Private Tour
Private Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo City Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the highlights of Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo on this half-day tour with just your private group and a local guide. While traveling in a luxury vehicle, see the area's highlights like high-end neighborhoods, the La Playa wildlife reserve, the best restaurants to eat at, and various vista points. Visit a farmer's market to see where the locals shop, and enjoy the undivided attention of your private tour guide. Get plenty of recommendations from you guide, and modify your flexible itinerary as best suits you.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ixtapa
Our accredited guide will drive to some of the high and middleclass neighborhoods that are in the back of Ixtapa and explain you about the history of Ixtapa, When was Ixtapa first build? Who was the original owner of Ixtapa?, what level of government runs Ixtapa? He will also tell you some of the differences between the City of Ixtapa and the City of Zihuatanejo.
Playa Linda
Our accredited guide will take you to Playa Linda where he will show you the wild life in the lagoon, he will mention names of some of the birds, interesting facts about the crocodiles and iguanas, he will show you the beach next to the lagoon and the flea market.
What‘s Included
Private half-day tour of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo with a knowledgeable tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
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Private Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo City Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
137 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Girls trip, very enjoyable tour. Well worth it.
Joan M,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Luis was an excellent tour guide. He took us to several stops where we could enjoy the views and experience the local places and people. He was able to answer any/all of our questions, and shared a lot of information about the area. His vehicle was clean and comfortable. I highly recommend this tour, especially for first time visitors to the area.
A must do, with a great guide
cangelab2024,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis gave us a wonderful introduction to the area in an air conditioned van . He provided an amazing historical perspective and also shared his personal knowledge of the areas’s nature, culture and tourist sites. It was a great way to spend our second day in Ixtapa
Great guide and perfect length of time.
HarborDave,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As this was my wife's and my first trip to this part of Mexico it was very helpful to get the lay of the land. We had Francisco as a guide and he was outstanding. It was just the three of us. We got to see many parts of the towns and got out of the van too and walked a bit. Had a quick lunch and Margarita as well. The four hours was the perfect length of time.
Great organized, owner Luis and tour by Pablo!
kimberly f,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour by knowledgeable, KIND, and school trained English by Pablo! Ended up being private 3 family tour in nice clean car. Flexible drive/walk tour pending what group wants! Thank you Luis and Pablo!
Fantastic your!
Rhonda S,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you have Francisco as your tour guide, you will receive an amazing amount of information about the history of Ixtapa and Zihuatenejo and everything in between. He was a wonderful accommodating tour guide. We had a great time and highly recommend this tour!
Ixtapa / Zihua city tour
cramere2017,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pablo was our tour guide. Very knowledgeable and pacing excellent. Lots of history here. Playa Linda, Crocodile’s all worth the visit. Really helpful to help understand the geography and history of the area. Time allotted was perfect. Well worth the time and fee!
Perfect area intro for a first time visitor
deserttravl,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to get a little taste of the whole area from Plata Linda down towards Playa Las Gatas. Mostly a driving tour, but we got out and walked around a bit at Ixtapa marina, Playa Linda, a scenic overlook on the highway and downtown Zihuatanejo. Knowledgeable local guide who gave us a lot of area history, local tips and restaurant recommendations. No built in snack or bathroom breaks but pretty flexible agenda so you’d just need to ask. The guide was good enough to take me to two banks even to try to withdraw some pesos. The crocodiles at Playa Linda were a highlight. A great tour for the first day of someone’s first trip to the area.
Great tour!
BarrioTravelers,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a terrific time, Francisco our guide was simply great. He took us around the region where we got to see and learn the rich culture and history of the area. He even took us past Ixtapa where we saw crocodiles, we were not expecting it, but it was a great experience. Ask Francisco to take you to a stand where you can try the baby green mangoes, quite flavorful and delicious. Since there's not a lot to see and do near Zihuatanejo, this is a good way to spend part of your day. Make sure to do it early on in your stay as a way to acquaint yourself with the area. For what you get, it's a great value.
Great Tour!!! Luis is fantastic.
570zachf,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just returned from Zihuatanejo and this tour was one of the highlights of our trip. I wish we would have done it earlier as he had so many great recommendations of places to go and restaurants. We plan on doing some other tours with Luis when we return next year and would recommend him to everyone.
Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa Tour
katronson,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did his trip with Ulises of Ketavi Tours. He is an excellent driver, speaks good English and we had a great tour around Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. He took us to beautiful viewing sites, where we could see the whole bay and take some great pictures!! His local knowledge and some history made the tour even more enjoyable.
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