Food & Mixology Tour:Tequila,Tacos, Mezcal and Agave Cocktails

5.0 (1,946 reviews)4 hPuerto VallartaFood & drinkCulture & historyFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:00 pm, 3 h 30 min before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 30 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 Puerto Vallarta20 min to get off the ship and through the terminal
  2. 8:20 am
    Leave the pierAbout 20 min to the start point
  3. 8:40 am
    Earliest tour startTour runs 4 h. Latest sensible start: 11:10 am.
  4. 12:40 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 1:00 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 30 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 Puerto Vallarta call (8:00 am–4:30 pm). It runs 4 h; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 1:00 pm — 2 h 30 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 2:00 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 20 min each way from the pier — the typical ride in Puerto Vallarta. Check the meeting point on the booking page.

Among the 400 Puerto Vallarta shore excursions we track, this is about average in length (the median runs 4 h); 86% 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 Puerto Vallarta call. Adjust your ship's times above to recheck.

About this tour

Follow a professional foodie spirits guide through the streets of Puerto Vallarta's Old Town during this 4-hour food-and-cocktail tour. Sample 5 tacos and desserts alongside 5 Mexican cocktails and a shot of mezcal , mixed and served to you by expert bartenders. Learn about the cultural history of spirits like mezcal, tequila, raicilla, and more. Group size is limited to ensure a personal experience and plenty of attention from your guide.

Max 10 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • 5 Food tastings
  • Local guide
  • 5 Mexican Cocktails

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Stop 1
    We will start at Joe Jacks with famous fish taco and a pineapple mezcalini
    20 minAdmission included
  2. 2
    Stop 2
    Next enjoy a mouthwatering a pepper stuffed with seafood fried taco with a tasting of racilla (local moonshine)
    20 minAdmission included
  3. 3
    Stop 3
    Next stop in Zapata for a mezcal tasting and a lesson of how to make your own tequila paloma
    20 minAdmission included
  4. 4
    Stop 4
    Next head to one of the best jalapeno margaritas in town . This mixologist place is a must!
    20 minAdmission included
  5. 5
    Stop 5
    After hitting two taco stands end at the local favorite Mezcal y Sal for mezcal cocktail and mezcal tasting!
    20 minAdmission included
  6. 6
    Stop 6
    We will go to eat a delicious fish taco and mezcal cocktail
    20 minAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
Meeting point is in the gazebo in the middle of Lazaro Cardenas Park in the Romantic Zone . Your rock star guide will be waiting for you in the gazebo in the middle park. See you soon! Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kdbMfYsotn5qj5SZ8
Meeting point is in the gazebo in the middle of Lazaro Cardenas Park in the Romantic Zone . Your rock star guide will be waiting for you in the gazebo in the middle park. See you soon! Google Maps Link: https://goo.gl/maps/kdbMfYsotn5qj5SZ8
From the cruise pier
About 20 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.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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