Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch
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Is Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch worth booking?
Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch is a 6-hour experience in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, from $50 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 25 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 3.5/5 (25)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Join your certified local guide for an in-depth, five-hour exclusive tour of Puerto Vallarta by air-conditioned vehicle. Puerto Vallarta is a curious mix of ancient culture and modern life. Your knowledgeable guide will
What you get
About this experience
Join your certified local guide for an in-depth, five-hour exclusive tour of Puerto Vallarta by air-conditioned vehicle. Puerto Vallarta is a curious mix of ancient culture and modern life. Your knowledgeable guide will take you on a journey from the local marina, where luxurious yachts anchor. No visit is complete without a tour of downtown Puerto Vallarta, where you will visit one of the most famous icons of the city, The Church of the Virgin of Guadalupe, located right in the middle of cobblestone streets and old adobe houses with their red tile roofs.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transportation from the Marina
- Lunch with 1 beverage included
- Bilingual guide
- Tequila Tasting
Not included
- Beverages aboard vehicle
- Food or additional beverages at Restaurant
- Stops or visits to places not mentioned on itinerary
- Souvenirs
What you'll see and do
Gray Line Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta is city with traditional Mexican Culture and modern life, this tour focuses on history and culture.
60 minutes here
Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Centrally located in town, the oldest brick building in the city and the primary religious sanctuary for the Catholic faith, was built in the early 50's a beautiful works of art.
30 minutes here
Malecon Boardwalk
Malecon is right on the ocean front, full of colors, sounds, street art, coffees and restaurants. Is closed to vehicle traffic so now you can take a relaxing stroll along the Malecon without worrying for vehicles.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 120 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Gray Line Puerto Vallarta
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People who have mobility problems are not recommended to participate on this activity, as there is plenty of walking involved on different types of terrain (paved, dirt, gravel)
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 25 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
25 verified traveler reviews for Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Enjoyable, but maybe it's not for everyone...
We purchased this tour from a Gray Line agent after we arrived at our resort in Puerto Vallarta. We wanted to see some of the city instead of just the resort. After paying for the tour, I checked reviews online to learn more about the tour. I was shocked to find very negative reviews, and nearly cancelled our tour. Fortunately, my wife talked me into going through with it. We had an enjoyable time seeing the Malecon, The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and taking part in a tequila tasting. We also visited a leather shop, and a jewelry store. The last stop was a Mexican restaurant. The food portions are very large, but we were told we could order a half portion. Even the half portion seemed large to us. The food seemed to be very authentic. The guide was entertaining, and it seemed like every stop provided a location for a washroom break. The only really negative thing was that I thought the tour staff could do a better job of keeping track of their guests. We enjoyed our city tour. I think the problem of the negative reviews are because people were expecting more a shopping or sight seeing tour, but this seems to me to be more of a cultural tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you decided to go on the tour and that you enjoyed exploring the city with us. Our goal is to provide an authentic cultural experience, and it’s great to hear that you appreciated the stops and the guide’s entertainment. We also appreciate your feedback regarding guest coordination—we’re always looking for ways to improve. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
via Tripadvisor
Great overview of the city - knowledgeable guide and safe driver!
This was a great overview of some of the main highlights of the city. We did it early on in our trip to get oriented to the city and I’d say it did a good job of that. Our guide, Jaime (“Jimmy”) was hilarious and super kind and knowledgeable about the city. Our driver, Carlos (“Charlie”), kept us safe and got us where we needed to go in a timely fashion. We got to walk along the malecon, visit the church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, went to a tequila tasting (learned a lot and the tequila was genuinely so good!!), visited a jewelry shop that specializes in Mexican fire opal and a leather shop with tons of leather goods. The last stop on the tour is lunch at a small restaurant in the mountains. Do make sure to bring plenty of cash because you’ll need it to tip your driver and your guide, as well as the restaurant staff and the musicians at the end of the tour. Most places along the tour either offer discounts if you pay cash or have a minimum purchase amount if paying with a card. For example we wanted to purchase about $300 MX worth of souvenirs but because of the minimum purchase requirement at the shop we had to spend $600 MX - not a huge deal but more than we were prepared for. The tequila place offered a 5% discount if you paid in cash. The lunch at the end is not included in the tour price. While the portions are fairly generous, each platter was around $60-65 USD. The meals are sold as large platters and there isn’t really an option to order something smaller, at least not that we saw. We purchased one platter and it was plenty for two adults. Drinks are sold separately, and tips are not included in the meal price. We have an all inclusive resort so in hindsight if we were to do it again we probably would have just purchased drinks at the restaurant and then gotten lunch back at our resort, but that’s just us. Our favorite part of the lunch was that it was in the rain forest right next to a stream. We got to watch the wildlife as we are which was so relaxing.
Response from the operator: Hello, Traveler! What a pleasure to read your review! At Gray Line Puerto Vallarta, we work hard to provide exceptional service and knowing that we met your expectations fills us with satisfaction. Thank you for your trust and we hope to see you soon on your next visit. Best regards, Gray Line Puerto Vallarta
via Tripadvisor
Avoid this one
I purchased a shore excursion for myself and my party (4 including myself) for a City Tour with lunch in Puerto Vallarta for November 28, 2024. I want to tell you how unhappy we all were with this tour. It started more than 30 minutes late; we were not advised beforehand to expect considerable walking, and our guide told us very little about the city. Except for a brief view of the town boardwalk and a visit to the cathedral where mass was being held so we couldn't visit inside, our guide was very concerned that we stop at several shopping venues where we were left without access to the bus we'd traveled on. All of us felt that the guide was getting kickbacks from the shops for bringing us. Twice we ended up standing on the dirty streets in the heat waiting for up to 30 minutes for the bus to reappear. For lunch, we were taken to a town about 35 minutes away from our ship, arriving just after 3:30 p.m. by which time we were all very thirsty and hungry (no water or snacks available on the bus). After repeatedly telling the guide that our ship's last call to board was at 4:30 pm, we had very little time (10-15 minutes) to eat lunch and race back to the ship, barely getting there before the deadline. All of the people in my party were very stressed out and disappointed with this excursion.
Response from the operator: Hello Traveler, We are sorry to hear that your experience was not satisfactory. At Gray Line Puerto Vallarta we take very seriously the opinions of our customers, so we assure you that your comments will reach the corresponding leaders to implement the necessary improvements in this service and prevent these cases from being repeated. On behalf of the entire Gray Line team, we reiterate our sincere apologies and thank you for your valuable comments. Best regards, Gray Line Puerto Vallarta
via Tripadvisor
Poorly run misnamed shopping trip. Avoid!
First, we had to do a lot of walking—mostly on cobblestones. No way to identify us or guide except he wore an orange shirt. Tour left 11am after 2/10 mile walk to bus parked on side street. Except for the church, this was a shopping trip to specific shops which I suspect are giving kick backs to the guide and/or company. We didn’t get to go to lunch until 3:15pm at a place about 35 min from cruise terminal. Last call at ship was 4:30!! Very stressful. Food was good as was the location, but very hurried so some mistakes were made. We were late returning to cruise terminal but thankfully didn’t miss the ship. This tour was poorly run and the emphasis was clearly more on lining their own pockets than showing us highlights of the city. Very disappointed!!
Response from the operator: Hello Traveler, We are sorry to hear that your experience was not satisfactory. At Gray Line Puerto Vallarta we take very seriously the opinions of our customers, so we assure you that your comments will reach the corresponding leaders to implement the necessary improvements in this service and prevent these cases from being repeated. On behalf of the entire Gray Line team, we reiterate our sincere apologies and thank you for your valuable comments. Best regards, Gray Line Puerto Vallarta
via Tripadvisor
Tourist trap
Although the guide was very kind, the day felt like we were being held hostage. There was not a lot of time to actually explore the city. It was mainly them driving us to different shops that I'm sure pay them to bring tours in to generate business. Only plus really was that we met a few nice people in the van. Also, LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED. It is complete tourist bait. They drive you out of town to this small spot that seems like the tours are their only business. The food was okay, but every option was $65+. I would recommend just taking a taxi to downtown and taking your time to walk around instead of this tour. Pretty disappointed we wasted a day on it.
Response from the operator: Hello lauracI5147NE, We are sorry to hear that your experience was not satisfactory. At Gray Line Puerto Vallarta we take very seriously the opinions of our customers, so we assure you that your comments will reach the corresponding leaders to implement the necessary improvements in this service and prevent these cases from being repeated. On behalf of the entire Gray Line team, we reiterate our sincere apologies and thank you for your valuable comments. Best regards, Gray Line Puerto Vallarta
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $50 to $65
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Puerto Vallarta.
How much does Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch cost?
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Prices start at $50 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Puerto Vallarta usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Puerto Vallarta is not rushed.
Is Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 25 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Puerto Vallarta, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch?
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Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Puerto Vallarta can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Puerto Vallarta and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Puerto Vallarta City Tour with lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Puerto Vallarta within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Puerto Vallarta?
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On Outty we rank every Puerto Vallarta experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours, Signature Taco Tour in PV with Vallarta Eats, Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Puerto Vallarta?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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