Tours/Acapulco/Hidden Acapulco: Off-the-Beaten-Path Immersive with Local Lunch
Hidden Acapulco: Off-the-Beaten-Path Immersive with Local Lunch
4.9(20)Acapulco6 hours
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR4.9(17)
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At a glance
Duration
6 hours
Price from
$168 / person
Location
Acapulco, Mexico
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 20 reviews
Languages
EN, FR, ES
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
TourByVan -Day Tours
Description
This is a Sedan or Van Tour. Dive & breath under the surface of Acapulco to experience everyday life in this astonishing Mexican city. Take this, the most complete Excursion in town that will drive you through the most interesting places and also in a walking discovery journey.
Visit:
The The Mercado Municipal and its "witchcraft market", is really an eye-opener! and it is fascinating. There will be so much to see—dry goods, housewares, gorgeous flowers, candy, live roosters, fresh produce…. Many stalls featured health care products, which are a combination of herbal remedies and Santeria-type spells and prayers to saints. One of these stalls had a cage full of large live bugs, whose purpose you would prefer not to ask about.
A workshop to learn how to manufacture a piñata, witness a Mexican bakery, a Popsicle factory and more to learn why Acapulco is not just a resort town but a vibrant town to discover.
Kindly contact your local supplier to define time and place of pickup
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 18+)
$168
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $296.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
.Private Experience w/LUNCH
Pickup included
.Group Experience NO Lunch
Group Tour NO Lunch Included: This is a GROUP option NO LUNCH INCLUDED. Admissions not included.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Mercado Central
60 min
The place where the locals do their shopping an amazing place where you will literally find "from soup to nuts". Do not miss the visit to the witchcraft market, the flower market and more.
Plaza Alvarez
30 min
Political, religious and comercial center of Acapulco. The most important church of Acapulco (our lady of the solitude) is there as well
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Private tour (if option selected)
Guide
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Not included
Gratuities
Cliff Diver admission
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up ALL our passengers coming by Cruise or staying in a hotel or staying in an Air B & B property.
Kindly contact your local supplier to settle the exact time and place of pick up to our phone or to our email.
Muchas gracias and Welcome!
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in Acapulco
No. 28 by number of reviews among 102 tours in Acapulco
Starting price $168 is 40% above the typical $120 for tours of similar length in Acapulco
Excurgo comparison of 102 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking or balance issues or those using a wheelchair
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Hidden Acapulco: Off-the-Beaten-Path Immersive with Local Lunch lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $168 per person for this Acapulco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $296. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pick up ALL our passengers coming by Cruise or staying in a hotel or staying in an Air B & B property.
Kindly contact your local supplier to settle the exact time and place of pick up to our phone or to our email.
Muchas gracias and Welcome! Pickup points include Palacio Mundo Imperial, Quinta Real Acapulco.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking or balance issues or those using a wheelchair
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 20 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TourByVan -Day Tours.
Reviews(20)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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SJMB2013
January 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Very Happy
I recommend taking one or more of the various tours offered by this company. As they do a wonderful job in introducing you to their amazing city of Acapulco, Mexico that is very rich with history, culture and some of the most friendly people you will ever meet. Not to mention the delicious foods and paletas of all flavors.
Please make your next trip to Acapulco as it is well worth the time and money.
Operator response
We’re delighted to hear you loved your tour! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your experience.
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SanJuana_B
January 24, 2025 · via Viator
Most Happy
Marilyn & Mario give a very very good tour of how the locals live, shop and work for a living. The market place was amazing and please do not be afraid to try the foods they sell there as they are safe and delicious. Everything about this tour was wonderfully and I highly recommend it.
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Resort00437424181
December 16, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Enlightening and educational. Amazing the damages caused by 2023 and 2024 storms, but the city is making a recovery!
This was a very good tour to take early in our trip. It gave us an understanding of the city layout and the different sections. We saw things like the cliff divers, murals (Diego Rivera), the Cross, lunch at a local Mexican restaurant overlooking the bay and time in the shopping central where yes I did purchase some “treasurers”. From the location we were staying, we were able to see where we had been, it was fun and educational. Would highly recommend especially for new to Acapulco visitors. the guide spoke very good English which was very convenient…be sure to ask.
Operator response
We’re thrilled you had a great experience! Thank you for your support and for sharing your feedback
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Lisa_P
April 8, 2022 · via Viator
Fabulous!
We had a great time! The tour guides were excellent! They adjusted our to to get in everything we asked for! Not only was it fun, but we learned a lot about the culture. I would highly recommend this tour!!!
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chriseB3240QO
March 6, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing!!
We had a great time on the "of the beaten path" tour. Visiting to cookie and ice cream factories was a treat. The market visit was amazing with the abundance of fruits and vegetables and not to be forgotten, the amazing views of the city and the bay.
Topping it off with a visit to the divers and lunch at the beach.
An amazing day that would not have been possible with our driver Rudy and our guides Pancho and Maria.
1 people found this helpful
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DanielC7862
November 8, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
A Great day at a great price
Very small group. Nice transport. Excellent guide with great local knowledge and good English. Very prompt pick-up at my hotel. Great day seeing all the highlights at a very reasonable price. Recommended a great place for lunch which was cheap, good and with a nice view. The turtle babies were great as were the divers and the chapel. Also looked around the old city seeing the mural and the various parts of town. Some great views were part of the experience. Finished it off with an email containing photos and a video of my trip. Hard to imagine how it could be better for the money. Highly recommended.
3 people found this helpful
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Mialitest20
November 8, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
I got the most wonderful experience with Rudy and his team. I have went on two trips with them over the weekend. This tour was taking us to major sight viewing points in the city. The cliff diver show is a must go. The view is magnificent. The divers are doing a great job. I have also learned a lot Mexican culture from our tour guide. They have been extremely nice and patient during the whole trip, answering a lot of our questions😊Quite enjoyable and have quite a lot fun. I would like to go with them again next time. I definitely would recommend them to my friends or any of you who’d like to explore the city.
2 people found this helpful
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Schizo_t
November 7, 2021 · via Viator
Ask for Jose Mario y Jesus.
These days Acapulco is often viewed as a spring break destination where parties break out on the beach and alcohol can flow until the sun rises. The "Off The Beaten Path" Tour is a reminder of what truly makes the destination unqiue. Jose and Jesus use their personal experiences to bridge a gap between the city's hayday to it's vibrant natural beauty and it's inhabitants. Worth booking if you are interested in learning about the true Acapulco.
1 people found this helpful
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Sherpa74361
November 3, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Highlights in Acapulco safe and emotional
We had a great day in history, Sanssoucci and Flamingo hotel, but also visited a crocodile farm and could releas turtels into the Pacific, very emotional. Afterwards we had dinner in a native restaurant with cookonut drink and special food from the fire.
At night we haf dinner in front of the clipper jumpers. Over all this was my Highlight trip day in tree months from Vancouver to Huatulco.
I will never forget it and thanks very much to our tour guide Mario, Jesus and his Crew
2 people found this helpful
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Samland85
September 28, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Customized, interesting local tour
Fantastic customized experience with local flavour, interesting stories and facts and wonderful, local, kowledgable guides. It was 6 hours of fun and discovery. I enjoyed it very much!
3 people found this helpful
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