From Mexico City: Xochimilco Canals Small-Group Guided Kayak Tour with Local Guide

Kayak through Xochimilco's UNESCO-listed canals on a small-group guided tour, with your choice of a sunrise, late-morning, or sunset departure.

Getting started

Meet your local guide at the designated meeting point in Xochimilco. After check-in, you'll receive your kayak, paddle, and life jacket before a safety briefing and paddling instructions to help you get comfortable on the water.

What to expect

Xochimilco canals

Discover one of Mexico City's most iconic waterways as you paddle through the historic canals, passing floating gardens and traditional chinampa landscapes.

Features

• Join a small-group guided kayak tour led by an English-speaking local guide, making it easy to paddle at a relaxed pace while learning about the area's history and traditions.

• Receive a safety briefing and basic paddling instructions before setting off, making the experience suitable for beginners and first-time kayakers.

• Learn about Xochimilco's canal system and centuries-old chinampa farming as your guide shares insights throughout the journey.

• Pause along the route to admire the scenery and take photos from a unique perspective on the water.

• Choose between a sunrise, late-morning, or sunset departure to experience the canals at your preferred time of day.

Wrapping up

Return to the starting point, hand back your equipment, and continue exploring Xochimilco at your own pace or head to your next destination.