Xochimilco Floating Gardens Tour with a Local: Private & Custom

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Mexico City, Mexico

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover one of Mexico City's most extraordinary landmarks when you take a boat tour of the UNESCO-listed, Aztec–era Xochimilco canals—and see the city your way when you choose to visit other stops nearby—on this flexible, fully private sightseeing tour. With half a day and a private guide at your disposal, you can explore the best of the city at your own pace.

This private tour gives you the freedom to customize your sightseeing
Get up close and personal to a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Have the special chance to travel the Xochimilco canals by boat
Ditch the guidebook and experience Mexico City’s best hidden spots

What's Included

Private and personalized walking experience with a knowledgeable local host
Return taxi transfers to and from Xochimilco
2-hour ride on a traditional trajinera
Online personalization form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Hotel meet-up on foot for centrally located accommodations

Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Additional Transport (primarily a walking experience, public transport used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel drop off

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Meeting point

Pier Fernando Celada
Barrio San Juan Tlateuhchi., Av. Guadalupe I. Ramírez s/n, San Antonio, Xochimilco, 16000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Mexico City (Pass By)

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco (Pass By)

Catedral de Xochimilco (San Bernardino de Siena) (Pass By)

Museo Dolores Olmedo (Pass By)

Parque Ecológico de Xochimilco (Pass By)

Xochimilco Market (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 13 reviews

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Donaldo_O, Sep 2025

Marisol was an excellent tour guide—her communication, engagement, and check-ins made us feel comfortable and welcomed from the start. She is incredibly knowledgeable about Xochimilco, and because it’s her hometown, you could truly sense the pride she has in sharing her culture and history with us. That passion made every story and explanation feel authentic and meaningful. She gave us experiences that were both amazing and unique, taking us beyond the typical tourist spots and into hidden corners that felt genuinely special. It was refreshing to see Xochimilco through the eyes of someone who grew up there, and the “off the beaten path” touches made the day unforgettable. Marisol not only guided us, but also created a connection—she made sure we were engaged, comfortable, and immersed in the experience. If you’re looking for a tour that combines professionalism, local expertise, and genuine hospitality, I highly recommend booking with her. What made the experience stand out was the balance between the must-see highlights and the unique, off-the-beaten-path stops we would have never discovered on our own. Each stop felt intentional, not rushed, and she added meaningful context that brought everything to life. She made us feel at ease, encouraged questions, and created a fun, welcoming atmosphere. We came away with not just beautiful memories but also a deeper appreciation of the town and its people. Marisol made the tour feel less like a transaction and more like spending the day with a passionate local friend. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an authentic, memorable experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

It’s wonderful to hear Marisol made your experience in Xochimilco so meaningful — her passion, local knowledge, and warm hospitality clearly turned the day into something truly special, with a perfect balance of highlights and hidden gems. Thank you for such a heartfelt recommendation!

Fantastic guide!

Will_H, Jul 2021

Roberto was a fantastic guide. He is extremely knowledgeable and very personable. He made our tour memorable and special! Could not reccomend him enough!

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Hello Will Glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with Roberto in Mexico City. Roberto is one of our best hosts and it is always lovely to hear such good feedback. I do hope we will be able to host you again, if not in Mexico City, in one of our other 60 cities worldwide. Kindest Liezel

Local fun

Maria_F, Mar 2020

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!

Great day

Sandra_H, Feb 2020

Well first of all, we had a wonderful guide for the day and floating gardens was part of it.What a relaxing and pleasant experience this was. A couple of hours and the canal was a live with local music, crafts and food. I totally recommend it and if you can snag Alejandro as a guide for this or any other aviator experience do it!

Great

Joanne_M, Feb 2020

Lovely relaxing couple of hours on the boat with John our guide from city unscripted. Highly recommended

Great!

Roy_T, Feb 2020

We enjoyed the day very much, especially our guide and the Delores Omeda museum. The museum was very definitely the highlight. We also appreciated going to a quiet area in the canals.

Xochimilco was great

jetjunior, Feb 2020

We had a great day at the xochimilco gardens, the xochimilco flower market and the Alameda museum with Alan Tanus, our guide. He was prompt, he was remarkably friendly, and he was a wealth of knowledge. He obviously had read our feedback and attempted to cater our trip specific to our requests and interests.

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