PLAYA DEL CARMEN
The Riviera Maya’s best days out.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours around Playa del Carmen. The ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Walk Playa del Carmen with a local bilingual guide, sampling quesadillas, tacos al pastor, mole, fruit juices, and paletas.
Most Popular“Abby was a fantastic guide. She was very personable and knowledgeable . The food stops were all great!”
A 3-hour Playa del Carmen food walk with local taco stalls, chocolate-spiced mole, street art, and a sweet popsicle finish.
Catamaran from Cancun to Isla Mujeres with El Meco snorkeling, premium drinks, and an easy free-island window for beach time and tacos.
“When we arrived in Cancun at the dock, there was an additional $20 per person "docking fee". This was not in the information about this trip. In fact, it was very explicitly stated ALL taxes, fees were included in the orginal price. Ok, problem #1. Then, we were guided to a specific beach club at…”
Hands-on Mexican cooking in a chef’s home in Playa del Carmen, choosing 1 or 3 courses, plus a tequila and mezcal tasting.
“The overall experience was wonderful. Coty and her staff were great. The food was wonderful. Plan on going back next year for a cocktail class.”
A private 40-foot yacht tour from Puerto Aventuras to In-Ha and La Bocana for snorkeling, fishing, great ceviche, and an open bar.
“Our catamaran trip with Aldo was hands-down one of the highlights of our trip. From start to finish, everything was seamless, fun, and unforgettable. Aldo and the crew were incredible — so welcoming, energetic, and genuinely made everyone feel taken care of while keeping the vibes high the entire time.”
Taste local favorites in Playa del Carmen with 5-6 guided stops plus tequila tastings, then shop 5th Avenue—about 3 hours.
“Panda was an amazing tour guide! He provided us with history of the food and origins. Although it was a rainy day, the food was great and did not take away from the awesome experience provided. Ask for Panda he will make everything alright and get you the food the locals eat.”
Full adrenaline day in Tulum with jungle ATV, 1 km zipline, cenote swim, 7 m rappel, Mayan ceremony, and lunch, plus pickup.
“The experience was great. Our guide Julio was awesome and very knowledgeable about everything….. The only bad part which kinda ruined the whole experience was Angel the driver back to the resort he was super rude he was driving crazy and than demanded a tip. The resort manager had to step in because he was…”
A 3-hour vegan Mexican food tour in Playa del Carmen with fruit, Mercado stops, vegan ceviche, and tacos, led in English.
“We just loved our Vegan food tour with Alex in Playa del Carmen. He was so helpful and friendly-just an amazing person. He took us to several local places that we wouldn’t have never found on our own. Very authentic food and so delicious! Thank you Alex! You’re the best.”
Private 40’ catamaran from Puerto Aventuras with open bar, troll fishing, snorkeling at Playa Palancar, and lunch back on a breezy day at sea.
“Ramon and his crew were great. They kept us informed as to what to expect and were at the ready drinks, food, snorkels and other water play activities. We wanted for nothing the entire time. Also the boat was in great shape. Very accommodating and friendly crew. I recommend to anyone contemplating this kind of…”
3-hour private walking food tour in Playa del Carmen with fruit, mole, quesadillas, tacos, tamales, and paletas in English.
“We were a group of 4 adventurous eaters and we really enjoyed this tour! We met Jonas at an easy to find location near our hotel, and visited 6 different spots nearby, on foot. He was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed all the food and discovering new local places. We tried different taco meats, quesadillas…”
Akumal Bay sea turtle snorkeling plus 3 cenotes with private access, included gear, and a 3-course lunch in Playa del Carmen.
“Fabio organized a tour for a group of 11 of us, and it was one of the highlights of the trip! He was very easy to work with, extremely flexible, and super knowledgeable about the sea turtles and cenotes. The snorkeling was so fun, and the cenotes were unlike anything I have ever seen before.…”
Casa Tortuga cenotes near Tulum with guide, free swim time, and pickup included; cave to semi-open stops plus optional food.
“I personally wouldn’t choose this tour again because it’s for a different kind of traveller but I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it at all. I expected the area to be more quiet and natural but it’s more like a touristy swimming pool area with different buffets that play different loud music that’s mixing with…”
Private early Chichén Itzá + Cenote Oxmán swim and Yucatán lunch from Playa del Carmen, with certified guide, small group, and pickup.
“This was a wonderful day trip. Our guide, Angel, was super gracious, knowledgeable and helpful. We didn’t have to worry about a thing all day, and we learned a TON. I would definitely recommend this— it made all the difference to have our own guide, and we were able to learn and see more than…”
From Playa del Carmen, tour Tulum ruins with a Mayan guide, swim at Cenote Jaguar, snack on Mayan treats, and eat Mexican food.
“The Tulum ruins was great very good history lesson. My husband enjoyed the cenote experience. . However we were picked up 30 minutes late and had to sit in the front seat with a cracked windshield.. Overall we enjoyed the excursion but did not like being picked up so late.”
Private 50' Azimut cruise to Cozumel’s El Cielo with snorkeling and fishing, homemade ceviche, open bar, and two reef stops.
“We had the most fabulous trip thanks to Vicky, Pinelo, Axel and Eddie. They were friendly, professional, attentive, knowledgeable and courteous! They took the keenest swimmers to the reef while the rest of us snorkelled near the boat, they always ensured we had a drink in our hand (amazing spicy mango margaritas and piña coladas…”
The cenotes, the ruins, the reef — and every road out along the Riviera Maya.
