Mexico City : Leisurely Xochimilco Boat tour - Easy Boarding & Top
Overview
Live a relaxed and authentic experience in Xochimilco:
Easy and comfortable boarding on a traditional trajinera-type boat
✓ Tranquil navigation through UNESCO Aztec canals at your own pace
✓ Unlimited drinks and movie-style popcorn served throughout the tour
✓ Local patient guide who shares fascinating stories
✓ Mexican lottery paused with prize included
✓ Easy disembarkation on authentic floating island
✓ Traditional food: fresh Mexican tacos + Aztec pulque
✓ Learn to make micheladas without rushing while drinking mezcal
✓ Typical sweets and exclusive artisanal popcorn
✓ Comfortable seats with backrests and shaded areas
✓ Enough time for photos, rest, and a shower
Everything at a relaxed and comfortable pace. The tour starts and ends at the same point.
Book now and enjoy stress-free!
What's Included
- Snacks Mazapán — Soft peanut, melts in the mouth. Pulparindo — Spicy and tamarind, explosive. | Popcorn — Buttered, crispy, and fresh, cinema style but in the channels.
- Meals Chicken Tacos — Crispy, juicy, never fail. | Jamaica — Flor xochimilca, vegan option. Mixed — Half and half. Vegan Salad — Fresh garden on board. Children's Menu Available
- Alcoholic beverages Beer — Fresh, light, perfect for the heat. Tequila — Smooth and premium, shot after shot. | Mezcal — Smoky and ancestral | Michelada — Beer, lime, and spices | Margarita — Tequila, lime, and salt
- Carbonated beverages International brand soda, favorite flavors: orange, lemon, grapefruit, and apple. Cold, bubbly, and refreshing in every sip aboard your flatboat.
- Bottled water Purified Water Mexican spring water, purified and fresh — perfect for hydrating while you sail under the sun of Xochimilco.
- Tips are not mandatory We understand that every culture is different and we adapt to our visitors, never the other way around Any gesture of thanks is welcome, never requested
- Entrance fee Full access to the boat for 2.5 hours, sailing through the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco. Your spot is reserved and secured — just arrive and enjoy.
Meeting Location
Canal 237
San Jerónimo, Xochimilco, 16420 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We only serve alcoholic beverages to people over 21 years old. Children under 21 will be served non-alcoholic beverages. The itinerary of the tour will respect the preference of those over 21 who do not wish to consume alcoholic beverages.
- In the event of force majeure (due to canal congestion and traffic), it may be impossible to reach the island and try the pulque, especially on weekend afternoons. But don’t worry, the party won’t stop; our team will be prepared with typical regional food.
- Optional: we could visit the Sanctuary of the Ajolote to see the Mexican ajolote, at an additional cost
- All guests are guaranteed a chair on the boat; the chairs are the same size for everyone. Our staff will help guests with wheelchairs or babies get on and off the boat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Mexico City : Leisurely Xochimilco Boat tour – Easy Boarding & Top?
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Activity code: C-386807P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Snacks. Mazapán — Soft peanut, melts in the mouth. Pulparindo — Spicy and tamarind, explosive. | Popcorn — Buttered, crispy, and fresh, cinema style but in the channels.
- Meals. Chicken Tacos — Crispy, juicy, never fail. | Jamaica — Flor xochimilca, vegan option. Mixed — Half and half. Vegan Salad — Fresh garden on board. Children's Menu Available.
- Alcoholic beverages. Beer — Fresh, light, perfect for the heat. Tequila — Smooth and premium, shot after shot. | Mezcal — Smoky and ancestral | Michelada — Beer, lime, and spices | Margarita — Tequila, lime, and salt.
- Carbonated beverages. International brand soda, favorite flavors: orange, lemon, grapefruit, and apple. Cold, bubbly, and refreshing in every sip aboard your flatboat.
- Bottled water. Purified Water Mexican spring water, purified and fresh — perfect for hydrating while you sail under the sun of Xochimilco.
- Tips are not mandatory We understand that every culture is different and we adapt to our visitors, never the other way around Any gesture of thanks is welcome, never requested.
- Entrance fee Full access to the boat for 2.5 hours, sailing through the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco. Your spot is reserved and secured — just arrive and enjoy.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mexico City : Leisurely Xochimilco Boat tour - Easy Boarding & Top is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We only serve alcoholic beverages to people over 21 years old. Children under 21 will be served non-alcoholic beverages. The itinerary of the tour will respect the preference of those over 21 who do not wish to consume alcoholic beverages.
- In the event of force majeure (due to canal congestion and traffic), it may be impossible to reach the island and try the pulque, especially on weekend afternoons. But don’t worry, the party won’t stop; our team will be prepared with typical regional food.
- Optional: we could visit the Sanctuary of the Ajolote to see the Mexican ajolote, at an additional cost
- All guests are guaranteed a chair on the boat; the chairs are the same size for everyone. Our staff will help guests with wheelchairs or babies get on and off the boat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mexico City : Leisurely Xochimilco Boat tour – Easy Boarding & Top will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksMazapán — Soft peanut, melts in the mouth. Pulparindo — Spicy and tamarind, explosive. | Popcorn — Buttered, crispy, and fresh, cinema style but in the channels.
- MealsChicken Tacos — Crispy, juicy, never fail. | Jamaica — Flor xochimilca, vegan option. Mixed — Half and half. Vegan Salad — Fresh garden on board. Children's Menu Available
- Alcoholic beveragesBeer — Fresh, light, perfect for the heat. Tequila — Smooth and premium, shot after shot. | Mezcal — Smoky and ancestral | Michelada — Beer, lime, and spices | Margarita — Tequila, lime, and salt
- Carbonated beveragesInternational brand soda, favorite flavors: orange, lemon, grapefruit, and apple. Cold, bubbly, and refreshing in every sip aboard your flatboat.
- Bottled waterPurified Water Mexican spring water, purified and fresh — perfect for hydrating while you sail under the sun of Xochimilco.
- Tips are not mandatory We understand that every culture is different and we adapt to our visitors, never the other way around Any gesture of thanks is welcome, never requested
- Entrance fee Full access to the boat for 2.5 hours, sailing through the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco. Your spot is reserved and secured — just arrive and enjoy.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We only serve alcoholic beverages to people over 21 years old. Children under 21 will be served non-alcoholic beverages. The itinerary of the tour will respect the preference of those over 21 who do not wish to consume alcoholic beverages.
- In the event of force majeure (due to canal congestion and traffic), it may be impossible to reach the island and try the pulque, especially on weekend afternoons. But don’t worry, the party won’t stop; our team will be prepared with typical regional food.
- Optional: we could visit the Sanctuary of the Ajolote to see the Mexican ajolote, at an additional cost
- All guests are guaranteed a chair on the boat; the chairs are the same size for everyone. Our staff will help guests with wheelchairs or babies get on and off the boat.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
