Xochimilco Fiesta: Culture, Canals & Cuisine

Experience the magic of Xochimilco on a 3-hour boat adventure! Enjoy authentic Mexican food, drinks, and music while cruising through the canals. Learn about the history, drink Mezcal and Tequila the Mexican way, and indulge in delicious snacks. Don’t miss the chance to see Axolotes and other special chinampas. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Xochimilco - Xochimilco, declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, means “flower field” and refers to the many flowers and other crops that have been grown here on chinampas (small artificial islands) since the pre-Hispanic period.
    Discover its colors, sounds and natural beauty as you float along the canals lined with gardens and curtains of trees on…
What's Included
  • 3 hour boat ride
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Ice Cooler and Music Speaker included
What's Not Included
  • Mariachis available for hire (250 MXN per song)
  • Bathrooms cost 10 MXN pesos each time
  • Axolotes - Entrance to see Axolotes cost 30 MXN pesos ($2USD)
Additional Information

Prepare for an enchanting journey through the picturesque canals of Xochimilco, rich in culture and festivity! Embark on a vibrant trajinera, indulging in Mexican cuisine, mezcal, tequila, music, and local tales—a delightful fusion of culture, waterways, and celebration.
Sip & Discover: Experience the art of tasting mezcal and tequila the authentic…

Location
Trajineras Xochimilco - Embarcadero Cuemanco
When you are getting dropped off by the parking lot of Embarcadero Cuemanco, you will see the dock undergoing a renovation. The meeting point is at the information booth located next to the canal towards the centre. We will send you additional information a day before the experience.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Antonio_c
Jan 3, 2026
Great fun! - Luis Fe was an excellent guide, always making sure that the guests are enjoying themselves and explaining everything
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Kerry_t
Dec 7, 2025
3 hour trip, where you... - 3 hour trip, where you get historical information about the area and an opportunity to try Pulque along the way. Arturo, our guide, and Roberto, our rowing captain were both great.
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Jesse_h
Nov 3, 2025
Highly recommended! - The organizer was very helpful. He answered immediately when I called when I did not see the host at the designated meeting point. Once I found the group we had another 20 minutes before debarking (1430 trip left at 1500). The host did an amazing job making the experience fun and informative. I booked fairly last minute after already being in CMDX the week of Día de muertos and hearing about Xochimilco and it ended up being one of the highlights of the entire trip. I will recommend this to anyone regardless of where they are from.
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M9739ueerikm
Sep 29, 2025
Tour in Trajinera - I really enjoyed giving the tour in the Trajinera, there was a very good Mood, the guide told us about the history of Xochimilco and the surrounding area. It is good that there are options to buy other services by boat, especially mariachis, 10/10.
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Valeria_sd06
Sep 29, 2025
Great experience and authentic Mexican fun - It was my first time visiting Xochimilco and the experience exceeded my expectations. My family and I had a lot of fun, made new friends, listened to Mariachi live and learned about the canals and culture. Our guide was always friendly and attentive. I would definitely come back and recommend it to everyone who wants to visit this magical area and have an amazing time.
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Josemw3064ti
Sep 29, 2025
Amazing experience, great fun - It was amazing, we had a great time and met about Xochimilco. The guide knew a lot about the place and made us very pleasant the walk. 100% recommended
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Madison_s
Jun 18, 2025
Such a great tour with... - Such a great tour with Maria! We were a little worried because it was a very rainy Monday, but us and the other group on the trip had a blast. Maria was informative and fun, and we enjoyed learning about the history of Xochimilco and having some great tequila. Would totally recommend!
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H786pgerikat
Apr 19, 2025
Amazing experience - An incredible experience, I recommend, I went with 0 expectations and came away with one of the best experiences I have ever had! I would definitely come back and I plan to recommend it to all my acquaintances☺️
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Denissea446
Apr 16, 2025
Amazing!!! - Funny! We were 3 friends and the experience was amazing, the guide very cheerful and the mezcal goodisimo. There were snacks and even tamales. Includes many things and you can also share with other tourists. The views and the tour are very beautiful. I fully recommend.
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935karir
Sep 1, 2025
Fun experience if you're looking for a party boat. - Let's be honest. It's a booze cruise. The area is beautiful and generally peaceful (before several rounds of Mezcal/Tequila), but it's mostly just drinking on a boat. Most everyone also brought their own alcohol on top of what was offered. You aren't going to get a lot of information about the canals, the wildlife, horticulture, or history, which is a little sad considering it's a UNESCO site. If you are looking for that, there are sunrise kayak tours. In retrospect, I wish I'd done that. Also, if you have concern for animal welfare, do NOT visit the ajolotario/ajolote sanctuary - it tainted the entire experience for me. Having said all of that, the guides were really fun and friendly and the tamales were excellent. Also, bring cash if you want to hear the Mariachis - they're great!
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From $67
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).