Canals Boat Tour + Doll Island + Ajolote Shrine

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Mexico City, Mexico

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Welcome to Mexico City. We will reveal the best kept secrets of Xochimilco.
Embark on a 5-hour adventure exploring the legendary canals aboard a gondola. Visit the chilling Isle of Dolls, the scariest place in the city, and discover the fascinating museum of the Ajolote, the mysterious water monster of the canals. Your local guide will share cultural and historical references that will bring every corner to life.
What makes us unique: You will explore 2 completely different channels for the same price:
Festival Channel: Immerse yourself in the celebration between mariachis, folkloric trajineras and festive atmosphere
Peace Canal: Relax among wildflowers, unspoilt nature and meditation boats
Enjoy food in an authentic floating restaurant, unlimited workshops of margaritas, tequila, mezcal, pulque, micheladas and popcorn
Play Mexican Lottery
The tour starts and ends at the same meeting point
Pet-Friendly Experience: Your pet is welcome

What's Included

Mazapán — Soft peanut, melts in the mouth. Pulparindo — Spicy and tamarind, explosive. | Popcorn — Buttered, crispy, and fresh, cinema style but in the channels.
International brand soda, favorite flavors: orange, lemon, grapefruit, and apple. Cold, bubbly, and refreshing in every sip aboard your flatboat.
Tips are not mandatory We understand that every culture is different and we adapt to our visitors, never the other way around Any gesture of thanks is welcome, never requested
Chicken Tacos — Crispy, juicy, never fail. | Jamaica — Flor xochimilca, vegan option. Mixed — Half and half. Vegan Salad — Fresh garden on board. Children's Menu Available
Your entrance ticket for a 2.5-hour tour aboard a traditional trajinera, sailing through the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco Your spot is reserved and secured — just arrive and enjoy
All mandatory charges are covered by us. When you buy your ticket, you will not pay any extra amount
Beer — Fresh, light, perfect for the heat. Tequila — Smooth and premium, shot after shot. | Mezcal — Smoky and ancestral | Michelada — Beer, lime, and spices | Margarita — Tequila, lime, and salt
Purified Water Mexican spring water, purified and fresh — perfect for hydrating while you sail under the sun of Xochimilco.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Canal 237

Meet at Embarcadero Los Flores Nativitas, Canal 237, San Jerónimo, Xochimilco. Search "Visitxochimilco" on Maps. And how am I going to find my guide? Very easy! Your guide will wear a black cap with a pink axolotl. Arrive on time; the trajinera boat leaves 15 minutes later.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

    Visit the port of Flores Nativitas and its floating gardens where you will see hundreds of boats that are the tourist face of Mexico City

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    The Island of the Dolls

    Visit the creepy island of dolls

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Xochimilco

    Did you know that Mexico City also has its local water monster like Lake Ness, we will visit the Sanctuary of Mexican Ajolote. Before finishing the tour sail back through the Canals of Mexico City

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Gondola Cruises
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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