Tequila Tasting in Cozumel: The 15 Best Sessions

1.Private Tour: 5-Hour Cozumel Sightseeing with Private Driver and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend five flexible hours with a private driver-guide such as Sergio, Gerry, Alex, or Antonio. See Cozumel’s sights, taste Maya-style chocolate and tequila, visit San Gervasio, stop at El Mirador, and relax at Palancar Beach. Ruins admission, meals, drinks, and a ruins guide cost extra.

“This was a family tour for us. Jerry met us just outside the pier at the end of the covered area past the taxi lines. He was wearing a yellow cap as expected. He introduced himself to all of us, then told us where to go so he could get his van and pick us up. Next thing we knew, we were off for a drive around the city to see the sights, monuments, etc. The van was roomy for us 7. There were 4 seats we didn’t even use. He let us hop out of the van at a Catholic Church to appreciate it more closely, about 10 minutes.…”

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2.Shake It Up- Dance & Salsa Tequila Experience With Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $83

At Isla Mia Roots, a chef such as Angel or Gilberto guides you through guacamole, pico de gallo, and tomatillo salsa. You will taste your work with chips, quesadillas, and taquitos, then learn salsa steps before enjoying Playa Mia’s beach, pool, open bar, and water activities.

“The beautiful beaches, swimming pool, food & drink, salsa making class and the grand finale of dancing salsa. Beautiful resort area and Angel was great. Highly recommend this excursion. We had a wonderful time.”

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3.SkyReef Cozumel Snorkel & Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about 4 to 6 hours at Skyreef Beach Club, snorkeling from shore near Cozumel’s reef park, then relaxing with a welcome drink, food, a short massage, and tequila tasting. Snorkel gear, chairs, and umbrellas are included. Ask for Enrique or Miguel if available.

“The weather was really rough so couldn’t snorkel by had a good time with tequila tasting and a few beers”

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4.Cozumel ATVs, El Cedral Ruins, Cenote Jade, and Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Meet at Royal Village Shopping Center for a guided ATV ride through El Cedral, a stop at the ruins, a swim at Cenote Jade, and tequila tasting for adults. Guides such as Cesar, Gizmo, Victor, and Marlin are praised for friendly instruction and local insight.

“Stay in touch with the person responsible for coordinating the pick up. I was in the exact spot for pick up and the person in charge was 2 businesses down coordinating pick up with a group. This location for pick up has multiple groups for pick up with different companies. After talking to the company on Whatsapp for 30 min from pick up time I was left and couldn't reschedule because of other plans”

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5.Power Snorkel by Sea Scooter & Flavored Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet guides such as Adolfo or Memo at La Monina Restaurant for a small-group sea scooter snorkel. Afterward, learn about tequila, taste homemade flavors, sample chocolate and salsas, and enjoy a local meal. The route may change with currents or jellyfish.

“This was truly a unique and FUN excursion. We were cruising with MSC and the port we arrived at required a short trip by taxi - which we found very easy to use and was well priced ($8 for two people). There was just my husband and I and one other couple so this was truly a boutique experience where we felt like we got plenty of attention and experience from our guides. Memo and Adolfo truly are professional and work together for your safety and enjoyment. The equipment was clean, in great shape, and we got to swim out very far to see the ship ruins, dock that had…”

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6.Mayan Village and Tequila Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $70

Spend about two hours at Pueblo del Maiz, Cozumel’s interactive pre-Hispanic park, making chocolate, tortillas, and Mayan gum before a tequila process tour at Hacienda Antigua. Air-conditioned transport, tastings, guides, water, and a margarita are included.

“Tequila is a scam! Misrepresented products, added coloring and flavors, lies about aging and authenticity. Avoid this tour! Scam!”

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7.Jungle, Caverns and Tequila Mayan ATV Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Ride an ATV through Cozumel’s jungle and rural roads with guide Victor, visit El Cedral and Jade Cavern, then learn how tequila is made during a tasting. The 2.5-hour tour includes transport, water, helmets, goggles, and a small group of up to 20 people. Bring water shoes and allow extra time around port pickup.

“Victor was very hands-on and made sure we all had a great time. Definitely would go again. The 4 wheelers were a lot of fun.”

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8.Power Snorkel By Sea Scooters & Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $81

Meet Adolfo, Nemo, or Felipe at La Monina Restaurant for a private power-snorkel outing in Cozumel. After beach entry and a safety lesson, sea scooters carry you across fish-filled water. Back ashore, enjoy a Mayan presentation, tequila and chocolate tasting, salsas, and a local lunch.

“This was one of the best excursions I have been on and I have been on many over the years. Adolfo was awesome and was a great tour guide. We liked everything about the tour and would definitely do it again as long as Adolfo was leading the way.”

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9.Taste of Mexico: Rolling Cigar & Tequila Experience with transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Meet in Cozumel for a hands-on cigar-rolling class led by Anna, a Cuban roller. Learn Habano-style techniques with Mexican tobacco, enjoy mojitos and an open bar, and receive access to Playa Mia’s waterpark and buffet.

“Great experience wrapping my own cigar. Open bar during the experience. Lots of hand-on assistance. *included transportation was a Taxi. Was able to get back to the boat on my own timeline. Just had to talk to the transportation Coordinator on site. Was able to spend a little time at the park, and still get back to my ship with plenty of time to spare. *Tobacco used in the cigar was Mexican in sourcing. Was told to wait two weeks to smoke because we had to moisten the leaves to be able to handle them. *Included access to a waterpark, and buffet.”

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10.3-Hour Small-Group Mezcal and Tequila Tasting activity from Cozumel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $66

Spend three hours at Stingray Beach Cozumel tasting tequila and mezcal with guides such as Melisa, Vanessa, or Danny. Learn how the spirits are made, pair them with fruit and Mexican snacks, enjoy lunch, and shop for bottles and other products afterward.

“This was such a fun activity that boosts the heritage of Cozumel. We learned so much of the culture while tasting some excellent spirits. Vanessa was amazing!!”

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11.Dune Buggy Adventure, Snorkel, Mayan Town, East Coast, Tequila and City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about four hours touring Cozumel by buggy or jeep, snorkeling at Paradise Reef, visiting El Cedral and a Catholic church, tasting tequila, and eating Mexican food. Pickup is available from cruise ports, hotels, Airbnbs, and the ferry terminal. Expect a group of up to 30 people.

“Our guide was friendly and very accommodating. However, we were given a jeep instead of a dune buggy, the “Mayan town” was more of a warehouse with a mural on the wall and a stage for dancers. We also did not get to do the snorkeling but instead just visited a beach. While it was a nice stop it was not what we were looking forward to. The only part of the activity that was an advertised was the tequila tasting, which was the one part of the excursion we knowingly were not going to participate in. (We don’t drink alcohol.) Was a bit of a let down and this…”

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12.Otoch Cozumel Mayan Cultural Tour with Cenote, Tastings & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Spend about 2.5 hours at Otoch Cozumel learning Mayan traditions through tortilla-making, tacos, cacao, honey, and tequila tastings. You’ll join a purification ceremony and swim in a cenote. Guides may include Carlos, Han Solo, or Claudio, with transport from central Cozumel.

“It was a fun tour and our guide Han "Solo" was prompt, friendly, and an excellent driver! The tastings were amazing with lots of flavours and a knowledgeable staff. I didn't realize how bad our tequila is in comparison! The cultural part was interesting and entertaining and we were lucky enough to receive a purification ritual! For a quick outing it is affordable and fun.”

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13.Cozumel Shore Excursion: ATV Jade Cavern & Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 5 hours · from $85

Ride an ATV through Cozumel’s jungle to Jade Cavern, the island’s largest cenote, with a bilingual guide such as Felipe, Gizmo, or Cesar. Swim, sample tequila, and learn how it is made. Round transportation is included, but allow extra time for port pickups and bring a change of clothes.

“Felipe was a wonderful guide We had a great day Thank you We recommend this tour”

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14.Island Flavors, Tequila & Beach Time

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend 4 to 5 hours sampling cacao, handmade tortillas, sikil-p’aak, amaranth, and ten tequila flavors before relaxing or snorkeling at Sky Reef. Private air-conditioned transport, a Paloma welcome drink, and flexible morning or afternoon departures make this an easy Cozumel outing, though the food portions and sales stops may not suit everyone.

“The only good thing, the driver responsible for my transportation, who tried at all times to please me. Other than that, this tour is a real heist ... the price is too high for what the tour offers. Qualitywise It all began with the chocolate experience, which consisted on tasting three types of chocolate after a simple explanation of the existing flavors, then I was taken to the store so I could buy some chocolate didnt . All this took me 20 minutes. The chocolate place was in the middle of nowhere and had no charm at all. Then they took me to a roadside stop, similar to a gas…”

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15.Tequila History and Tasting Experience and Unlimited Beach Break

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Meet at the Cozumel Fun Excursions office near the International Pier for a short tequila tasting with Blanco, Reposado, Añejo, and Extra Añejo. Then use the beach facilities at Money Bar Beach Club. Guide Juan may lead the tasting, but confirm pickup details before booking.

“We were supposed to be picked up at our resort. When I contacted the tour guide he said that wasn’t included and said he would call me back in 10 minutes. When I made several attempts to call him back he would not answer the phone. No beach break involved.”

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