Top 13 Guided Tours in Cozumel

1.Cozumel Coral Reef Snorkeling by Glass Bottom Boat with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Cruise Cozumel’s coast on a small glass-bottom boat, then snorkel Villa Blanca Wall and shallow and deep Paraiso Reef with a bilingual guide. Miguel, Carlos, Santiago, and other crew members help beginners and children, while water, soft drinks, gear, and a post-snorkel beer are included.

“The friendless of the crew, great reef they took us too and they were very helpful. And for 2 people it was only $65”

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2.Tikinxic Barefoot Fish Guided Cookout Experience in Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $106

At Barracuda Beach Club, guides such as Adrian or Bernie introduce you to Cozumel food traditions before you help prepare Tikinxic fish, ceviche, rice, beans, and pico de gallo. Enjoy margaritas, local Xtabentun, pool time, and a relaxed beach setting.

“A fun time making an excellent meal. $20 taxi fare each way to get to beach club. Beach club nothing much - a little run down but quaint.”

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3.Cozumel: Mayan Ruins Guided Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 35 reviews · from $85

Ride by buggy to San Gervasio, Cozumel’s main Maya archaeological site, then continue to Playa Uvas for snorkeling, lunch, and beach time. Guides such as Alexis, Pablo, Sergio, and Victor have led this outing. Budget extra for the archaeological entry fee and possible lockers.

“Flexible pick-up & return. He showed us MORE spots than originally decribed. Nice.”

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4.Cozumel ATV Jungle Small Group Guided Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

You’ll ride a 250cc ATV along Cozumel’s rocky, muddy jungle trails with a guide such as George, stopping at Mayan remains, a chiclero camp, a planting field, and possible cenotes. Safety gear and water are included, but you need a license, closed-toe shoes, and a taxi to the meeting point.

“The trail was amazing, rocky, muddy, twists and turns, fantastic! We stopped twice for water break and stretch. We saw Mayan artifacts and Cenote’s. George, our guide was the best ! Book ‘em”

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5.Explore Cozumel your Way Private Island Tour with Pro Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Explore Cozumel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide and pickup from your hotel, cruise port, or ferry terminal. Shape the route around San Gervasio, beaches, markets, or Punta Sur, then add tortilla, chocolate, and tequila tastings plus snorkeling at Coco’s Beach Club.

“We had a good conversation with our driver on what we wanted. We wanted to have a good beach time. So he took different route per our request, and showed some very pristine beaches, and some near sight seeing spots. Also paused to show the kids crocodile in wild. We did the taquila/chocolate tour and had a very minimal time at the coco beach. The service at the restaurant at Coco beach was horrible. It took for ever to take order, never asked for water and when the wrong order came it took them for ever to get the correct one. I wouldn’t recommend coco beach.”

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6.Cozumel: Island Highlights by Private Van & Local Guide (4h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 4 hours

Build your own Cozumel day with a private van and English-speaking guide. Choose beaches, Maya culture, shopping, food, photos, or snorkeling stops. Guides such as Jesus, Angelo, Charlie, Gaby, and Fillipe have helped shape flexible outings around cruise schedules.

“Had such a great day touring Cozumel with my private guide Charlie! I was able to squeeze in everything I wanted to do and he was beyond helpful and definitely went above and beyond to make sure I had a great and safe time. The car was clean, nice with great a/c, too! Very glad I went with this tour. Thanks, Charlie!”

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7.Custom Private Guided Cozumel Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.)

You set the pace on this private Cozumel tour with a guide such as Tanya, a private vehicle for up to four, and a choice of island stops. Begin at Rancho Alejandra for tequila tasting and farm animals, then add snorkeling, Mayan sites, Punta Sur, shopping, or other activities.

“Tanya was an excellent hostess and driver. Made us feel special. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the other side of the island.”

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8.Cozumel: Discover Hidden Gems w/ Private guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend five hours touring Cozumel in a private 2022 Jeep Renegade for up to four people. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Ricky, Enrique, Ana, Oscar, or Jesus, can shape the day around ruins, nature, snorkeling, markets, and local food. Tierra Maya admission, water, and soda are included.

“It was great to pick and choose the sites. The guide was informative and accommodating. Would recommend Vitor tours to all I know.”

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9.Cozumel’s Reefs in El Cielo, Palancar and Columbia Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28Best value

Spend about 4.5 hours snorkeling Columbia and Palancar reefs, then visit El Cielo’s starfish sandbank and shallow El Cielito Beach. A certified guide, equipment, ceviche, fruit, drinks and bottled water are included, but fins are reportedly not provided and a 450 MXN dock fee is extra.

“Was canceled due to weather and was refused a refund do not book with them tried contacting them and would not talk to me”

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10.Otoch Mayan Experiences with Cenote Shared Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

At Otoch, an English-speaking guide leads you through Mayan traditions with tortilla making, taco, cacao, honey, and tequila tastings, a dance, and a purification ceremony. The 2.5-hour visit ends with access to the Aerolito cenote, though the swimming area deserves a quick check before you book.

“Educational and entertaining. The highlights were the tacos and tasting of honey and chocolates. Excursion was shorter than expected, we were there for an hour and could’ve stayed the full 2.5 hours but my daughter didn’t feel well. Overall was a fun experience.”

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11.Cozumel…Your Tourist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.)

Meet an accredited guide at your Cozumel cruise pier, airport, or hotel for a private island tour lasting about 2 to 5 hours. You’ll ride in air-conditioned transport, hear about local life, and may request guide Tico, who is praised for pairing familiar sights with a more personal look at Cozumel.

“Tried getting in touch with the local tour company and never got a meeting spot. Viator tried reaching them for us an never got in touch with them. The phone number that was supplied to us was not a valid number.”

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12.1 Tank Guided Shore Dive Including Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $70

Join an expert PADI Divemaster for a private, one-tank shore outing from Cozumel Dive Academy. At depths up to 35 feet, you may spot moray eels, Caribbean squid, lobsters, and tropical fish. Equipment is included, and guides such as Del, Maddy, and Ramone help you get more from the reef.

“Very knowledgeable dive guide. Takes the time to point things out so you get the most out of your dive. Thank you Del”

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13.Guided Transportation for Cozumel Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned vehicle and a guide for one to five hours around Cozumel. Tico is one named guide, while other guides help shape the day around ruins, food, tequila, beaches, or chocolate. Pickup is arranged at your cruise pier.

“We were picked up at the cruise terminal in a very clean van with bottles of ice water aboard. Our driver was courteous and helpful and actually advised us not to go to a lunch place I chose in advance. She was correct it really wasn’t for the kids. It was great if we were alone but not large enough for seating with a family. She chose a wonderful scenic beachfront restaurant with delicious tacos pizza and ceviche and shrimp that were luscious. Prices reasonable. At San Gervasio she got us a terrific guide and the ruins were well worth the trip. We would have picked our own place out…”

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