San Sebastian Del Oeste: Private Day Trip from Puerto Vallarta
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
- 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Fuel surcharge
- Parking Fees
- Bottled water
- In-person guide is licensed or certified
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We offer direct pickup from your Hotel Lobby, Resort, Villa, Airbnb, or Cruise Port: When available, please provide; Hotel name + room number - Airbnb or villa address - Cruise Line name. (If details aren’t available at the time of booking, you can update them later.) Flexible Start Times: Our standard departure is 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM, but we’re happy to adjust to your schedule. Accessibility & Special Requests: We welcome travelers with mobility needs. Please let us know in advance to arrange for foldable wheelchair or scooter-friendly service. No automatic RAMP on vehicle for permanent wheelchairs. Families Welcome: Infants may not sit on laps, we highly recommend bringing a personal car seat for young children. Your comfort and safety are our top priority. If you need one, please contact us.
Itinerary
1
Puerto Vallarta
1 hour 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Las Palmas de Arriba
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Puente Carretera El Progreso
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Hacienda Don Lalin Raicilla Distillery.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
San Sebastian del Oeste
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
San Sebastian del Oeste
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
7
Gobierno de San Sebastian del Oeste
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
San Sebastian del Oeste
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
San Sebastian del Oeste
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
San Sebastian del Oeste
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
11
San Sebastián del Oeste Centro
1 hour 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- To ensure the quality and sustainability of the service, a minimum charge equivalent to three guests applies—even for solo travelers or couples—as it helps cover operational costs and third-party platform fees. That said, the value of having a completely personalized, flexible, and immersive private experience makes it well worth the investment.
- Multilingual Guides: Our guides are fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication and an immersive experience for all participants.
- Total Duration: Please note that the total duration of the tour includes travel time but not traffic delays.
- Don't forget to bring cash: Bring USD or MXN pesos for tips, spontaneous purchases, or any extra activities during the tour. Some local vendors in San Sebastian prefer cash transactions.
- What to bring: Comfortable footwear and light clothing, medication (if needed), sunscreen and/or a hat, and a camera or smartphone.
- Restaurant and Tequila Facilities: Please be aware that the availability of restaurant and tequila facilities may vary based on current conditions, including weather and availability. Additionally, dietary restrictions may impact the options available to you.
- Amenities and Services: Some amenities or services may be limited or unavailable based on occupancy, weather or seasonal factors.
- Pickups are at 09:00 AM: Our tours generally begin at your hotel or residence, including airport pickups, cruise ship visits at API terminals, and select villas outside of Puerto Vallarta. Please note that we operate on Jalisco local time (Pacific Time Zone).
- Health Restrictions: There are no specific health restrictions for this tour, but travelers should be aware that there is some walking involved.
- We provide car seats for children and infants, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer. For safety reasons, infants cannot sit on a parent’s lap during the ride. We strongly recommend using a separate, properly secured car seat to keep your little ones safe and comfortable.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 24 reviews
Everything and more than we expected. Very informative, beautiful experience. Tequila, coffee, lunch kept us happy. Nice walking tour of San Sebastián including the church and shops. Very cool!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much, Matthew, for the amazing 5-star review!
We absolutely loved reading “Vicho, the man, the myth, the legend!” We couldn’t agree more.
Vicho is a wonderful part of the Obi Tours family, and we’re so happy to hear that he made your San Sebastián del Oeste experience everything you expected—and even more.
From the tequila and coffee tastings to lunch, the beautiful streets, historic church, local shops, and stories along the way, San Sebastián is such a special place to experience with someone who truly knows and appreciates the area.
Thank you for trusting Obi Tours with your adventure and for recognizing Vicho’s work.
We’ll make sure he sees your kind words—they’ll mean a lot to him. we hope to welcome you back to Puerto Vallarta for another adventure someday!
— Obi & the Obi Tours Team
It was an excellent day with Pepe. He was ready to pick us up in time and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip to San Sebastian from Punta Mita
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Dear Harman,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you had an excellent day with Pepe on your private trip to San Sebastián del Oeste. He takes great pride in providing a smooth and enjoyable experience, and we’re glad he made your journey from Punta Mita memorable.
We truly appreciate you choosing Obi Tours for your adventure and hope to welcome you back soon to explore more of the hidden gems around Puerto Vallarta.
Warm regards,
Obed “Obi” Castaneda
Veteran—CEO | Obi Tours
Obi was incredible. From the moment he picked us up, we felt like family. The drive up and visit to San Sebastian was full of memorable stories, history, and sites. We were fortunate to stop at many spots including Lalo's tequila distillery, Comedor La Lupita for an amazing lunch (fresh, organic food - delicious!), Villa Cocoa for local chocolates, La Quinta Mari family coffee farm, and the San Sebastian Casa de Cultura Church and City museum. There we had a presentation from one of the descendants of the founding family. Obi's deep knowledge and personal connections made the trip even more special. If you want a truly memorable, local and authentic day tour, book this one. It's a full day of stops and conversation you won't forget and will be some of the best money you will ever spend. Thank you, Obi, for the incredible memories!!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your beautiful words — they truly mean a lot to me. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you and sharing the stories, hidden corners, and warm people of San Sebastián del Oeste.
I’m so glad you enjoyed every stop — from Lalo’s tequila distillery to the delicious fresh lunch at Comedor La Lupita, and the special presentation at the church and museum. Sharing these authentic moments with wonderful guests like you is why I love what I do.
You’re always part of our Puerto Vallarta family now — I’ll be here to welcome you back anytime for more unforgettable memories!
Warm regards,
Obed “Obi” Castaneda
Veteran—CEO | @ObiTours
A very pleasant day trip from Puerto Vallarta and a nice respite from the heat. Several interesting stops and lots of local information from the guide Visio.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much Ashley, for sharing your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your day exploring San Sebastián del Oeste and that Urvisio’s local insights made it even more memorable.
Thank you for choosing us as your vacation option. San Sebastian It's truly is a special place to escape the heat and soak up the mountain charm!
We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in Puerto Vallarta whenever you’re ready — we’d love to show you even more hidden gems in our surrounding areas!
Obi was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and the history. We had a great adventure visiting the Magic Towns of the mountains. The places we stopped, including the spot for coffee and pastries by the bridge was excellent. The mountains are so beautiful. Obi really took care of us and was very responsive, willing to make it 'our' trip to customize it to suit us. Highly recommend both the trip and Obi!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much, John, for your thoughtful review and for trusting Obi Tours to take you through the magical mountain towns of San Sebastián del Oeste.
It was an absolute pleasure guiding you through such a special part of Jalisco's history and landscape. I'm so glad you enjoyed the stops, especially the hidden gem by the bridge for coffee and pastries — one of my personal favorites!
Your words mean a lot, and I’m honored you felt the tour was truly yours. That’s exactly what we aim for: personalized experiences filled with heart, culture, and unforgettable views.
Hope to see you again for another adventure in Puerto Vallarta or beyond!
warm regards,
Obed “Obi” Castaneda
Veteran—CEO | @ObiTours
Wow, what a great time. I booked a private tour to San Sebastian for four people. Our tour guide "Vicho" was such a pleasure! His knowledge about the Mexican culture, history and people was outstanding! The tequila tasting, the coffee farm and the town were all very charming. This is a must do for the PV visit!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Wow! Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that your private tour to San Sebastián was such a memorable experience. Vicho takes great pride in sharing the deep-rooted history, traditions, and culture of Mexico, and it’s wonderful to know that his passion resonated with you. San Sebastián is truly a hidden gem, and we’re thrilled that you enjoyed every aspect—from the tequila tasting to the coffee farm and the town’s unique charm. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again for another unforgettable adventure!
This tour was awesome! So very glad we took the time to see the historic town of San Sebastien. Our private tour was so relaxing and our guide (Vicho) was fantastic. He had so much knowledge and information. He helped us to understand the Mexican culture and people so much better. He treated us like family and we were so appreciative of him. Thank you Obi tours for a great day!!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review!
We're delighted that you enjoyed your tour of San Sebastián and that Vicho made the experience both relaxing and informative.
He’s truly passionate about sharing the rich history and culture of Mexico, and we're so glad he helped you feel connected and welcomed—like family!
It's our goal to provide meaningful experiences that go beyond sightseeing, and your words reinforce our mission.
Thank you again for choosing Obi Tours, and we’d love to be a part of your next adventure in Puerto Vallarta! See you soon!
Vicho was the absolute best guide!! He was so knowledgeable about the areas, he was so incredibly friendly, and he made sure we had a great time! This tour took us to an amazing distillery where we got to sample some of the smoothest tequilla and mezcal I have ever had. San Sebastian was an amazing small town with so much history. The coffee bean farm was the highlight for me personally being as I'm a big coffee drinker. And Vicho even introduced us to some of the family that owns and operates the farm!! It was a true honor. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn about this beautiful place...and I highly recommend Vicho as your guide!! Side note.....WEAR TENNIS SHOES(trainer). The streets of San Sebastian are real cobblestone and even sandals can be difficult to walk in.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with Vicho as your guide. He truly loves sharing the history, culture, and beauty of places like San Sebastián del Oeste, and it’s great to know you enjoyed the visit to the coffee farm and the distillery.
Meeting the local families is always a special part of the tour!
We appreciate your recommendation and your helpful tip about wearing comfortable shoes. Those cobblestone streets definitely add to the charm, but it’s always good to be prepared!
We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon. Thank you for choosing Obi Tours!
Warm regards,
Obi Tours Team
This is our third visit to Puerta Vallarta and we took a tour with Obi tours to Saint Sebastian. Where do I begin. The place is magical. Like you are transported back in time. Friendly people lot of history and what made the trip so special was Obi the owner of Obi tours. He picked us up from our hotel on time. He made the trip so fun and we stopped in many places that will remain so memorable. He lets you explore and not hurry you. His knowledge of the city and its rich history is unbelievable. The tour took us to a beautiful coffee farm to Tequila tasting to visiting a silver smith to the iconic Church of San Sebastián del Oeste the trip covers it all. He is so accommodating to add any place on the way if we wanted to stop like a chocolate factory or the place Elizabeth Taylor stayed. He walks with you while sharing a lot of information about the place you are visiting. Obi also is a good photographer and took wonderful pictures of us in the places we visited and sent the link free to us after the trip. That made the trip very special. Would highly recommend Obi tours. We are vegetarians and since the tour included lunch he made sure that we were served a variety of tasty vegetarian options. End of the trip we felt like someone from our family had taken us around the city and given us an awesome time and taken good care of us. I have visited many countries and taken many tours but none to top this one. Thank you Obi.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Wow! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such a heartfelt and detailed review. We’re truly honored that you chose to join us for your Saint Sebastian tour and that it left such a lasting impression, especially since this was your third visit to Puerto Vallarta.
It’s wonderful to hear that you felt transported back in time while exploring the magical town of San Sebastián del Oeste and that the rich history, friendly people, and our special stops along the way made your trip so memorable.
It was my pleasure to share those hidden gems with you. I'm glad you enjoyed the vegetarian options as well – we always strive to make sure everyone has an amazing experience, no matter their preferences.
Thank you also for your kind words about the photos! It was a joy to capture those moments for you, and I’m so happy you loved them.
We feel privileged to have been part of your journey, and your mention of feeling like family means the world to me. It’s travelers like you who make what we do so special.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! For a 4th time here in Puerto Vallarta!
Learning the history of San Sebastian faith and the town. All of the sites were amazing. The only down side was the information was not shared to the Tour guides on the pick up spot after being asked twice and answered twice.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for highlighting the aspects of the tour that you enjoyed. We're thrilled to hear that you found the historical sites of San Sebastián amazing.
I sincerely apologize for the mix-up with the pick-up location. We did experience a communication issue on our end that led to the delay, and I’m sorry that we arrived five minutes later than expected. We strive to ensure timely and accurate service, and I regret that this situation impacted your experience.
It’s important to us that our reviews accurately reflect the quality of our tours. While we acknowledge the minor delay, we hope it does not overshadow the value and enjoyment you found in the tour itself. We aim to provide exceptional service and it’s disheartening to hear that this hiccup affected your overall impression.
If you would consider updating your review to better reflect the tour experience, we would greatly appreciate it. A five-star rating would help us continue to improve and provide the best possible experience for future travelers.
Thank you again for your understanding and your support. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and provide a flawless experience.
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