2 Hours Riding Boats in Xochimilco Private Tour with Transport

Xochimilco, whose name in Nahuatl means “place where the flowers grow,” is located in the southern part of Mexico City, approximately 28 km from the Historic Center. Its origins date back to the Preclassic period, and in 919 A.D., the Xochimilca people founded their city, known for developing the chinampa system — artificial islands that revolutionized Mesoamerican agriculture.

First conquered by Azcapotzalco and later by the Mexica, Xochimilco became a key food supplier for Tenochtitlan. After the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, the region maintained many of its agricultural practices despite colonial transformation.

In modern times, especially during the Porfirio Díaz era, hydraulic projects affected the lake system, but many of Xochimilco’s original traditions and landscapes survived. In 1987, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site due to its cultural and environmental significance.

Today, Xochimilco is a living link between pre-Hispanic heritage and modern urban life, blending history, traditional farming, tourism, and ecological challenges in a unique setting within Mexico City.

Language
ENGLISH AND SPANISH
Tour Availability
Everyday from 8 am- 5 pm
Transportation
Car or Van after 4 people
Free Cancellation
24 hours before the pick up time
Guide
LOCAL GUIDES. You can request for a certified guide with extra cost
Payment Method
PayPal or Bank transfer
Hotel Transfer
Pick up and Drop off

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Overview

This is a private and personalized tour only for you and your love ones. The total duration is 4 hours (2 hours in the riding boat) and taking the transfers time. This tour includes private transport, pick up and drop off at your address in Mexico city, your tourist guide/driver, 4 traditional “tacos” per person, 2 drinks per person, 1 bottle of water and 1 bag of snacks per person. After 4 people the vehicle is a new van with air conditioner.

You can personalized this tour.

Highlights

Enjoy a 2 hours ride on a traditional trajinera, full of vibrant colors and typical decorations.
Cruise through the tranquil canals of Xochimilco surrounded by nature.
Includes 4 tacos per person and 2 refreshing drinks during the ride.
Live music, such as mariachi or bands, creating a festive atmosphere.
You will enjoy your tour accompanied by a curated selection of recorded music, including traditional Mexican tunes and other genres of your preference.
Observe local life and vendors offering snacks and crafts from other trajineras.
Visit a UNESCO World Heritage site and experience Mexico’s rich culture.
Perfect for relaxing, socializing, and enjoying an authentic and fun experience.

PICK UP TIME :

AT YOUR ADDRESS IN MEXICO CITY

Your guide will contact you before pick up time. The pick up will be at your accommodation address. You can choose the pick up time from 8 am to 5 pm.

STOP FOR SHOPPING :

WE NEED TACOS AND DRINKS!

If you don't have dietary restrictions, We do a first stop for buy the tacos. The modest version of this tour includes 4 tacos per person (tacos al pastor is pork meat but It can be of chicken meat). If you are vegan or vetegarian the best option is eat the tacos in Coyoacán where We can go to a Vegetaco small restaurant. Also We do a stop for buying the drinks. You can buy more drinks or all you want. You can request to us to create a real fiesta in the boat including unlimited drinks and tacos.

TRANSFER TIME :

ON OUR WAY TO NEW PIER ``NATIVITAS``

Usually it takes 1 hour early in the morning from the central touristic areas. If your pick up is afternoon it can take more time due to traffic.

ARRIVAL AT :

NEW PIER ``NATIVITAS``

We will arive to *New pier “Nativitas” this is the most popular pier in Xochimilco.

TOUR TIME :

2 HOURS RIDING BOATS

the full tour includes a visit to the New pier Nativitas, 2 hours ride on a trajinera with two drinks and tacos acompanied by music. On the canal, you’ll see many other people enjoying their trajineras (especially on weekends). You’ll also find mariachis available for hire if you’d like to enjoy live music during the ride. Upon returning to the pier, you’ll find souvenir shops where you can purchase mementos of your visit.

OPTIONAL TIME :

FOR LUNCH

If you want We can have time for lunch or breakfast (add extra time with extra cost $40 usd per group) or take time of our tour time.

DROP OFF AT :

ADDRESS ACCOMMODATION

The drop off will be at your address or any other place in Mexico city. If the place is far away it can generates extra cost.

FAQs

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Is this a private tour?

Yes. A private tour only for you and your special people. At this moment We don’t have groupal tours.

Can I personalized this tour?

Of course! Contact us and We can personalized every detail and improve this tour you.

What type of vehicle this tour?

At this moment We are a small growing agency. Our agency has 1 new vehicle 2025 + 3 new vans 2024. So when the tour is from 1-3 people the vehicle is a car (it can be our new vehicle or the vehicle of your guide). We use a van or minivan after 4 people.

Have the guides a certification?

Our team is made by local guides, lovers of our culture and destinations. They have a lot of experience in our tours: driving & the story about. OF COURSE SOMETIMES WE WORK WITH CERTIFICATE GUIDES. WHEN THE CUSTOMER REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE GUIDE WE CAN DO IT (WITH EXTRA COST)

Is my guide the same driver?

Usually if the tour is for 1 to 3 people the guide is the same driver. After 4 people We use a van with 10/13 seats or minivan for 7 passengers. Usually in minivan is the same guide the driver.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Full refund cancellation + 24 hours according to pick up time

No refund cancellation – 24 hours according to pick up time

No show by customer = no refund

Bad weather = No refund

Full refund in case We cannot to do the tour according to no show guide, not available vehicles, the place is closed or any situation that We cannot to do the tour

The refund is by the same way You do the payment. Sometimes it can take some days