Mexico City: Xochimilco Tour
ID: GYG734941-1191890
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Country: Mexico
Country: Mexico
Duration: 1 days
Description
This tour promises to blend history, art, and local culture, providing a comprehensive exploration of Mexico City's heritage from ancient times to modern landmarks.
The tour begins along one of Mexico City's most prominent avenues, Avenida de los Insurgentes, where you'll be treated to views of significant monuments and buildings in the southern part of the city. Highlights include the Plaza de Toros México, Teatro de los Insurgentes, the CU stadium, and Ciudad Universitaria. At Ciudad Universitaria, you'll have the opportunity to admire Juan O Gorman's mural at the Central Library and Diego Rivera's mural at the Olympic Stadium.
Continuing the journey, the tour heads to Xochimilco, offering a glimpse into the pre-Hispanic city of Tenochtitlán before the arrival of the conquistadors. Here, you'll embark on a traditional boat called a "Trajinera" for a 45-minute cruise along one of Xochimilco's iconic canals. This experience allows you to soak in the cultural and historical richness of the area, surrounded by the floating gardens and vibrant colors that characterize Xochimilco.
This tour promises to blend history, art, and local culture, providing a comprehensive exploration of Mexico City's heritage from ancient times to modern landmarks.
The tour begins along one of Mexico City's most prominent avenues, Avenida de los Insurgentes, where you'll be treated to views of significant monuments and buildings in the southern part of the city. Highlights include the Plaza de Toros México, Teatro de los Insurgentes, the CU stadium, and Ciudad Universitaria. At Ciudad Universitaria, you'll have the opportunity to admire Juan O Gorman's mural at the Central Library and Diego Rivera's mural at the Olympic Stadium.
Continuing the journey, the tour heads to Xochimilco, offering a glimpse into the pre-Hispanic city of Tenochtitlán before the arrival of the conquistadors. Here, you'll embark on a traditional boat called a "Trajinera" for a 45-minute cruise along one of Xochimilco's iconic canals. This experience allows you to soak in the cultural and historical richness of the area, surrounded by the floating gardens and vibrant colors that characterize Xochimilco.
This tour promises to blend history, art, and local culture, providing a comprehensive exploration of Mexico City's heritage from ancient times to modern landmarks.
Highlights
- The tour begins along one of Mexico City's most prominent avenues.
- Avenida de los Insurgentes.
- The Plaza de Toros México, Teatro de los Insurgentes, the CU stadium.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
TAKE THIS INFORMATION INTO ACCOUNT BEFORE BOOKING
We implement COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of all our guests.
Minimum age for children 6 years
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Pregnant women are not accepted
Avoid wearing high heels
WHAT TO BRING?
Comfortable clothes
Photographic camera
Low shoes
Jacket in Winter
Money for additional expenses
We implement COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of all our guests.
Minimum age for children 6 years
Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Pregnant women are not accepted
Avoid wearing high heels
WHAT TO BRING?
Comfortable clothes
Photographic camera
Low shoes
Jacket in Winter
Money for additional expenses
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.