Learn the history and heritage of Xochimilco, an agricultural area in the south of Mexico City. Drift in a flat-bottomed boat through the magnificent floating gardens and take in the once-enormous agrarian canal system that fed the Aztec capital. Enjoy a visit to the National University, which founded in 1550, contains an outdoor gallery of mural art and sculptures.
Highlights
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Xochimilco and the National University of Mexico
- Learn about the history, culture and heritage of Xochimilco
- Enjoy a boat ride through the stunning floating gardens
- Visit the university and its outdoor gallery of mural art and sculptures
- Complimentary pickup and drop off from most downtown Mexico City, Reforma and Polanco hotels
Recent Photos of this Tour
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The bandMarriachis boarded our boat and entertained the group.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
The boatsThe boats of Xochimilco.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
CoycoacanChurch in the Coycoacan neighborhood of Mexico City.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
The LibraryThe library on the campus of the University of Mexico in Mexico City.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
The RingBull fighting ring in Mexico City.Photo by: Kevin F05 2013 -
Fresh food made for you on ...For 150 peso's you get a meal not as cheap as one would think. Beers, Water and Soda Pop are additional.Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
Mariachi BandsIf you pay a little more Peso's you can have a Mariachi band float along with you.Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
Many, many boats and folksLots of folks on the water.Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
Fiesta and Siesta laterEating, drinking and relaxing.Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
Welcome to your Boat float ...Relax enjoy some food, look at all of the cool vendors on the water, enjoy the mariachi bands, enjoy your tacos and ...Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
The University Soccer Stadium ...Xochimilco was not about the University unless you consider a 2-3 minute stop on the side of the road to snap a ...Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
The Bull Ring Of Mexico CityEmpty on Saturday but the stands will be packed with 50,000 fans on Sunday to watch the Bull Fights.Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
The Bull Fighters of MexicoWe stopped off at the Bull Ring before heading to Xochimilco. There was a long line outside of folks waiting to buy ...Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
Vendor selling roasted cornAll kinds of vendors selling food and goods on the canals. The boats were moved along by poles similar to gondola's ...Photo by: Thao E11 2012 -
Xochimilco 2Moments before the crazy woman from Korea demanded lunch on the boat and stuck bits of chicken in the face of a ...Photo by: HutchUSA, 09 2012 -
Mexico City, MX 2011 (Mark ...Xochimilco (a vendor on a canoe)Photo by: hilda129512 2011 -
Useful Information
National University, Mexico City
Xochimilco ('so-chee-MIL-co') is an agricultural area in the south of Mexico City where many of the city's flowers are grown. On this tour, you'll drift in a flat-bottomed boat through the lovely floating gardens of Xochimilco and take in the once-enormous agrarian canal system that fed the Aztec capital.
In Aztec times, with prime farmland being scarce, the Indians developed a system of floating reed mats loaded with soil and used them as gardens. It is now your chance to experience this wonder that took place so long ago!
You'll also have the opportunity to visit the National University.
Reviewed by Kevin F, May 2013
This was an excellent way to see many of Mexico City's sites that are not centrally located downtown. The guide, Eduardo, was great and took us by Mexico City's World Trade Center, to the bull fighting ring, to the University of Mexico to view the exterior of the library, by the Azteca Stadium, to the Coyoacan neighborhood, and finally to Xochimilco where we took a boat along the canal. We enjoyed beer and marriachi music during the boat ride.
Reviewed by Hutch, USA, September 2012
Very positive review overall. The sights speak for themselves (Coloyoacan, Frida, Xochimilco). You felt safe. The guides were good guys, and informative. Pick-up drop off at your hotel is great. Suggestions: 1) establish and clarify when the group meal will be; 2) Include the Coloyoacan market as part of the tour. Again, glad we took this tour.
