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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 your own private trajinera. Cruise through the ancient canals of Xochimilco for 2.5 unforgettable hours while your expert live guide shares the rich history and fascinating traditions behind this 500-year-old waterway.
What's included:
Live English-speaking guide with deep cultural knowledge
All drinks included: water, soft drinks, beer, tequila & mezcal (factory sealed & chilled)
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
Stop at the legendary Island of the Dolls — hear the most chilling story of the canals
Why choose us?
✅ No tourist traps
✅ 24/7 customer service before and during your trip
✅ Small group for a personalized experience
✅ Authentic culture, not just cocktails
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are located south of Mexico City, approximately one hour from the center of Mexico City, the best way to get to the meeting point is by Uber and the address of the meeting point is Canal 237, San Jerónimo, Xochimilco, 16420 Ciudad de México, CDMX.
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, coconut, milk candy. Play the Mexican lottery or Mexican bingo. Visit my family's island, which is more than 500 years old and eat mexican tacos. See the new island of the dolls and I will tell you one of the most macabre legends of the canals of Mexico. Sail back to the port, while we will enjoy unlimited drinks and dance
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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