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.
At your place
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.
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.
Once we are done with the flower market, we will take the road back to your place.
At your place
-Guide fee
-Transportation
-Boat ride for 3 hours
-entrance fee if there is any
-food and drinks
I can guide you in Teotihuacan if you pay my transportation fee.
* 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.
We really enjoyed our tour with Oskar. He was very knowledgeable and easy going. We highly recommend tours with Oskar!
Hi Sheryl! Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate it. It was nice to meet you since you were kind and show a lot of interest in my explanation. I hope to see you again here or in Victoria!
Oscar was a fantastic tour guide. Super knowledgeable, interesting, and informative. He knows a ton about the history of Mexico and was also very knowledgeable about art and architecture. Bonus: His English is superb. We had a great time and would definitely use him again.
Hi Susan! Thank you very much for your good review. I apreciate it. I had a great time with you and I am glad you enjoyed seeing the city center even though it was a bit chaotic in the end. I hope you have a good time and thank you for being so kind to me! All the best Oskar
Oskar is extremely knowledgable and spent so much time explaining the murals to us. We found him to be patient, kind, and so interesting. We highly recommend!
Hi Aviva! Thank you so much for such a good review. I hope you have learned something with me and that you come back to Mexico City!! PS. Thanks for the tacos!
Oskar spoke perfect English and was extremely friendly. He is well educated and his knowledge of history, architecture and culture of the city was appreciated. He was very flexible with his tour and took us to places we would never have found ourselves. A great way to spend our only day in CDMX. Thank you Oskar.
Hi Leo! Thank you so much for your good review. You were really awesome and I truly appreciate your patience after all those inconveniences I had on my way to meet you. You were so nice and made me feel so comfortable with you. I hope you had a good time in Costa Rica. All the best Oskar