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title: City Tours in Puerto Vallarta
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Puerto Vallarta
country: Mexico
tours: 10
price_from_eur: 20
reviews_total: 1111
as_of: 2026-10-18
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/
---

# City Tours in Puerto Vallarta

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked October 9, 2026)

We compared 10 shared and private Puerto Vallarta sightseeing tours across downtown, the botanical gardens and the south shore.

- **Private half day:** [Vallarta Private City Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/1-to-6-passengers-vallarta-private-city-tour/?format=md). For four, book a private 5h Malecon and Mismaloya tour at €318 per group/vehicle, with hotel pickup, lunch extra. 4.94 from 172 reviews. Up to six passengers. Trade-off: Lunch is extra. — now €318 per group/vehicle, 4.94 (172)
- **Gardens and tequila:** [Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-botanical-gardens-hiking-tour/?format=md). Book the shared gardens hike with entry, transport and tequila tasting at €93 per person for 6h, with no hotel pickup. 4.81 from 135 reviews. Garden admission included. Trade-off: No hotel pickup or drop-off. — now €93 per person, 4.81 (135)
- **Shared for four:** [City Tour Express: Butterfly and Tequila](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/city-tour-express-butterfly-tequila-river-and-beach-free-kids/?format=md). For four paying guests, budget four fares at €20 per person for this shared 4h–6h tour with butterfly garden entry and tequila tasting, lunch extra. 4.67, 235 reviews. Trade-off: Lunch, snorkelling and horse rides cost extra. — now €20 per person, 4.67 (235)

Also compared:

- [Signature City Tour: Private Experience](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/signature-city-tour-the-private-experience-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md): Flexible private sightseeing. Trade-off: Per person pricing, minimum charge for three guests.. — now €109 per person, 4.91 (101)
- [Full Day Botanical Garden Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/full-day-puerto-vallarta-botanical-garden-tour/?format=md): Guided garden interpretation. Trade-off: English only, bus fares and meals extra.. — now €72 per person, 4.78 (45)
- [Private Malecon Boardwalk Bike Ride](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-tour-in-el-malecon-boardwalk-bike-ride/?format=md): Private sightseeing by bike. Trade-off: Minimum two guests, minimum age seven.. — now €48 per person, 4.78 (73)
- [Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-vip-promotional-tour/?format=md): Shared full day sightseeing. Trade-off: Unsuitable for people with mobility problems.. — now €27 per person, 4.75 (178)
- [South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/south-shore-private-sightseeing-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md): Private south shore boat trip. Trade-off: Port fee and lunch extra, no hotel pickup.. — now €616 per group/vehicle, 4.99 (95)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 10 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/south-shore-private-sightseeing-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | Boat Tours & Cruises, Private Tours | €616 per group/vehicle | 4.99 (95) | 5h | daily 09:00–13:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 2 | [1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/1-to-6-passengers-vallarta-private-city-tour/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Shore Excursions, Private Tours | €318 per group/vehicle | 4.94 (172) | 5h | daily exc Sun 10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 3 | [Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/half-day-private-tour-of-puerto-vallarta-with-a-local-guide/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Shore Excursions, Private Tours | €272 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (37) | 5h 15m | daily exc Sun 09:00–11:00 | private · up to 4 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 4 | [Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/signature-city-tour-the-private-experience-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | Cruise Ship Shore Excursions, Private Tours | €109 per person | 4.91 (101) | 4h–6h | daily exc Sun 09:00–10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 5 | [Best of Puerto Vallarta Private Tour: Highlights and Hidden Gems](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/best-of-puerto-vallarta-private-tour-highlights-and-hidden-gems/?format=md) | Private Tours | €59 per person | 4.78 (40) | 2h | daily exc Sun 09:00–17:00 | private · up to 10 · instant · en/es |
| 6 | [Full Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/full-day-puerto-vallarta-botanical-garden-tour/?format=md) |  | €72 per person | 4.78 (45) | 7h–8h | daily 08:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · en |
| 7 | [Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-botanical-gardens-hiking-tour/?format=md) | Hiking & Waterfall Tours | €93 per person | 4.81 (135) | 6h | Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 08:30–09:35 | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 8 | [Private Tour in El Malecon Boardwalk Bike Ride](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-tour-in-el-malecon-boardwalk-bike-ride/?format=md) | Bike & E-Bike Tours, Private Tours | €48 per person | 4.78 (73) | 2h | daily 09:00–16:00 | private · up to 10 · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 9 | [Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/puerto-vallarta-vip-promotional-tour/?format=md) |  | €27 per person | 4.75 (178) | 7h–8h | daily 08:30 | up to 18 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |
| 10 | [City tour express, Butterfly, tequila, river and beach (free kids)](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/city-tour-express-butterfly-tequila-river-and-beach-free-kids/?format=md) | Tequila & Mezcal Tastings, Cruise Ship Shore Excursions | €20 per person | 4.67 (235) | 4h–6h | daily 10:00–12:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta** — Snorkel at Los Arcos and stop at Las Animas beach on a private tour for your party by boat. Snorkelling gear, life jackets and water are included; priced per group, with a separate port entrance fee and weather-dependent sailing. 4.99 from 95 reviews at €616 per group/vehicle for 5h.
- **1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour** — See Vallarta and its surrounding areas by air-conditioned van on a private tour for your party of up to six. Hotel pickup, a driver-guide, water and an optional tequila tasting are included; priced per group, with lunch extra. 4.94 from 172 reviews at €318 per group/vehicle for 5h.
- **Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide** — Explore Puerto Vallarta with tequila and Raicilla tastings on a private tour for your party. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water and sodas are included; it is priced per group, with lunch and restaurant alcohol extra. 5 from 37 reviews at €272 per group/vehicle for 5h 15m.
- **Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta** — Explore Puerto Vallarta at your own pace on a private tour for your party, adapting stops to your interests. An air-conditioned vehicle, water and accommodation or cruise pickup are included; a minimum charge for three guests applies. 4.91 from 101 reviews at €109 per person for 4h–6h.
- **Best of Puerto Vallarta Private Tour: Highlights and Hidden Gems** — Explore art and urban change in Puerto Vallarta's city center on a private tour for your party. A guided walk is included; expect uneven cobblestone streets and arrange your own transport to and from the meeting point. 4.78 from 40 reviews at €59 per person for 2h.
- **Full Day Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden Tour** — Explore the Botanical Gardens through plant biology, Mexican history and mythology, with a restaurant break afterward. Guided interpretation and admission are included; bus fares and meals cost extra, and the stated duration includes travel. 4.78 from 45 reviews at €72 per person for 7h–8h.
- **Puerto Vallarta Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour** — Combine the Puerto Vallarta Botanical Garden with riverside trails and activities on the Horcones River. Garden admission, transport and tequila tasting are included; river activities depend on weather and hotel pickup is excluded. 4.81 from 135 reviews at €93 per person for 6h.
- **Private Tour in El Malecon Boardwalk Bike Ride** — Cycle El Malecon boardwalk on a private tour for your party, with flexible stops for photos, art and ocean views of the Bay of Banderas. A bicycle, helmet and guiding are included; food and drinks are extra, and the minimum age is seven. 4.78 from 73 reviews at €48 per person for 2h.
- **Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour** — Explore Puerto Vallarta's local traditions through tastings, presentations and interactive activities. Air-conditioned transport, bottled water and all tastings are included; lunch is extra, and the activity is unsuitable for people with mobility problems. 4.75 from 178 reviews at €27 per person for 7h–8h.
- **City tour express, Butterfly, tequila, river and beach (free kids)** — A half day tour of Puerto Vallarta, not Cancún: a butterfly garden, a tequila tasting, a river village and the Mismaloya beach with a guide and private transport. Snorkel, horse rides, paddle boards and lunch are all paid on the spot. 4.67 from 235 reviews at €20 per person.

## Other collections in Puerto Vallarta

- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 33 tours
- [Snorkeling & Los Arcos Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/snorkeling-los-arcos-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 30 tours
- [ATV, RZR & Off-Road Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/atv-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 28 tours
- [Boat Tours & Cruises](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/boat-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 23 tours
- [Zipline & Canopy Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/zipline-canopy-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 20 tours
- [Food & Taco Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/food-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 18 tours
- [Hiking & Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/hiking-waterfalls-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 13 tours
- [Cooking Classes & Workshops](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cooking-classes-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Whale Watching Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/whale-watching-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Cruise Ship Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/cruise-excursions-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 10 tours
- [Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/horseback-riding-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 9 tours
- [Day Trips from Puerto Vallarta](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/day-trips-from-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Marietas Islands Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marietas-islands-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/surf-lessons-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 8 tours
- [Diving & Watersports](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/diving-watersports-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/bike-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Private Yacht Charters](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/private-yacht-charters-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Tequila & Mezcal Tastings](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tequila-tastings-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 6 tours
- [Dolphins & Marine Wildlife](https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/marine-wildlife-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) — 5 tours

## FAQ

**Should I choose a downtown tour or a botanical gardens trip in Puerto Vallarta?**

For a short downtown outing, choose the Private Malecon Boardwalk Bike Ride if cycling suits you; reserve a day for the Full Day Botanical Garden Tour's guided interpretation. For example, Private Malecon Boardwalk Bike Ride takes 2 hours: €48 per person, 4.78 from 73 reviews. Full Day Botanical Garden Tour: €72 per person, 4.78 from 45 reviews, bus fares and meals extra. The out of town trips have a median duration of 6.5 hours. Find a short city tour: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?duration_max=3 · Explore sightseeing by bike: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/bike-tours-puerto-vallarta/

**Are Puerto Vallarta city tours priced per person or per group?**

Budget per person on shared tours and Signature City Tour, which has a minimum party charge; use a group fare such as Vallarta Private City Tour when you want a price for the whole party. Shared fares have a median of €50 per person. 3 of 6 private tours use group pricing. For example, Signature City Tour: €109 per person, 4.91 from 101 reviews. Vallarta Private City Tour: €318 per group, 4.94 from 172 reviews. Its lunch is extra. Divide the vehicle price by your party size. See private city tour prices: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?tour_type=private

**Are Puerto Vallarta city tours suitable for young children?**

For a family with a stroller or infant, start with City Tour Express: Butterfly and Tequila; the family filter records that strollers and infants are accepted, not suitability for every activity. 5 of 10 city tours list strollers and infants accepted. For example, City Tour Express: Butterfly and Tequila costs €20 per person, rated 4.67 from 235 reviews. Butterfly garden admission is included; horse rides and snorkelling cost extra. The family filter does not establish child fares or activity age limits. Filter for strollers and infants: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?kids=true

**Which Puerto Vallarta city tours work for someone with limited mobility?**

Operator-marked wheelchair access: none of 10 tours. With limited mobility, rule out the Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour, which is listed as unsuitable. Puerto Vallarta VIP Promotional Tour: €27 per person, 4.75 from 178 reviews. Filter first, then confirm with the operator whether walking, steps and boarding work for you. A private car or boat does not by itself establish accessibility. Filter citywide for wheelchair access: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?wheelchair=true

**What extra costs should I budget for on a Puerto Vallarta sightseeing tour?**

Budget beyond the headline fare: Full Day Botanical Garden Tour leaves bus fares and meals extra; South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise leaves lunch and the port fee extra. For example, Full Day Botanical Garden Tour: €72 per person, 4.78 from 45 reviews. South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise: €616 per boat, 4.99 from 95 reviews. Divide the vehicle price by your party size; add the listed extras to that budget. Browse sightseeing tour inclusions: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/

**Is hotel pickup included on Puerto Vallarta city and garden tours?**

For a hotel start, use Signature City Tour's included pickup; the Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour includes transport but has no hotel pickup or drop-off. 5 of 10 city tours include hotel pickup. For example, Signature City Tour: €109 per person, 4.91 from 101 reviews; a minimum party charge applies. Botanical Gardens Hiking Tour: €93 per person, 4.81 from 135 reviews. Find tours with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?pickup=hotel

**Can I take a Puerto Vallarta city tour with a Spanish speaking guide?**

Use the Spanish language filter for city sightseeing; exclude Full Day Botanical Garden Tour from that shortlist because it lists English only. Spanish guiding is listed on this page. Full Day Botanical Garden Tour costs €72 per person, rated 4.78 from 45 reviews. Confirm Spanish for your selected departure with the operator. Find Spanish guided city tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?language=es


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