Bikes & Bites: Puerto Vallarta’s Culinary Bike Tour
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Good overall fitness with prior city cycling experience is recommended to comfortably cover 4.5 miles and multiple stops.
Overview
Cycle through Puerto Vallarta’s colorful streets on Bikes & Bites, a 3-hour food and bike tour that pairs regional dishes with active exploration. Taste seven authentic local specialties while pedaling a comfortable route ending at the scenic Malecon.
Bikes & Bites
3 hours | A Tour de Taco! | 7 Tastings | Ages 13+
Select participants and date
Adventure Photos
About This Adventure
Bike and Eat Your Way Through Vallarta!
A guided 3 to 3½ hour bike food tour featuring eight food tasting locations carefully chosen to highlight the best regional flavors Puerto Vallarta has to offer. Recently voted top 20 bike experience in the world in 2021 by Trip Advisor!
Rates
Adults (Ages 18+): $65 Adolescent(Ages 13-17):$59
Duration
3 hours | 7 Tastings
About
Bike And Eat Your Way Through Vallarta. Our roll comfort bikes are designed for smooth sailing. We cover 4.5 miles on this culinary tour, tasting regional dishes influenced by Aztec, Mayan, Toltec, Spanish and French cuisine. This tour is designed for moderate fitness levels. Prior cycling experience is required and all guests must be 18 or older.
- Our 3 hour bike tour stops at 7 authentic restaurants, street food stands, and artisans.
- An active foodie excursion that covers more ground in the same amount of time as our walking tours.
- Explore the sights of the city while eating a mouthwatering lunch of regional food and drinks.
- Our cycling tour ends on the Malecon so easy to get to the beach or continue your sightseeing in the Malecon!
TASTING LOCATIONS Delicious regional and national food specialties that are served on the Bikes and Bites Vallarta Food Tour:
Carnitas Slow-cooked pork (meaning “little meats”) . This breakfast taco is something to be had!
Taco with Porkbelly and steak Visit one of the oldest and most unique taco stand in a local neighborhood of 5 do December. This taco is something to be remembered!
Asada Taco Cuñado’s taco stand has been serving up the best carne asada tacos for over 45 years!
Tuba Enjoy this refreshing drink made out of coconut palm and topped with a mix of apples, walnuts and a “secret” ingredient that no other Vallarta tuba vendor has.
Jugos Enjoy a sampling of handmade smoothie made with local ingredients such as cactus, cilantro and passion fruit.
Chocolate Stop at Vallarta’s only artisanal chocolate shop, coffee roaster, serving some of the best sopes.
Nieves Enjoy delicious artisan ice cream.
Local Brewery Sample one of the best local beer in Vallarta!
Adventure Tips
Bring a helmet and wear comfortable shoes
Helmets are recommended for safety and shoes should be closed-toe for pedal grip and protection.
Stay hydrated throughout the tour
Puerto Vallarta’s tropical climate can lead to dehydration; carry water or rely on stops to refresh.
Moderate cycling experience required
Participants should feel comfortable riding city streets and managing a steady, social pace.
Notify guides of any dietary restrictions
The tour includes local specialties; inform the company ahead of time for accommodated options.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Tropical birds such as parrots and hummingbirds can be spotted in city parks
- Marine life glimpses along the Malecon coast including pelicans
History
Puerto Vallarta’s culinary roots blend indigenous Mesoamerican cultures with Spanish colonial influences, visible in the diverse flavors offered on this tour.
Conservation
Guides encourage responsible tourism by supporting local vendors and minimizing single-use plastics to preserve the city’s coastal environment.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Puerto Vallarta
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Helmet
Protects your head during city cycling and is highly recommended to enhance safety.
Reusable water bottle
Keeping hydrated is crucial in Puerto Vallarta’s warm climate throughout the year.
all specific
Sunscreen
Protect your skin from intense sun exposure during midday rides.
summer specific
Comfortable cycling shoes
Ensure good pedal grip and foot protection on urban streets.