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City Kickstart Tour: Puerto Vallarta
26 reviews
2 hours | city highlight tours | Puerto Vallarta
Welcome to Puerto Vallarta! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Puerto Vallarta to start your city trip on the right foot.
Want to see the best of Puerto Vallarta? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Puerto Vallarta!
Ready to taste the best food in Puerto Vallarta? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Puerto Vallarta.
"Maria is simply the best! As a group weve been coming to PVR for 20+ years and thought we had explored most everything but she shared amazing places with us that we had never seen! She was charming, knowledgeable, and we feel like we now have a life long friend here in PVR! "
BrandonAbout local Maria Puerto Vallarta, February 7, 2025
5.0
Fantastic!
"My Puerto Vallarta food tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide, Maria, was fantastic – so friendly, easy-going, and knowledgeable. She took us to hidden gems, where we tasted incredible, authentic local food. Every bite was delicious! Maria also shared fascinating insights about the city and its food culture. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Maria as your guide. It was a highlight of my trip!"
MikeAbout local Maria Puerto Vallarta, February 7, 2025
5.0
Hidden gems of Puerto Vallarta
"We had an amazing tour with Francisco Javier. Francisco grew up in the area and had so much knowledge that he shared with us. He was so genuine and personal it was easy to connect to him immediately. We saw some amazing sites and felt at ease. He brought us to several lookouts along our tour Overlooking Puerto Vallarta. He customize the tour for us based on our interest we ended at a market where we bought some original art from a local artist. I highly recommend if you’re thinking of booking a tour do yourself a favor and book with Francisco Javier.!"
ThomasAbout local Francisco JavierPuerto Vallarta, January 15, 2025
5.0
A great tour with an amazing guide
"Jessica was great from the start to the end. She looked after any dietary issues that might occur, gave great tastings of the Mexico cruising, and added in her personal knowledge of the area."
IanAbout local JessicaPuerto Vallarta, November 22, 2024
5.0
A great experience
"Francisco was an amazing guide from start to end. He was very personable and took me around many places I would not have thought to see. Expect to walk to great heights!"
IanAbout local Francisco JavierPuerto Vallarta, November 20, 2024
5.0
The best!
"My wife and I had the most amazing time on a walking tour with Maria. It did not feel like one of those tours where you are constantly being talked at but more like a stroll around PV with an old friend. Maria just made it so easy!! Maria knows the area so well and also took us for the best fish and shrimps tacos we have ever come across. Maria even came with me to the pharmacy to help translate and was more than happy to continue the tour in pouring rain. We loved this experience and highly recommend Maria!!"
DaveAbout local Maria Puerto Vallarta, September 29, 2024
5.0
More than tacos!
"Maria was an excellent tour guide, and a great conversationalist. We learned a lot about local culture and cuisine. She specifically set up a day to show us more than just tacos, but I'm sure if you asked, she can find you the most delicious tacos... as everything we had that afternoon was delicious!"
CurtisAbout local Maria Puerto Vallarta, August 13, 2024
5.0
Puerto Vallarta at its best
"Francisco offered an amazing walk thru Puerto Vallarta with best choosen stops to see the different sites of this wonderful and impressing city, giving sufficient data about history and presence. We only had 2hours and have seen so much. He is a great guide! Thanks to Francisco!"
SusanneAbout local Francisco JavierPuerto Vallarta, April 7, 2024
5.0
Most amazing and fun tour with Maria!
"Wow! We had so much fun and learned so much about this beautiful city with Maria. She was so friendly and accommodating, answering endless questions, and showing beautiful and hidden things we would never have found ourselves.
We got to try ‘tuba’, a local drink made using palm trees, and enjoys wonderful lunch nestled amongst trees along the river. Lots of knowledge of art and local culture, a foodie, and so evidently passionate about Puerto Vallarta, Maria was *exactly* what you hope to find in the ideal local tour guide. We hated to part ways but will be excited to let her show us other new things in the future! 11 stars ⭐️ !!"
DavidAbout local Maria Puerto Vallarta, March 13, 2024
5.0
Love Maria!
"My two girlfriends and I were lucky enough to book Maria for our first day in Puerto Vallarta. She took us to wonderful spots we would have never found had we been on our own. She was happy to adjust our tour based on our preferences, and added some wonderful site seeing in-between our restaurant stops. As promised, after our tour, she sent us all her recommendations so we could find even more amazing places on our own. Maria was a delight and we highly recommend her!"
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Enjoy the Best of the Puerto Vallarta Like a Local
Private & Personalized Tours in Puerto Vallarta with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Puerto Vallarta, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Puerto Vallarta spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Puerto Vallarta.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Puerto Vallarta, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Puerto Vallarta awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Puerto Vallarta, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Puerto Vallarta. Get ready to explore like a local!