Vallarta by Road Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours

5.0 (183 reviews)4 h 30 minPuerto VallartaFood & drinkFits a typical call
Fits your day

Back at the ship by about 1:30 pm, 3 h before all aboard. That keeps your 1 h safety margin with 2 h 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 30 min. Latest sensible start: 10:40 am.
  4. 1:10 pm
    Tour ends20 min back to the pier
  5. 1:30 pm
    Back at the gangway3 h 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 30 min; ashore by 8:20 am, you can start by 8:40 am and be back at the gangway around 1:30 pm — 2 h to spare on top of a 1 h safety margin.

Rule of thumb: it keeps the safety margin as long as all aboard is 2:30 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

Vallarta  By Road Food Tour explores the foodie gems of Puerto Vallarta.  While riding in a 20-seat Mercedes Sprinter,  we will have stops in Vallarta neighborhood of  Pitillal, Versalles,  5th of December, and downtown Puerto Vallarta.  You will sample an amazing variety of authentic regional eats. Full portion samples, enough for a satisfying lunch, are included in the ticket price. Authentic tasting locations include barbacoa tacos, tortas ahogadas, tamales, atole, aguas frescas, coffee, seafood tostada, birria tacos, and flan.  Come explore these hidden foodie gems around Vallarta with our colorful guides.

Max 18 per group English, Spanish

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Includes 7 tastings, food tour guide, and transportation.

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Vallarta Food Tours
    This is the starting and ending point . We will visit 4 different neighborhoods.
    5 min
  2. 2
    Stop 2
    Enjoy the freshest of Ceviche at this iconic restaurant
    15 minAdmission included
  3. 3
    Stop 3
    Enjoy a mouthwatering flan at this beach front restaurant
    15 minAdmission included
  4. 4
    Stop 4
    Explore 5 of December neighborhood and eat at this hidden gem!
    20 minAdmission included
  5. 5
    Stop 5
    Discover the best tortas ahogadas in the bay!
    15 minAdmission included

Meeting point and getting there

Start point
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From the cruise pier
About 20 min by taxi
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.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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