PUERTO VALLARTA DOWNTOWN FOOD TOUR – Ready to eat like a local? Join our award-winning walking first food tour through Old Town and Downtown Puerto Vallarta—designed as the perfect combination of a city tour and food experience. Over 3–3.5 hours, you’ll taste your way through eight stops and 10+ tastings—each served where locals actually eat—while discovering the heart and history of Vallarta.
Along the way, you’ll explore and stop at many of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including Old Town (Zona Romántica), the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Los Muertos Pier, and the charming Cuale Island—making this not just a food tour, but a true cultural deep dive.
Start with comforting chilaquiles before diving into slow-braised birria taco with rich consomé. As you explore bustling streets and hidden neighborhood gems, enjoy refreshing aguas frescas, fresh coastal ceviche, and a unique seafood enchilada that reflects Vallarta’s seaside roots. The journey continues with artisan chocolate rooted in ancient cacao traditions, followed by a rich mole enchilada and a perfectly balanced flan.
Voted among the Top 5 Food Experiences in the World and recently #1 food tour in Mexico in 2026 by TripAdvisor, this experience is part feast, part city tour, and 100% delicious—ending with a tequila tasting, one final sip of Mexico’s most iconic spirit.
There are a few more surprises along the way… but you’ll have to join us to discover them.
Dietary Restrictions
We’re happy to accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance when purchasing your tickets so we can make the necessary substitutions.
Taste Vallarta’s Icons: Savor 10+ full-sized tastings of tacos, mole, aguas frescas, ceviche, birria, and other regional favorites - no tiny samples here!
Eat Like a Local: Join your expert foodie guide to explore Old Town and Downtown’s best-kept secrets - taquerías, seafood stands, and family-run kitchens that locals love.
Meet the Makers: Hear the stories behind Vallarta’s culinary legends and meet the chefs, vendors, and artisans keeping tradition alive.
Learn Taco Secrets: Discover how to dress a taco like a local and uncover what makes authentic birria and mole so special.
See the City Differently: Walk the colorful streets of Vallarta, from the Río Cuale to the Malecón, with plenty of food, history, and laughs along the way.
Award-Winning Experience: Voted among TripAdvisor’s Top 5 Food Experiences in the World - and consistently rated the #1 food tour in Puerto Vallarta in Tripadvisor.
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We’re happy to accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance when purchasing your tickets so we can make the necessary substitutions.
We're happy to offer a 24 hour hassle-free cancelation policy. Tickets cannot be cancelled due to the weather. Before purchasing tickets, please be aware of the possible weather conditions for that time of year.
All tickets must be purchased in advance on this website or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Tickets can also be purchased with cash at our of or through our representative at your hotel. Send us an email and we will arrange an exact meeting time.
The tour includes 10+ food tastings at 8 local eateries, water bottle plus a guided cultural and historical walking tour through Downtown and Old Town Puerto Vallarta. Beer , cocktails and drinks can be purchased seperately.
Absolutely! Please complete our Private Inquiry Form to upgrade your tour to a private experience.
Tastings vary slightly, but may include tacos, birria, ceviche, mole, seafood specialties, tacos, aguas frescas, traditional sweets, chocolate, and more.
The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 km) at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops for food, sightseeing, and stories along the way. Each stop is about 1-2 blocks from each other.
Both! Our Downtown Tour combines Puerto Vallarta's best local food with a guided city tour, making it one of the best ways to experience the culture, history, architecture, and cuisine of Vallarta.You'll visit many of Puerto Vallarta's most iconic attractions, including the Malecón, Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Los Muertos Pier, Río Cuale, Gringo Gulch, Old Town, and the Romantic Zone.
Yes. We can accommodate vegetarians with advance notice. Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when booking.
Absolutely. Families love this experience, and children are welcome. It's a fun way for all ages to explore Puerto Vallarta through its food and culture. If you have more than 6 in your group we can do a private custom tour for the same price. Just send us a request in our private tour page.
The Original Downtown Food Tour is our first tour and has been introducing travelers to the flavors, culture, and history of Puerto Vallarta since 2011. Along with authentic local food, expert guides, and unforgettable cultural experiences, you'll explore the city's most iconic neighborhoods and landmarks while eating where locals eat. Our award-winning experience has been recognized among the world's best, including being named one of the Top Food Experiences in the World by TripAdvisor and recognized as the Top Food Tour in Mexico in 2026. Led by federally certified guides, chefs, historians, mixologists, and lifelong Vallarta locals, this is much more than a food tour—it's the ultimate introduction to Puerto Vallarta.
48 hours hassle-free cancelation policy.
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Av México 1193-A
5 de Diciembre,
48350 Puerto Vallarta
Jalisco, Mexico
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