The 15 Best Private Tours in Xochimilco

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

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

Travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Jaime, Esly, or Armando. Walk Coyoacán, visit Casa Azul when tickets are secured, browse the market, and take a private trajinera through Xochimilco with snacks and local music nearby.

“It was a long, full day and my head was spinning from all I learned. Esly is very knowledgeable, fun, and accommodating. She could answer every question we posed to her. Highly recommended.”

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2.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 by trajinera, Coyoacán, Casa Azul, Anahuacalli Museum, and UNAM. Hotel or Airbnb pickup, bottled water, boat fare, and Frida Kahlo Museum tickets are included, but food is not.

“Carlos was a great guide and did an excellent job of explaining the history behind every stop. We particularly enjoyed the boat rides, so much fun. I strongly recommend every visitor to take this tour.”

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3.Xochimilco & Coyoacan with Frida Kahlo Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $241

Start with hotel pickup and explore Coyoacán, then visit either the Blue House or Casa Kahlo. Ride a traditional trajinera through Xochimilco, browse local food and crafts, and see major Ciudad Universitaria murals with a private English-speaking guide.

“Amigo travel were very accommodating. After Frida Kahlo we wanted to have lunch at St Angle Inn about 20 mins drive. They drove us there and gave us 1 hr time. Guide Lilly was very knowledgeable, driver was very courteous and helpful. Boat ride not so exciting. Mexico University interesting.”

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4.Private/Shared Tour Xochimilco Coyoacán optional Frida Kahlo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $65Best value

Spend about six to seven hours exploring southern Mexico City by vehicle, colorful trajinera, and on foot. You’ll cruise Xochimilco’s canals, walk through Coyoacán, and stop outside the Frida Kahlo Museum. Pickup may be available in central areas, with guides such as Rafael, Pedro, and Daniel subject to availability.

“was a terrific trip for when you are short on time visiting Mexico City. Rafael picked us up at our hotel and took us around the town to the Xochimilco Boats and then to the Coyacán district and the Frida Kahlo blue house. he was nice enough to drop us in Zocalo instead of back to our hotel”

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5.XOCHIMILCO & COYOACAN (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 59 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $129

Travel by private vehicle from a downtown Mexico City hotel to Xochimilco and Coyoacan. Ride a traditional trajinera, hear about the canals and city, then explore Coyoacan. Guides such as Gabriel, Manuel, Dante, and Alfredo have earned praise for clear English and flexible sightseeing.

“Our tour guide Abner was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We were able to see many of the main sites and he gave us the opportunity to get out and walk a few times. Our driver was also amazing...sorry.. forget his name. Abner offered us options on what to see which is the advantage of the private tour. We loved the canal tour...a very unique experience! We had our 2 adult children and 2 granddaughters ages 10 and 13 with us.”

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6.Xochimilco & Coyoacán Private Tour: Canals, Markets & Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend a full day with a private English-speaking guide such as Frank, Ernesto, or Gerardo, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle between Coyoacán, UNAM’s Central Library, and Xochimilco. Expect market food, murals, a one-hour trajinera ride, mariachi, and room to adjust the day to your interests.

“Ernesto did a wonderful job! He gave us a tour customized to us and even made a fruit tasting in the local market. We learned a lot and really enjoyed our time. Thank you Ernesto!”

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7.Full-Day Private Tour of Mexico City: Teotihuacan and Xochimilco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $149

Start at 7:00 a.m. with private transport and a guide such as David or Miguel, then shape your day around Teotihuacan, the Anthropology Museum, Xochimilco, Coyoacán, central Mexico City, or local food. Admissions, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“David foi excepcional! Se dedica a fazer o que for melhor pro cliente, e faz o que o cliente quer! Sem palavras! Mostra muito mais do que o proposto! É só pedir e o trânsito deixar !”

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8.Private Tour to Xochimilco, Coyoacan and the World of Frida Kahlo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $226

Spend about six hours with a SECTUR-certified English-speaking guide, riding a trajinera through Xochimilco, walking Coyoacán, and entering Frida Kahlo’s Blue House. Pickup, transport, water, and museum admission are included. Lunch is not.

“We loved the boat tour, it was morning so very mellow which was great for my family w kids ages 9,11,14.. The other highlights were tostadas in the coyocan market and Frida's house. Sergio was accommodating, kind, professional . And patient while we walked the 2 markets and chose nice handicraft souvenirs.”

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9.Private Tour to Coyoacán & Xochimilco.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Spend 7 to 8 hours with Miguel and Roberto exploring Coyoacán, San Juan Bautista Parish, the Azteca Stadium viewpoint, and Xochimilco’s canals. You get private transport, an English-speaking guide, a one-hour trajinera ride, and time to buy local food.

“Our family (including two boys 7 and 9) did a private tour with Miguel. He was a terrific guide- very knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible throughout the day. Our boys loved the bonus stop at Estadio Azteca. We learned a lot! We would highly recommend this tour.”

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10.Floating Flower Gardens Of Xochimilco with a Local: Private & Personalized

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $318

Spend about five hours with a private local host exploring Xochimilco, from a hand-painted trajinera ride to the flower market, Dolores Olmedo Museum, San Bernardino church, or quieter canal areas. Hosts such as Marisol, Roberto, and Alan have shaped outings around each guest’s interests.

“We had a great tour that included visiting the market, tasting local foods and then the boat ride down the lagoon. Our guides were informative, had a good sense of humor and made for a nice day!”

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11.PRIVATE TOUR, Xochimilco, Coyoacan with Frida Kahlo Museum option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend about seven hours with a private driver and guide visiting Xochimilco and Coyoacán. Cruise the canals by traditional trajinera, sample a Mexican snack, walk through the market, and add the Frida Kahlo Museum. Driver Edgar has helped arrange the canal boat and museum visit.

“Our driver Edgar was very friendly and professional. It was nice to have a private car to be driven around the city. Given the long distances, it was great to have that private car and it helped to have him organize the trajinera for Xochimilco. We principally did the tour in order to get the almost impossible to obtain tickets for the Frida Kahlo museum but were pleasantly surprised at how the entire tour went. We didn’t realize there was also a tour of the neighborhood around the museum, which included walking through the market.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $269

You’ll travel by private vehicle from your hotel to Xochimilco, Coyoacan, the Frida Kahlo Museum, and possibly Anahuacalli with an English-speaking guide. The tour includes museum admission, a one-hour private trajinera ride, and hotel drop-off. Guides such as Veronica, Arturo, and Mariana have been praised for their warmth and insight.

“This was a great tour. We appreciated that it was private and everything was taken care of. Our guide also helped us to find a place to see live axolotls on Xochimilco and took us to his favorite quesadilla place in Coyoacan.”

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13.Private tour to the spooky Island of the Dolls in Xochimilco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $101

Take a private trajinera ride from Embarcadero Caltongo to Xochimilco’s eerie Island of the Dolls. Your bilingual guide, including Jimmy when assigned, provides history and help in English, while snacks, beer, tequila or pulque, and music make the 3.5 to 4-hour outing relaxed and unusual.

“We had a really fun adventure on this trip. The spooky Island of the Dolls in Xochimilco is definitely a one time experience only seen here. Our host Jimmy and our rower were the best - answering all of our questions (in english), helping with all our needs (snacks, water, tequila), and bringing lots of big smiles! I wish the ride back was a little faster - but I guess we should have asked. Overall, I would definitely recommend this experience.”

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14.Private Tour: Teotihuacan & Xochimilco in one day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $299

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to Teotihuacan and Xochimilco in about eight hours. A local guide leads the archaeological visit, includes lunch, and takes you on a one-hour trajinera ride. Guides such as Carlos, Sergio, and Veronica have earned strong praise.

“Fantastic experience. Our guide Carlos was a true expert of all things Mexican and we really enjoyed his knowledge. We had a trajinera entirely for us in an empty Xochimilco, and the visit to Teotihuacan was thourough. A must-do if you are in CDMX”

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15.Xochimilco Floating Gardens and Coyoacan Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $225

Spend five to six hours with a certified guide exploring UNAM, Frida Kahlo’s Coyoacán, the local market, and Xochimilco. Hector is one named guide associated with the tour. Expect private transport, a one-hour trajinera ride, snacks, beer, and hotel pickup.

“We really enjoyed the Xochimilco Floating Gardens and Coyoacán Private Tour. The boat ride was colorful and fun, and our guide made the history and culture come alive. Everything was well organized — highly recommended!”

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