Mazatlán Tours: 15 to Build a Day On

1.Old Town Mazatlan Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Ride a Segway through Mazatlan’s historic center and along the Malecon on a two-hour tour led by Carlos, Charlie, Gus, or Gustavo. After a careful lesson, you’ll visit Olas Altas, Plaza Machado, the cathedral, and El Clavadista, where local cliff jumpers time their leaps with the waves. Small groups keep the pace relaxed.

“Carlos is the best! We had so much fun. Loved the history of Mazatlán. The old buildings and streets were amazing. The tour was more than we had expected. Will definitely do this again next time we visit.”

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2.Mazatlan City Sightseeing Tour with Shopping Time and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 286 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Explore Mazatlán by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit the cathedral, historic center, Golden Zone, Malecón, lighthouse lookout, and cliff divers, then shop and enjoy an optional shrimp lunch by the beach. Guides such as Carlos, Jesus, Victor, Mel, and Humberto are frequently praised for their friendly service.

“It was utter confusion coming out of the port! I asked several people where to go to meet the company for my excursion. I even showed people my phone what I was looking for. I was finally pointed to what I thought was the correct people. I was completely scammed, and made to go to the ATM to get additional money so I could get back to the port. Keep in mind, I have never been to Sinaloa before, and very afraid of the implications of the cartel, so I tried my best to be accommodating to the driver's demand for money. A very scary and horrible situation to be…”

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3.Mazatlan Sightseeing and Beach Activities All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 177 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $76

Spend about six hours touring Mazatlan’s old town, watching cliff jumpers, then crossing by catamaran to Stone Island for lunch, open-bar drinks, and two activities. Guides such as David, Luis, Ricardo, Mel, and Pancho have earned strong praise, but beach chairs, shade, food, and organization can vary on crowded port days.

“Not the fault of the tour, but the water on the beach was so hot and non refreshing. The food was nothing to get excited for. The staff was incrediable and kept us up to speed as to what was going on, especially Poncho and the Captain on the beach. It was relaxing and we did have a good time. The pictures of the party boat, was not how it was.”

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4.Half-Day Tour to Tequila Factory and Villages from Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel inland from Mazatlan with a guide such as Jose, Jesus, Carlos, or Raul to see blue agave fields, tour Los Osuna distillery, taste tequila, and visit La Noria at the Sierra Madre foothills. Add lunch at a local restaurant for a fuller six-hour outing, with small-town crafts and daily life along the way.

“Tour guide Carlos was realt good.It was interesting to see blue agave plantation and tequila factory”

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5.Ziplines and mezcal tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

At Huana Coa near La Noria, you’ll move across 11 platforms, ride 8 ziplines, and walk a nature trail before visiting the Los Osuna distillery. Guides such as Jonathan, Danny, Edgar, and Silver are known for clear safety instruction and good humor. Hotel pickup, equipment, lockers, and snacks are included.

“A fantastic day out! We had a wonderful time on the ziplines and the guide's we're great. The mezcal tasting at the end was delicious. Everything was so beautiful. Highly recommend!!!”

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6.Barrio Bites tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Meet your bilingual guide at Plaza Machado at 10:00 a.m. for a three-hour food tour through Mazatlán’s older neighborhoods. Ride local transport, visit seven family-run food stops, and sample tacos, tostadas, and other local specialties. Guides such as Wendy, Eduardo, and Maaika bring the city’s food traditions and history to life.

“We were so very impressed with our guide’s extensive knowledge, with the tour’s small family owned business focus, the food freshness and quality, the very interesting local historical information provided. We’ve already been back to several of the places and recommendations on our own!”

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7.Mercado walking food tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Meet at Plaza Machado at 10:00 a.m. for a small-group walk through Mazatlán’s market and nearby streets. A bilingual guide, often Wendy, Eduardo, Maaike, Micah, or Luis, leads seven tastings including smoked marlin, ceviche tostadas, tamales, tortas, local soda, and Mexican ice cream.

“Wendy was very knowledgeable about Mazatlan and the food was fantastic. I almost didn't have room for the wonderful ice cream at the end.”

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8.Authentic Mexican Cooking Class in Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Chef Paola leads this three-and-a-half-hour, English-language class in her Mazatlan home. You will learn about Mexican ingredients and regional cooking, prepare three to four dishes, make tortillas when the menu allows, eat what you cook, and receive digital recipes. Menus change with fresh local ingredients.

“Our time with Paola, in her home, was amazing, so friendly and knowledgeable. She shared with us the history of Mexico gastronomy and the more she talked the hungrier we became. Our class was centred around the chilies. Every dish we prepared was full of flavour. Definitely one of the best meals of our trip and a highlight. When we come back we will sign up for another class.”

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9.Mazatlan Sightseeing and Golden Zone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 119 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Spend about four hours touring Mazatlan in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as David, Jesus, Adan, or Rene. See the bay from a hilltop, watch 45-foot cliff jumpers, visit the cathedral and market area, then relax in the Golden Zone with drinks, beach time, shopping, and food advice.

“Excellent. Got to see some sites with a nice tour guide in air conditioned comfort. Everything was as described.”

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10.Mazatlan Smart Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Ride an e-bike from Mazatlán’s cruise terminal through the old town, along the Malecón, past cliff jumpers and the cathedral, with photo stops at El Mirador and the Mazatlán letters. Guides such as Sebastian, René, and Enrique share local history. The tour suits confident riders at least 4 feet 6 inches tall.

“This is a good way to tour some of the city. Sebastian was our tour guide. On the tour, you see the lighthouse, from a distance, the “cliff” divers - remember to bring money for a tip, learn a little history about the area. You get a quick tutorial on how to operate the e-bike and practice a little before hitting the road.”

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11.Sierra Madre Villages Half-Day Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Leave Mazatlan’s resort zone for Malpica and Concordia, where you can see handmade bricks, oven-baked bread, pressed tiles, pottery, and colonial landmarks. Guides such as Jesus, Humberto, Carlos, and Ismael share local history in English. Expect a small group, mountain roads, and possibly a longer day than the advertised five hours.

“Humberto was a perfect tour guide, extremely pleasant, knowledgeable, funny. The bakery was amazing, and the tile maker! Lunch, time for stops and shopping we’re all appropriate, recommend a tour as you are able to experience culture beyond in these beautiful little towns, and recommend Humberto!!”

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12.Horseback riding & Temazcal combo with lunch and mezcal tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $180

This Mazatlan outing combines a ranch visit, horseback riding through agave fields and along the beach, a temazcal ceremony, lunch, and tastings of six flavored mezcals. Pickup is available from hotels, apartments, or the cruise port. Note that some published details and guest accounts describe a 12-zipline course instead, so confirm the day’s program before booking.

“First time doing this activity and it was awesome, a bit scary but a one for the books, all the staff super friendly and of course the food is also the best.”

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13.City Tour in a Traditional “Pulmonia” Open-Air Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 97 reviews · 2 hours · from $72

Ride through Mazatlan in a traditional open-air pulmonia with a private guide such as Julio, Alberto, Hector, or Oscar. In two hours, you’ll see the seafront, historic center, Cathedral, Plazuela Machado, market, cliff jumpers, Playa Norte, and El Vigia Hill. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“A MUST DO TO GET TO KNOW AND LEARN ABOUT MAZATLAN. It was a great tour! Julio was fantastic we learned a lot about the area. He went out of his way to make stops we were interested in. You may want to pay for more time. Too much to see.”

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14.Gran Acuario Mazatlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 65 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Spend a full day at Gran Acuario Mazatlán, Latin America’s largest aquarium. Follow habitats from desert reptiles to the Sea of Cortez, touch-pool invertebrates, coral displays, sharks, rays, jellyfish, Humboldt penguins, sea lions, macaws, and Agapornis birds. English and Spanish assistance is available, with a separate entrance for easier access.

“First. We did not have a guide that we expected. The brochure map was horrible. Very difficult to figure out where anything was. We were excited to see penguins but it was closed. Watched the bird flying but was mostly in Spanish so not that exciting. Loved the fish aquariums but especially happy to see a scuba diver there to feed the rays. Overall, just good.”

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15.Double-Decker Bus, Cliff Diving & Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

You’ll spend three hours seeing Mazatlán by open-top bus and on foot, with hotel pickup, a cliff-jumper show, Playa Norte, the Historic District, the cathedral, and the Malecón. Guides such as Carlos Eduardo, Jose, Cesar, and Manuel have led past tours in both English and Spanish. Wear walking shoes and bring a hat.

“Only 1 cliff diver...no bird feeding...drive back to hotel too late, missed sunset...trip was saved by our friendly, energetic guide (Manuel) however trip home rocked....”

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