Puerto Vallarta: Seafood Food Tour Old Town & Beach Stops

Puerto Vallarta seafood tour with ceviche tacos & beach strolls

You’ll wander Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town with a local guide who knows every seafood stall worth stopping for. Taste fresh ceviche, octopus tacos hot from the fryer, aguachile by the beach: all while hearing stories that connect food to place. Expect laughter, surprises, and maybe some lime juice on your shirt.

Step-by-step itinerary

Seafood tasting in Old Town Vallarta

• Try ceviche and octopus
• Enjoy tuna azul tostada
• Eat stuffed jalapeno shrimp taco
• Enjoy local seafood favorites
• Eat red snapper at local spot

The experience

You know that feeling when you arrive somewhere and the air just smells different? That’s how it hit me in Puerto Vallarta’s Old Town: salty, a little smoky from the street grills, mixed with something sharp and green I couldn’t place at first. Our guide, Ana, waved us over to this tiny spot where the cook was already piling shrimp into tortillas. I tried to say “jalapeño” like she did but totally missed the accent. Ana grinned and said I’d get it by the last stop (I didn’t). First bite: hot fried octopus taco, crunchy on the outside, soft inside. Honestly, I could’ve stopped there and been happy.

We zigzagged through narrow streets past bright murals and old men playing cards under faded umbrellas. At the market, Ana pointed out fish so fresh their eyes looked glassy-bright. She told us about her dad fishing off the pier back when she was a kid. Next up was ceviche: cold, citrusy, almost too much lime at first but then it mellowed out with a little avocado on top. I’m not usually a fan of raw fish but this changed my mind. There was laughter from another table. Someone dropped a tostada and nobody cared because everyone was just… eating with their hands anyway.

By the time we reached Muertos Beach, my shirt smelled like grilled calamari (not complaining). The sun got lower and everything turned gold for a minute. We sat on plastic stools with our plates balanced on our knees: aguachile that made my lips tingle and a tuna azul tostada that tasted way fresher than anything back home. Ana told us about all the ways seafood is woven into Mexican history, Aztec to Spanish to now, but honestly I kept getting distracted by the sound of waves hitting the pier behind us. I still think about that view.

What’s included

Your day includes six different seafood tastings (think ceviche spooned onto crisp tostadas or hot fried octopus tacos) plus stories from your local guide as you walk through Old Town markets and finish with bites right by Muertos Beach before heading off full (and probably smiling).

Before you book

Days and timesMonday and ThursdayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vallarta Food Tours

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

How long is the Puerto Vallarta seafood tour?

The guided food tour lasts about 3 hours.

Does the tour include stops at Muertos Beach?

Yes, one of the stops is at Muertos Beach for tastings.

Are there vegetarian options on this food tour?

No vegetarian options are mentioned. It focuses on seafood dishes.

What kind of seafood will I try?

You’ll taste ceviche, grilled calamari, fried octopus taco, aguachile, shrimp tostada, stuffed jalapeño taco, tuna azul tostada and red snapper.

Is pickup included in this Puerto Vallarta food tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned. You meet in Old Town Puerto Vallarta.

Can travelers with service animals join?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the meeting point.