Mazatlan Sightseeing and Shopping Tour

4.7 (66 reviews)4 hMazatlánCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 12:40 pm, 3 h 50 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 50 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 pierThis tour meets at the pier
  3. 8:30 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:20 am.
  4. 12:30 pm
    Tour ends10 min back to the pier
  5. 12:40 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 50 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 8:30 am and be back at the gangway around 12:40 pm — 2 h 50 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 1:40 pm or later. Even a short 7:00 am–2:00 pm call works.

The operator picks up at the cruise port (it is on their pickup list), so the trip to the start point is part of the tour. We allow 10 min to walk off and find the pickup; look for the ground-transportation area outside Mazatlán cruise terminal (Puerto de Mazatlán).

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

This tour will show you the highlights of Mazatlan: main points of interest in New Mazatlan and Old Mazatlan, shopping and beaches. You will enjoy the main highlights of the Old Mazatlan by stopping at each area with the option of walking around to get some great pictures and a bilingual guide to explain the history and culture of each, then head on over to the Golden Zone where the best shopping & beaches are located to do your own shopping, and/or a splash on the beach.

IF YOU ARE COMING ON A CRUISE SHIP, WE WILL ADJUST THE TIMING OF YOUR TOUR TO FIT WITHIN THE SHIP'S SCHEDULE

Max 15 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Lunch (optional)
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

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    Mazatlan Van Tours
    After hotel or cruise ship pickup, you'll head on a city tour of Mazatlan and enjoy the highlights of this place. See the breathtaking sights in Old Mazatlán, shop in local shops and visit the beautiful beaches in a small-group tour with a professional guide. Start off by visiting the highlights like the Spanish fort-lookout hill for amazing views of the highest natural lighthouse in the world and of the city. Then, head down to watch the brave cliff divers plunging into only 8 feet of water from 45 feet in the air dodging the sharp rocks below. Continue the tour and don't miss the opportunity to casually travel through the oldest area in Mazatlán; the Historical center and arrive to the Cathedral with plenty of time to go inside to take pictures. You'll also have time to wander around the area to visit the downtown market and/or the main plaza. From there, you will enjoy a nice ride along the longest boardwalk (malecon) in Mexico to head to the best shopping area with time to shop around and/or head to the beach to do your own beach activities. After you have enjoyed the best of the best in Mazatlán, we will return you to your cruise ship or hotel.

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
See booking page
From the cruise pier
Meets at the pier
Allow 20 min to get off the ship first. Taxi fares and pier details.
Returns
Back to the start point

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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Important: At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name

Traveler reviews

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