Authentic Xochimilco Private Tour
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in Spanish
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover Xochimilco with Axo Tours and enjoy a safe, comfortable, and fully personalized experience. Travel in a private vehicle for up to four passengers with air conditioning, phone chargers, and your choice of music. The local drivers and guides will accompany you every step of the way so you can simply relax and enjoy. Start by having a delicious breakfast at Las Catrinas restaurant, stroll through the vibrant aisles of the Nativitas plant market—the largest in the area—and explore the dock shopping for crafts. Your guide will walk you to your trajinera for a two-hour cruise, with the option to visit the axolotl sanctuary, take photos, and enjoy mariachi music and local food right on the water. Don't miss this opportunity to travel with us!
Inclusions
What's included
- Bottled water
- Private door-to-door transfer, equipped vehicle, and the service of a driver-slash-host throughout the entire tour, depending on the number of hours you choose for the service.
What's not
- PAID ON SITE The boat ride (trajineras) is hired at the pier to explore the beautiful canals and pass by the axolotl sanctuary. The tour duration is 2 hours."
- PAID ON SITE If you wish, we can step off the trajinera to enter the axolotl sanctuary, where you can see the axolotls up close and view other native species of Xochimilco.
- Breakfast at Las Catrinas restaurant (average ticket around $250 - $450 MXN per person, paid directly on-site).
Itinerary
Breakfast at Las Catrinas Restaurant To start your unforgettable journey, enjoy a wonderful breakfast at one of Xochimilco’s most vibrant and picturesque folklore restaurants: Las Catrinas. Immerse yourself in a warm, traditional atmosphere while savoring a wide variety of authentic Mexican dishes, such as freshly made chilaquiles, traditional gorditas, comforting birria, rich pozole, refreshing fresh fruit waters, and classic micheladas. To make your experience seamless and efficient, upon meeting your guide, you will be provided with the menu so you can select your breakfast on the way to the restaurant. This ensures that your delicious meal is freshly prepared and served hot right upon your arrival, allowing you to make the most of your time exploring the heart of Xochimilco. (Note: Food and beverages are not included in the tour price and are paid directly on-site).
Stroll through the aisles of Xochimilco's largest plant market and explore a wide variety of flowers, cacti, and plants grown directly by local producers. With your guide, discover vibrant pathways filled with color and a great selection of gardening supplies, pots, and hanging accessories. As you walk through this wonderful space, enjoy the natural scenery surrounding the beautiful Nativitas forest.
Private Trajinera Experience & Canals Enjoy an exclusive boat ride in a private trajinera just for you, accompanied by your guide as you explore the beautiful canals of Xochimilco. Experience the vibrant local atmosphere surrounded by traditional music, drinks, and delicious Mexican snacks. The tour takes you toward the axolotl sanctuary; if you wish, we can step off the boat so you can get a closer look at the axolotls and other native species of Xochimilco. Additionally, before or after your boat ride, you will have time to explore the artisan stalls to pick up a special souvenir to remember your trip. (Note: The trajinera boat rental is paid directly on-site at the pier upon arrival).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point (World Trade Center - WTC): Meet at the main entrance plaza facing Insurgentes Avenue, right by the monumental sculpture. Your driver/guide will be waiting right there holding a sign.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Axo Tours CDMX
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Mexico City
- Its from-price is 111% above the median of the 2360 experiences we list in Mexico City.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mexico City
Mexico City is a vast, high-altitude capital built over the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, rich in museums, murals, markets and outstanding food.
The Zócalo, one of the largest squares in the world, is framed by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, where Diego Rivera's murals tell the story of Mexico. Beside them, the excavated Templo Mayor reveals the heart of the Aztec capital, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, with its marble exterior and Art Deco interior, stands a short walk west.
Top-ranked sights in Mexico City: Teotihuacán, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo).
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