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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.

Destination

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano, Português, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 5 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of the Tourism information center: Turismo Puerto Vallarta - Puerto Vallarta to start your journey

   View on Maps

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Aspectos destacados de la ciudad

   Vea el Mercado Municipal Río Cuale, la Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y más puntos de referencia y visitas obligadas de la ciudad. Tu anfitrión local te llevará a los principales lugares de la ciudad para que puedas obtener la introducción perfecta a lo que hace que Puerto Vallarta sea tan especial.

4. Puntos calientes locales

   En el camino, tu anfitrión te indicará lugares de reunión y tesoros escondidos que solo los lugareños conocen y te ayudará a familiarizarte con la ciudad de la manera más local posible.

5. Recomendaciones de alimentos

   Recibe recomendaciones personalizadas según tus gustos y dónde ir y qué comer mientras visitas Puerto Vallarta. ¡Evita las trampas para turistas gracias a tu anfitrión local!

6. Orientación de la ciudad

   Aprende cómo navegar por la ciudad y obtén las respuestas a tus preguntas sobre Puerto Vallarta que te ayudarán en los siguientes días a hacer tu estancia en la ciudad mucho más fácil.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hesli)

3 diciembre 2024

My wife and I have been to PV, many a time. With Hesli, we finally got to see the real PV. Bourdain said "be a traveler not a tourist", and for a day-trip off a cruise ship, this is as close as you can get. Thank You Hesli for taking us behind the scenes and telling us the story along the way!You NEED to do this tour

Leanne

(About local Manuel)

18 marzo 2024

Manny was an excellent guide for our intro to PVR. He was very knowledgeable and fluent in 5 languages. The insight to the history, culture and art was the added layer we were looking for on our walk. The Mexican sweet store was a hit with adults and kids alike. Very personable and engaging. We would recommend this for first timers in the area or those wanting to get a bit off the MaleconPVR walking tour

gregg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria )

11 mayo 2025

We had the pleasure of joining Maria for a city and food tour in Puerto Vallarta, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Shes a true foodie and introduced us to incredible local flavors. Maria was knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend her and this tour food lovers.Incredible Food & Culture Tour

Cindy

(About local Maria )

24 abril 2025

What an amazing tour of some local food and sites. We booked Maria for the PV food tasting tour and she took the time to explain and help us understand the food we were enjoying. As a bonus, after the food tour she showed us around to some additional sites. Maria is very friendly, knowledgeable, and a joy to spend an afternoon with. I would not hesitate to recommend Maria - she went above and beyond. 🌟10/10 🌟Fantastic PV food tour

James

(About local Francisco Javier)

23 abril 2025

Great tour. Francisco was very nice, knowledgeable, and fun to hang out with. He helped us experience parts of PV we may never have otherwise known about. Our group ranged in age from 13 to 79, so was probably a bit on the challenging side. Francisco was careful to make sure everyone was having a good experience the whole time. He helped us find one of our favorite restaurant experiences in PV, and even shared a meal with us, which was fun. Thanks Francisco! Fun, informative tour

Robbie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francisco Javier)

20 abril 2025

We arrived 20 minutes early and waited but host never showed up. Meeting spot was outside a restaurant. I messaged host 5 minutes before meet to let him know we were there. No response. After 30 minutes we ordered food from the restaurant so we were there for another 90 minutes, but host just never showed. Please refund me my money and anyone looking to book; don’t book this host. Host never showed

Kim

(About local Maria )

19 abril 2025

Amazing food, great company and a bonus tour of PV! Maria was a fantastic tour guide, I would highly recommend, she was easy going, friendly and very knowledgeable on PV and it’s finest foods 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 10/10 rating for Maria for the foodie tour

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francisco Javier)

14 marzo 2025

No texting. No show. Stood up. Want a refund.No show

Jennifer

(About local Maria )

12 marzo 2025

Maria did a great job sharing her local cuisine and unique and delicious dishes with our family. She catered to our tastes and spice levels as well as some diversity of tastes in our group. We loved the experience and were so glad to try new dishes that we hadn’t had before. Everyone in our group loved it. Thanks Maria!!Wonderful experience/ local favorites!

Staci

(About local Francisco Javier)

12 marzo 2025

We were glad to take a tour with Francisco last week! He grew up in PV, and had all kinds of local info to share about how the community used to look and how residents have addressed the changes in their neighborhoods. He took us off the beaten path, but also hit the main highlights so that we got a good mix of the city, including the artist areas, a local market for clothes and crafts, the church and Casa Kimberly! He answered loads of questions and generally gave us a sense of what makes Vallarta such a special place. I am sometimes a slower walker, and he kept pace with me, never made me feel rushed or hurried. When the tour was supposed to go up a steep hill, he asked if I wanted to do something different, as it was clear it would be a lot of walking up steep steps for me. I really appreciated that he was willing and able to pivot, and that he noticed it might be too hard for me, and gave me the choice about what to do! We saw great art from local vendors and stopped to have some gelato in a cute shop downtown. Francisco was a wonderful tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and friendly! Highly recommend! Had a great tour!

Sierra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria )

1 marzo 2025

From the moment we met, Maria's warm personality and passionate knowledge of local cuisine made everyone feel welcome and excited for the adventure ahead. Maria isn't just a tour guide; she's a storyteller. Her deep connections with local vendors and restaurant owners provided us with authentic experiences that would be impossible to discover on our own. We were treated like family at each stop, with special dishes prepared just for our group. Maria was attentive to everyone's dietary restrictions and preferences, ensuring each person had an equally amazing experience. If you're looking to truly understand Puerto Vallarta through its food, Maria's tour is an absolute must. Her passion for her hometown and its culinary heritage shines through in every aspect of the experience. You'll leave with a full stomach, wonderful memories, and a deeper appreciation for this beautiful destination.A Fun Culinary Journey

Victoria🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hesli)

22 febrero 2025

Hesli did a great job showing us all over town, sharing history and culture. We enjoyed seeing the authentic spots and learning new things!Fun way to see the town

Brandon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria )

7 febrero 2025

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! Maria is simply the best!

Mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria )

7 febrero 2025

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!Fantastic!

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(About local Maria )

5 febrero 2025

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!Love Maria!

Scott🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria )

27 enero 2025

We have made the habit of always doing a WithLocals food tour on the first full day of our trips. Have been blessed with great guides all over the world. Maria is a rockstar. Great communication prior to our visit. Our tour was amazing. Had a wide variety of food and ate places that really had a local feel. Maria is knowledgeable and passionate about so many topics, we feel we really got a great head start for our stay! We have a friend in PV for sure!Maria is amazing!

Kendra

(About local Maria )

19 enero 2025

The food selections were incredible. Maria was very accommodating and adjusted the plan to meet the various desires of our eclectic group to include cat island, swinging bridges and a stop by the booze store. Highly recommend!! The best tour we've ever had in Mexico

Greg

(About local Maria )

19 enero 2025

She gave our group a great tour and helped get one of our group to the meeting place as he got lost. Very flexible and organized our time around what interested us the mostGreat Tour!

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francisco Javier)

15 enero 2025

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.!Hidden gems of Puerto Vallarta

Kari🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hesli)

6 enero 2025

Hesli was an amazing guide for us. We had a fairly large group of all ages and she showed us her favorite spots in Puerta Vallarta. Her energy and expertise kept us all engaged and interested to learn more about her home town. My parents are still talking about the great tour Hesli gave. I highly recommend her! Thanks Hesli!Fantastic guide!

Celia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Hesli)

5 enero 2025

Took my family of 5 on a Mexican Riviera cruise with a stop in Puerto Vallarta. We had an amazing experience with Hesli. She took us to places we never would have known about. My oldest wanted to purchase an item from a local vendor, and she helped us find a vendor whose family made their own beaded jewelry. She pointed out where the locals eat, gave us the history and meanings behind many of the gorgeous sculptures, and gave us tips for a future visit. She introduced us to Tuba which is an incredibly refreshing drink the locals made.. we never would have known about! We also tried a fresh tortilla while on our walk through town, so good! Plan to walk a lot. Very happy we did this walking tour and would recommend it to everyone!!!Amazing Experience

Jean

(About local Maria )

14 diciembre 2024

Maria is energetic, knowledgeable, kind, and flexible. She was willing to tailor an experience just for us! She let us make choices along the way to customize our schedule and food choices. Everything was delicious! And we tried things we’d never find on our own. Great Experience!

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Jessica)

22 noviembre 2024

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.A great tour with an amazing guide

Ian🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Francisco Javier)

20 noviembre 2024

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!A great experience

Dave🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Maria )

29 septiembre 2024

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!!The best!

Viri🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francisco Javier)

26 septiembre 2024

Worst experience with withlocals since I started using their service in 2019. -Contacted the host via the app chat right away to see if i could re-schedule my booking by 1 day. No response -Since the host is a photographer. I Sent another mesage asking to focus the tour on street photography. No response -sent another message early the day our meeting would take place. No response -sent 2 messages 5 and 10 minutes after the scheduled time. No reponse Tried to contact withlocals to get a refund for 2 days now and still no response. The next step will be to contact my bank. Was I ghosted by the host?

Curtis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria )

13 agosto 2024

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!More than tacos!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jessica)

11 mayo 2024

Pleasant experience!

tom🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Jessica)

10 abril 2024

Snelle reacties vooraf, stipt op de afspraak, heel vriendelijk, leuke plekken gezien !Heel leuke tour met een fijne gids !

Susanne🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Francisco Javier)

7 abril 2024

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!Puerto Vallarta at its best

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maria )

13 marzo 2024

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 ⭐️ !!Most amazing and fun tour with Maria!

Alain

(About local Hesli)

25 febrero 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our wonderful walking tour with Hesli, a very dynamic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Hesli conveyed her deep love for Puerto Vallarta, its history and its people throughout the visit tailored to our needs. We discovered hidden gems, visited the charming art district, the Malecon, the zona Romantica and even enjoyed a tuba, a traditional and refreshing drink. We had great fun. Thank you so much Hesli! Definitely a 10, Hesli, the perfect guide!

Wendoline Casillas

(About local Manuel)

5 febrero 2024

It is a super beautiful tour since you can get to know all this Mexican tradition and incredible places in Puerto Vallarta! Highly recommended, you cannot miss taking this tour and live a great experience!city tour for 6 hours

Myles Stikle

(About local Manuel)

26 diciembre 2023

What a wonderful well planned historical and cultural opportunity in Puerta Vallarta. With the back drop of the walled cemetary, our guide Manny, locked us in after hours and brought to life the traditions and the ancestors of Mexico. Have one less Margarita and book today... you do not want to miss it.private tour of history of puerto vallarta

Joe Sherwood

(About local Manuel)

3 diciembre 2023

My lady and I had a personal tour with Manny last night and it was nothing short of amazing. The passion he has for his heritage is very evident in his story telling. We learned so many new things about the paranormal activity that exists in Puerto Vallarta as well as a little history about the streets we have been walking everyday on vacation. We couldn’t have imagined having a better guide for our tour. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone whether it’s your first time to PV or you’ve been here 10 times. I bet you didn’t know there was bodies buried under the park!? We didn’t either until last night. Thank you for an amazing experience!!!!Night ghost and leyends tour

Peter Harris

(About local Manuel)

27 noviembre 2023

Manuel was super friendly, informative, and local knowledge was super. Our 5.5 hour tour flew by. Our group, because of his tour, is already planning another trip. Thanks for a great time.all day city tour of puerto Vallarta