
  • Included: Fresh made tortilla from a real Tortilleria
  • Included: Authentic Chilaquiles

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Emiliano Zapata

    20 min

    visit the vibrant local market serving Vallartans for generations

  2. Zona Romantica

    1 h 30 min

    spend much of your tour walking and eating your way through the tree lined and cobblestoned streets of the 'Romantic Zone'

  3. Isla Cuale

    10 min

    walk across the picturesque island in the middle of the Rio Cuale in central PV

  4. Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe

    5 min

    walk by the crown jewel church of Puerto Vallarta

  5. Malecon Boardwalk

    5 min

    finish the tour with a sweet treat along the Malecon boardwalk with an easy access to more fun in Puerto Vallarta

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The tour will start at the statue of Emiliano Zapata outside the Mercado Emiliano Zapata at local 31, 48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jal.

End point

  • The tour will end near Plaza de Armas in Centro Puerto Vallarta, just a few steps from the Malecon.

Using your ticket

  • We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the departure time to check-in with their guide.
  • Our Secret Food Tours Guide will have an orange umbrella at the meeting point for easy recognition.
  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can. [[email protected]]
  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance.
  • Gratuities to guides providing excellent service are appreciated.
  • The legal minimum age for drinking alcohol is 18 years old.
  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.

  • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.

  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

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