Xochimilco Floating Gardens: Trajinera Ride & Axolotls

Explore Xochimilco’s floating gardens on a colorful Trajinera, visit a herpetarium, and see unique axolotls. Includes round-trip transfer.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Canales de Xochimilco - Guided trajinera tour around the canals of Xochimilco. (2 Hours)
What's Included
  • Round Transfer
  • Trajinera tour through the canals of Xochimilco (2 hours)
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Presential Guide (English/Spanish)
What's Not Included
  • Tip
  • Live Music (Mariachis- trio)- ($5-10 USD aprox. per song)
  • Additional time on the trajinera ($40 USD)
  • Snacks or beverages
Additional Information

The chinampas, known as the floating gardens of Xochimilco, are among the last and most unique in the world. Created by Mesoamerican farmers, they were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Enjoy a 2-hour Trajinera ride (a colorful boat) with a guide, and visit a local herpetarium to see axolotls, the endemic creatures of the Valley of Mexico,…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gloria_c
May 9, 2025
Amazing, Relaxing Tour - We are both using canes, and our crew could not have been more accommodating, and helpful. Everyone had so much knowledge about this amazing place.
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Harry_m
May 8, 2025
Xobhimilco Canal Ride worth the trip - While this event is very "touristy", it is definitely something you should do. The driver picked me up at the hotel and dropped back. He was one time, drove safely and very nice and informative. My guide met us as we arrived and we had a boat to ourselves. My guide was excellent and told me many historical facts about Mexico City, the canals, and answered my questions about the history of the city. The driver and guide were 5 Stars!
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Chelsea_h
Apr 25, 2025
Favorite activity in Mexico City! - This was my favorite activity in Mexico City! Definitely was worth doing. We had a driver come and pick us up at the hotel and drive us down to the docks where we met our guide Rodrigo. Once on the boat, we were offered drinks and away we went! Recommend going on a Saturday with all the locals and enjoying eating, drinking and all the mariachi music. Rodrigo helped us negotiate and would communicate anytime we showed interest in other boats. He also answered lots of questions and provided good historical background for Xochimilco and Mexico City.
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Beth_f
Dec 19, 2024
Awesome ecological tour of the Xochimilco - Omar was a fantastic and extremely thoughtful tour guide who had a ton of knowledge about the ecological environment and history of Xochimilco. He tailored the experience perfectly to what we were looking for and it was a great way to see the area in a more relaxed manner.
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Kelly_h
Oct 20, 2024
Unique experience - This was a unique experience. Definitely a booze cruise and something I would do with a group of friends. This company was excellent. Rodrigo was a fabulous guide.
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Pebblint
Oct 17, 2024
Romantic ride in Xochimilco - Our trip was amazing! Rodrigo, our guide, was a knowledgeable native of Xochimilco. He was a perfect choice for our romantic trip, even providing wine for us because it was not offered at the site. Everyone from Chill N Go was so helpful during the planning process and we didn't have to worry about anything except having a great time. I would definitely recommend!
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K_bee15
Oct 7, 2024
Highly recommended! - We booked the tour very spontaneously (about 2h before) and had doubts if the trip would even take place but the provider confirmed the tour to us directly and shortly afterwards we were contacted by our guide Isaac. He picked us up right at the hotel on time. There were only three of us which was great as we had such a very personal care and Isaac not only explained everything to us about Xochimilco but also answered all our questions about Mexico. Thanks again for the very successful afternoon! We would book the tour again at any time or recommend:-)
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Jessica_s
May 12, 2024
Beautiful day ofcrest while still soaking in the beauty of Mexican culture - This was a really special day! After an action packed previous day where we walked over 7 miles this was the perfect day to enjoy Mexican culture floating the beautiful canals in the horticulture epicenter of Mexico City. Our tour was made more incredible by our amazing tour guide and driver who shared the rich history of the area providing recommendations and explanations of the food and drinks that were offered by the boat vendors who would pull up to sell their wares and cuisine. All while we listened to mariachi bands in boats and watched people celebrating and enjoying life. This trip was made so much easier by pick up and drop off at hotel. Great communication with our driver and tour guide. I highly recommend this company. I recommend if you are looking for peaceful less crowded experience go in the morning. If you want a lively party scene with more food and vendors go in the afternoon. Bring smaller bills as well for buying from vendors. If you want a rest day, but also don't want to waste a day in Mexico City I highly suggest slipping this tour to sit rest your feet, eat, drink and soak in the joy of life and local culture.
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Diane_k
May 11, 2024
Don't miss Xochimilco but go early - A lovely 2 hour boat ride. It also took an hour driving each way to get there. The boats were packed tight. Trying to navigate through the canals was fun. I am glad we went early before all the other tourists arrived. It was a great tour.
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Robert_m
Dec 18, 2024
Very knowledgeable tour... - Very knowledgeable tour guide with Omar. Vendors did not pester which was great. Traffic was a little heavy enroute to the canals but Luis was a competent driver
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).