San Sebastian del Oeste

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$69 USD

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San Sebastian del Oeste

  • 8 Hours

  • Families

  • Min 6 years old

  • Easy

  • Small Groups

Visit the lost-in-time town of San Sebastian, a true colonial wonder and learn about the culture, history, and legends of the region with our knowledgeable guides.

To start this tour, we’ll meet you at one of our predetermined check-in points where you’ll hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle that will take you to our first stop: a local coffee farm. While there, you’ll learn all about how coffee is processed and get to taste freshly made coffee. After that, we’ll head over to the charming town of San Sebastian.

Upon arrival, you’ll be transported back in time as our guides take you through the cobblestone streets and share their knowledge about the city’s rich history. Along the way, you’ll get to visit an 18th-century church, a silversmith workshop, as well as free time to explore the town at your leisure.

After the walking tour, we’ll take a break with a delicious 3-course Mexican lunch. We’ll finish off this cultural experience at a tequila distillery where you’ll get to learn about the process of making tequila and take part in an artisanal tequila tasting. This is a well-rounded tour that’s ideal for first-time visitors to Puerto Vallarta.

Explore San Sebastian del Oeste and its charming colonial architecture!

Get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Puerto Vallarta on a beautiful route through scenic roads, villages and mountains carpeted in dense cloud vegetation. Arrive in San Sebastian and take a step back in time while you walk its cobblestone streets and be amazed by its colonial architecture.

With its cool mountain temperatures throughout the year, visiting San Sebastian del Oeste is the perfect break from the heat of Puerto Vallarta.

During this day trip, enjoy an exclusive tequila tasting, a silversmith workshop, an organic coffee farm and a traditional lunch served in front of one of the most impressive views around town. This tour is for those who seek to discover a small piece of Mexico's rich history, in privacy and style!

Take a journey back in time and into the traditional Mexican culture

If you’re passionate about scenic views, spectacular architecture, and authentic glimpses into traditional Mexican culture, San Sebastian del Oeste has hotspots to spare. This Pueblo Magico of Jalisco is one of those jewels that you cannot miss when you visiting Puerto Vallarta.

Nestled deep within the hills of the Sierra Madre mountain range, this historic Mexican town dates back to 1605, where it was settled by silver miners looking to strike big on the region’s natural resources. Many of the town’s original structures and cultural traditions still stand today, making San Sebastian del Oeste an incredibly immersive piece of Mexican history.

On this comprehensive San Sebastian walking tour, our guides will take you to San Sebastian del Oeste Square and other destinations in the heart of the city. You’ll spend time at each of the town’s most important historical landmarks. Learn about San Sebastian’s heyday as a colonial town in the 1700’s, and marvel at the immaculate structural preservation of a town truly tucked away from time.

Join us for the only All-inclusive tour to San Sebastian del Oeste

Your day includes an exclusive artisanal tequila tasting, a walking tour of the beautiful 18th-century church, a silversmith workshop and an organic coffee farm. Finish your adventure with a traditional family-style lunch in the courtyard of a typical hacienda in Jalisco, surrounded by lush avocado trees. This tour is for all those who seek to discover a fragment of the rich history of Mexico.

Led by friendly regional experts with an in-depth knowledge of all things San Sebastian, the tour is perfect for those looking for a wealth of historical and cultural information, plus up-close and personal interactions with the landmarks themselves. For an intimate look into the architectural and cultural history of San Sebastian del Oeste in Jalisco, Mexico, there are simply no better San Sebastian tours around.

What's included in this experience

  • Guided tour in San Sebastian del Oeste
  • Entrance to local museums
  • Free time to explore San Sebastian
  • Tequila Tasting
  • Traditional Mexican Lunch
  • Selection of wine and beer
  • Purified water

What do you need to know before you book

  • Please be aware that you must be at the check-in point 30 minutes prior to departure. Boarding will be closed 10 minutes prior to departure time.

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking or tennis shoes
  • Light sweater
  • Biodegradable Sunscreen

FAQ

Is San Sebastian del Oeste cold?
We are traveling in an air conditioned van up into the cool mountain air. We recommend bringing a light sweater to slip on if you get cold.
How long is the Day Trip to San Sebastian del Oeste?
The tour is approximately 8 hours. It can sometimes stretch longer as we don't rush our guests if they are interested in some of the aspects of the tour
Are there shopping opportunities on the tour?
Yes you will have opportunities to shop in the small stores in San Sebastian. There is a unique family-owned silversmith a souvenir shop and a couple of small shops for food and drinks if you want to grab a quick snack.

Location Details

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Vallarta Adventures
Vallarta Adventures' Center, Av. Las Palmas #39 Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit; ZC 63732, Mexico