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Old Town & Malecón: Private Art, Architecture & Tasting Walk

Explore the cobbled streets of El Centro with a private licensed guide — from the iconic Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Malecón's world-class sculpture walk and the Zona Romántica's buzzing local markets and mezcal bars.

What to expect

Your expert local guide leads you through the Zona Romántica's labyrinths of bougainvillea-draped lanes, pausing at hand-painted talavera-tile staircases and artisan workshops. You'll taste your way through stops — birria tacos, elote, hand-pressed tortillas, and, on the Mex-ology tour, flights of premium raicilla and mezcal with a spirits educator. The Malecón's sculpture walk ends with the perfect golden-hour view of the bay.

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Vallarta Food Tours
USD 49–98 per person (Old Town Taco Tour from USD 49; Mex-ology Spirits & Culture Tour from USD 98)
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Good to know

Morning tours depart at 10:30 am and run 3–4 hours, leaving ample time before all-aboard. The cruise pier is a 10-minute taxi ride to El Centro; taxis are metered and abundant. Wear comfortable walking shoes; cobblestones are charming but uneven.

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Luxury cruises that call at Puerto Vallarta — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Regent · Seven Seas Grandeur
10 nights · calls at Puerto Vallarta
from $7,049
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Seabourn · Seabourn Quest
19 nights · calls at Puerto Vallarta
from $8,998
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Regent · Seven Seas Splendor
16 nights · calls at Puerto Vallarta
from $11,149
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
59 nights · calls at Puerto Vallarta
from $26,399
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