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Xochimilco Canal Tour — The Ultimate Mexico City Experience
Discover one of Mexico City's most iconic ️ UNESCO World Heritage Sites aboard a traditional gondola-style boat (trajinera). Cruise through the ancient canals of Xochimilco for 2 unforgettable ⏳ hours while your expert ️ live guide shares the history and fascinating traditions behind this 500-year-old waterway
What's included:
⭐ Live English-speaking guide with cultural knowledge
⭐ All drinks included: water, soft drinks, beer, tequila & mezcal
⭐ Bluetooth speaker & karaoke on board
⭐ Traditional Mexican snacks: marzipan, tamarind candy and classic popcorn
⭐ Mexican Lottery (Lotería) game on board
⭐ Visit to a local island over 500 years old with authentic tacos
⭐ The tour passes the Replicas of the Island of the Dolls known for Lady Gaga's The Dead Dance
Why choose us?
✅ No tourist traps
✅Restrooms are available both at the dock and on the island
✅ Join a lively group of fellow travelers
✅ Authentic culture
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet at Embarcadero Los Flores Nativitas, Canal 237, San Jerónimo, Xochimilco. Search for “Visitxochimilco” on Maps. How will you find your guide? Very easy! Your guide will be wearing a black cap with a pink axolotl . Please arrive on time; the boat departs 15 minutes later.
Itinerary
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1Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
My staff will support you 24 hours a day to complete your trip through Mexico, welcome to the canals of Mexico City. Get your boat and join the best tour on the canals of Mexico City. Live the best tour of your life sailing 2.5 hours on our boat in the canals of City Xochimilco. The Tour includes everything you need, a live guide who will explain the history of the canals and the traditions that surround the life of Mexico City, food and drinks. Enjoy all the factory bottled drinks that we will cool and bring for you: Water, flavored soft drinks, beer, tequila and mezcal, we will bring a speaker to listen good music and play karaoke. Try marzipan, tamarind and artesanal popcorn Play the Mexican lottery or Mexican bingo. Visit my family's island, which is more than 500 years old and eat mexican tacos. Visit Replicas of the Island of the Dolls, known for Lady Gaga's 'The Dead Dance' video with Tim Burton. Sail back to the port, while we will enjoy unlimited drinks & landscapes.
2 hours 30 minutes • 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
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Travelers under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. The tour itinerary will respect the choice of guests over 21 years of age who do not like to drink alcoholic beverages.
- In the event of force majeure (due to congested canals and traffic), it may be impossible to reach the island and try pulque, especially on weekend afternoons. But don't worry, the party won't stop, our team will be prepared with typical regional food.
- Optional: we could visit the Axolotl Sanctuary to see the Mexican Axolotl, with an extra cost
- All guests are guaranteed a chair on the boat, boat chairs are the same size for all guests, our staff will assist guests with wheelchairs or babies to get on and off the boat.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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