--- title: Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 272 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 37 duration_minutes: 315 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 10 (City & Sightseeing Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/half-day-private-tour-of-puerto-vallarta-with-a-local-guide/ --- # Half day Private tour of Puerto Vallarta with a Local Guide **Guidekin's take:** 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. In our comparison: #3 of 10 in City & Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Our guides are local experts born and raised in Puerto Vallarta, they're very personable and eager to share with you, the local culture and how much they love Puerto Vallarta. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 09:00, 10:00, 11:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Tequila and Raicilla tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €272 per group/vehicle - Duration: 5h 15m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: My Tour Vallarta - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 5.0 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 37. - 5 stars: 37 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private transportation - Bottled water - Air-conditioned vehicle - Tequila and Raicilla tasting - Cooler with bottled water and sodas are included with your private tour. ## Not included - Alcoholic beverages are not included at the restaurants we may visit. - Lunch is not included in your tour ## Itinerary 1. **Malecon Boardwalk** (1h) - 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... 2. **This is Puerto Vallarta's oldest expatriates neighborhood, Gringo Gulch is al...** (pass by, no stop) - This is Puerto Vallarta's oldest expatriates neighborhood, Gringo Gulch is also where Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor had their home. In addition to this Gringo Gulch and Colonia el Cerro are part of the traditional Puerto Vallarta. 3. **Zona Romantica is one of the most traditional areas in Puerto Vallarta** (30m) - "Playa de los Muertos" was originally where the Love boat used to dock at. A stop here, will give you the chance to glimpse into this traditional area, where some of the episodes for the Love Boat TV series were filmed. 4. **Our guide will drive you along this scenic coastal road as he points out some...** (pass by, no stop) - Our guide will drive you along this scenic coastal road as he points out some of his favorite beaches and coves. And then, as you leave the city you'll discover beautiful jungle vegetation where you may see orange fronted parakeets, blue jays, parrots and some other beautiful... 5. **Mismaloya is the beach where the movie " The Night of the Iguana" was filmed ...** (15m) - Mismaloya is the beach where the movie " The Night of the Iguana" was filmed in 1963, this was the movie that put Puerto Vallarta on the map. Our guide will make a short stop here for you to take pictures. 6. **Mama Lucia** (30m) - At this stop we're going to visit Lucias's family tequila distillery, who has been making tequila and raicilla for three generations. This is a great chance to learn the process of making tequila and to enjoy a especial tequila tasting. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €272 | €136 | | 4 | €272 | €68 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City & Sightseeing Tours start at €20 per person. ## Compared with other City & Sightseeing Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 10** | €272 per group | 5h 15m | 5.0 (37) | private | | [South Shore Private Sightseeing Cruise in Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/south-shore-private-sightseeing-cruise-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €616 per group | 5h | 4.99 (95) | private | | [1 to 6 Passengers Vallarta Private City Tour](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/1-to-6-passengers-vallarta-private-city-tour/?format=md) | €318 per group | 5h | 4.94 (172) | private | | [Signature City Tour: The Private Experience in Puerto Vallarta](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/signature-city-tour-the-private-experience-in-puerto-vallarta/?format=md) | €109 | 4h | 4.91 (101) | private | Ranked #3 of 10 in City & Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €20 to €109, median €59; typical length 5h. 6 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/city-tours-puerto-vallarta/?format=md ## More in Puerto Vallarta - All Puerto Vallarta tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/half-day-private-tour-of-puerto-vallarta-with-a-local-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md