Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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 9, 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.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Zona Romantica
We will explore the romantic zone architecture and hidden gems!
Malecon Boardwalk
We will learn about different iconic architecture and history of Vallarta
Options
PV Downtown Food Tour
A guided 3-3/12 hours food and city walking tour featuring 8 food tasting locations carefully chosen to highlight the best regional hidden flavors Puerto Vallarta has to offer!
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
8 Food Tastings at Vallarta´s best restaurants and stands
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,908 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Puerto Vallarta food tour
Deb G,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food, great guide, and an excellent experience! It was great going earlier in the day as it wasn’t so hot in the low season.
Insiders guide to Puerto Vallarta Eats
supershirin,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was delish, filling, and very enjoyable. I enjoy walking food tours because of the opportunity to learn about a culture and town and local customs that you wouldn’t otherwise! Plus you get the inside on where locals dine, which are almost always the best spots, in areas of town you may not necessary venture to. Our tour guide Joanna was lovely. I traveled w my spouse and two teens- 13, and 16, and all enjoyed the tour and foods. Thank you!
Fabulous Tour
Diana T,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This food walking tour is a must! Al our guide was fantastic and so informative. That food is fabulous and you will walk away stuffed.
Great food, guide,Al, was knowledgeable and set a pace that allowed everyone to comfortably stay together. Go hungry.
Lena R,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food was very good, with a variety of flavors. All the vendors we visited were welcoming. My husband has trouble keeping up on long walks. While if you do have difficulty walking there might be a better choice for you, Al set a pace slow enough that my husband could keep up. There are a lot of uneven surfaces and at the end stairs to climb so do keep that in mind. Go hungry. I’ve lost count, but we made 8 or 9 stops. All were really good. Al had a lot of insight into the different stops and the people that run them. It was very informative.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Delicious Journey Through Puerto Vallarta with Al!
MaueehR,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Food Tour with Al – A Must-Do in Puerto Vallarta! My husband and I had an incredible experience on the Downtown Vallarta Food Tour, and our guide, Al, made it even better. From the moment we met him, his energy, knowledge, and passion for Puerto Vallarta were evident. The tour took us through several local spots that we never would have found on our own. We sampled an amazing variety of authentic Mexican foods—from fresh ceviche and tacos al pastor sliced straight from the trompo, to delicious birria, local sweets, and tequila tastings. Every stop offered something unique, and we left completely full by the end! What we loved most was that Al didn’t just introduce us to great food—he also shared local history, culture, and stories about Puerto Vallarta, making the experience much more meaningful. The pace was relaxed, the group size was perfect, and there was plenty of opportunity to ask questions. If you’re visiting Puerto Vallarta and want to experience the city through its food, this tour is absolutely worth it. Come hungry and ask for Al if you can—you won’t be disappointed! Highly recommended!
Taco Lovers - Don’t Skip This One
Dawn M,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sylvia was so enthusiastic and fun. She shared so much of her culture with us. The food was delicious, and her salsa and food pairings were spot on. It was such a lovely way to spend a few hours. We have been on many food tours, and this one ranks at the top for sure.
Tasty Adventure
Angela M,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience overall; however, more historical context about the town, during the walks, would have made it even better
Authentic Food Tour Experience
Greg W,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My wife and I attended the tour on Tuesday June 9th. Joanna was our tour guide and she was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the city’s history sharing interesting insights and took our group to several delicious restaurants. We really enjoyed the birria, fish tacos, and aguas frescas tasting. We recommend this tour to anyone who loves trying local authentic food as you won’t be disappointed. We’d book this tour again and can’t thank Joanna enough for the great experience.
Food was excellent,...
Kelly D,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Food was excellent, information about the city an added bonus. Joana was an amazing guide! Would recommend to anyone who can manage walking to multiple locations.
Food and drink in downtown PV.
rickx2016,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour guide Maho was excellent. As it turned out my wife and I were the only people in the group so we got all of his attention. He was very informative and we learned a lot about the history of Puerto Vallarta as well as the restaurants we visited. The food was all excellent but the portions were smal. I was hoping we would get more to eat and drink. All in all the tour was great and I would recommend it.
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