The 6 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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