Top Mexico City Cruises & Sailing

No visit to Mexico City would be complete without visiting the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, but organizing a trip there can be complicated when you’re not familiar with Mexico’s capital. This boat tour saves you the stress of trying to find a boat at the crowded docks, and helps you delve deeper into local culture and cuisine with tastings and unique insight from your guide.

Go beyond Mexico City's historical center on a tour that helps you explore creative Coyoacán and Xochimilco's floating gardens with ease. Let a guide take care of organizing the different aspects of this tour, which you can tailor and upgrade to include entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum or to have a private guide.

Drifting down the famous canals of Xochimilco is a must when visiting the area—and most tours end there. But for anyone who wants to put a fun spin on the standard canal cruise circuit, this tour includes live music and premium cocktails, including a tasting of local tequila and mezcal varieties. Listen to stories about the neighborhood from your guide as you sip and take in the colorful scenery.

Cruise Xochimilco canals in a colorful boat on a festive tour exploring Mexico City's historic waterways. In between sightseeing stops at Xochimilco islands, music and karaoke keep things lively—and so does included food and chilled beverages from beer to soft drinks and mezcal.

This is the ideal tour to experience the best of Mexico City in one day! We’ll start with the pick-up at your agreed hotel or meeting point, so you can enjoy the carefree experience from the start. Our first stop will be Xochimilco, a place full of color, music and tradition. Here you will cruise through its iconic canals while enjoying the festive atmosphere, music and authentic Mexican essence. Then we will continue to the charming neighborhood of Coyoacán, famous for its bohemian atmosphere, streets full of life and its cultural richness. You will have time to taste a delicious hot chocolate with churros and wander around. Finally, we will visit the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum, where you will learn about the life, art and legacy of Frida Kahlo, one of the most important figures in Mexico. A complete, cultural experience full of unforgettable moments that will make you fall in love with Mexico.

Teotihuacan’s Mesoamerican pyramids and archaeological ruins are impressive at any angle—but to truly appreciate the scale and grandeur of the centuries-old site, there’s nothing like a bird’s eye view. On this hot-air balloon experience, take in a vast panorama overlooking Teotihuacan, and see it from a vantage point from travelers miss. Upgrade to include a ground visit to the site or transfers from Mexico City.

Visit Xochimilco and sail in a box with your friends, where your guide will tell you stories of Xochimilco, and will give you explanation of the places you visit, it will be a magical experience. We will be happy to customize your experience The goal is that you have a magical experience in one of the most magical places in Mexico City.

Xochimilco is the party — Tláhuac is the soul. If you’re looking for a Mexico City trajinera boat ride that feels real (not crowded, not chaotic), this is your move. We’ll leave the city behind and head to the hidden canals of Tláhuac, a calmer, more local side of CDMX where tradition is still part of everyday life. You’ll hop on your trajinera and glide through quiet waterways — no massive party boats, no blasting speakers. Just birds, a fresh breeze, and that rare feeling of Mexico City slowing down for once. Along the route, we’ll explore the canal landscape and floating gardens (chinampas), learn the story behind this historic water culture, and—when available—meet locals who still live and work by the canals. We’ll also enjoy simple, locally made snacks with ingredients grown nearby, because the best souvenirs are edible and don’t fit in a suitcase. You’ll head back with more than photos: a true connection to the heart of Mexico City, the part most travelers never get to see.

What makes this experience unique is not just the destination — it’s that this tour is operated by local people who were born and raised on these canals. Approaches with everything resolved: unlimited drinks — beer, tequila, mezcal, michelada and margarita — authentic Mexican food with options for everyone from chicken tacos to vegan salad from own garden, traditional sweets, fresh popcorn and purified spring water. The Jamaican flower that fills your tacos grows in the same channels you sail. Lettuces from your salad come from our own land. It’s not marketing — it’s Xochimilco for real, told by those who live it. All inclusive. You don't need to bring extra cash, you don't need to look for food outside, you don't need to worry about anything. Just get there. And at the end of the tour, no one is chasing you with a pot. Tips are never required or requested — because we adapt to our visitors A local tour, complete and without surprises. That's what makes us different

Discover a totally different face of Xochimilco, away from the tourist bustle and focused on natural beauty, the tranquility of the sunrise and respect for the environment. This is not the traditional Xochimilco of the trajineras; it is an intimate, ecological and sensory experience that connects you with the ancestral essence of these millennial channels On this exclusive tour you will sail in traditional cayucos, kayak-like vessels, but larger and more comfortable, guided by expert rowers. You just relax and enjoy: you don’t have to paddle. We travel through narrow, little-traveled canals, inaccessible to common trajineras, where nature is at its purest. You will see the sunrise reflecting off the water, surrounded by birds, akhotes, and stunning flora. This is a silent, intimate and perfect experience for those who seek something authentic, photogenic and deeply connected to the lake ecosystem.

Capture the colorful spirit of CDMX’s historic canals on a Xochimilco boat trip that saves you getting bogged down with planning. Your on-board guide provides historical and cultural context sure to enhance your experience of the UNESCO-listed waterways, while region food and drink such as tequila and tamarind candy add to the adventure.

Live a relaxed and authentic experience in Xochimilco : ✓ Easy and comfortable boarding in traditional suitcase ✓ Quiet sailing through Aztec canals UNESCO at your own pace ✓ Unlimited drinks and movie-like popcorn served throughout the tour ✓ Patient local guide sharing fascinating stories ✓ Mexican Lottery paused with prize included ✓ Simple landing on authentic floating island ✓ Traditional food: fresh Mexican tacos + Aztec pulque ✓ Learn how to make micheladas without hurry while drinking mezcal ✓ Typical sweets and unique handmade popcorn ✓ Comfortable seats with backrest and shaded areas ✓ Ample time for photos, rest and bathing All at a relaxed and comfortable pace. The tour starts and ends at the same point. Book now and enjoy stress-free!

Welcome to our hometown, our beloved Xochimilco, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Delve into one of the most amazing areas of Mexico City, which preserves the remains of the indigenous era. We will kayak and take a trip back in time where you can appreciate what the city looked like when it was still a lake full of floating islands. We will stop at one of these islands to teach you the ancestral farming technique, the crops, and some eco-technologies. We'll harvest and enjoy an agro-ecological breakfast made with local ingredients. You will be able to meet one of the rarest, prehistoric and most incredible species in the world: the axolotl. This is a tour for nature lovers and those looking to live something meaningful on their travels. For those who want to delve into pre-Hispanic culture, learn and have a deeply enriching experience rather than a day of partying and alcohol. ***All our experiences are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control***

Travel through the canals of CDMX in Xochimilco towards the island of the dolls, learn about the legend behind this magical island and enjoy Mexican activities and games, a unique experience and dare to see the city differently with venues and activities other than the party boats.

As we spend three hours on the Xochimilco canals is pure joy. You float along in a colorful trajinera, sipping wine, enjoying tasty snacks from a charcuterie board, and listening to lively music. People from around the world join in, sharing stories, dancing, laughing, and singing together. It’s a fun and unforgettable celebration of culture and connection.

The sprawling size of Chapultepec Park means it's difficult to explore much of it on foot, especially if you’re short on time. However, riding a cable car over it provides a birds-eye view and saves you the energy of spending hours walking. As you glide, your guide puts landmarks into context with insightful commentary.

Start your day surrounded by the tranquility of the Xochimilco canals during a sunrise experience that combines nature, local culture and ancestral agriculture. Arrive directly at the meeting point in Tlahuac and enjoy coffee and bread before starting. As the first rays of the sun appear, navigate the canals by kayak or trajinera, according to the mode selected, and contemplate the mist on the water, the song of the birds and the calm of the landscape. Continue with a visit to a live chinampa, where you will know cultivation techniques of pre-Hispanic origin that still preserve local communities. Learn about the ecological and cultural importance of these floating gardens, their relationship to water, biodiversity and sustainable production. End the experience with a breakfast in a natural setting, ideal for those looking to discover Xochimilco beyond the traditional tours.

Welcome to Mexico City. We will reveal the best kept secrets of Xochimilco. Embark on a 5-hour adventure exploring the legendary canals aboard a gondola. Visit the chilling Isle of Dolls, the scariest place in the city, and discover the fascinating museum of the Ajolote, the mysterious water monster of the canals. Your local guide will share cultural and historical references that will bring every corner to life. What makes us unique: You will explore 2 completely different channels for the same price: Festival Channel: Immerse yourself in the celebration between mariachis, folkloric trajineras and festive atmosphere Peace Canal: Relax among wildflowers, unspoilt nature and meditation boats Enjoy food in an authentic floating restaurant, unlimited workshops of margaritas, tequila, mezcal, pulque, micheladas and popcorn Play Mexican Lottery The tour starts and ends at the same meeting point Pet-Friendly Experience: Your pet is welcome

Cruise the lively canals of Xochimilco on a colorful trajinera during this festive tour. Enjoy complimentary alcoholic beverages including beer and tequila, sodas, and snacks as mariachi music, dancing, and singing fill the air. Along the way, spot the eerie Island of the Dolls, shop local crafts, sample traditional foods, and look out for the rare axolotl. Note that lunch and visits to the Axolotl & Reptile Center are not included.

Get to know this enigmatic place where you will find more than 4,000 dolls, some of them of foreign origin that tourists bring to leave them on this mysterious island. It is worth mentioning that you can do the tour during the day. The tour is located in the lake area of Xochimilco where You will find a lot of peace and tranquility before arriving at the island of the dolls and you will be able to enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of beautiful Xochimilco!!!

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. Just your family. Your guide dedicated to you. Your pace. Children explore 500 years of living Aztec history, taste authentic tacos 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.

Get away from the crowded streets and get out on the water with this private ride on a traditional 'trajinera' colorful wooden boat. To make the experience even more entertaining and to get in the party spirit—mariachi and marimba music are played along the way. The route explores the Xochimilco Canals with a stop at the colonial town of Coyoacan.

Explore the best of Mexico City at a leisurely pace on a private sightseeing tour. Starting from your hotel, you’ll travel in private air-conditioned transportation to ensure maximum comfort and convenience. The comprehensive excursion takes you to the Metropolitan Cathedral, Chapultepec Castle, three museums (including the Palacio de Bellas Artes), Diego Rivera’s murals, and other important attractions. The itinerary can be customized to suit your personal interests.