--- title: Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 54 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 3958 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: First food tour? rank_in_category: 5 of 18 (Food & Taco Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-09 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/winner-2026-downtown-vallarta-food-tour-with-vallarta-food-tours/ --- # Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours **Guidekin's take:** Walk Puerto Vallarta's cobblestone streets to sample food at restaurants and street stands. Eight food tastings, bottled water and a guide are included; expect a moderate amount of walking and arrange your own transport to the meeting point. 4.97 from 3958 reviews at €54 per person for 3h 30m. **First food tour?:** For a first visit, choose Downtown Food Tour: eight food tastings, moderate walking, 3h 30m at €54 per person, 4.97 from 3958 reviews. Trade-off: Moderate walking on cobblestone streets. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #5 of 18 in Food & Taco Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Get ready to become a local! Experience our 3.5-hour food tasting and walking tour offering a local’s insight into Mexican culture through its delicious, intricate cuisine, and rich history. Your local "foodie" guide takes you on a culinary adventure, navigating the cobblestone streets of historic Puerto Vallarta. Along the way you will delight in the best Puerto Vallarta has to offer, visiting 7, carefully selected, food tasting locations. Explore off-the-beaten path eateries, meet their colorful owners and staff, visit taco stands, and try regional delicacies. Leave filled with a deeper understanding of Puerto Vallarta and Mexico, as well as a satisfied stomach. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The park is located in Cardenas and Pino… - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 11:30 - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €54 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 3958 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Vallarta Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.97 from 3958 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3939 of 3958. - 5 stars: 3849 (97%) - 4 stars: 90 (2%) - 3 stars: 14 (0%) - 2 stars: 2 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (0%) ## What's included - Local guide - Bottled water - 8 Food Tastings at Vallarta´s best restaurants and stands ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Transportation to/from attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Zona Romantica** (1h; admission included) - We will explore the romantic zone architecture and hidden gems! 2. **Malecon Boardwalk** (15m) - We will learn about different iconic architecture and history of Vallarta 3. **Enjoy fresh seafood** (10m; admission included) 4. **Try the best dorado taco you will have in PV** (10m; admission included) 5. **Experience a delicious stuffed seafood jalapeno taco** (15m; admission included) 6. **Enjoy a mouthwatering asada taco** (15m; admission included) 7. **Mole Mole and more Mole** (15m; admission included) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 - 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. ## Meeting point The park is located in Cardenas and Pino Suarez in Old Town. The guide will be waiting at the gazebo in the middle of the park. The easiest way to get here from the cruise port is by taxi or Uber, the ride is 25 min approx. Ends: The tour guide can help you get a taxi cab at the end or you can Uber too :) ## 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 - Children must be accompanied by an adult - At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time - A moderate amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes - Please advise any specific dietary requirements or allergies at time of booking by filling out the 'Special Requirements' box ## Compared with other Food & Taco Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 18** | €54 | 3h 30m | 4.97 (3958) | shared | | [Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/food-mixology-tour-tequila-tacos-mezcal-and-agave-cocktails/?format=md) | €89 | 4h | 4.98 (1945) | shared | | [Breakfast Taco Tour with a Local Foodie](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/breakfast-taco-tour-with-a-local-foodie/?format=md) | €50 | 3h | 4.99 (168) | shared | | [An Untouristed Taco Adventure with Vallarta Eats Tours](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/an-untouristed-taco-adventure-with-vallarta-eats-tours/?format=md) | €53 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (103) | shared | Ranked #5 of 18 in Food & Taco Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €45 to €131, median €54; typical length 3h 15m. 0 of 18 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/food-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/winner-2026-downtown-vallarta-food-tour-with-vallarta-food-tours/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md