CULTURA CRUISERS

What We Are About

#morethanjustafoodtour

What We Are About

Cultura Cruisers builds relationships, educates the taste buds and contributes to building a sustainable economy for the locals. Our passion is human connectivity; infusing the love of people, the love of food and the love of culture. 

#morethanjustafoodtour

What We Are About

#morethanjustafoodtour

#morethanjustafoodtour

#morethanjustafoodtour

Cultura Cruisers is not your ordinary tour; it's a cultural experience! Explore the colonias with your local tour guide who will share the authenticity and beauty of Isla Mujeres with you. Your belly and heart will be full as you eat delicious, traditionally made foods. Your tour guide will share their knowledge of the history, flavors an

Cultura Cruisers is not your ordinary tour; it's a cultural experience! Explore the colonias with your local tour guide who will share the authenticity and beauty of Isla Mujeres with you. Your belly and heart will be full as you eat delicious, traditionally made foods. Your tour guide will share their knowledge of the history, flavors and traditions behind the foods you are eating and the island. Explore the roads less traveled, enjoy the vibes and taste the flavors Isla Mujeres has to offer. 

The Scoop

Tour Options & What's Included

Bicycle tours: {offered Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.}

Traditional food bicycle tour 

Cost:  The cost per person is 840 pesos plus a $25 usd (non refundable deposit) 

all bicycle tours include a comfortable beach cruiser bicycle with 7 gears, a helmet, your bilingual tour guide, all food (authentic foods from the homes of locals, roadside stands, small restaurants; off the beaten path hidden gems), water/soft drinks & tips at each location 

* if you enjoy the experience, feel free to tip your tour guide*


Golf cart tours:  {offered Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. or 4:00 p.m.}

Traditional food byo golf cart tour (bring your own golf cart)

Cost: The cost per person is 840 pesos per person plus a $25 usd (non refundable deposit)

all golf cart tours include you bilingual local tour guide and all food (authentic foods from the homes of locals, roadside stands, small restaurants; off the beaten path hidden gems), water/soft drinks & tips at each location 

BYOC bring your own cart

* if you enjoy the experience, feel free to tip your tour guide*


Late Night in La Gloria Walking Tour: {offered Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday 8:00 p.m.}

Cost: The cost per person is 840 pesos per person plus a $25 usd (non refundable deposit)

all late night walking tours include your bilingual tour guide, all food (authentic foods from the homes of locals, roadside stands, small restaurants; off the beaten path hidden gems), water/soft drink & tips at each location 

* if you enjoy the experience, feel free to tip your tour guide*


Taco, Tequila, Margarita & Mezcal Walking Tour: {offered Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday 8:00 p.m.}

Cost: The cost per person is 1,000 pesos per person plus a $25 usd (non refundable deposit)

the tour includes your bilingual tour guide, all food (authentic tacos from the homes of locals, roadside stands, small restaurants; off the beaten path hidden gems), 4 cocktails including homemade mezcal & tequila and 2 specialty handcrafted margaritas, water/soft drink & tips at each location 

* if you enjoy the experience, feel free to tip your tour guide*


Sundays are for Cochinita: {offered Sundays at 8:00 a.m.; bring your own golf cart tour}

Cost: The cost per person is 700 pesos per person plus a $25 usd (non refundable deposit)

the cochinita tour includes your bilingual tour guide, all food (cochinita from the homes of locals, to the mercados to roadside stands and restaurants) water/soft drink & tips at each location 

* if you enjoy the experience, feel free to tip your tour guide*


How long is the tour?

We will be leisurely exploring the island & various colonias, visiting locals' homes, roadside stands and small restaraunts to fill your belly and heart, as well as stopping at various cultural/historical landmarks around the island. The duration of the tour is about  3-3.5 hours island time!


*we eat and explore rain or shine*

How can I book a tour?

Find us on facebook and send a message or email us at culturacruisers@gmail.com. 



 Cancellations:
*If paid in full, no refunds are given for no-shows or if canceled less than 24 hours of tour time. *Deposits are non refundable 

*Deposits are non transferrable if cancelled less than 72 hours in advance  

*the remaining balance is due at the time of your tour in PESOS. If you choose to pay in USD, it will be a 16:1 exchange rate

How far in advance do I need to book my tour?

We recommend booking as early as possible to ensure availability!

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Witold Henisz recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours. Fantastic am tour of 7 local food establishments on bikes with our amazing guide Jose. We have been coming to Isla for more than a decade, but Jose showed us many new favorite spots to add to subsequent itineraries. From the empanada outside his home to fresh juices, mole, carnitas, chilquilas, micheladas and fried fish, every stop had local flavor, hospitality and a smile. We went back to several on the final days of our stay and even had our last dinner at another place from the afternoon tour that Jose recommended. As Isla has developed, the local flavor has become harder for us to find but now we have some new memories and must stops for future trips. Thank you!!


Patti Dunham Stone recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

 · Thank you Jose for a fun and tasty tour. Hand down one of the most authentic experience we have had in the island. this should be on everyone's to do list!


 Gilbert Hernandez recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

 The food was amazing on the tour. Jose is the best. I would recommend to anyone who wants a variety of food. We differently left full. Thanks again


Theressia Hein Shoup recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

This is a fantastic idea and a great time! A wonderful way to try new foods and support the locals. Everything truly was delicious, we were stuffed! Jose is a magnificent tour guide to host our trip!


Angie Hudson Pfaff recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We were welcomed like family. This was by far the best tour I have ever been on. Best food and Jose was a superb guide! Would definitely come back again!



Kathy Hess recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

  · We had the best time Saturday morning on the golf cart tour with Jose. We visited 7 places and sampled some delicious, authentic foods prepared by the homeowners and in some cute restaurants off the beaten path. We felt right at home. Jose was personable and knowledgeable and showed us some unique sights and captured our tour in photos so we had souvenirs and memories and full tummies! We will tour again on future visits. The process from reserving to touring was super well organized and the cost was affordable for the personal attention provided. We recommend the tour with Jose as aMust do while on Isla! You won’t be disappointed 🥰


Ginger Lopez recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

 My husband and I have been visiting the island for several years now. Each trip we try to learn a little more and experience something unique about this beautiful paradise. We heard about the Cultura Cruisers Food Tour and it sounded exactly like what we like were looking for. We easily booked our tour with Marlita and Jose, our guide, met us promptly at 9:30 am. He drove our golf cart so we could relax and enjoy the ride. It was a nice mix of delicious food and great information about the island. The food was delicious at every single stop. *Note - you’ll need to start with an empty stomach if you even want to think about finishing everything. Jose was a delight and we highly recommend this tour for your Must Do list!


Beth Serotsky Thompson recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had an amazing afternoon with Jose and the rest of the group that welcomed us to their homes and businesses! We highly recommend this tour; the food was absolutely delicious and we saw parts of the island we never would have seen on our own. Everyone we encountered was so gracious and hospitable!!


Jeff Pagliuca recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Wow what a experience!!! We were able to secure a couple of last minute spots due to a cancellation and were so glad we were contacted. Their communication is great. We arrived at 1:30 and did the 4:30  tour.  The tour lasted 3 hours and 7 stops and we got to experience a part of his island we’ve never seen while visiting 10 times over the last 10 years.  We were able to sample numerous types of food almost like tapas style at each place and had some foods we’ve never been exposed to. Many restaurants we never knew existed and many we’ve been by before but never stopped.  We will go back and visit these places in the future as the people were so friendly and the food was so amazing and authentic!!We did the Dia de los Muertos tour and got to learn about this tradition as well as part of the tour and visit with a few localFamilies and see their altars/displays for their families.I can’t imagine the walking tour and other food tours aren’t great as well as our guide Jose has a wealth of knowledge about the island and it’s history.


Pamela Rohr Wright recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Jose was an amazing tour guide.  not only do you get to taste local food, he can get you information and stories about the island!


Deana C recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Our “food tour” was fabulous!!!!  So much knowledge shared about the island. So many new areas explored and so much food!!!We highly recommend taking this tour - it’s an adventure!


Aida Lazaros recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

AMAZING does not begin to describe this tour! We had the honor of meeting Jose and his family and trying his wife’s delicious Empanadas! Everything we had was delicious, especially his brother’s Ceviche and the Carnitas! This tour is definitely a must do when visiting Isla Mujeres! We loved Jose’s honesty and the passion he has for his Island! We loved eating like locals and we can’t wait to visit again!


Kara O'Neill recommends Cultura Cruisers Food TouOur group of 7 had an exceptional experience with Jose and Cultura Cruisers Food Tours this week. Jose shared his passion for the island, opened up his family homes (outdoors because of COVID), and introduced us to an incredible amount of local foods that we would have never thought to stop at and enjoy. Since our tour, we have recommended to several others and have also revisited many of the stops that Jose took us to. It is truly a cultural immersion and an insane amount of homemade delicious Mexican food. Muchas Gracias!!


Victoria Conner recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had such an awesome experience touring with Jose! We did the morning tour and got to enjoy amazing hidden gems around the island. We also got to learn more about the history of the island and stopped at some historic spots during the morning. This was such an awesome time and we will definitely be doing this again every time we visit Isla!


Jenny Smith recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

What a wonderful time we had with Cultura Food Cruisers and Jose! We had the best time and got to experience foods that we probably never would have if not for this tour. Jose was a wonderful guide and seemed to know everyone on the island. It was really fun to feel like a local for the evening!


Bambi Bixenman Helm is with Randy Helm.

OMG!  You must do this food tour when visiting Isla Mujeres. Jose, our guide, drove us to 7 different places to try truly authentic, local food. We enjoyed restaurants, private homes (patios), and street food. The pandemic affected the livelihood of so many people here and we were glad to do our part to enjoy the culture and pay money for a tour that was so worth it!  We plan to rent a golf cart one day and see how many of these hidden gems we can find on our own. If you enjoy off the beaten path tours and want to experience Isla in its truest form, then book this food tour when you are here!  Please support Isla’s recovery from the pandemic and wear your masks!  And a big shout out to Marla for being so easy to work with in booking and being so quick to respond to our inquiry!


Annie Flowers recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Wow the food was absolutely amazing... everything was super authentic and unlike anything we ever had before!!! I need the recipe for the flan! 🤤 The guide Jose was the best guide super friendly and knowledgeable about the island, it was so great hearing his stories and meeting his family!! I 100% recommend the tour to everyone and plan on doing it again our next trip in August!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!



Alicia P recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We couldn’t have had a better adventure with Jose. Food was amazing and the people were wonderful! We learned so much about Isla that you would normally not see at the touristy spots. So much food- it was all so yummy. Come hungry. Our group of 11 had a blast and this was definitely a highlight of our trip. Jose was a gem. We will be back! 


Paula  F recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

The four of us had a wonderful experience on this tour with our guide Jose! Thoroughly enjoyed all the food, people, and culture of this wonderful island!  Highly recommend doing this tour whether it be in a cart, walking, or biking! We did the cart tour but may try the others on another visit! Thanks Jose, wife and friends for all the hospitality!  


Lee K recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours. 

Just as much fun the second time.  Jose is the best!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your island with us.  It’s obvious how much Jose loves Isla. 


Susan S recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Had a wonderful time on the walking tour last night. Everything was delicious and Jose was a great guide! Would definitively recommend!    


Andrea S recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

What a delightful way to explore Mexican food and meet some Mexican people. It was an honour to be invited into two home and partake of traditional empanadas and flan . Many thanks to our gracious host and tour leader Jose. 


Patty P recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Fantastic tour. Loved the local sites and authentic Mexican food. The home tour food stops were a real treat. We had some on bikes and some in golf carts. Worked out perfectly. 

 

Kathi S recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Last week, Jose, from Cultura Cruisers Food Tours,  took us on an amazing bicycling food tour.  We went to 7 restaurants, food stands and homes.  The food was AMAZING and plentiful! Jose was a perfect ambassador for his island, informing us of the history and about the culture of his people. Judging from the friendly waves, holas and smiles he is a well respected islander. He always made sure we were well looked after.  I SO recommend this tour that is offered on bikes, golf carts or walking. 

 

Melanie M recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Cultura Cruisers food tour was one of the highlights of our trip! José was an incredible and personable guide and an amazing ambassador to the island. This was way more than a food tour, touching on history and culture as well. We also had two kids two and under with us and José and all the restaurants and hosts catered to their needs. Definitely family friendly! Do this tour early in your trip so you can enjoy the restaurants for the rest of your stay. Worth every penny! Thank you José! 

    

Betty S recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We went on the bike tour with Jose and it was fantastic! You only need to have a moderate level of bike bike riding experience and the food was incredible! I highly recommend this tour and be sure to arrive hungry! 


Dan D recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

 It is a fun and interesting tour of local food vendors with a colorful explanation by Jose. His knowledge is very expansive and informative . I recommend that anyone interested in learning about the Isla experience take this tour 


Jeff C recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

This is so much fun if you like to experience different foods and the culture of Isla Mujeres this is the ticket. Jose was fantastic he speaks English great. He was very knowledgeable about the island and it's history. He took us to his sisters house it was just amazing . We went to private homes ,little hidden spots ,ate tamales in front of the grocery store they were great. We were so full we had to come home and lay down. Five stars and big Gold one for Jose. 


Jenna Y recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had a great time on this tour with Jose.  He was very knowledgeable and we had a lot of fun with him.  Got to experience a bunch of different Mexcian foods.  It's a lot of food, so be prepared.  Totally worth it! 


Sandra U recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

 Being a part time resident for 23 years, my husband and I took two dear friends on this tour with Jose, it was an excellent tour with new places I had not eaten.  I would highly recommend it to anyone.  Food and Jose were all just wonderful, thank you so very much! 


Sue Z recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We did the walking tour last night.  It was a blast!  Our guide, Jose, was wonderful. He's lived here his entire life so he is very knowledgeable. I've  been coming to Isla for almost 30 years and got to experience something different.  Just be prepared for a lot of food..LOL!

— with Brooke Tristin N Jayce and Brandon Basel.


Angie L recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Had a great time on our golf cart cruise on Isla a couple days ago. Jose and Charley were full of information and took us to many great places to eat that we would of never found. A must do when visiting Isla Mujeres.


Wendy Craver  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had the most amazing time with Jose in our golf cart tour! Everything was so delicious and we learned so much about the Island and food here! We will definitely do this again!


Diana M  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tou

We did the night time walking tour with Jose.  Great guy, funny, kind, informative and very proud of his Island.  We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the neighborhood at night and the food was delicious.


Sadie M  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had a great time on our tour.  We did it early in our trip so that we had a little more knowledge for the rest of our stay.  We love bicycles and food so it was a no-brainer for us.  Jose was a great tour guide.


Julie B  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

This bike and food tour was one of  the best experience we've had on Isla after coming to the island for many years. Jose' was amazing- so friendly, knowledgeable and all around fun! Each of the food stops were delicious and such a treat to try all the authentic cuisine. We will be making this an annual trip!!


Rebecca M  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had such a fun, adventurous time on the golf cart tour! Jose was fun, educational and passionate about the Island and its amazing food offers! I couldn’t pick a fav food stop, they were all so unique, authentic and delicious!
Thank you Cultura, we’ll be seeing you again 🤩


Michele G  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Had a great time this past week taking a bike and food tour thru the colonias with a wonderful tour guide, Jose. He had so much pride in his island home, seemed to know everyone and his enthusiasm was a joy to be around ! Loved all the food we got to try and meeting many locals as well. We especially enjoyed the tacos al pastor at Tonichos and flan at a sweet ladies house. Got to share our ride with another couple who have visited Isla many times before but hadn’t taken this tour yet either which was super helpful to us so we could get additional island advice


Anca K  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Super Tour. Sollte man auf jeden Fall machen, wenn man auf der Isla Mujeres ist und das Essen abseits der Touristenmeile kennen lernen will. José ist netter und witziger Mexikaner, was es zu einer authentischen Tour macht. Durch die Tour haben wir die bisher beste Taqueria in Mexiko kennen gelernt und die Empanadas seiner Schwester schlägt nichts.
Die Tour ist wirklich zu empfehlen!

Great tour. You should definitely do when you're at Isla mujeres and want to get to know the food off the tourist mile. José is a nice and funny Mexican, which makes it an authentic tour. Through the tour we met the best taqueria in Mexico so far and his sister's empanadas doesn't beat anything.
The tour is really recommended!


Kristina K  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Great tour, great food! Jose was awesome! So glad we did it, highly recommend! It is not only food stops! We were stuffed! Thanks for offering these!!


Angela K  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We absolutely loved the food tour. It is a must do on the Island. Jose and Charly work very hard and are great people! Support the locals !!


Tarell Spriggs  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

I can’t say enough about how wonderful the staff is here.  Before we even started our tour, they walked me (literally) every step of the way.  Then when the tour started, it just went next level!  The food was delicious and plentiful.  Maybe even too much for me, but I tried my best to eat everything.  Very grateful to Jose for squeezing South Point in.  It was magical at that golden time of day.  I’m forever grateful to you all for asking my mother’s 60th birthday the most memorable ever.  And when I come back, I’ll take the bike tour so I can eat even more!


Panhatchet D recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Jose's tour has been one of our favorite experiences in Isla.  He was very informative and we learned so much about the island.  Do not eat before you go!  The food was fantastic and more than enough.  All of the stops were so nice and answered all of our questions.  It was a guided trip that allows you to see and learn so much about the neighborhoods.  This is something you will be 😁 so glad you did and we will definitely do it again!


Eric M recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We loved his tour. The food was incredible and Jose was an amazing tour guide. Everyone should do this. Just make sure you come hungry


Stephanie M recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Cruisers is a must stop spot. If you looking for new places to eat, learn more about the island, culture or just to meet great people, this is the spot. Be sure to come hungry! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Cultura Cruisers for a great experience


Chad P recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Absolutely fantastic experience!! Jose is an incredible man and so friendly! He truly loves his island and his family and it shows in the smile on his face and how he lights up when talking about it/them.  We ate native cuisine and learned so much about the island. The food was unbelievable and the people SO nice!  Thank you all so much!! I hope to see Jose again, I consider him a fast friend!  Take the trip, you’ll love it! Thank you to all the places we stopped and the people who opened their homes to us, you’re all so special and appreciated!!!


Brian T recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

This was the second time with Jose on the golf cart tour.  Instead of the 2 of us like last time, we had 8 more family members!!  Jose is awesome!!  Each food stop was great and the quick stops at local sites were too!  Even when we said we could not eat anymore, we all came up with the room to keep trying.  We left Full and Happy!!  This is the best way to learn about other places on the island and sample the food that never disappointed.  This is a must do for 2 or 10 people


Justin S  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

This is the best experience. We love Isla, but when you see Isla with Cultura Cruisers you will experience so much more that is priceless.


Hannah H  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had the most amazing time on the walking food tour. We had a chance to go to an area we wouldn’t have normally gone too. As no surprise, we fell in love with the food & the people! We were welcomed with open arms. It was worth every penny.


Ali AndJerry T recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

José is the BEST!!  He provides a great tour of some local food that Isla Mujeres has to offer.  He was very willing to adapt our tour around a non-drinker in the bunch and everyone had an excellent time.  I am a repeat customer and will be back again and again!


Nancy Del R  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Cultura Cruisers is a must do! My husband and I took a guided bike ride tour through the colonias, and the food we had was outstanding. It was 8 stops of eating what the locals eat- and it did NOT disappoint. We had everything from barbacoa tacos to a whole fried fish to flan to tamales. During our bike ride, our tour guide also talks about the history and showed us landmarks in between stops. Our tour guide, Jose, is a gem and he is what makes this tour so impressionable. He loves his community and is eager to share it with us. It is so much food- so come hungry!


Michelle W recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Fabulous way to explore the colonia of La Gloria on the island of Isla Mujeres.  We did the food bicycle tour with Jose.  We started with beef tacos, beer tasting at the brewery, then moved on to tamales, micheladas, fried fish, rice and beans, home baked pastries, flan in a private home, more tacos (al pastor, this time), and a “snack” of corn, cheese, and hot sauce.  We also saw a number of the churches on the island, the baseball (beisbol) field, the Salina Grande, the home of the Pirate Mundaca, and more.  It was a great way to see a lot of small places and support local businesses outside of the regular tourist spots.  All in all, a great experience.


Trisha K  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Yes!  This food tour will leave you FULL!!! i. Mexico we say "Tengo mal de puerco" which is literally translated to "I have a bad pig"🐽  Just means you are SO FULL!!!  The items you try is a wide range of food from tacos, tamales, enchiladas sweet bread and drinks like micheladas and a beer tasting!!  Jose is the best and super fun!!!  This is a great way to see the island meet locals and try lots of food!!!!


Kiki B  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had such a great time with Jose and all of the wonderful people and delicious food!  It should be on everyone’s list!


Jo K  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Our bicycle food tour with Jose was the highlight of our visit to Isla Mujeres. We learned more about the local culture in this 3 hour tour, than all the years I've been visiting Isla. The food was phenomenal and we will be returning to many of the stops for more. Muchas gracias for everything!


Erica M  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Being a very picky eater, I was a little hesitant to do this at first but I am SO glad I did! Jose is a fantastic guide. He is so down to earth and makes you feel like family.  We enjoyed getting to know him. I truly cannot pick a favorite from the 8 stops we made to eat at. Everything was absolutely delicious!!! We have business cards from some of the places we went and we will definitely be visiting them again! We also enjoyed that Jose took us to other places in between stopping for food, such as the baseball field, animal shelter, churches, etc. It was neat to see little pieces of the island & learn about them. Thank you guys so much for a fabulous experience...we had so much fun!


Jennifer F  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Thank you José for an amazing evening walking tour!  We came hungry and left completely satisfied. We really enjoyed the entire experience. We ventured back into La Gloria a few times to eat at Basto’s and made several purchases at Panadaria Emanuel!  So yummy!  Next time we are on the island we will be booking the taco tour. Thanks again for a lovely time.


Ryan H  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Jose is friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to share his love of Isla Mujeres.  He took us through many neighborhoods we would not have seen on our own, and shared a lot of history of the island.  Additionally, the food was wonderful.  We have never eaten so well before!  It was definitely the highlight of our trip.


Dawn A recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

What an awesome experience. We spent a very full day visiting this beautiful island, and biking with Jose and Cultura Cruisers was the perfect way to end our wonderful day. So full by the end of the bike ride.


Amanda A recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had a great experience with Jose. He showed us around the different neighborhoods of the island. Places we would not have stopped to eat. My favorite part was the bakery stop and then seeing all of the bicycles with their horns signaling they had baked goods ready for the evening. How neat!  I highly recommend this tour it really gives you another perspective of the island from a local resident. Thank you!

I have to edit this because I forgot to mention we got to visit a local resident’s house and eat flan. What a special experience and we are so thankful they allowed us in their home.


Melissa H  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

We had a fantastic time getting to sample local flavors with our family my parents and the kids in a golf cart and my husband and me on bikes.   The food was delicious with an excellent variety.   A highlight of the trip


Becky M recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

José was incredible, so knowledgeable about isla and so kind! I loved being immersed in the real culture of isla and getting to practice my Spanish! Would recommend again and again!


Curt G  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Highly recommend, bring your appetite, these are meals not snacks!


Jana T  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Amazing experience if you are looking for local food sampling. Everything was so good and our guide was kind and knowledgeable. Would highly suggest this tour. We did the golf cart tour!


Reviewed by TravelingMom89

Great experience!

We took the golf cart tour with Cultura Cruisers and had one of the best evenings on the island.  Jose was our guide and we followed him to several local restaurants away from the tourist destinations.   Every dish we ate was amazing!  I highly recommend this activity, especially if you are a “foodie”!


Reviewed by Glezell

Great family experience

We did the bike tour with Jose. Please go hungry! You will eat at many places and get a variety of foods, pace yourself!   Jose took us to places we never would have ventured to on our own. We tried many things we may not have ordered otherwise. We also met some great people in both the neighborhoods and on the tour with us. This is a great activity!


Reviewed by Cindy P

Wonderful family experience!

This was a wonderful experience all around. Booking was quick and easy. We received excellent directions and Jose gave us a warm welcome and a quick overview of the tour.  At each stop, he explained the food and gave us tips on how to eat it. He asked just enough questions to find out if we had any preferences and find out how hungry we were. He sat at the table with us and chatted as we ate. He never rushed us or pushed us to eat more or less than we wanted. My kids tried everything, which is extremely rare.  We loved learning more about Jose and his community. We talked about how our lives were similar (two working parents sharing responsibilities, eating dinner late and enjoying time together as a family) and different (safety and crime in Isla vs Chicago, ability to travel across the border).   Jose spoke fondly of his family and island. He showed us pictures of his daughters and wife. He talked about the close community ties and how people helped each other out. For example, he told us how he always stops if he sees a tourist broke down on a golf cart and offers to call the rental company for them. We also talked about the current divisiveness in the US in which Jose said, “in Mexico we love everyone.”  This tour allowed us to get a real look at island life without being intrusive. I was delighted to learn about how this tour helps create a sustainable economy. At one is the restaurants, a couple from Delaware excitedly approached us as they recognized Jose. They have visited the restaurants several time since their tour and raved about their experience. In addition, Jose raved about his work at Cultural Cruisers and was proud of his contributions. Although we didn’t talk to everyone at the stops in detail, they were all warm and friendly. When there was a language barrier, Jose translated for us.   We have been to Isla with the kids 3 times. We have met locals and explored the island but this is the first time I felt like we really experienced it. Meeting Jose was a wonderful experience and we can now say we have a friend on Isla.


Lissett T  recommends Cultura Cruisers Food Tours.

Cultura Cruisers , wow!! what an amazing experience getting to know the local flavors and people of this beautiful island!! Jose was outstanding as local connoisseur of food and drink!! personal favorites of eight, (yes eight stops!!!) were the chicken molé at Deisy y Raul, tacos al pastor at Tonichos, barbequoa at La Chatita, and the Vanilla Flan at Norma's house!! It was ALL so good, recommend 100%! Love from Vancouver Canada! 🇨🇦❤🇲🇽🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️


Lynne H  recommends Cultura Cruisers.

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Jose this week. He was knowledgeable, fun, and a gracious host. Our food stops were delicious, many at places we would never have tried on our own.  The street corn, tamales, pastor tacos, fried fish, flan, sweet bread and more were amazing.  Come hungry and you won’t be disappointed.


Charlotte W reviewed Cultura Cruisers — 5 star

I strongly recommend the food tour. A must do in Isla!  Our host José and his colleague Charlie were very friendly and informative!  Do not miss this authentic experience and come with a good appetite as there are 8 stops with generous portions of each dish served on the tour!


Gaye  J  recommends Cultura Cruisers.

This is a fun and informative way to experience a part of Isla Mujeres that is off the tourist path. We had such a great time and the food was fantastic! We are looking forward to booking again!


Candace M  recommends Cultura Cruisers. March 30 

Booking and payment was easy, questions were promptly answered.  Jose is so warm and friendly, sharing stories of his family and everyday life on Isla.  Our golf cart tour involved 8 stops.  Enchiladas verde, tamales, sweet buns, esquitos, fried hogfish, enchiladas con mole, tacos el pastor and flan.  We went to some small restaurants and also some street vendors that, if we were not with Jose, we wouldn't have even known what they were selling, as well as a personal home for the flan.  So fun and interesting. We have returned to 3 of the places since our tour (2 restaurants and one street vendor). Come hungry, it is a lot of food!


Jill W  recommends Cultura Cruisers 

My husband and I just finished our tour with Jose ❤️  We had an amazing experience and I would highly recommend booking a tour. From start to finish, emails to actual tour, wonderful!!!  All questions answered promptly, such a warm and friendly group!!  Jose is the bomb!!!! We were lucky because it was just the three of us so we had Jose all to ourselves!!  Thanks for the great time!


Nancy F recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

One of the best experiences on the Island!  Jose’ is a fabulous guide.  He introduced us to several great restaurants Mid-Island - ones tourists might not find on their own. We will return to them for sure. We also learned new things about the culture here. Jose’ answered all our questions.  We made some great new friends of the other people on the tour. I highly recommend experience!


Dusty S recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

Hands down the best experience we had visiting Isla. Jose and his daughter Mary made the trip memorable. Their smiling faces were contagious. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Lisa M  recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

We just got back from the bike tour. What a wonderful experience. Although we have been coming to Isla for the last 3 years, It was amazing to see and taste some the local area restaurants. Jose was a sweetheart and made the experience very educational. The food was so tasty!! The enchiladas at the first stop were fantastic! The pastries were to die for! 😜😜. The various tacos and drinks along the tour were so good we plan to go back to a few of the stops tomorrow for more!! This was a real treat and I recommend to everyone new to Isla or not. Thanks José!!


Jena C  recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

The most fun I have had!! Not just a tour but an experience. The guide is wonderful and very personable. You must make this a to-do on your list!! So many tiny places that truly show you the best parts of this awesome island.


Anne C  recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

We had such a fantastic time with Jose! Great food at wonderful places we wouldn’t have ever known about..met some other fun folks and really enjoyed our tour! I highly recommend this , especially if you are new to Isla! Special thanks to the lovely people who opened their homes to us and prepared local island specialties!
The tamales in the parking lot of Chedrauie were AMAZING!


Diane O recommends Cultura Cruisers.

What a unique experience! Jose our guide was wonderful, the wonderful Mexican people who welcomed us into their homes and prepared homemade food, the street vendors, everything was just perfect. What a wonderful night and a wonderful opportunity to see the La Gloria neighborhood at night! Can't wait to go back next time and do the golf cart tour!


Kara D recommends Cultura Cruisers.

Cultura Cruisers is not to be missed. If you do only one scheduled tour on Isla, this HAS to be it. We had an amazing time! Jose is local to Isla and taught English for many years. He was full of stories and humor. This tour wasn’t just about food. Jose shared stories about life on Isla and showed us cultural points along the way. He always explained where we were and his pride and love for his hometown was evident. We hope to see this experience flourish as we would love to do it again on our next trip to Isla. Now, the food. Panuchos, pan dulce, empanadas, barbacoa, flan, tamales, whole fried hog fish, el pastor tacos, beer tasting...we were stuffed with wonderful foods and an appreciation for the people who live and work on this amazing island. This tour was more than just delicious food (I will dream about those tamales for the rest of my life); it was truly about bridging two cultures through food, laughter, and fun. Thank you Cultura Cruisers!


Sabrina R  recommends Cultura Cruisers.

You are missing out if you don’t take this tour!!! Jose is amazing. So informative so nice and just a great family man. We love Cultural Cruisers. Second time routing with them and will be back for more!!


Amy W  recommends Cultura Cruisers.

We had a wonderful time with Jose. So happy to have something new to do on the island and we experienced several things that we have never experienced in the 10+ years we have been visiting the island.  The food was amazing as were all of the people we encountered.  I highly recommend this tour it is well worth the money. Just make sure that you come really hungry and pace yourself!!   We were stuffed.


Jean L  recommends Cultura Cruisers.

I cannot tell you how GREAT our tour was with Jose and Cultura Cruisers last night. Highly recommend this, as it was one of my favorite vacation experiences ever, anywhere. We had a blast, made new friends and can't wait to do it again when we are back on Isla. You should do this


Rachel Clark,

Highlight of our trip to Isla Mujeres. This is a must do if you truly want to experience the essence of this beautiful island. 3.5 hours, 8 stops exploring the different foods and neighborhoods left us full...and planning our next visits to the places we went!  Jose was our guide, born and raised in Isla made this tour extra special. At the end, he surprised us with a mezcal flight to cap off our night. There are so many great places to see off the beaten path, I look forward to seeing more the next time we visit with Cultura Cruisers.


Pattie S recommends Cultura Cruisers 

We did a golf cart tour with Cultura Cruisers a week ago and it was such a wonderful experience!  We highly recommend it to anyone wanting a new experience with authentic food, amazing locals and a magnificent tour guide named José!  Check out their FB page and reserve your tour today!  You will not be disappointed!


Jaclyn Z recommends Cultura Cruisers.

Amazing time! We did the golf cart tour with Jose and got to stop by so many places, eat wonderful food, and see all the little neighborhoods on Isla Mujeres. my mom and I both agreed this was the best time of our trip! I highly recommend if you want to get away from the touristy side of Isla and get to eat like the locals!


Sheryl B recommends Cultura Cruisers.

Just got back from Isla Mujeres and took the most amazing food tour from Cultura Cruisers while we were there. We chose the golf cart option and Jose took us to some of the best authentic Mexican food we had while on the island. We went to ten different locations that included several Mexican homes and Isla Brewery. In addition to great food Jose showed us some interesting cultural points in the neighborhoods. This is such a unique opportunity. Don’t miss it.


Kathy recommends Cultura Cruisers.

We had the best time on this bike tour. Jose was the best guide and we ate some amazing food. The best part was meeting the wonderful local people. If you take this tour make sure you go hungry and pace yourself. We were so stuffed by the end we could only manage one bite at the last two stops!


Yeye Rodriguez recommends Cultura Cruisers.

es la mejor manera de conocer isla mujeres.


Martha H recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

We had the best day. Jose is a wonderful guide. He is kind, joyous and knowledgeable. We have been to Isla many times. This is truly a wonderful tours for a cultural and local food experience. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for Jose. 👏👏👏👏👏


Trina N Joey J recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

We loved this tour with Jose and Ventura! Got to try a new experience and have food drinks with the locals


Mary Jo P  recommends Cultura Cruisers.

Jose!! and the food, excellent bikes. just an awesome tour with amazing food and the wonderful people that prepare it !!


Mindy H  recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

My husband and I enjoyed this last week!  We rode all around LaGloria and went to many delicious restaurants and even into the homes of local people.  José was a super awesome guide, so friendly, and explained so much history of the island to us!   It’s a must do!  We loved it!  Do NOT eat before you go so you have room to try everything!   😁


Kent D  recommends Cultura Cruisers. 

Great tour with a great host Jose!


Laura T  recommends Cultura Cruisers.

What a great adventure, loved the tour. Visited many restaurants and can't wait to go back.  Food was delicious.  Locals opened their home to us, very special.  We took the 4:30pm tour was perfect because that was our dinner.  Start your tour hungry!  Jose was a wonderful tour guide, very accommodating.  Don't miss this tour.


Ciarán N  recommends Cultura Cruisers 

Fantastic food and Jose was a brilliant guide, couldn't have asked for better


Laurie S reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

My family of 18 people took the Cultura Cruises tour with Jose ..we were celebrating my Moms  Birthday that day and there was even a special cake made for her at one of our stops in a lovely home...we were sampling all different delicious foods literally eating like locals..I can’t begin to tell you what a wonderful experience this tour was! If your visiting Isla Mujeres book this tour ..highly recommend it 


Jenna K reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

My family and I really enjoyed this in Isla Mujeres. It was such a pleasant and humbling experience to enjoy food, laughs and culture with the people I love. Our guide did an amazing job as well! I would 150% recommend with only ONE suggestion, be ready to EAT! Hope everyone who tries this has a similar experience.


Theresa K reviewed Cultura Cruisers —

We were a group of 18 and did the golf cart tour with Jose!! Best part of our trip to Isla and I would highly recommend to everyone traveling there! We had some amazing food and met some amazing people, loved every minute!!


Blake J reviewed Cultura Cruisers — 

We had a group of six that became a group of four. We booked bikes but wound up doing golf carts. Sounds like a mess, but they made it so easy! Lilly was awesome! Amazing experience!


Ricardo L reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

Best tour in isla mujeres ever! If you really want to get involve into the island culture this tour is the highest option to do it!


Lauren W reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

I can’t say enough great things about Cultura Cruisers! This was by far one of the coolest things I have done on vacation. Amazing people, amazing food, and a truly unique way of experiencing local culture and cuisine. This is the real deal, folks!! Jose was an excellent tour guide...so welcoming and knowledgeable. This tour is a must for anyone visiting the island! Eat.Like.Locals!!! We’ll be back for sure...gracias!


Michelle G reviewed Cultura Cruisers —

I highly recommend to check out Cultura Cruisers! My husband and I had the best time with Jose. He gave us a tour of Isla while stopping at well known Isla spots and some hidden food treasures. Some of the best food that we have had on the island. We wished we would have done it sooner so that we could go back for more food!


Dana P reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Isla Mujeres! Incredible people, fantastic stories and beyond amazing food! Such a perfect way to explore the beauty and culture of the island! This tour was the highlight of our trip! #eatlikelocals #culturacruisers
#morethanjustafoodtour


Terri F reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

We had the best time touring with Jose!  This is definitely a must do when you visit Isla.  Great food, great tour, fun guide.  We'll do it again when we return!


Andrea S reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

What an AWESOME DAY we spent with Jose!! I would highly recommend Cultura Cruisers any day!! Jose accommodated our group on the afternoon tour in every way!! He took us through the colonias and even went a roundabout way so we could see a little of the coast!! We also had someone in our group with food allergies, and that was never a problem. The food was fabulous at every one of the places we went, we even revisited a couple before our trip was over. If you’re looking for a little adventure, some great food, and a bit of culture, this is definitely a MUST FOR YOU!!!!


Jennifer Z reviewed Cultura Cruisers —

Such a great time! Our guide Jose was so informative. We were able to fit in so many interesting stops and ate amazing food, plus he patiently "tutored" our high schooler who is working on her Spanish language skills. All 3 kids (16, 14, and 10 years old) were easily able to keep up and were open to trying new foods, which made the tour fun for mom and dad. Our vegan had great options available too. For two of my kids, it was their first time to Isla and third or fourth time for the rest of us - EVERYONE said this was the best part of our entire trip. So very glad we made this part of our Isla experience as there is more to the island than beaches and bars!


Jennifer F reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

This was a wonderful experience!! Jose was a great guide! This is a must do if you are vacationing to Isla!!



Suzette D reviewed Cultura Cruisers 

This is a must do on Isla Mujeres. My husband booked this and I’m so glad he did. We both love the island and Liliana gave us a wonderful history lesson through the colonias in between stops at amazing places to try different local cuisines. We hadn’t ridden bikes

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