Located just 20–25 minutes apart, Xochimilco and Coyoacán are like the ultimate cultural tag team. Do one and you’re already halfway to the other. Morning coffee in Coyoacán, afternoon floating fiesta in Xochimilco. Perfect itinerary.
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Xochimilco Trajinera Party with Unlimited Food and Drinks
Full-Day Tour: Frida Kahlo Museum Tickets with Coyoacán Walk & Xochimilco Boat Ride
Frida Kahlo Museum and Xochimilco Premium Tour with Round-Trip Transfers
Transfers
Food
Unlimited drinks and a taco dinner
Churros and coffee at a local churreria
Trajinera boat ride
Frida Kahlo Museum
Guided Coyoacán tour
Guide
Bilingual host
Bilingual or private guide (as per ticket selected)
Bilingual guide
Getting to the vibrant canals of Xochimilco is part of the experience, whether you're navigating the metro like a local or cruising in a rideshare with your playlist on blast. Here's a breakdown of the best ways to reach the docks smoothly and stress-free.
You can choose from standard trajinera rides, party boat tours, or day tours that include food and live mariachi music. Some tours offer unlimited drinks and authentic Mexican cuisine onboard, enhancing the festive atmosphere.
Early mornings on weekdays are the quietest times. Weekends and holidays, especially during festivals like Día de los Muertos, are lively but crowded. Visiting during the shoulder seasons (spring and fall) offers pleasant weather and fewer tourists.
Xochimilco is accessible by metro (Line 2 to Tasqueña station, then a short bus or taxi ride), taxi, or rideshare.
While the trajineras are flat and easy to board, some canals and docks may have uneven surfaces. It’s advisable to check with the tour operator about specific accessibility accommodations.
Facilities include restrooms, food stalls, souvenir shops, and shaded waiting areas. Some docks have cafes and parking spaces for visitors arriving by car.
Expect lively mariachi music, traditional Mexican snacks, colorful decorations, and festive interactions with local vendors selling crafts and food from their own boats.
Absolutely! The day tours from Mexico include visits to Coyoacán, the Frida Kahlo Museum, or city walking tours, making it easy to explore multiple highlights in one day.
While some availability exists, it’s recommended to book in advance to secure your preferred time and package, especially during peak seasons.
Tipping is customary for boat operators, musicians, and servers, usually around 10-15% of the tour cost or as a small cash amount.
Amigo tour was just incredible and our guides: Yair and Leonardo were just amazing! Honestly, they were the ones making a difference on the tour experience. I would totally recommend this tour with them!
The tour guides from Amigo were absolutley incredible. The sites were interesting and fun. The only critizism is that it was a bit confusing to find the meeting point.
Our guide was funny and knowledgeable. The tour was efficient and very fun with our activities. I wish the Xochimilco part was a bit longer but it would be hard to do so. I just wish the instructions on the listing was more detailed since it was a little vague and didn't tell you the order in which we went to the places. Also the meeting up instructions are a little unclear.
Ticketing with Headout was a no hassle experience. It was also well presented in that it gave a very explicit description of the tour, and the meeting areas, etc. The best part of the tours were the guides, and drivers, and transportation. We also did the Teotihuacan tour and that also has the same rating and experience.
The guide Roberto and driver José Luis where awesome, the van was comfortable, the pace was great, the sites beautiful and overall a great value.
Sail, stroll & explore Frida’s world in one guided day with round-trip transport — shared or private!
Inclusions
10-hour guided tour of Xochimilco and Coyoacán
Round-trip shared or private transfer (based on option selected)
Spanish and English-speaking expert or private guide (based on option selected)
Entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum
Digital museum guide in Spanish and English
Trajinera boat ride
Entry to a local silver-carving workshop
Visit to a cooperative shop that helps local Mexican artisans
Exclusions
Small group tour with Frida's home access, a festive boat ride, mariachi, and great food.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum
1 to 2-hour trajinera ride through the Xochimilco canals
Live mariachi performance on board
Guided tour of the Coyoacán town center
Authentic churros and coffee at a traditional churro café
English and Spanish-speaking guide
Round-trip private van transfers from your hotel or Airbnb
Small group tour of 15 guests
Mexican candy and water bottle
Exclusions
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.