5 Boat Trips in Xochimilco Worth Booking

1.Xochimilco Boat Party with Unlimited Drinks

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

Board a decorated trajinera for two hours of tequila, mezcal, beer, music, games, Mexican food, and canal scenery. Guides such as Alan, Camila, Pau, and Esmeralda keep the group involved while explaining Xochimilco’s Aztec-era canals. It suits birthdays, solo visitors, and social groups.

“YMCA, Madonna, Kesha, all perfect songs and vibes for this tour. Thanks for Alan for been so great host. Idk where he got all that energy. Esmeralda and him made sure everything we needed was done. Appreciate it guys ❤️❤️”

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2.Mexico City Boat Tour Food and Unlimited Drinks Priority Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $63

Spend about 2.5 hours on a shared trajinera in Xochimilco with guides such as Luis, Hugo, Ivan, or Leslie. Expect tacos, music, lottery, dancing, unlimited drinks, and a michelada workshop, plus stories about the canals and chinampas. Nonalcoholic drinks are served to those under 21 or anyone who prefers them.

“Lots of fun, but I wouldn’t recommend the early-morning rides. The place was practically deserted, and we only started seeing more people toward the end.”

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3.Tequila tasting (unlimited) and cultural party on a boat

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

Cruise Xochimilco’s canals on a colorful trajinera while guides such as Alan, Camila, Odette, and Emilio lead tequila and mezcal tastings, karaoke, games, pulque sampling, and a light meal. Expect a social, alcohol-heavy party rather than a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“Camila and Claudia were so much fun. They made our experience very special, they were enthusiastic and very accommodating as a group of mixed ages. They had a speaker and allowed us to play all types of music and were very interactive with us. Totally recommend for a fun family experience!”

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4.traditional boat tour, culture, and fun.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 104 reviews · from $36Best value

Spend 2.5 hours on a decorated trajinera with guides such as Mati, Luis, Emi, and Cuauhtzin. You’ll learn about Xochimilco’s canals and floating islands, taste tequila, pulque, mezcal, sweets, and quesadillas, make a Michelada, play games, and enjoy unlimited drinks with music on board.

“Luis was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour. the communication was great. he gave us lots of options to customize the tour to what we wanted. Luis sent a message prior to the tour to ask if we wanted alcohol or non-alcoholic drinks. He took us to an axalotle sanctuary.”

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5.Boat tour in Mexico City with Live Guide with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Spend 150 minutes on a private trajinera through Xochimilco with guides such as Iván, Des, Omar, or Diego. Expect canal views, local history, food, games, tequila or pulque tastings, music, and unlimited drinks on the return ride. This is a social party boat, not a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“A really good fun afternoon and very laid back, Des the tour guide was excellent. I would highly recommend.”

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