Activity Xochimilco, Mexico
Mexico City Private Family Boat Tour Xochimilco UNESCO
About this activity
Xochimilco has dozens of trajineras — but not all are the same.
Most tours on the canals are open parties: alcohol at full volume, strangers celebrating bachelor parties, music at maximum power. Fun for some — but it’s not what you want when you go with your kids.
The family tour is completely private. Only your family Your guide dedicated to you Your pace
Children explore 500 years of living Aztec history, taste tacos or cheese quesadillas on a hereditary island, play Mexican Lottery, visit the Sanctuary of Ajolote. Parents enjoy beer, tequila and mezcal in all the comfort of the world — without worrying about the atmosphere around them.
All-inclusive from the get-go: Private transportation drinks, food, Mexican sweets, popcorn and an expert guide that makes every minute worthwhile. You don't need to bring anything extra or look outside
A private sitter. A family. Real Mexico — at whatever pace you decide. We have bathroom
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 h 20 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–13
- Guide
- English, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- Boat.Mx.Tour
What is included
Included
- Included: Private transportation: For 14 guests or an SUV truck for 6 or 4 guests. Do you travel with children? We provide the booster or the baby chair. New units, your family travels safely.
- Included: Entrance fees: Full access to your private trajinera for 2.5 hours, browsing the Xochimilco Floating Gardens. Your place is reserved and secured — just arrive and enjoy.
- Included: Gratuities: Tips are not mandatory We understand that each culture is different and we adapt to our visitors, never the other way around Any gesture of thanks is welcome never requested
- Included: Carbonated beverages: Soft drink International brand, favorite flavors: orange, lemon, grapefruit and apple. Cold, bubbly and refreshing in every sip aboard your trajinera.
- Included: Meals: Chicken Tacos — Crispy, juicy, never fail. | Jamaica — Flor xochimilca, vegan option. | Mixed — Half and half. | Vegan Salad — Fresh vegetable garden on board. | Children's Menu Available
- Included: Government fees: All mandatory charges are covered by us. When you buy your ticket, you will not pay any extra amount
- Included: Snacks: Marzipan — Soft peanut, disintegrates in the mouth. | Pulparindo — Spicy and tamarind, explosive. | Popcorn — Butter, crispy and fresh, cinema style but in the carcasses.
- Included: Alcoholic beverages: Beer — Fresh, light, perfect for the heat. | Tequila — Soft and premium, shot after shot. | Mezcal — Smoked and ancient | Michelada — Beer, lemon and spices | Margarita — Tequila, lemon and salt
- Included: Purified Water Fresh, purified, bottled water from Mexican springs — perfect for hydrating while sailing in the Xochimilco sun.
Itinerary
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Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
2 hours Admission included
Take your children to navigate the same canals built by the Aztec civilization more than 500 years ago. Xochimilco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a living world where ancestral chinampas still produce food, vendors pass by in boats with flowers and fresh food, and the sound of mariachi fills the air. It’s not a theme park — it’s true history that your kids can touch, taste and live. The family adventure that Mexico City has in store.
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Stop 2
20 min Admission included
It includes a visit to the Sanctuary of the Ajolote — one of the most fascinating and mysterious beings on the planet, and one of the activities that children enjoy most in all of Mexico City.
The ajolote is a unique aquatic salamander in the world, originating precisely from the Xochimilco canals. What makes it extraordinary is its ability to regenerate parts of your body — limbs, organs and even parts of your brain — something no other vertebrate animal can do. To Aztec civilization he was a sacred being, associated with the god Xolotl, guardian of the underworld.
Today the akhote is endangered and only survives wildly in these channels. Seeing one in your natural sanctuary is not just an unforgettable experience — it’s a moment of real connection with nature and with Mexico’s history that children won’t find anywhere else in the world.
A stop full of wonder, questions and genuine learning. Exactly what a family tour should have.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
Send us your hotel address so we can pick you up.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
Good to know
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Only alcoholic beverages for children over 18 years old Minors receive non-alcoholic beverages included Our staff assists families with strollers or wheelchairs to board and descend
Options
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Private boat for 13 people
Private Tour Transport for 13: Includes transportation and exclusive private tour for your group of up to 13 people. Enjoy the experience with greater comfort
Pickup included
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Private boat for 4 people
Private Tour Transport for 4: Includes transportation and an exclusive private tour for your group of up to 4 people. Enjoy the experience with greater comfort
Pickup included
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Private boat for 6 people
Private Tour Transport for 6: Includes transportation and an exclusive private tour for your group of up to 6 people. Enjoy the experience with greater comfort
Pickup included
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