Discover the traditional side of Xochimilco
Joined 2021
Live the experience of seeing one of the most traditional and emblematic places in Mexico City: the floating gardens of Xochimilco. On this tour you will embark on an experience full of festivity, tradition and color. As well, we will visit one of the parcels called "chinampas" where you will learn more about the economic and cultural value of this ancient agricultural system, in addition to visiting one of the largest and most beautiful Flower Markets in the city.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your place
- The meeting point and meeting time will be set by the guest.
Boat ride and visit to the chinampa.
As soon as we arrive at the dock, we will take a boat through which we will go through the different canals of Xochimilco. During the tour it is possible to consume several kinds of drinks and local food. Also, at some point on the tour we will get off the boat to visit a chinampa where they will tell us about the products that are grown in this area, as well as the importance that this agricultural system has for both the city and the world.
Visit to the flower market
Once we have returned to the pier, we will go to the flower market of Cuemanco. A place with a very peculiar atmosphere, where you can see countless flowers, as well as floral arrangements, bonsais, exotic plants, fountains, among many other things.
End of the tour
Once we are done with the flower market, we will take the road back to your place.
Ending Point
At your place
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
-Guide fee
-Transportation
-Boat ride for 3 hours
-entrance fee if there is any
-food and drinks
Tour Important Information
* On weekends, the area is usually very busy, so if you want a a more relaxing experience, I recommend booking the tour for a day from Monday to Thursday.
* The trajinera is not a motor boat, it moves through a man who rows, so I invite you to tip him, believe me, it is hard work!
* Generally everything that is sold in this area must be paid in cash.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Teotihuacan if you pay my transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Oskar enrique M.
I am a young historian who has been working as a tour guide for 4 years. During this time I have met people from all over the world, which has taught me a lot about interacting with all kinds of people as well as showing my city in an authentic and interesting way. I like to take people to places that show another side of Mexico City, a closer perspective of how its inhabitants live day to day. I also enjoy taking photographs on my tours.
Reviews
Craig V.
“Mural Tour at UNAM”
Oskar is a terrific guide, extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator. Setting everything up with Oskar was easy from the get go and we were able to customize our experience with him. If you're looking for a guide in CDMX, I highly recommend Oskar!
Oskar enrique M.
Hi Craig! Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate your interest in my work. I wish you the best for this year and your future projets. Best regards. Oskar Maldonado
Rafael H.
“Excellent guide”
Oskar was terrific. Extremely knowledgeable and a very nice guy.
Oskar enrique M.
Hi Rafael! Thank you for your review! I appreciat it. I am happy to read you had a good time with me in Mexico City. Take care and hope you come back one day!
Nidhi K.
“Super detailed and comfortable”
Experience with Oskar was great! Oskar arrived exactly on time with the transportation. He was very knowledgeable about the pyramids. His passion for history comes through - not just Mexican history but world cultures and their histories. It was fascinating to hear him connect the dots for us on not just what was happening in Mexico’s history but also what cultures around the world were going through at that time. He patiently answered the questions my 7 yr old had about the Basilica and about religion. He even got my kids ice cream to keep them motivated to walk during the tour given how hot the weather was. We really enjoyed our conversation with Oskar and are glad he helped us explore his city and fall in love with it.
Oskar enrique M.
Hi Nidhi! Thank you so much for such an amazing review! I appreciate it. I had a really good time with you and your family these couple of days we toured around the city. That gift Ivan gave me is one of the most special things a child has ever given me. Thank you so much. I wish you the best and hope you return to Mexico in the future. Muchas gracias amigos!
$300/ per group
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