E-Bike City Tour & Taco Tasting in Cozumel: Local Neighborhoods

See where locals spend their time, not where cruise ships dock

An e-bike city tour of Cozumel with a local guide covering monuments, historic landmarks, chapels and parks, followed by a taco tasting at a downtown restaurant. The tour runs three hours and includes the bike, helmet, reflective vest, bottled water and three tacos. Choose between a 9:15 AM morning departure or 12:45 PM afternoon slot, both in English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cozumel and Taco Tasting

• Learn Cozumel history with guide
• See local spots and government info
• Visit WWII planes and monuments
• Enjoy beach time or eat
• Taste local tacos in downtown
• Discover Cozumel's Caribbean history

The experience

The tour starts with a Pedego electric bike (no pedaling required, just steering and braking), which lets you cover ground without the sweat of a regular bike. Your guide narrates Cozumel's history as you ride past WWII-era planes, the island's most iconic monuments, and the spots where locals actually go to relax. You'll learn about the Caste War, the role Cozumel played as a refuge during that conflict, and how the island served as a gateway for European exploration. The electric motor handles the work, so the pace stays easy even in the heat.

After the ride, there's time to rest at the beach or grab a bite before heading to the taco tasting. At a downtown restaurant, you choose from a range of local tacos (traditional recipes alongside modern takes), and eat three of them as part of the tour. The guide stays with you through both halves, so questions about the food, the neighborhood, or anything you saw on the ride get answered by someone who knows the island.

The whole thing takes three hours. You get a helmet and reflective vest, bottled water, and the bike itself. Departures run at 9:15 AM or 12:45 PM, so you can fit this around a ship schedule or a hotel breakfast. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the minimum age is 12.

What’s included

• Use of a Pedego electric bike.
• helmet and reflective vest.
• bottled water.
• three local tacos at a downtown restaurant.
• live guide in English or Spanish throughout the ride and tasting.

Options for this experience

2 options

Afternoon tour at 12:45 PMGuide in English or Spanish · 09:15 and 12:45E-bike tour lasting 3 hours, with taco tasting and E-Bikes

Morning tour at 9:15 AMGuide in English or Spanish · 09:15 and 09:16Adventure lasting 3 hours, with taco tasting, soda, and E-bike

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:15, 09:16 and 12:45

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Beach Bum Cozumel

Is this one for you?Book the 9:15 AM departure if you want to ride before the midday heat peaks and still have the afternoon free. The 12:45 PM slot works better if you're sleeping in or arriving late morning. Either way, the electric bike means you cover the island without arriving at lunch sweaty and exhausted.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual riding like on an e-bike if I haven't been on one before?

A Pedego electric bike does the pedaling for you. You steer, brake and balance, but the motor handles the work. The pace is slow enough to see the sights and talk to the guide, and there's no fitness requirement beyond being able to sit upright and hold the handlebars for a couple of hours.

What happened to Cozumel during the Caste War?

The Caste War was a major conflict between the Maya and mestizos in the Yucatan, and Cozumel became a refuge for people fleeing the fighting. The guide covers this history and shows you the places on the island connected to that period.

Can I choose which tacos I eat, or are they picked for me?

You choose from a wide variety of local tacos at the downtown restaurant: traditional flavors, modern twists, whatever appeals to you. Three tacos are included in the tour price.

Is there time to swim or relax at the beach during the tour?

Yes. After the bike ride and before the taco tasting, there's a break where you can enjoy the beach, rest in the shade, or grab something to eat on your own.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

The tour includes the e-bike, helmet, reflective vest, bottled water and three tacos. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses and comfortable clothes you don't mind getting sweaty. Public transportation is nearby if you need it to reach the starting point.