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The 15 Best Xochimilco Boat Tours in Mexico City

36 tours  ·  from $29

You hire a painted trajinera by the hour and everything else comes alongside. The 15 below differ on how long you are on the water, whether drinks and food are included, and whether you want the quiet canals or the party barge.

Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo with Optional Lunch - Choosing between Casa Azul and Casa Kahlo
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Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo with Optional Lunch

1.Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,320 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $34Our pick

Spend about nine hours touring southern Mexico City with an English or Spanish guide. Walk colonial Coyoacán, choose one Frida Kahlo museum, cruise Xochimilco’s canals by colorful trajinera, and see UNAM murals. Central meeting points are used, while private tours include hotel pickup.

“We did the Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo tour and had a great experience overall. Our guides, Alex Moreno and Lilly, were energetic and really knowledgeable, and Cesar (our driver) kept everything running smoothly. The day felt organized without being rushed, and the explanations throughout were genuinely interesting. I learned a lot. We didn’t opt in for the lunch or the Frida Kahlo Museum, and that worked out perfectly for us. During the museum time, we explored the Coyoacán area, did some shopping in the mercado, and still met back up with the group easily. We also ate at the same restaurant as everyone else, and I’m pretty sure we…”

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CDMX: Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Frida Kahlo Museum & Murals Tour - A quick artisan stop before Coyoacan
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CDMX: Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Frida Kahlo Museum & Murals Tour

2.Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Frida Kahlo Museum & Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,025 reviews · from $89

Join a bilingual guide such as Alex, Rodrigo, or Barbara for a 10-hour trip through Coyoacan, Casa Azul, UNAM, and Xochimilco. Choose the Frida Kahlo museum and lunch options carefully, since the lowest fare includes neither. The trajinera ride is festive but brief.

“It was a really good tour, Gio and Rubén had a lot of knowledge of the sites we visited and were able to answer all our questions! Is a shame they were not able to guide us inside the Frida Kahlo museum!”

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Xochimilco Barco Fiesta Tentacion 18+ with Open Bar and Tacos - What the Two-Hour Ride Feels Like
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Xochimilco Barco Fiesta Tentacion 18+ with Open Bar and Tacos

3.Xochimilco Barco Fiesta Tentacion 18+ with Open Bar and Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,209 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Top rated

Spend two lively hours on a decorated trajinera through Xochimilco’s floating gardens with unlimited beer, tequila, micheladas, margaritas, soft drinks, and water. Hosts such as Alan, Alex, and Cesar keep the music moving. Expect a social party boat, not a quiet canal tour.

“Such sweet staff Def do the party experience (all the other boats were jealous lol) Bring pesos to buy snacks and goods along the ride We grabbed a mariachi band to come on board and perform (so recommend) The taquitos and drinks were so good Beautiful time & highly recommend”

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Xochimilco & Mexican Party with Guacamole & Unlimited Drinks - Two hours of canals, music, and local context
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Xochimilco & Mexican Party with Guacamole & Unlimited Drinks

4.Xochimilco & Mexican Party with Guacamole & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,078 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Join guides such as Yeyo, Alex, Shey, or Isa for a 2-hour trajinera ride through Xochimilco. Make guacamole, taste pulque, enjoy unlimited beer, tequila, mezcal, snacks, and music, with optional mariachi or an axolotl sanctuary visit.

“Amazing experience. Host was great, played a few games on the boat. Drank some tequila. Had an amazing time.”

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Mexico City: Xochimilco Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks - Boarding the decorated trajinera
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Mexico City: Xochimilco Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks

5.Xochimilco Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 882 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Join guides such as Camila, Alan, Pau, or Esmeralda aboard a decorated trajinera for two hours of tequila, mezcal, beer, food, music, games, and Xochimilco history. Expect a social party with canal scenery, floating gardens, photo stops, and a traditional chinampa meal.

“Sensational time, esmeralda and emilio were brilliant, the shots have nothing to do with this review”

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Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco - The Coyoacán Market, from produce to street food
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Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco

6.Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend four to six hours with a private guide exploring Coyoacán, its market and colonial plazas, then cruise Xochimilco by trajinera before visiting Casa Azul. Guides such as Jaime, Esly, Armando, and Sarai tailor the day, though Frida Kahlo tickets require careful confirmation.

“Unfortunately I cannot recommend this company or tour. Our guide didn’t speak our language which meant that she didn’t give us any information about anything and it was challenging the whole time to communicate basic things. She just pointed to stuff and places. Also, we did not get the tour that is described which was not ok. The boat tour part was fun, but she gave us no information about the town or the boats or literally anything, it was out of order for the tour plan. We did that first which is fine, but then we went straight to the Coyoacán market and our guide wanted to take us…”

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PREMIUM Frida Kahlo Museum and Xochimilco (Small Groups) - The morning ride through Xochimilco’s canals
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PREMIUM Frida Kahlo Museum and Xochimilco (Small Groups)

7.PREMIUM Frida Kahlo Museum and Xochimilco (Small Groups)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend 6 to 7 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Pato, Samantha, or Aldo, combining an early Xochimilco trajinera ride, mariachi music, Coyoacán’s cafés and market, and Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul. Hotel pickup, private transport, and museum entry are available.

“It is a busy and long day. Pick up at 8 am and return around 5. Two hours travel to first stop. Lunch may be very rushed as the timed entry to Frida Kahlo is non negotiable. Still an awesome experience with an amazing guide Patta.”

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Private Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum - Casa Azul and Frida Kahlo’s Coyoacan
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Private Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum

8.Private Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $269

Spend about six hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver visiting Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Casa Azul, Anahuacalli, and UNAM. Hotel or rental pickup, a one-hour trajinera ride, bottled water, and Frida Kahlo Museum tickets are included. Guides such as Jorge, Marta, Bruno, and Ramon are praised for tailoring the day.

“Our guide Sergio was awesome. Very knowledgeable about everything we were seeing. Took great care of us and allowed us to stop and browse at the stores along the way. He is very funny and made our trip very memorable”

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Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine + Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Combo Tour - Day 1: Tlatelolco brings three Mexicos together
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Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine + Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Combo Tour

9.Teotihuacan & Guadalupe Shrine + Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $149

Spend two full days exploring Mexico City with English-speaking guides such as Alexa, Yair, Diana, and Hector. Visit Tlatelolco, Guadalupe Shrine, Teotihuacan, Casa Azul, Xochimilco’s canals, Coyoacán, and UNAM, with transport and key admission fees included.

“I can’t recommend this excursion enough! It is the absolute best bang for your buck. You will see all of the must sees when visiting Mexico City with transportation and admission to things included. The tour guides were extremely friendly and did a GREAT job teaching us all we needed to know in both English and Spanish. A special shoutout to Alexa and Leonardo who were both so passionate about their country and willing to answer any questions. If you’re looking at an excursion for Mexico City this is the one!”

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The City Green Exploring the Urban Eco Reserve of Xochimilco - Coffee and compost at Hagamos Composta Café
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The City Green Exploring the Urban Eco Reserve of Xochimilco

10.The City Green Exploring the Urban Eco Reserve of Xochimilco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 290 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $150

Start with coffee and pastries at Hagamos Composta Café, then visit Xochimilco’s market for pre-Columbian foods and local produce. A private van takes you to a quiet canal ride through the ecological reserve, with a trajinera trip, seasonal tastings, and a look at working chinampas. Guides may include Ana, Nacho, Victor, or Liz.

“This tour was such a highlight! The meeting point was at Hagamos Composta Café Comunitario, C. Manzanillo 114. Our guide, Nacho, met us outside and we were provided with coffee of our choice with a range of baked goods as we had our briefing. The group was nice and small, only five of us, which made the whole day feel really personal. After a 45 min drive, we reached the Catedral de Xochimilco, also known as San Bernardino de Siena. It was built in the 1500s and is one of the oldest freestanding buildings in the Americas. From there, we headed into the Xochimilco Market which was a sensory overload.…”

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Xochimilco: Tequila tasting (unlimited) and cultural party on a boat - Meeting points and the first 20 minutes
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Xochimilco: Tequila tasting (unlimited) and cultural party on a boat

11.Xochimilco: Tequila tasting (unlimited) and cultural party on a boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 259 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Board a colorful trajinera in Xochimilco for two hours of unlimited tequila, beer, pulque, Mexican food, karaoke, and drinking games. Guides such as Alan, Camila, Odette, and Esmeralda keep the boat social and moving, while the canals provide the setting for a cheerful group party.

“Claudia and Camila were so much fun!!! we had the best time ever”

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Xochimilco Tour & Frida Kahlo Museums - Coyoacán after the canals
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Xochimilco Tour & Frida Kahlo Museums

12.Xochimilco Tour & Frida Kahlo Museums

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend 5 to 7 hours with an English and Spanish-speaking guide visiting Xochimilco by trajinera, walking Coyoacán, and entering the Frida Kahlo Museum when timed admission is available. Guides such as Raul, Ismael, Brandon, and Sebastian have led especially strong outings, though museum scheduling and guide quality can vary.

“The tour was underwhelming overall. Our driver was polite, but offered almost no information throughout the day. The only commentary he gave was about a university—which felt oddly placed and out of context. We were hoping for insights, especially about the rich history of Xochimilco, but unfortunately, that never came. While Xochimilco itself was vibrant and relaxing, the experience lacked depth without any background or storytelling. We made two additional stops that felt more like detours for commissions than genuine experiences—one at a place pushing drinks and another at a reptile farm. Neither added value and felt out of place. The highlight was the Frida Kahlo Museum, which was beauti...”

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Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Aztec Stadium & UNAM - UNAM: murals, modern architecture, and an important first stop
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Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Aztec Stadium & UNAM

13.Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Aztec Stadium & UNAM

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $52

This seven-hour shared tour links UNAM, a panoramic look at Aztec Stadium, the colorful trajineras of Xochimilco, and Coyoacan. Hotel pickup is offered in selected central neighborhoods. Guides such as Dante, Melissa, Alan, and Juan have led the trip, though the experience can vary by guide and schedule.

“There were an additional six women traveling together on my tour. Our guide Dante was knowledgeable and helpful. He went out of his way to understand the things that each of us responded to. One hour on a trajinera is enough to get a good sense of the Xochimilco floating gardens. I wish we had spent a bit more time in Coyoacan historic center.”

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Xochimilco All Inclusive Experience Tequila and Mezcal with Culture - Boarding at Canal de Nativitas
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Xochimilco All Inclusive Experience Tequila and Mezcal with Culture

14.Xochimilco All Inclusive Experience Tequila and Mezcal with Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Join hosts such as Odette, Emilio, Paulina, Camila, or Alan for a two-hour English tour through Xochimilco. Expect unlimited tequila, mezcal, cocktails, music, drinking games, karaoke, pulque, edible insects, a Mexican dish, and a festive stop at Meztli.X.

“Fantastic I love Camilla and ivi absolutely worth it and fantastic, fantastic people and as a young woman traveling alone I felt very safe”

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Pako ToursMX Trajinera Fiesta Float- Xochimilco Mexico City - Xochimilco’s floating gardens and old canal culture
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Pako ToursMX Trajinera Fiesta Float- Xochimilco Mexico City

15.Pako ToursMX Trajinera Fiesta Float- Xochimilco Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

Float through Xochimilco’s ancient canals aboard a colorful trajinera with an English and Spanish-speaking guide. Pako, Jimmy, Alan, and Alex are among the guides guests may meet. Beer, tequila, water, and soft drinks are included, while mariachi, food, souvenirs, and the axolotl center cost extra.

“This was a great experience. While we weren't expecting to be the only group on the boat, it actually ended up being better. It was definitely more personalized for me and my family. Our guide, Jimmy, was great. He made sure my kids had activities to do while still making sure my wife and I had fun. Our rower, Jorge, recommended a specific mariachi band and they were great. It was such a wonderful time. At the end, we got to meet Pako himself and he welcomed us with open arms. He treated us like family and was genuinely thankful for our business.”

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