Cozumel Private Bar Crawl: East Shore Drinks & Scenery

Beach bars on Cozumel's East Shore pour signature shots you won't find anywhere else.

A private 5-hour bar crawl on Cozumel's East Shore where your group hops between beach bars, trying signature drinks like the Mayan Sacrifice and Blue Margarita while taking in ocean views. Air-conditioned transport, a local guide, welcome drinks and complimentary shots at select locations are included. The itinerary is flexible, so you shape the stops with your guide's help. Minimum age 18. Lunch and additional drinks are available for purchase at most stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private bar crawl along East shore

• Explore vibrant local culture
• Visit beach bar, try Mayan Sacrifice shot
• Enjoy Blue Margarita at next bar
• Lunch and shopping with El Mirador Shot
• Try Mexican Powerade and other drinks
• Optional stop with Iguana Shot

The experience

You start with flexible pickup from your hotel or resort, then ride in a private air-conditioned van stocked with bottled water, sodas and local beers. The guide speaks English or Spanish and knows which bars deliver the best views and the drinks worth trying. The route follows the East Shore, stopping at five or six beach bars where the scenery shifts: some perched high with lookout views, others steps from the sand. At each stop you'll taste a signature drink: the Mayan Sacrifice at one spot, a Blue Margarita at another, a Slammer Shot at a third. Welcome drinks and complimentary shots at select locations come with the tour. If you want more, you order and pay separately.

The bars themselves are the draw. One sits right on the beach with authentic Mexican lunch available (not included in the price). Another has a pool and photo-friendly setup, where you get an El Mirador Shot as a courtesy. A third is known for its Blue Margarita and serves everything from Mojitos to fresh coconut water. The last stop before heading back is optional: the Iguana Shot bar on the Wild Side of the island, closer to downtown. You're not rushing. The five hours give you time to linger, swim if you want, and actually talk to people at each place instead of just passing through.

Because the itinerary is flexible, you and your guide decide together which bars fit your group's pace and interests. If one spot isn't working, you move on. If another is perfect, you stay longer. Music plays on board via Bluetooth or AUX, so the van ride itself is part of the experience. The whole thing is built around what you want to try and see, not a fixed schedule.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned van transport for your group.
• flexible hotel or resort pickup and drop-off.
• onboard cooler with bottled water, sodas and local beers.
• welcome drinks and complimentary shots at select beach bars.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• music on board via Bluetooth or AUX.
• flexible itinerary shaped with your guide's help.
• authentic tequila tasting experience with no obligation to buy.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Cozumel Fun Tours

Is this one for you?Five hours is long enough to visit multiple bars and actually enjoy each one, but short enough to fit the rest of your day in Cozumel. If you want a full-day immersion in the island's bar scene, this works. If you're looking for a quick hour-long outing, look elsewhere.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's included in the Cozumel bar crawl and what do I pay extra for?

The tour includes private transport, welcome drinks, complimentary shots at select bars, bottled water, sodas and local beers on board, and a guide in English or Spanish. Lunch and any additional alcoholic beverages beyond the complimentary ones are available for purchase at the bars you visit.

Can I customize which bars we visit on the East Shore?

Yes. The itinerary is flexible, so you work with your guide to shape the stops based on what your group wants to try and see. If a bar isn't working for you, you move to the next one. If you love a spot, you can stay longer.

How does pickup work if I'm staying at a hotel or resort in Cozumel?

Flexible pickup is available from hotels, resorts and Airbnbs across Cozumel. Message the operator with your accommodation details and they'll arrange a time that works for your group. Cruise port pickup is not included.

What is El Mirador Lookout and why is it on the tour?

El Mirador is one of the stops on the East Shore known for its views and photo opportunities. You'll receive an El Mirador Shot as a courtesy there, and the bar has a pool and serves lunch if you want to eat.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not a heavy drinker?

Yes. The complimentary shots are small, and the bars serve non-alcoholic options like fresh coconut water, sodas and other beverages. You control how much you drink. The tour is as much about the scenery and the social experience as it is about the alcohol.

What's the minimum age to join the bar crawl?

You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this tour.