Recent Searches
Clear
Close

Mazatlan Sightseeing and Shopping Tour

star-4.530 Reviews
|
Mazatlan, Mexico
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Shopping Tour
See More
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Shopping Tour
Cliff Divers
Our family’s first time in Mazatlán! We came in for the day on a cruise ship, we booked directly through the company. Follow the link for their website, in English, and there will be a US number to contact. Easy and cheaper than booking elsewhere. After a short golf cart trip through the shipping yards, we arrived at the Mazatlán port terminal. The Mazatlán Van Tour representative was right inside the front door. Our tour started a little late, but that time was more than made up for. We had scheduled a 3 hour tour, in reality it was 4+ hours without lunch. Our first stop was the fisherman’s port, where we learned how fishing kept Mazatlán’s economy viable long before tourists arrived. Our tour guide, Gabriel, grew up near this area and was a wealth of information and answered our many questions. Gabriel lived and studied English near where we live in Colorado, and his language skills were excellent. He was easy to understand, and even encouraged my very basic Spanish. Next we started along the Malecon, a street so long the name changes 4 times. We stopped at a heart shaped lookout with amazing city views. Gabriel pointed out and explained each monument we passed, as well as the history and current culture of each neighborhood. We headed to downtown Mazatlán, it was New Year’s Eve and crowded. It was fascinating to see Mazatlán locals buying what they needed for the holiday in busy markets, outdoor seafood stalls and modern department stores. We stopped at the Basilica Cathedral, Gabriel narrated the history of its financing and building. We were only given 20 minutes to explore the Cathedral, grand plaza, the busy market 2 blocks away, and surrounding shops. We could have spent at least an hour here and still barely seen any of it, but it would have been nice to have a few more minutes. Next we saw the famous Mazatlán cliff divers. We climbed to the top of one of the towers to watch a professional diver perform. He clearly knew what he was doing, and was up front about asking for money. It was $5 well spent. We passed the Gate of the Devil, Gabriel told us the various legends surrounding how it got its name. We drove through the Golden Zone and stopped in front of a shopping complex. It was obvious there was a financial arrangement between the store and the Mazatlán Van Tours, which was not a huge surprise on a tour like this. They allowed us to use their bathrooms, had free margaritas and drinks, and we ended up buying a few things that were reasonably priced. After that the tour should have ended, and half of the group did go back to the ship. The rest of us wanted to eat lunch in Mazatlán, and we were taken to a restaurant in a suburban mall parking lot. It became clear that this was also the restaurant we would have been taken to had we chosen the tour lunch option. The only patrons were from Mazatlán Van Tours and the tour drivers were being fed up front. The menu was almost exclusively seafood but reasonably priced, the portions were large and the food tasted pretty good. They had huge $3 margaritas as well. There were horses at the restaurant, which the kids enjoyed. If I had it to do over again, I would have preferred to pick my own restaurant for lunch. At 3:30 Gabriel drove us back to the port and we said goodbye. The was a great first tour if you’re new to Mazatlán and not sure what you want to see. It wasn’t perfect, but our personable tour guide and the beauty and excitement of Mazatlán made it a 5 star experience. We felt safe with the kids, and now we know which areas we’d like to explore in depth next time. Thank you, Gabriel!
Our family’s first time in Mazatlán! We came in for the day on a cruise ship, we booked directly through the company. Follow the link for their website, in English, and there will be a US number to contact. Easy and cheaper than booking elsewhere. After a short golf cart trip through the shipping yards, we arrived at the Mazatlán port terminal. The Mazatlán Van Tour representative was right inside the front door. Our tour started a little late, but that time was more than made up for. We had scheduled a 3 hour tour, in reality it was 4+ hours without lunch. Our first stop was the fisherman’s port, where we learned how fishing kept Mazatlán’s economy viable long before tourists arrived. Our tour guide, Gabriel, grew up near this area and was a wealth of information and answered our many questions. Gabriel lived and studied English near where we live in Colorado, and his language skills were excellent. He was easy to understand, and even encouraged my very basic Spanish. Next we started along the Malecon, a street so long the name changes 4 times. We stopped at a heart shaped lookout with amazing city views. Gabriel pointed out and explained each monument we passed, as well as the history and current culture of each neighborhood. We headed to downtown Mazatlán, it was New Year’s Eve and crowded. It was fascinating to see Mazatlán locals buying what they needed for the holiday in busy markets, outdoor seafood stalls and modern department stores. We stopped at the Basilica Cathedral, Gabriel narrated the history of its financing and building. We were only given 20 minutes to explore the Cathedral, grand plaza, the busy market 2 blocks away, and surrounding shops. We could have spent at least an hour here and still barely seen any of it, but it would have been nice to have a few more minutes. Next we saw the famous Mazatlán cliff divers. We climbed to the top of one of the towers to watch a professional diver perform. He clearly knew what he was doing, and was up front about asking for money. It was $5 well spent. We passed the Gate of the Devil, Gabriel told us the various legends surrounding how it got its name. We drove through the Golden Zone and stopped in front of a shopping complex. It was obvious there was a financial arrangement between the store and the Mazatlán Van Tours, which was not a huge surprise on a tour like this. They allowed us to use their bathrooms, had free margaritas and drinks, and we ended up buying a few things that were reasonably priced. After that the tour should have ended, and half of the group did go back to the ship. The rest of us wanted to eat lunch in Mazatlán, and we were taken to a restaurant in a suburban mall parking lot. It became clear that this was also the restaurant we would have been taken to had we chosen the tour lunch option. The only patrons were from Mazatlán Van Tours and the tour drivers were being fed up front. The menu was almost exclusively seafood but reasonably priced, the portions were large and the food tasted pretty good. They had huge $3 margaritas as well. There were horses at the restaurant, which the kids enjoyed. If I had it to do over again, I would have preferred to pick my own restaurant for lunch. At 3:30 Gabriel drove us back to the port and we said goodbye. The was a great first tour if you’re new to Mazatlán and not sure what you want to see. It wasn’t perfect, but our personable tour guide and the beauty and excitement of Mazatlán made it a 5 star experience. We felt safe with the kids, and now we know which areas we’d like to explore in depth next time. Thank you, Gabriel!

From $30.77 / person

Price details
Lowest Price Guarantee
1 Adult
1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults5 Adults6 Adults7 Adults8 Adults9 Adults10 Adults11 Adults12 Adults13 Adults14 Adults15 Adults0 Youths1 Youth2 Youths3 Youths4 Youths5 Youths6 Youths7 Youths8 Youths9 Youths10 Youths11 Youths12 Youths13 Youths14 Youths15 Youths0 Children1 Child2 Children3 Children4 Children5 Children6 Children7 Children8 Children9 Children10 Children11 Children12 Children13 Children14 Children15 Children0 Infants1 Infant2 Infants3 Infants4 Infants5 Infants6 Infants7 Infants8 Infants9 Infants10 Infants11 Infants12 Infants13 Infants14 Infants15 Infants
No times available
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
icon4 hours  (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English and 1 more

Overview

Explore the resort town of Mazatlan on a small-group sightseeing tour with hotel or port pickup and drop-off included. Wander around the Old Town and learn about the history and culture of this colonial city. See highlights such as the cathedral, the Old Spanish Fort, and the cliff divers. Plus, visit the modern Golden Zone and the beaches. During the tour, you’ll also have time to shop for souvenirs.
  • See Mazatlan highlights, including the cathedral and the Old Spanish Fort
  • Discover great shopping in the Old Town and on the boardwalk
  • Bottled water provided to help you stay hydrated in the heat
  • Convenient hotel or port pickup and drop-off in Mazatlan included

Additional Details

Pickup included
Saved to wishlist!

From $30.77

Lowest Price Guarantee
Book Now
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch (optional)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered

Ports

  • Mazatlan cruise vessel terminal, Av. Emilio Barragán 517, Lázaro Cárdenas, 82040 Mazatlán, Sin., Mexico


Departure Time

9:30 AM
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Mazatlan Van Tours
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

Traveler Photos

See More
See More

Reviews

4.5
star-4.5
30 Reviews
5 stars
25
4 stars
3
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
1

Reviews by Viator travelers

Showing 1-8 of 30 reviews
star-5
Great tour
Kenneth_B
, Jun 2021
Very good experience with Victor. I feel like we really got to see all of mazatlan. Victor was very knowledgeable, personable and a really funny guy. 100% recommend this tour when in mazatlan
... MoreLess
star-5
Wonderful!
Tim_S
, Apr 2021
Very informative, we liked Smiley! He was very accommodating. We would do it again if we were going to be here longer.
... MoreLess
star-5
Nice Experience
Carlirae
, Apr 2021
Thank you Smiley. I learned a lot about Mazatlan and you were very kind and accommodating. Clean and comfortable van.
... MoreLess
star-5
Wonderful
Erin_A
, Sep 2020
Our tour was amazing! Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a pretty rainy day but he was a good sport and took us everywhere on the list and even got out and took pictures of us.
... MoreLess
star-5
Enjoyable Tour
Flintstone168
, Dec 2019
Our tour guide, Roberto, was professional and knowledgeable. He took us to the points of interest in a timely manner, with the last day of the festival celebration causing road closures. The shopping point was just adequate with not a lot of time wasted as other tours experienced. The most enjoyable part was at lunch where performance of "Dancing Horses". Totally recommend this tour.
... MoreLess
star-4
Lovely day
JLG190364
, Nov 2019
Lovely day, driver (Victor) was very accommodating, informative and friendly. Tour accommodated my mum who has mobility issues, lovely day
... MoreLess
star-5
Wonderful
Tourist815523
, Oct 2018
We had a great time with are driver. Jose number one. He told us a lot about Mazatlan we had a great time going through the town and even shopping. Anybody would love Jose number one being their drivers. He needs a raise. Real great man thank you for the tour and shopping experience.
... MoreLess
star-5
Arrived in cruise port and took this...
Patti P
, Jan 2018
Arrived in cruise port and took this tour with Ramon. EXCELLENT. We saw so much: marina, lighthouse, lookout/views, stopped at plaza/cathedral area, exclusive gated community with many fabulous Christmas decorations, drove along the extensive beach area, stopped for drinks/snacks/shopping in the touristy area.
... MoreLess

Questions?

Viator Help Center
Product code: 22429P9

Compare Similar Experiences

Current
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Shopping Tour
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Shopping Tour
star-4.530
4 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$30.77
Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch
star-4.558
5 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$38.98
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Beach All Inclusive
star-4.514
4 hours 25 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$71.80
Half-Day Tour to Tequila Factory and Villages from Mazatlan
star-561
6 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$61.54
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone
star-4.57
2 hours 55 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$41.03
Old Town Mazatlan Segway Tour
star-5120
2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$56.12
Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone Private Vehicle
star-00
6 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$290.00
Private Van and Bilingual Local Driver
star-521
N/A
Free Cancellation
From
$307.70

Explore Similar Things to Do

Bus ToursArchaeology ToursHistorical ToursHalf-day ToursCultural & Theme ToursTours & SightseeingMazatlanBus Tours - SinaloaArchaeology Tours - SinaloaHistorical Tours - SinaloaHalf-day Tours - SinaloaCategory

Attractions in Mazatlan

Mazatlan Cruise PortOlas Atlas Beach (Playa Olas Altas)Mazatlan Aquarium (Acuario Mazatlán)