Mexico City Boat Tour: Culture, Food, Drinks & Priority Access
Overview
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Xochimilco has never looked better from the water
Glide through ancient canals aboard a traditional boat trajinera and discover the living culture, history, and soul of one of Mexico City's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
What's Included:
⭐ Priority boarding
✅ 2.5-hour boat ride through the historic canals of Xochimilco
✅ Expert bilingual guide (English/Spanish) with live commentary
✅ Festive welcome shot of tequila and mezcal
✅ Souvenir shot glass with unlimited lime juice and gourmet salts
✅ Unlimited beer, tequila, soft drinks, and water
✅ Restroom access at both the dock and the island
✅ Tamarind and marzipan candies, plus fresh popcorn
✅ Traditional Mexican lotería game, souvenir included
✅ 4 authentic tacos with fresh veggie toppings on a chinampa island
✅ Traditional Aztec pulque tasting
✅ Your choice of michelada or margarita
✅ Final mezcal toast
✅ 24/7 customer support
✅ All taxes and fees included
✅ No mandatory tipping
✅ Pet-friendly
What's Included
- Snacks Big-screen popcorn onboard, plus traditional Mexican candies, proven favorites among thousands of guests—now it's your turn to try them.
- Meals Real Mexican tacos await: chicken or vegetarian, freshly made. Thousands have tried them and loved them—now it's your turn.
- Alcoholic beverages Beer—cold & easy Tequila—smooth, classic Mezcal—smoky, ancestral, tried and true Pulque—traditional, time-tested Michelada—beer, lime, expertly balanced Margarita—tequila, lime-salt: Year best, proven
- Carbonated beverages Soft Drinks, Thousands Approve — Cola, orange, lemon-lime, grapefruit, apple. No need to guess, cold and refreshing, guaranteed.
- Bottled water Purified Water — Fresh Mexican spring water, tried, tested, and loved by thousands before you arrived.
- Entry Fee — Our award-winning reputation backs your entry. Full access aboard the boat, 2.5 hours through Xochimilco's Floating Gardens, guaranteed.
- Gratuities are never expected. We honor the diversity of every culture we welcome aboard, adapting to you. Any gesture of appreciation is graciously received, never required.
- All mandatory charges are graciously covered by us. Your ticket includes everything.
- Private transportation
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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Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
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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
- Age restriction: We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Travelers under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. The tour itinerary will respect the choice of guests over 21 years of age who do not like to drink alcoholic beverages.
- In the event of force majeure (due to congested canals and traffic), it may be impossible to reach the island and try 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 Axolotl Sanctuary to see the Mexican Axolotl, with an extra cost.
- All guests are guaranteed a chair on the boat, boat chairs are the same size for all guests, our staff will assist guests with wheelchairs or babies to 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 (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Mexico City Boat Tour: Culture, Food, Drinks & Priority Access?
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Activity code: C-386807P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Big-screen popcorn onboard, plus traditional Mexican candies, proven favorites among thousands of guests—now it's your turn to try them.
- Meals. Real Mexican tacos await: chicken or vegetarian, freshly made. Thousands have tried them and loved them—now it's your turn.
- Alcoholic beverages. Beer—cold & easy Tequila—smooth, classic Mezcal—smoky, ancestral, tried and true Pulque—traditional, time-tested Michelada—beer, lime, expertly balanced Margarita—tequila, lime-salt: Year best, proven.
- Carbonated beverages. Soft Drinks, Thousands Approve — Cola, orange, lemon-lime, grapefruit, apple. No need to guess, cold and refreshing, guaranteed.
- Bottled water. Purified Water — Fresh Mexican spring water, tried, tested, and loved by thousands before you arrived.
- Entry Fee — Our award-winning reputation backs your entry. Full access aboard the boat, 2.5 hours through Xochimilco's Floating Gardens, guaranteed.
- Gratuities are never expected. We honor the diversity of every culture we welcome aboard, adapting to you. Any gesture of appreciation is graciously received, never required.
- All mandatory charges are graciously covered by us. Your ticket includes everything.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. 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 Boat Tour: Culture, Food, Drinks & Priority Access is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Age restriction: We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Travelers under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. The tour itinerary will respect the choice of guests over 21 years of age who do not like to drink alcoholic beverages.
- In the event of force majeure (due to congested canals and traffic), it may be impossible to reach the island and try 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 Axolotl Sanctuary to see the Mexican Axolotl, with an extra cost.
- All guests are guaranteed a chair on the boat, boat chairs are the same size for all guests, our staff will assist guests with wheelchairs or babies to 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 Boat Tour: Culture, Food, Drinks & Priority Access 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
- SnacksBig-screen popcorn onboard, plus traditional Mexican candies, proven favorites among thousands of guests—now it's your turn to try them.
- MealsReal Mexican tacos await: chicken or vegetarian, freshly made. Thousands have tried them and loved them—now it's your turn.
- Alcoholic beveragesBeer—cold & easy Tequila—smooth, classic Mezcal—smoky, ancestral, tried and true Pulque—traditional, time-tested Michelada—beer, lime, expertly balanced Margarita—tequila, lime-salt: Year best, proven
- Carbonated beveragesSoft Drinks, Thousands Approve — Cola, orange, lemon-lime, grapefruit, apple. No need to guess, cold and refreshing, guaranteed.
- Bottled waterPurified Water — Fresh Mexican spring water, tried, tested, and loved by thousands before you arrived.
- Entry Fee — Our award-winning reputation backs your entry. Full access aboard the boat, 2.5 hours through Xochimilco's Floating Gardens, guaranteed.
- Gratuities are never expected. We honor the diversity of every culture we welcome aboard, adapting to you. Any gesture of appreciation is graciously received, never required.
- All mandatory charges are graciously covered by us. Your ticket includes everything.
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Age restriction: We only serve alcoholic beverages to travelers over 21 years of age. Travelers under 21 years of age will be served non-alcoholic beverages. The tour itinerary will respect the choice of guests over 21 years of age who do not like to drink alcoholic beverages.
- In the event of force majeure (due to congested canals and traffic), it may be impossible to reach the island and try 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 Axolotl Sanctuary to see the Mexican Axolotl, with an extra cost.
- All guests are guaranteed a chair on the boat, boat chairs are the same size for all guests, our staff will assist guests with wheelchairs or babies to 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
