Puerto Vallarta Night Tour: Tacos, Tequila & Bike Ride

Summary

Evening bike ride in Puerto Vallarta with tacos & mezcal stops

You’ll pedal through Puerto Vallarta’s lively streets at sunset with a local guide, stopping for six different tacos (marlin, asada, pastor), mezcal cocktails in hidden bars, and fresh churros. Along the way you’ll pass landmarks like El Malecon and the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe — and soak up flavors and stories you’ll remember long after the ride.

What’s the experience like?

“You can’t rush a good taco,” our guide Marco grinned as he handed me a marlin taco wrapped in greasy paper. I’d barely caught my breath from the last stretch along El Malecon — the breeze off the bay was salty and warm, mixing with the smell of grilled meat and something sweet I couldn’t place at first (later found out it was tejuino). We’d started just before sunset, bikes rattling over cobblestones while Marco pointed out the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He told us how his abuela still lights candles there every Sunday. I liked that.

I’ll admit, I was nervous about biking at night in Puerto Vallarta — but honestly, it felt more like joining a moving block party than anything risky. Locals waved or called out as we passed; one guy selling elote gave us a thumbs up. The city lights flickered on while we queued at a stand for pastor tacos (the spit glowed orange, hypnotic). Marco kept us laughing — especially when he tried to teach me how to say “raicilla” properly. I failed. He laughed anyway.

The mezcal bar was tucked behind an unmarked door; inside smelled like citrus peel and smoke. We sipped tiny cocktails (not too strong, thankfully — they space them out) and tried churros dipped in chocolate that left sugar dust on my fingers. There was this moment outside the brewery where everything just slowed down: music from somewhere distant, bikes leaning against a wall, everyone quiet for a second except for someone’s soft laugh. I still think about that view back toward the church tower lit up against the sky.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset Bike Tour and Tastings

• Visit the Malecon
• See Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Eat stuffed seafood jalapeno taco
• Visit iconic brewery
• Enjoy mezcal and craft cocktails
• Try racilla cocktail at agave bar

Top questions

How long is the Puerto Vallarta night bike tour?

The tour lasts about 3 hours from start to finish.

Are drinks included on this sunset bike tour?

Yes, you get four moderate-sized cocktails spread across three stops.

What food is included on this taco & tequila tour?

You’ll try six tastings: asada tacos, marlin tacos, elote with pork belly, pastor tacos, churros, and tejuino.

Is there a local guide during the tour?

Yes, a local guide leads the group throughout the evening.

Do I need to be very fit for this bike tour?

You should have at least moderate physical fitness for cycling around town.

Does this tour include pickup or transportation?

No hotel pickup is included; public transport options are nearby.

Are alcoholic drinks served during the ride?

Alcohol is served at three locations but portions are moderate and spaced out for safety.

What landmarks do we see on this Puerto Vallarta tour?

You’ll pass El Malecon and visit the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe along your route.

What’s included

Your evening includes use of a bicycle for exploring Puerto Vallarta’s streets with your local guide, six different food tastings (from seafood jalapeño tacos to churros), plus four cocktails featuring mezcal and raicilla — all spaced out safely over three hours before you return to where you started.