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Xochimilco

Mexico City, Mexico
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About Xochimilco
Built on the same site as a major pre-Columbian city, Xochimilco is famous for its floating gardens and is a popular weekend destination among tourists who visit in boats.
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Xochimilco and National University of Mexico
Take a colorful gondola-like boat ride through Xochimilco while learning about Mexico City’s history as the capital of the Aztec empire from a knowledgeable guide. Experience the extensive canals and lush floating gardens that offer a window into the region’s ancient roots. As a bonus, visit the National University of Mexico’s campus to see murals by some of the country’s most celebrated artists and see a bullfighting ring.
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6 hours
Likely To Sell Out
from €43.96
Tour to Xochimilco
It is one of the most interesting tours since it combines culture, History, some shopping and mexican food.
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7 hours
from €43.05
Day of the Dead Tour in Mexico City with Xochimilco Canal Ride
Come celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Mexico on this 4-hour Day of the Dead tour on November 1st. Visit a cemetery during the evening, and see gravestones embellished with floral displays, photographs, ceramic skulls, candles, and food that people have left their loved ones. Pass by as locals sing and tell tales about those who have passed. Afterward, head to Xochimilco for a gondola ride on the water where you can spot riverbanks decorated for the holiday, too.
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8 hours
from €64.43
Essential Mexico City Culture: Fully-Customizable Day Tour
Select a departure time to suit your schedule and meet your guide at your hotel. Then, your group of up to four people will explore the city in an air-conditioned private vehicle with a personal driver-guide who can navigate you safely through the city, wherever you’d like to go. If you need help deciding on an itinerary, the guide can answer your questions and offer advice. In this dazzling, sprawling, overwhelming metropolis, it’s impossible to see it all in one day, but with a full-day, personalized tour, you’ll be able to see and do as much as possible.
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8 hours
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from €447.31
Mexico City Private Tour: Ethnic Markets, Tequila and Mezcal Museum, Xochimilco
Get personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Mexico City. Visit the local markets to peruse for souvenirs, see Garibaldi Square, and do tastings at the Tequila and Mezcal Museum. Experience a ride in trajinera, or a small commuter boat, in Xochimilco. This private tour for just you and your party includes all entrance fees and round-trip private transportation from your hotel.
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7 hours
from €251.87
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Amazing ride on the canals, Having mariachis, food, drinks, socializing with people form other countries and enjoying the view was excellent.

Date of experience: December 2019
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Reviewed 5 days ago

After reading reviews about how busy this place is on weekends, we decided to visit on a Monday morning instead. We were very happy with our decision because we got to enjoy a pleasant, quiet sunny morning on the canal with our guide and we...More

Date of experience: December 2019
Thank danielle-s-schmidt
Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

The float ride up and down the canal is a fun time for all. There are colorful floats as well as food vendors, mariachi bands that will play songs... floats selling beer and micheladas. You can also bring your own food and drinks.... it's a...More

Date of experience: January 2020
Thank Cristina B
Reviewed 6 days ago

My review is almost a "copy and paste" of the experience of Maggie G, May 30 2018. I am concerned that this has continued and not been addressed properly by the police. Approaching Xochilmilco our Uber ,containing my adult daughter and myself ,was stopped at...More

Date of experience: December 2019
Thank sneeze3
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We did a tour of Xochimilco and other areas of Mexico City with Santiago Guerrero as our guide. He was fantastic - so knowledgeable and helpful! A really interesting tour with a great guide!

Date of experience: December 2019
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Parama2018
18 November 2019|
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Response from flutta | Reviewed this property |
Sorry about my previous reply. l was thinking of somewhere else. We went in the late afternoon on a weekday and there were quite a few people there but as you have your own boat, it didn't really impact on the fun we were... More
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Parama2018
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Response from Nosh75 | Reviewed this property |
Visited there on Monday. Was still packed as they sell out. Good fun
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29 October 2019|
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Response from JuanAmaya | Reviewed this property |
I suggest to buy them in advance at ticket master and be sure to be at embarcadero Cuemanco.
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