
Xochimilco Floating Gardens
Take this Xochimilco Tour and explore the ancient floating gardens of Mexico City.
Xochimilco Tour | Explore the Pre-Columbian Floating Gardens of Mexico City
Xochimilco Tour | Explore the Pre-Columbian Floating Gardens of Mexico City
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Live a day in the chinampas, floating gardens made hundreds of years ago by our ancestors.
We've partnered with locals to show you a magical spot immersed with history, culture and traditions: San Gregorio Atlapulco, Xochimilco.
This town preserves the most beautiful traditions, carnivals and religious celebrations. Take a trip to the bowels of one of our most important pre-Hispanic vestiges. Get ready to travel back in time to the ancient Mexico.
This is much more than a tour, this is a unique experience that you can only access with us. One of the best this you can do when visiting CDMX.
- 4.8 stars in AirBnB
- 50 minutes drive
- Amazing food









What we'll do

Visit the real chinampas
Exclusive access to secret canals
On a traditional canoe we'll glide trough secret canals, called the Chinampas, the last “living” pre-hispanic site in Mexico City. There, our dear friends the Chinamperos, will take you back in time, gliding along beautiful canals exclusive for the farmer's use.

A true mexican food experience
Try an amazing sampler of locally sourced food.
After the canoe ride, food will be ready with a great tasting at the farmer's market, where everybody cooks with ingredients from the local gardens and nearby communities. A truly unique gastronomical exploration, with the most exquisite local recipes.
The itinerary:
08:30 am - Departure
09:45 am - Arrival to Xochimilco
10:00 am - Walking in the farms
10:30 - Traditional canoe ride
11:00am - Hidden lagoon visit
12:00 pm - Lunch at the farmer's Market
13:30 pm - Return
14:30 pm - Finish at departure spot
This Includes:
Round transportation (we drive 50 minutes south)
Food tasting, these are some examples (feel free to Google them and drool):
- Tamales
- Tacos
- Quesadillas
- Tlacoyos
Beverage tasting (contains alcohol)
- Pulque
- Water refill
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you'll walk a bit
Get confortable shoes and clothing, check the weather report before you leave your hotel/airbnb, and be ready for an amazing time
Yes! you'll have bathrooms available
Vegetarian friendly experience
Not 100% vegetarian, but we can arrange some delicious meatless tacos and quesadillas. That being said, a trip like this might not be recommended for vegans.
Kids are more than welcome
The alcoholic beverages are served and tasted in a familiar environment. We'll have alcohol-free refrescos ready for the kids.
Some recent reviews:
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Zack says:
Absolutely incredible. Sergio was probably the most knowledgeable guide I've ever had on any experience. He's ingrained in the community and is extremely passionate about Xochimilco down to knowing each farmer's family and even volunteering with them on weekends. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who's into learning about Mexican history, enjoys fantastic street food you'd never be able to try elsewhere, or just wants to spend a few hours on some beautiful and unique farms.
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Carrie says:
"This was an incredible and one-of-a-kind experience with Sergio, a very special tour guide. I wasn’t sure what to expect from the day, but I went in with an open mind and open heart, and I wasn’t disappointed! This was something that I could never in a million years have seen on my own. Not only was Sergio so well acquainted with this off the beaten path hidden gem, but he knew all of the right people who welcomed us and made us feel special. The canal visit, the farms, the market with incredible foods and pulque were all exceptional. And not just that, but Sergio made sure that we got there in comfort with private air conditioned cars. He picked us up in Condessa and made us incredibly comfortable. I can’t say enough about this tour. You’ll never experience anything like it so I suggest you sign up if you can! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻"
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Dorothy says:
"This experience exceeded our expectations. (...) Sergio has so much knowledge, respect and passion for this very special farming community. He knows all the locals and they appreciate him. We attended with our 11 and 13 year olds boys and they were engaged the whole time.
Thank you.