Cozumel Small-Group Food Tour: Eat Like a Local
Overview
Experience Cozumel the way we'd share it with friends visiting the island — in a small group of no more than 8 guests.
Join a small-group food tour through downtown Cozumel, tasting authentic Mexican dishes at local spots while discovering the stories, culture and everyday life behind them.
We intentionally keep our groups small so there's time to talk, laugh, ask questions and actually get to know each other. This isn't about rushing from one tasting to the next — it's a relaxed three hours of good food, conversation and discovering a side of Cozumel most visitors never experience.
Whether this is your first visit or you've been coming to Cozumel for years, we want you to leave with great memories, new discoveries and the feeling that you spent a few hours exploring the island with local friends.
What's Included
- Meals Traditional Mexican Food Tastings (Tacos-Quesadillas-Tamales-Churros-Ice Cream)
- Cultural & Historical insights about Cozumel
- Beverages: Traditional Mexican Beverages (Hibiscus-Horchata-Tamarind-Sodas-Water)
- Visits to authentic local eateries and hidden gems
- One beer per person (at select stops, when available)
- Transportation to & from meeting point
- Additional food or drinks not part of the planned tastings
- Tips & gratuities for your guide
Meeting Location
C. 1 Sur 58
Centro, 77600 Cozumel, Q.R., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover the flavors and everyday life of Cozumel on a relaxed 3-hour small-group walking food tour through downtown.
Step away from the typical tourist spots and explore the island the way we would with friends visiting Cozumel. Along the way, visit family-run eateries and local favorites while tasting authentic Mexican dishes and learning about the people, traditions, history, and stories behind them.
Depending on the day, tastings may include tacos, quesadillas, tamales, birria, seafood, traditional drinks, and a sweet local treat.
With a small group, there’s plenty of time to talk, ask questions, and get to know your local host. Whether this is your first visit to Cozumel or you’ve been here before, our goal is for you to experience a side of the island most visitors never see.
Come hungry — and leave feeling like you spent a few hours exploring Cozumel with local friends.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Cozumel Small-Group Food Tour: Eat Like a Local?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Meals. Traditional Mexican Food Tastings (Tacos-Quesadillas-Tamales-Churros-Ice Cream).
- Cultural & Historical insights about Cozumel.
- Beverages: Traditional Mexican Beverages (Hibiscus-Horchata-Tamarind-Sodas-Water).
- Visits to authentic local eateries and hidden gems.
- One beer per person (at select stops, when available).
- Transportation to & from meeting point.
- Additional food or drinks not part of the planned tastings.
- Tips & gratuities for your guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cozumel Small-Group Food Tour: Eat Like a Local is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cozumel Small-Group Food Tour: Eat Like a Local will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsTraditional Mexican Food Tastings (Tacos-Quesadillas-Tamales-Churros-Ice Cream)
- Cultural & Historical insights about Cozumel
- Beverages: Traditional Mexican Beverages (Hibiscus-Horchata-Tamarind-Sodas-Water)
- Visits to authentic local eateries and hidden gems
- One beer per person (at select stops, when available)
- Transportation to & from meeting point
- Additional food or drinks not part of the planned tastings
- Tips & gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
