15 Tequila Tastings and Tours in Cozumel

1.Chocolate & Margarita Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 207 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend about 100 minutes at The Mayan Cacao Company learning how cacao shaped Mayan life, tasting a chocolate-topped tortilla, and making your own chocolate bar and chocolate margarita. Guides such as Angel, Roberto, Paty, and Eduardo are known for warm, lively teaching. Transportation is not included.

“My family and I had a great time, Roberto was kind/funny/very knowledgeable of the history that he passed on to us. He didn't give more attention one person than the next, I'd definitely go again if he was my guide.”

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

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

Spend five hours touring Cozumel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Sergio, Jerry, or Alex. Visit a Maya chocolate factory, taste tequila, tour San Gervasio, stop at El Mirador, and relax at Palancar Beach. The schedule can often bend around your interests.

“Went to places that were exciting getting new experience...driver Sergio is a good company speaks good English”

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3.ATV Seashore + Cenote Combo: Mezcalitos & Mayan Cenote Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Ride a semiautomatic Honda TRX 250 through Cozumel’s Mezcalitos area, stop at Castillo Real and Ixpalbarco Beach, swim in a Mayan cenote, then eat lunch and snorkel at Playa Uvas. Guides such as Sergio, Danny, and Daniel are praised for patient, personal service.

“This was a fun adventure for our family of 11 on a recent port stop in Cozumel. Very easy meetup right outside the Puerto Maya cruise terminal. We were transported to the beach area first where we had about 90 minutes of time to enjoy the water, pool, and have lunch. Then off to the ATV adventure on the south eastern side of the island. Probably about 75-90 minutes on the ATVs traversing through jungle area on the coast. Fun ride with beautiful views of the ocean. We bypassed the included tequila tasting in favor of returning to the ship. If you book this on a cruise, I would recommend…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · from $83

At Isla Mia Roots in Cozumel, a chef-led class teaches you guacamole, pico de gallo, and other Mexican salsas, followed by a salsa dance lesson and Playa Mia access. Angel, Gael, Lalo, and other instructors have earned warm praise, though staff names may vary.

“There was 12 of us and this was the best! We craved the salsa and Guacamole the next day it was so good. The host makes this such a memorable experience.”

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5.SkyReef Cozumel Snorkel & Tequila Tasting

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

Spend 4 to 6 hours at SkyReef Beach Club near Cozumel’s reef park, with shore snorkeling, gear, a welcome drink, tequila tasting, food, chairs, umbrellas, and a short massage. Ask for Enrique or Miguel if available, and note that this is a rocky reef setting, not a sandy beach.

“It's a really relaxing get away that helps rejuvenate your social battery, especially if you have been on a cruise ship and will go back on one later that night.”

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

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

Ride an ATV through jungle trails to El Cedral and its Mayan ruins, then visit Cenote Jade for a possible swim and tequila tasting. Guides such as Caesar, Gizmo, and Marlin are praised for safety and local insight. Bring cash for the $20 tax and expect a small-group tour.

“ATV ride is rough but fun. Cenote was beautiful. Tequila & chocolste tasting was an added bonus. The extra $20 charge was a little steep.”

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7.Power Snorkel by Sea Scooter & Flavored Tequila tasting

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

Meet Adolfo, Memo, or another local guide at La Monina Restaurant for a small-group sea-scooter snorkeling trip in Cozumel. After spotting fish, rays, starfish, and possibly wrecks, enjoy a Mayan presentation, homemade tequila and chocolate tastings, sauces, and a local meal.

“The weather caused the current to be a little rough but we had such an amazing time! We met another really amazing couple, saw a stingray and they took us swimming to see a beautiful reef with lots of fish! The tequila tasting and chocolate was amazing. We had tons of fun!”

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8.Mayan Village and Tequila Tour

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

Visit Pueblo del Maiz for Mayan ceremonies, dancing, medicinal plants, chocolate, honey, gum, and tortilla tastings, then tour Hacienda Antigua for tequila production and samples. Round-trip air-conditioned transport, guides, snacks, water, and a margarita are included.

“I definitely learned a lot on this excursion and developed a deeper appreciation for my heritage. I also loved trying the chiclets (gum) and making the corn and chocolate masa. I would definitely recommend and love to experience again!”

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9.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 guides such as Victor, visit El Cedral and Jade Cavern, then taste tequila at a local hacienda. The 2.5-hour tour includes transport, helmets, goggles, water, and a tequila tasting for adults, but the $20 village entrance fee is extra.

“Not what I thought it would be, went to see a cave and did a tequila tasting but wasn't expecting guide to ask for a tip for the same amount as the tour cost. Atv tour I had in Bahamas was much better went all over the island.. guide was nice but they take advantage of tourists”

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10.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 small-group power-snorkel outing in Cozumel. After beach-entry snorkeling with a sea scooter, enjoy a Maya presentation, tequila and chocolate tasting, salsas, and a Mexican lunch. The experience lasts about three hours and is limited to four people.

“Aldolfo and Meme had just experienced a hurricane to their island the day before but made our excursion happen. They were prepared with the equipment and gave great instructions. Once in the water, they both stayed close and gave us all the opportunities to experience the ocean life. After power snorkeling we we given a tequila tour. Keep in mind the island is cleaning up after the hurricane, but everyone was so accommodating. Then we had authentic Cozumel sopes, tacos and quesadillas. Yum yum. High recommended!!”

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

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

Meet cigar roller Anna for a hands-on Habano-style cigar class in Cozumel, with Mexican tobacco, mojitos, open-bar drinks, buffet lunch, Playa Mia access, and time for shopping. The experience is for adults 18 and older and lasts about four hours, though the wider island day may run longer.

“The beach break was just okay, but learning an authentic Cuban style cigar wrap and the attention to detail the teacher presented was so fascinating and fun. The instructors were easy to understand and very helpful and knowledgeable. Great experience!”

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12.Cozumel: Chocolate Margarita Workshop with Mayan Recipe

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

At The Mayan Cacao Company in Cozumel, you’ll trace cacao’s Mayan story, grind beans, make a chocolate bar, and mix a chocolate margarita. Guides including Eduardo, Roberto, Paty, and Angel lead the Spanish and English workshop, with nonalcoholic drinks for younger participants.

“well organised tour with a great guide Roberto who was passionate about the quality and recipe of the margaritas history. A fun tour with friends.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $66

Meet at Stingray Beach Cozumel for a three-hour, adults-only tasting led by guides such as Melisa, Vanessa, or Danny. Learn how tequila and mezcal are made, taste several spirits with fruit and Mexican snacks, enjoy lunch, and shop afterward.

“While we’ve experienced many food and alcoholic beverage tastings during our travels, we have never experienced an artisanal tequila or mezcal tasting before. Our guide, Melissa did such a wonderful job explaining the history, concept aRead more”

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14.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 open vehicle, snorkeling at Paraiso Reef, visiting El Cedral, sampling tequila, and eating Mexican food. Pickup is available from cruise ports, hotels, Airbnbs, and the ferry terminal. Expect a small-group outing of up to 30 people.

“We had to walk 2 miles off the port to find the location because there where never pick up instructions. We couldn’t call anyone because we had no number. It was a bunch of seaweed and rocks in the water so snorkeling was not fun and also the provided lunch was terrible”

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15.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 near Cozumel’s Centro for Mayan food tastings, tortilla making, a purification ceremony, cenote swim, and tequila sampling. English, Spanish, and French guides lead groups of up to 40. Carlos, Han Solo, and Claudio have earned praise for friendly service.

“Awesome laid back fun, Carlos the guide was very helpful. Would definitely use Viator again. Same excursion as the cruise line for a fraction of the cost.”

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