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title: Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cozumel
country: Mexico
price: 127
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.91
reviews: 258
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: San Gervasio entry
rank_in_category: 4 of 24 (Mayan Ruins & Island Sightseeing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cozumel/tours/cozumel-mayan-ruins-and-beach-break/
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# Cozumel Mayan Ruins and Beach Break

**Guidekin's take:** Combine the Mayan Ruins of San Gervasio with a beach break on a private tour for your party, with room to customize the route. Ruins entry, guided interpretation and drinks in the vehicle are included; beach restaurant orders cost extra. 4.91 from 258 reviews at €127 per person for 5h.

**San Gervasio entry:** For San Gervasio, book the private ruins and beach tour at €127 per person for 5h, minimum two; entry and guide included, beach restaurant orders extra. Trade-off: Minimum two; beach restaurant orders cost extra. (last checked October 10, 2026)

In our comparison: #4 of 24 in Mayan Ruins & Island Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Make the most out of your day in Cozumel: Enjoy this Cozumel tour and take the opportunity to customize the route according to your wishes.

Discover the highlights of Cozumel in just one day: Experience the Mayan Ruins of San Gervasio and learn about the amazing history of the ancient Maya. Explore the wild side of Cozumel, miles of untouched beaches. Relax during your beach break on one of the most natural beaches of Cozumel. An optional Tequila Tasting introduces you to one of the most important Mexican traditions.

Avoid the crowds: This tour Mayan ruins and beach is a private experience just for you and your family / travel group. Many tours in Cozumel operate with big groups. Not with us!! We guarantee a completely private experience with your private tour guide.

You may customize the tour as you wish, your private tour guide will advise you. 

Extra time: You may extend the tour time.

## Before you book

- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 4 start times: between 09:00 and 12:00
- Food included: Drinks in a cooler in the vehicle
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €127 per person
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.91/5 from 258 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Leon Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.91 from 258 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 253 of 258.

- 5 stars: 245 (95%)
- 4 stars: 8 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Alcoholic ad non alcoholic beverages in a cooler in the transportation
- Entrance fee to the archeological site San Gervasio
- Drinks in a cooler in the vehicle
- Certified Tour Guide with special historical knowledge in the ruins

## Not included

- If you would like to order drinks or food in the beach restaurant, it is at additional costs.

## Itinerary

1. **See historical monuments in Cozumel, right by the sea** (30m) - Learn about the arrival of the Spaniards in Cozumel and in Mexico. Visit of a beautiful church, constructed for the 500 anniversal of two cultures in Mexico.
2. **Stop at a magnificient cave, right by the archeological site San Gervasio** (20m) - See bats in the cave structures and learn about the geological nature of the Yucatan peninsula and Cozumel. Take pictures of natural flora like papaya trees.
3. **Zona Arqueologica San Gervasio** (1h 15m; admission included) - Visit the archeological site San Gervasio in Cozumel. Learn about the Mayan heritage and explore the ancient living of this great culture. Our tour guides are SECTUR certified (Secretaria de Turismo in Mexico) and have a special training to give cultural tours. Get to know...
4. **Playa Chen Rio** (1h) - Take scenic pictures of the wild side of Cozumel and relax on the beautiful beach of Chen Rio. Walk along the rock formations and feel the fresh breeze of Cozumels' wild side.
5. **Playa Publica San Martin** (15m) - Take scenic pictures of the most beautiful lookout point in Cozumel. This is the largest beach of Cozumel's east side and one of the most favourite ones.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Opposite the ferry station on Cozumel on a bank in front of the restaurant Palmeras

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Mayan Ruins & Island Sightseeing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 24** | €127 | 5h | 4.91 (258) | private |
| [10 Experiences Original](/mexico/cozumel/tours/10-experiences-original/?format=md) | €198 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (181) | shared |
| [Amazing Cozumel Race: Small-Group Tour and Scavenger Hunt](/mexico/cozumel/tours/amazing-cozumel-race-small-group-tour-and-scavenger-hunt/?format=md) | €74 | 4h | 4.91 (347) | shared |
| [Cozumel Sightseeing Trike Tour](/mexico/cozumel/tours/cozumel-sightseeing-trike-tour/?format=md) | €86 | 3h 30m | 4.9 (526) | shared |

Ranked #4 of 24 in Mayan Ruins & Island Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €64 to €198, median €86; typical length 4h. 16 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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