CDMX Enjoy a unique tour of Xochimilco and Coyoacán
Description
Experience one of the most colorful and comprehensive tours of southern Mexico City! Start in Coyoacán, the “place of coyotes,” where our local guide will tell you about its history and traditions. Enjoy free time to stroll through the streets, visit the market, or have a light breakfast on your own. Afterwards, we will head to Ciudad Universitaria, UNAM's main campus and a World Heritage Site. There you'll discover the impressive murals in the Rectory and the Central Library, which narrate key passages in Mexican history through art. We end the tour in Xochimilco, the famous “place of flowers,” where you will learn about its pre-Hispanic roots and sail aboard a traditional trajinera through its canals. Take the opportunity to explore the craft market and sample the delicious local cuisine. A day full of history, culture, and landscapes that will make you fall in love with Mexico!
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Your local guide will give you a brief introduction to the history and significance of this neighborhood and its surroundings. Afterwards, you'll have free time to explore the streets and, if you wish, enjoy a light breakfast on your own.
The next stop will be the University City, the heart of knowledge in Mexico. There, your local guide will take you to discover the iconic murals of the Rector's Office and the Central Library, artistic gems on the main campus of the National University. You'll be amazed by more than 110 murals of different styles and sizes, which tell the history of Mexico in a visual and exciting way. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you explore the country's key moments through art and stories shared by your expert guide.
Here, you'll not only learn about its fascinating history, which dates back to pre-Hispanic times, but you'll also be able to experience sailing on a trajinera, the region's colorful traditional boat. You'll also have free time to explore the craft market or enjoy the traditional cuisine you'll find in the surrounding area.
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(38)
Alan and Salvador did a great job explaining the history and culture of the people and areas. The Coyoacán portion of the tour was very interesting. We didn't get to do the Frida Kahlo tour (since we didn't buy tickets in advance), however went to the Leon Trotsky museum instead and it was also interesting. The time at the university was extremely informative and eye opening. It would have been nice to spend a little more time at the university, maybe at the Olympic stadium. Then the long drive to Xochimilco, and boat (trajineras) ride in the canal, which was fun (bring pesos for food, drink, mariachi).
Dear Rob, Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to know that Alan and Salvador provided such a professional and outstanding service. We will gladly share your recognition with them. your suggestions will help us improve our service. Best Regards from the Quality Department of Trekzy
I was somewhat sceptical after reading some reviews, but overall I thought it was quite good, despite the large number in the group (hence the low fees). The lunch spot was well chosen, although I didn’t opt for the Buffett - it looks pretty good. If I could suggest one thing - it would be having the accurate plan published online (it was inconsistent with what the guides said/eventually happened on the day).
Thank you for sharing your perspective. We appreciate your balanced feedback and are glad the overall experience met your expectations. Your observations are very valuable to us, and we will take them into account to improve communication. Best Regards from the quality team of Trekzy
Victor and Gerson were amazing tour guides! Gerson did an amazing job speaking English and Spanish since we had a mixed group. He was funny, personable, and so knowledgeable about the sites we went to. My husband and I went with our other couple friend and we had a blast! We did the Xochimilco with the Frida House tour but it was so much more. Gerson took us to a famous jewelry store before Xochimilco, and then we did stop at the famous university after. 10/10 recommend booking, such a fun time and iconic CDMX experience
Dear nikolem245, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another great adventure in CDMX! Best Regards from Trekzy
Excellent experience, the tour guide Gerson gave us the most wonderful commentary that was informative and entertaining. The trips to Xochimilco and the Frida Kahlo Museum were fantastic. A great day with a multitude of Mexican history and culture to experience.
Dear dereklC2242GW Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Best Regards from Trekzy
I like the tour guide Gerson who is energetic and humorous. The trip to Frida museum is very interesting. Only thing is I wish they can indicate how many people are going. This is a bigger group with 40+ people. I would love to join small groups instead. Overall I still appreciate the tour and the service.
Dear ShanghaiVan, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the visit and had a lively and enjoyable experience. Best Regards from Trekzy
While other boats were there to party or sing karaoke, this is one of the only functioning chinampas the Spanish did not destroy when Cuautemoc resisted Cortés through a 93 day siege. They don't go into a ton of detail but you can always open chat gpt or Google Gemini and ask questions and it'll be your your I guide. Really incredible site that IMHO is under utilized for the incredible historic value. People still use these reclaimed earth, Mexica engineering marvels to farm to this day.
Dear Victor_S, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your tour. We’d be happy to welcome you on another adventure soon! Best Regards from Trekzy
It was okay. Seems like it was more of a tour to take you places to buy stuff. It starts off going to a jeweler named Rafael, he does a nice demonstration and then releases you to purchase stuff. Ok. Then off to the University to see the murals, just three though. Then off to the boat ride which really was the highlight. Commerce on the water, mariachis jumping from boat to boat, Food peddlers on their little canoes alongside offering margaritas and other drinks. This would actually be a better time for the "optional lunch", on the boat. But, no. On to Coroavan and the Frida museum. This is where "lunch" occurs, I would not recommend the optional lunch, its buffet style, not very warm, and not very good. There are tons of real mexican food restaurants in the area, just look on Google maps for a high rated one. Most of the tour time was spent on the bus, and it was a packed bus, not a spare seat (40+) on our tour. There were two guides, one for spanish and one for english. Guide knowledge was very good and informative, perhaps the best part of this tour. If they split the languages into separate buses, it would greatly improve this tour. I would suggest skipping this, there are a ton of other much better tours like the Pyramids and Basilica Guadalupe ones
Dear John_F, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. Our tours are carefully designed to offer a complete cultural experience, combining history, local traditions, and unique moments for our guests to enjoy. All of our providers and partners are selected for their quality and professionalism, and we continuously monitor and evaluate our services to ensure the best possible experience. Best regards from Trekzy.
So amazing!!! Packed the day with so many incredible experiences throughout the day. Highly highly recommend. Our tour guide made it so easy to learn about the history and culture in each spot.
Dear Hanna T, Thank you very much. Our entire team is proud to have made this experience memorable for you. We'd love to welcome you back. Best regards from the Quality Team.
Fernanda and Allan made the whole tour a success: clear directions, information about the places visited and recommendations on where to eat or shop.
Estimado jos_ricardop245 , Gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del tour y que la información y recomendaciones proporcionadas hicieron que su visita fuera un éxito. Saludos cordiales del departamento de calidad
Allan and Fernanda are excellent guides, are nice and have a lot of knowledge. The tour was expected, includes visit to the Unam :)
Estimado Compass58827088674, Gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del tour y que los guías hicieron la experiencia agradable y enriquecedora. Saludos cordiales del departamento de calidad
