Mazatlan routes of taste food tour

5.0 (73 reviews)4 hMazatlánFood & drinkCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:50 pm, 3 h 40 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 40 min to spare.

Safety margin
Ship in portGetting ashore (20 min)Safety margin (1 h)All aboard 4:30 pm
  1. 8:00 am
    Ship docks in Mazatlán20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 15 min to the start point
  3. 8:35 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:15 am.
  4. 12:35 pm
    Tour ends15 min back to the pier
  5. 12:50 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 40 min before all aboard
  6. 4:30 pm
    All aboardGangway closes; the ship won't wait for independent tours

Estimates based on the tour's longest published duration, our researched travel times and typical pier queues. Confirm the departure time on the booking page and keep your watch on ship's time.

Our verdict

This tour fits a typical Mazatlán call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:35 am and be back at the gangway around 12:50 pm — 2 h 40 min to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 1:50 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

We don't have a verified start point for this tour yet, so we assume 15 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Mazatlán. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 130 Mazatlán shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 97% of them fit a typical call.

Computed from the tour's published duration, the distance from the cruise pier to its start point and the typical Mazatlán call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Mazatlan offers much more than beach and sun; Founded in 1531, Mazatlan has an interesting history and incredible gastronomy. We will take you to taste the most representative dishes of this port, while you will learn from its history and traditions as we move from one place to another making you feel a real Mazatleco. If you want a tour that combines everything in one, history, sight seen and amazing food this is the tour for you. The only food tours given by local Mazatlecos.

Max 8 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • The tour includes all the tasting of food and drinks in all the places and restaurants that are visited. Not alcoholic drinks are inclluded

Not included

  • Pick up service from the hotels or back to the hotel

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Mercado Pino Suarez
    You will be able to walk around this traditional mexican market founded in 1897. In this place you will see multiple vendors of food, souvenirs, and clothing.
    10 min
  2. 2
    Stop 2
    The shrimp ladies (Las Changueras) is the seafood market of the city, we will explain to you why Mazatlan is known as the "Shrimp Capital"
    15 min
  3. 3
    Malecon de Mazatlan
    Mazatlan beautifull malecon one of the longest in the world
    Pass by without stopping
  4. 4
    Playa Norte
    This used to be the north end of the city, now this beach is where fisherman have their boats and bring the fish every morning. Here also we will enjoy another tipical dish of Mazatlan with the great view of Mazatlan`s bay
    10 min
  5. 5
    Faro Mazatlan
    Mazatlan Lighthouse is the tallest natural lighthouse in the world
    Pass by without stopping
  6. 6
    Plaza Machado
    This Plaza is the heart of the Historic Distric of Mazatlan a must stop when visiting the city
    10 min
  7. 7
    Monumento al Pescador
    This monument is the most know monument of the city is an Icon of Mazatlan
    Pass by without stopping
  8. 8
    Stop 8
    This emblematic avenue will show you the best views of the port.
    10 min

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
We meet in the Looney Bean Cafe ubicated in Olas Altas Mazatlan. This is a very well know ubication in town any taxi will know if you ask you can also take public transportation to get there.
We meet in the Looney Bean Cafe ubicated in Olas Altas Mazatlan. This is a very well know ubication in town any taxi will know if you ask you can also take public transportation to get there.
From the cruise pier
About 15 min by taxi
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Ends at

Good to know

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. If the operator cancels for bad weather, you can rebook or get a full refund.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with shellfish allergies, vegetarians or vegans

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Operated by Tomatl Mexican Culinary Experiences. Prices, availability and tour details come from the booking partner and can change; the booking page is authoritative.

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