Puerto Vallarta City Tour: Churches, Tequila & Malecón

A tequila distillery sits inside a city tour most visitors never find.

This 8-hour guided city tour of Puerto Vallarta covers the Malecón boardwalk, the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Municipal Palace, a working tequila distillery, and the coastal village of Mismaloya, with a professional guide, air-conditioned vehicle and hotel pickup included. The tour moves through downtown Vallarta's colonial architecture and local markets, ending at a viewpoint overlooking Mismaloya's arches where you can photograph the coastline.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Puerto Vallarta city highlights

• Visit the Malecón boardwalk
• See the Municipal Palace
• Tour the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Visit the Tequila Distillery
• Stop at Mismaloya village and restaurants

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. The Malecón 30m
2. Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe 30m
3. Summer’s Ranch 1h

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• entry to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
• visit to a working tequila distillery with education on production and barrel aging.
• access to the Municipal Handicraft and Jewelry Market.
• viewpoint of the Mismaloya arches for photos.
• time to explore Mismaloya village.

Times

• Monday to Saturday 08:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 45 1 private ›

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The tour starts on the Malecón, where the boardwalk runs along the water past bars, restaurants and craft vendors. From there you move inland to the Municipal Palace and then to the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the city's most recognizable landmark with its distinctive crown-shaped dome and Spanish colonial design. The guide walks you through the church's history and architecture before heading to Amecatl, a working tequila distillery where you learn how agave is processed, aged in different barrel types, and bottled in the varieties sold across Mexico.

The route then takes you to the Municipal Handicraft and Jewelry Market, where local artisans sell handmade goods, before heading south to Mismaloya. This former fishing village sits in a jungle-lined cove and is known for its beach and outdoor restaurants. You get a viewpoint of the Mismaloya arches for photos, and there's time to walk the town itself. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps you comfortable across the 8 hours, and the guide provides commentary in English or Spanish throughout.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe like when you get there?

The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Puerto Vallarta's most recognizable building, known for its emblematic crown-shaped dome and Spanish colonial architecture. The guide walks you through its history and spiritual significance as part of the tour.

Do I get to taste tequila at the distillery stop?

You visit Amecatl, a working tequila distillery, where you learn the process of how tequila is made, the barrel types used for aging, and the different varieties and flavors produced there. The tour includes this educational visit. Tastings and purchases are available on-site.

Is there time to eat or walk around Mismaloya?

Yes. Mismaloya is a coastal village with outdoor and upscale restaurants serving Mexican food, and you have time to explore the town itself. Food and drinks are not included in the tour price, but El Patio Restaurant and others are there if you want to eat.

What does the Malecón stop involve?

The Malecón is the historic waterfront boardwalk where the tour begins. It's lined with bars, restaurants, craft shops and a view of the sea and sunset, giving you a sense of the city's cultural center before moving to the inland attractions.

How long is the full tour?

The tour runs 8 hours total, covering the Malecón, Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Municipal Palace, tequila distillery, handicraft market, and Mismaloya village with its coastal viewpoint.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour is wheelchair accessible, the vehicle is air-conditioned with accessible transportation options, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour suits all physical fitness levels.