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Trajinera Experience: Xochimilco Boat Tour in Mexico City
From: $109
Join a colorful Xochimilco Boat tour, ride a traditional trajinera with locals, enjoy music, snacks, and stories, and experience Mexico City’s canals the authentic way.
- ⏰ Duration: 2.5 hours
- 📅 Availability: Daily (6 timeslots)
- 📤 Questions? Contact us
🫱🏻🫲🏽 This Xochimilco Boat tour is a shared experience with other travelers, making it lively and social. If you’d prefer a private trajinera just for your group, get in touch for details and pricing.
Xochimilco Boat Tour: quick info
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Availability: Daily (6 timeslots)
- Experience type: Shared (private upon request)
- Physical Fitness Level: Beginner
- Category: Cultural, Food & Drink, Mezcal
- Booking Window: 5-10 days
- Group size: Minimum of 2 pax, maximum of 12
- Age Requirement: 0 years old
What you’ll do on this Xochimilco boat tour
- Meet your local guide at the meeting point in Xochimilco
- Traverse its ancient canals on vibrantly painted “trajineras” (flat-bottomed boats)
- Wander through the colorful floating gardens or “chinampas”
- Visit the eerie Island of the Dolls
- Immerse yourself in local markets (Mercado de Xochimilco)
- Experience how the Mexicans party!
- Play traditional Mexican games with the hosts while on board
- Learn how to make michelada
Xochimilco boat tour availability and hours
This Xochimilco Boat tour has 5 timeslots a day (subject to availability)
- 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
- 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
- 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
What’s included?
- 2-hour trajinera ride through Xochimilco
- Unlimited drinks: tequila shots, beer, water, juice
- Michelada Masterclass
- Tacos on an island
- Pulque tasting on board
- Mezcal tasting on board
- Masterclass with 2 of Mexico City’s best connoisseurs
- Water
- Travel Concierge for the duration of your trip
What’s NOT included?
- Transportation to meeting point [open on Google maps]
- Tips for the guides
- Heavy meals (you can order from the floating markets)
- Meals and activities not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
Cancellation/Refund Policies
| Cancellation Timing | Refund Policy |
|---|---|
| 7 days or more before the tour | 100% refund |
| 5–6 days before the tour | Refund available, minus 16% Mexico VAT |
| Less than 3 days before the tour | Non‑refundable |
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Frances Hensley –
Had an unforgettable time cruising Xochimilco with locals! As a solo traveler, I loved meeting new friends on the boat. I met a lot of people and it was so much fun, especially our guide Majo! The local insights made everything so special – Mexicans are great hosts! A genuine, heartwarming experience that I’d recommend to anyone seeking the real essence of Xochimilco. Thanks again, Majo and the team at Mexico Insider!