Canals Boat Tour + Doll Island + Ajolote Shrine

Duration4h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Welcome to Mexico City. We will reveal the best kept secrets of Xochimilco.
Embark on a 5-hour adventure exploring the legendary canals aboard a gondola. Visit the chilling Isle of Dolls, the scariest place in the city, and discover the fascinating museum of the Ajolote, the mysterious water monster of the canals. Your local guide will share cultural and historical references that will bring every corner to life.
What makes us unique: You will explore 2 completely different channels for the same price:
Festival Channel: Immerse yourself in the celebration between mariachis, folkloric trajineras and festive atmosphere
Peace Canal: Relax among wildflowers, unspoilt nature and meditation boats
Enjoy food in an authentic floating restaurant, unlimited workshops of margaritas, tequila, mezcal, pulque, micheladas and popcorn
Play Mexican Lottery
The tour starts and ends at the same meeting point
Pet-Friendly Experience: Your pet is welcome

What's included

Mazapán — Soft peanut, melts in the mouth. Pulparindo — Spicy and tamarind, explosive. | Popcorn — Buttered, crispy, and fresh, cinema style but in the channels.
International brand soda, favorite flavors: orange, lemon, grapefruit, and apple. Cold, bubbly, and refreshing in every sip aboard your flatboat.
Tips are not mandatory We understand that every culture is different and we adapt to our visitors, never the other way around Any gesture of thanks is welcome, never requested
Chicken Tacos — Crispy, juicy, never fail. | Jamaica — Flor xochimilca, vegan option. Mixed — Half and half. Vegan Salad — Fresh garden on board. Children's Menu Available
Your entrance ticket for a 2.5-hour tour aboard a traditional trajinera, sailing through the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco Your spot is reserved and secured — just arrive and enjoy
All mandatory charges are covered by us. When you buy your ticket, you will not pay any extra amount
Beer — Fresh, light, perfect for the heat. Tequila — Smooth and premium, shot after shot. | Mezcal — Smoky and ancestral | Michelada — Beer, lime, and spices | Margarita — Tequila, lime, and salt
Purified Water Mexican spring water, purified and fresh — perfect for hydrating while you sail under the sun of Xochimilco.

What to expect

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the port of Flores Nativitas and its floating gardens where you will see hundreds of boats that are the tourist face of Mexico City
The Island of the Dolls
1h · Admission ticket included

Visit the creepy island of dolls
Xochimilco
2h · Admission ticket included

Did you know that Mexico City also has its local water monster like Lake Ness, we will visit the Sanctuary of Mexican Ajolote.

Before finishing the tour sail back through the Canals of Mexico City

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Embarcadero Los Flores Nativitas, Canal 237, San Jerónimo, Xochimilco. Search "Visitxochimilco" on Maps. And how am I going to find my guide? Very easy! Your guide will wear a black cap with a pink axolotl. Arrive on time; the trajinera boat leaves 15 minutes later.

End point

Meet at Embarcadero Los Flores Nativitas, Canal 237, San Jerónimo, Xochimilco. Search "Visitxochimilco" on Maps. And how am I going to find my guide? Very easy! Your guide will wear a black cap with a pink axolotl. Arrive on time; the trajinera boat leaves 15 minutes later.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Age restriction, we only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Guests under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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