Puerto Vallarta Historic Downtown Ghost and Cultural Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover a side of Puerto Vallarta most visitors never see on this top-rated ghost and cultural walking tour through the historic downtown. Led by a native local guide, you’ll explore historic landmarks and hidden corners while hearing the stories that shaped the city.

Go beyond surface-level history and uncover the legends and traditions that shapde the city. Hear stories passed down through generations, explore places most visitors overlook, and gain a deeper understanding of Vallarta’s identity.

Designed for curious travelers, this walking tour goes beyond typical sightseeing to reveal the identity, folklore, and hidden past of Puerto Vallarta. By the end, you’ll see the city with entirely new perspective.

Why travelers choose this tour:

• Explore the historic downtown with a knowledgeable local guide

• Hear real ghost stories, legends, and lesser-known history

• Learn the cultural origins and meaning of Day of the Dead

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for travelers unable to walk for an extended period of time

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

We begin our tour at our first major stop: Parque Hidalgo. This plaza has been a fixture in Vallarta’s landscape for generations, yet hidden in plain sight is the fascinating past of this historic location.

Admission Not Applicable

We'll stop by the charming Plaza Malecon, a popular marketplace along the boardwalk, to uncover its profound role in the darker chapters of Vallarta's past.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Souvenir Gift

English Speaking Tour Guide

Gratuities

Options

Historic Downtown Ghost Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A fun way to connect with the community!
Nicolle O,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a fun experience! Gia was so engaging and passionate sharing with us about history for the original townsite and culturally about what the Day of the Dead truly means. This was the highlight of the trip, away from the big tourist attractions and city bustle with an opportunity to truly learn about and connect with the community. Such a fun little tour!!
Learn the local history in a fun and interesting way
traveltom25,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed the tour. Gia is very knowledgeable, articulate and engaging. When she learned that we will.be travelling to Mexico City she gave several recommendations for what to see and do there and even went a step further by emailing us a list of additional places of interest and restaurants we might enjoy on our trip. We will certainly recommend to anyone coming to PV, to learn about the history of the city through interesting ghost stories
This was such a fun...
Hannah C,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a fun activity to learn about some history of Puerto Vallarta! For a touristy destination, I was concerned there wouldn’t be much history to learn about but this tour completely changed my mind!
Interesting history and...
Tracy L,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Interesting history and some ghost stories combined. 90 minutes was a perfect amount of time. Gia was very pleasant.
Highly Recommend!
elishab2026,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend this tour! Gia was very informative and kept our group engaged and interested in the stories and local lore that she shared with us. It felt very personal to her and we felt her passion and connection to the history which made all the difference. A highlight for us was walking through the old town streets and seeing all the old buildings and hearing about their spooky origins.
Great , historical tour.
Ryan F,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoyed this tour. It was more than a ghost tour, it was a historical tour of Puerto Vallarta. Gia spoke perfect English and was knowledgeable of the area, since her family has been here for a long time. I would recommend this tour.
even teenagers had a great time
480kimberlees,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
gia was awesome! so friendly and informative. our family of 5 (3 teenagers) enjoyed ourselves immensely. this is the best way to get a glimpse of the city and its history.
Great experience in Puerto Vallarta to learn about the local history and ghost stories, and a really good guide.
Chance P,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was so cool I learned a lot about the local history and heard some really cool ghost stories. Turns out I was staying right next to one of the haunted places we covered. I’d say my favourite part of the tour was our guide Gia, she’s charismatic, knowledgeable, and most importantly has a good taste in music. I would absolutely recommend doing this tour if you’re in Puerto Vallarta.
Really cool and informative!
L6923SHtiffanyj,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I went on this tour with some girlfriends and had a wonderful time! Gia was a great guide and we learned so much. We kept talking about one stop for the next couple of days :) Really enjoyed this tour and would say don't miss out.
Historic Tour 👻
Compass26846474489,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time on the tour. Everything was smooth, the guide was great, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area.