Xochimilco Ecological Park and Plant Market

Xochimilco Ecological Park and Plant Market

Xochimilco Ecological Park and Plant Market: Our most recommended tours and activities

Mexico City: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour by Turibus 1-Day Pass

1. Mexico City: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour by Turibus 1-Day Pass

Hop on a double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of Mexico City with this ticket. Get access to 4 different city routes including Historic, Coyoacan, Basilica, and Polanco. Travel freely, hopping on and off at any stop as many times as you want. Explore one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. See a variety of museums scattered throughout the city like the Templo Mayor Museum, Museum of Anthropology and History, Rufino Tamayo Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Soumaya Museum, Frida Khalo Museum, and more. Discover trendy neighborhoods like the Historic Center, Polanco, Xochimilco, or Coyoacán where you can experience the food, customs, and traditions of Mexico. Visit upscale shopping malls, bars, restaurants, monuments, and parks. See festivals and entertainment shows, depending on the season. Basilica CircuitDiscover the spiritual side of Mexico City. Marvel at everything around you and tour the halls of one of the most cherished worship centers in all of Mexico and Latin America. Closed: December 10th -12th. Polanco CircuitTake a look at the city’s most sought-after district. Come see one of Mexico City’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Go shopping at the most prestigious establishments and add some unique flavor by tasting its exquisite cuisine. Historic Center CircuitEnjoy the heart of Mexico City. Be amazed the whole way on a tour that offers sightseeing of the best of Mexico City, from its architecture, monuments, and museums to its unique flavors. Coyoacan (South) CircuitJoin the excursion that every tourist needs. Fill yourself with culture in Mexico City’s most artistic neighborhoods. Connect with their hipster lifestyle and tour incredible sites full of magic, flavor, and fun.

Xochimilco & Colonial Coyoacan Trip

2. Xochimilco & Colonial Coyoacan Trip

Setting off on this half-day tour of Xochimilco and Coyoacan, you’ll pass by Mexico City’s World Trade Center, the Siqueiros Cultural Polyforum, the Monumental Mexico Bull Ring, and the Insurgentes Theater with its mosaic mural of Diego Rivera’s Cantinflas. Explore the university library that features mosaic murals by Juan O´Gorman, Mexico’s Olympic stadium, and the residential area of Pedregal de San Angel, built on lava fields. Enjoy the peaceful waters of the Xochimilco canals, one of the last traces of the Aztec era. Take a relaxing, scenic journey on these ancient waters on a traditional punt or pre-Hispanic boat. You’ll visit the impressive colonial district of Coyoacan. Walk along Francisco Sosa Street to the town’s main square, admiring its large, rambling 16th-century houses on the way. See the impressive mansion of Spanish Conquistador Hernando Cortes and the Church of St. John the Baptist, with its magnificent paintings and altarpieces.

Mexico City: Xochimilco, Casa Azul, Coyoacán & UNAM Tour

3. Mexico City: Xochimilco, Casa Azul, Coyoacán & UNAM Tour

Take a guided day trip from Mexico City and cruise the waterways of Xochimilco, a UNESCO site, on a wooden boat. Explore the colonial architecture of Coyoacán, stroll through Central University, and visit the Frida Kahlo Museum with the included entry tickets. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from the doorstep of your accommodation in Mexico city. Relax in an airconditioned van on the drive to the waterways of Xochimilco. Glide through the water on a colorful wooden boat called a Trajinera. Purchase a drink and regional snacks from one of the restaurant boats that dot the waterways. Listen to the sounds of mariachi bands permeating the air as you sail past the floating gardens. Continue your tour to the neighborhood of Coyoacán, favored by some of Mexico's most famous artists and writers. Stroll its tree-lined cobbled streets, admiring the stucco and tile facades of its beautiful colonial houses. Next, make your way to the Frida Kahlo Museum which is the former house of the famed Mexican painter. Gain insight into the life of this iconic figure and her famous husband, Diego Rivera, and stroll through the picturesque garden. The last stop of the tour is to the campus of the Central University, home to the Olympic Stadium from 1968 and adorned with murals by a number of Mexican artists.

Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacán and University City Tour

4. Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacán and University City Tour

Begin your experience by visiting a craft center dedicated to silverwork in the popular neighborhood of Peralvillo. Your adventure continues at the Xochimilco Lake, where you'll take a ride on a traditional boat called a "trajinera". You'll get to appreciate the canals and especially the chinampas, which were artificial islands designed by pre-Hispanic peoples, such as the Aztecs, to populate the region's lake. During your boat ride, you can take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy music from a mariachi band on the trajinera (the cost of the mariachi is not included). The next stop is the central campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Here, you'll admire the "functionalist" architecture and the impressive murals at the Olympic Stadium and the Central Library, attributed to Diego Rivera and Juan O'Gorman, prominent figures in the Mexican muralist movement. To conclude your experience, you'll explore the charming neighborhood of Coyoacan. You'll visit the main street, Francisco Sosa, which is adorned with gardens and colonial houses. Additionally, you'll discover the heart of Coyoacán, including the San Juan Bautista church, Hidalgo Garden, and the monument commemorating the neighborhood's foundation.

CDMX: Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum Private Tour

5. CDMX: Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum Private Tour

Embark on a guided tour of Mexico City and sail through the ancient Xochimilco borough on a colorful trajinera. Learn about the city from your guide and visit highlights, including the Frida Kahlo Museum and the Coyoacan Neighborhood. On this private tour, begin with a pick-up from your hotel in Mexico City and drive to Xochimilco. There, climb aboard a trajinera painted with bright colors to explore the channels built by the Aztec civilization. During the tour, you will be informed about the construction of artificial islands and other activities at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit to the Anahuacalli Museum, founded by the famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. Your guide will offer you a personalized narration about the art collection including 64,000 pre-Hispanic pieces. The blue house, also known as the Frida Kahlo Museum, is where the enigmatic painter Frida Kahlo lived and died. Learn about the important details of her life and admire your her work before taking a stroll through the historic center of Coyoacan, which has a colonial atmosphere. Lastly, your guide will take you to visit the National Autonomous University of Mexico, where you will be able to see mosaic murals by Diego Rivera, Juan O'Gorman and David A.Siqueiros. After admiring the views of the Olympic stadium, be taken from the Vuelta to your hotel.

Mexico City: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour by Turibus 2-Day Pass

6. Mexico City: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour by Turibus 2-Day Pass

Hop on a double-decker bus and enjoy panoramic views of Mexico City with this ticket. Choose from 4 different city routes: Historic, Coyoacan, Basilica, and Polanco. Travel freely, hopping on and off at any stop as many times as you want during 2 consecutive days. See a variety of museums scattered throughout the city, like the Templo Mayor Museum, Museum of Anthropology and History, Rufino Tamayo Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Soumaya Museum, Frida Kahlo Museum, and more. Discover trendy neighborhoods like the Historic Center, Polanco, Xochimilco, or Coyoacán, where you can experience the food, customs, and traditions of Mexico. Visit upscale shopping malls, bars, restaurants, monuments, and parks. See festivals and entertainment shows, depending on the season. Basilica Circuit Discover the spiritual side of Mexico City. Marvel at everything around you and tour the halls of one of the most cherished worship centers in all of Mexico and Latin America. Polanco Circuit Take a look at the city’s most sought-after district. Go shopping at the most prestigious establishments and add some unique flavor to your trip by tasting its exquisite cuisine. Historic Center Circuit Be amazed by the vibrant heart of Mexico City, from its architecture, monuments, and museums to its unique flavors. Coyoacan (South) Circuit Fill yourself with culture in Mexico City’s most artistic neighborhoods. Connect with their hipster lifestyle and tour incredible sites full of magic, flavor, and fun.

Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

7. Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

Explore Mexico City and discover the history and cultural diversity of this city. Visit the National Palace, see the beautiful murals by Diego Rivera attract the crowds. Then, go to Constitution Square and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. Head off the main avenues to Chapultepec Park, one of the most important residential areas of the city. Explore the Zona Rosa before going to the World Trade Center, Siqueiros Cultural Poly forum, and monumental Bull Ring.  Admire more Diego artwork at the Insurgentes Theater before going to the famous library at University City, entirely covered in mosaic murals by Juan O´Gorman.  See the Olympic Stadium and explore the residential area of Pedregal de San Angel. Then, make your way to the Xochimilco Canals, one of the last traces of the ancient Aztec era. Here, you will take a relaxing trip on a traditional pre-Hispanic boat.  Continue to colonial Coyoacan for a walk down Francisco Sosa Street to see the old houses from the 16th century. Visit the Conquistador Hernando Cortes and the beautiful paintings and altarpiece of the Church of St. John the Baptist.

From Mexico City: Teotihuacan & Xochimilco Private Day Tour

8. From Mexico City: Teotihuacan & Xochimilco Private Day Tour

Explore the rich folkloric and cultural traditions of Mexico on this full-day private excursion to Teotihuacan and Xochimilco. Let the music, colors, and flowers fill you with memories as you explore ancient archaeological sites and local traditions. Enjoy the ride from your accommodation to the Archaeological Zone of Teotihuacan. Enjoy a brief history of maguey, or agave, and sample pulque, a traditional Mexican drink. Resume the trip to reach Xochimilco. Hop aboard a trajinera, the colorfully decorated canoe-type wooden boats, a don't-miss highlight of this Mexico City experience. End your educational journey in the Archaeological Zone of Tlatelolco.

Mexico City: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Activities

9. Mexico City: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour with Activities

Explore one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world ─ Mexico City. See a variety of museums scattered throughout the city like the Templo Mayor Museum, Museum of Anthropology and History, Rufino Tamayo Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Soumaya Museum, Frida Kahlo Museum, and more. Enjoy the flexibility that comes with this hop-on hop-off city sightseeing bus ticket. Discover trendy neighborhoods like the Historic Center, Polanco, Xochimilco, or Coyoacán where you can experience the food, customs, and traditions of Mexico. Visit upscale shopping malls, bars, restaurants, monuments, and parks. See festivals and entertainment shows, depending on the season. There are 4 circuits: *Basilica Circuit: Discover the spiritual side of Mexico City. Marvel at everything around you and tour the halls of one of the most cherished worship centers in all of Mexico and Latin America. Closed: December 10th -12th. *Polanco Circuit: Take a look at the city’s most sought-after district. Come see one of Mexico City’s most exclusive neighborhoods. Go shopping at the most prestigious establishments and add some unique flavor by tasting its exquisite cuisine. *Historic Center Circuit: Explore the heart of Mexico City. Be amazed the whole way on a tour that offers sightseeing of the best of Mexico City, from its architecture, monuments, and museums to its unique flavors. *South Circuit: Join the excursion that every tourist needs. Fill yourself with culture in Mexico City’s most artistic neighborhoods. Connect with their hipster lifestyle and tour incredible sites full of magic, flavor, and fun. Create lasting memories by combining your bus ride with one of these popular tourist attractions: *WTC Viewpoint, known as CETRO 360, at the World Trade Center: This is a 360-degree technological viewpoint from which you can see the most impressive panoramic views of the entire city. It is located on the 46th floor of the World Trade Center, which is the sixth tallest building in the city. It has an app that will help you find different buildings, monuments, and points of interest, and it uses augmented reality and geolocation technology. *Lunch at Pizza Roma: It is the ideal place to recharge energy and continue your walk through the city. You can enjoy a delicious Detroit-style artisan pizza, made with the best ingredients, as well as salad, a drink, and dessert.

Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum Tour

10. Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through Mexico City's cultural heritage with our Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum Tour. The adventure begins at 8:00 am as we depart for the historic neighborhood of Coyoacán, home to the legendary Blue House of renowned painter Frida Kahlo and her husband, Diego Rivera. Step into the colorful world of Frida Kahlo as you explore her former residence, now a museum showcasing her life, art, and legacy. Marvel at the vibrant hues and intricate details that defined her unique artistic vision. Next, we journey to the University City to admire the monumental murals of Diego Rivera adorning the facade of the Olympic Stadium and the glass murals by Siqueiros in the Rectory Tower, offering a panoramic view of Mexico's rich cultural tapestry. Continuing our exploration, we venture to the enchanting district of Xochimilco, known for its ancient canals and floating gardens. Board traditional trajineras adorned with flowers and embark on a scenic boat ride through the tranquil waterways, known as chinampas. Optionally, indulge in authentic Mexican cuisine and enjoy live music performances by Mariachi, Norteños, or Trios along the way. Duration of the tour is approximately 5 hours, offering a comprehensive immersion into Mexico's vibrant culture and history.

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4.3
(367 reviews)

My group had an amazing time on this tour! The boat takes off from a less touristy areas, meaning it is much more relaxed than some of the other options. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We had great communication with the tour agency, which made for a smooth experience. I would highly recommend!

Xochimilco was marvelous, and I love Coyoacan. I've been to Mexico City a number of times and never made it to Xochimilco, so I was determined I'd go this time. I'd never even heard of Coyoacan. Our guide was very good, very professional and well-informed.

Don David was an amazing guide. He has the historical knowledge of a university professor with a talent for story telling…my wife and I loved it!

It was really nice. The trip was fantastic and our tour guide was really helpful and great.

Great driver and guide, 100% would recommend to future travelers.