--- title: Boat Tour in Mexico City and Mezcal Fiesta with Food and ∞Drinks lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 56 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 26 of 54 (Food & Street Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/boat-tour-in-mexico-city-and-mezcal-fiesta-with-food-and-drinks/ --- # Boat Tour in Mexico City and Mezcal Fiesta with Food and ∞Drinks **Guidekin's take:** Cruise Xochimilco's canals on a traditional boat with chicken or vegetable tacos, soft drinks and unlimited mezcal included. Canal congestion can prevent the island visit and pulque tasting, particularly on weekend afternoons. 4.93 from 56 reviews at €45 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #26 of 54 in Food & Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Live the greatest experience of your Mexico City trip. Sail for 2.5 hours on a folkloric boat through the legendary canals of Xochimilco — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the last remnants of the ancient Aztec waterway system. Your expert live guide will bring the history, culture and traditions of Mexico City to life in a way no museum ever could. What's Included All drinks included: water, soft drinks, beer, tequila & unlimited mezcal Bluetooth speaker & karaoke on board Theater-style popcorn Traditional Mexican snacks Mexican Lottery What You'll Experience Stop at a 500-year-old ancestral island — stretch your legs, use the restroom and enjoy free time for photos among the iconic floating gardens Lunch break with authentic Mexican tacos on the island Visit the replic of the Island of the Dolls Sail back to port with unlimited drinks, music and dancing on board You'll have restroom access at the dock as well as on the island. Want a private boat? Write to us. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at Embarcadero Los Flores Nativitas, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 7 start times: between 08:30 and 16:30 - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.93/5 from 56 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Boat.Mx.Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.93 from 56 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 55 of 56. - 5 stars: 53 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Beer—ice-cold, heat-proof. Tequila—smooth, iconic. Mezcal—smoky, legendary. Pulque—OG and underrated. Michelada—zesty, photo-ready. Margarita—salt, lime, vibes. - Purified Water — Fresh Mexican spring water, hydration goals with the fresh breeze. - Entry Fee — Boarding ticket for a traditional Mexican boat, 2.5 hours cruising Xochimilco's Floating Gardens. Spot secured, just show up. - Iconic Mexican tacos, chicken or veggie, freshly made. - All mandatory charges? On us. Buy your ticket, that's it. - Tips? Never required. Every culture's different, and we adapt to you. Appreciation welcome, never expected. - Soft Drinks You Know — Cola, orange, lemon-lime, grapefruit, apple. Cold, fizzy, pure vibes onboard. - Popcorn, big-screen style, plus iconic Mexican candies that take you back — peanut Marzapan and fresh-tamarind Pulparindo, pure childhood vibes. ## Not included - Coffee and/or Tea ## Itinerary 1. **Floating Gardens of Xochimilco** (2h 30m; admission included) - Mexican legend says that to world travelers, for every bad thing, mezcal, and for every good too. You'll have restroom access at the dock as well as on the island. We know how difficult it is for travelers from all over the world to find the perfect Tour at the best price, we... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet at Embarcadero Los Flores Nativitas, Canal 237, San Jerónimo, Xochimilco. Search for “Visitxochimilco” on Maps. How will you find your guide? Very easy! Your guide will be wearing a black cap with a pink axolotl . Please arrive on time; the boat departs 15 minutes later. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. ## Compared with other Food & Street Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #26 of 54** | €45 | 2h 30m | 4.93 (56) | shared | | [Local Foodie Adventure CDMX: Tacos & more with Sherpa Food Tours](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/local-foodie-adventure-cdmx-tacos-more-with-sherpa-food-tours/?format=md) | €72 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (1210) | shared | | [Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/frida-kahlo-vip-museum-tickets-included-walk-markets-churros/?format=md) | €80 | 3h | 4.96 (1401) | shared | | [Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/mexico-city-historical-centre-food-tour-with-7-tastings-drinks/?format=md) | €71 | 3h | 4.95 (1009) | shared | Ranked #26 of 54 in Food & Street Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €218, median €79; typical length 3h. 12 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/food-tours-mexico-city/?format=md ## More in Mexico City - All Mexico City tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/boat-tour-in-mexico-city-and-mezcal-fiesta-with-food-and-drinks/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md