Mexico City The island of dolls, games and drinks
Description
Xochimilco is a magical place that offers you nature, fauna and the mysticism of the island of the dolls. Do you love horror? Then you won't want to miss one of the most impressive and terrifying destinations you can find in the world. The Original Island of the Dolls, in Xochimilco (Mexico); a small island where you can find a landscape that, to say the least, will give you goosebumps. There are several times to choose from but without a doubt the most terrifying is the night time. However, that's not all you'll do. On this tour you will have the opportunity to have fun with the activities we have for you such as traditional Mexican games and you will also have the opportunity to try traditional Mexican food, and best of all, drinks are included. On the other hand, we understand that access to the Island of Dolls can be a bit complicated, so we have enabled a special option for those visitors who only want to get to the island and return.
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Itinerary
The tour will take place through the canals of Xochimilco, during the journey, you will be able to enjoy the picturesque landscapes and vegetation that surrounds the canals, during this part of the tour you will be able to eat a traditional Mexican dish
Our expert guides will provide you with information about the history and legends of the region as you sail towards the famous Island of the Dolls. Once we arrive at the island, you will have time to explore it and discover for yourself the hundreds of hanging and decomposed dolls that give it its spooky appearance.
Get ready to live a captivating journey through the channels of Xochimilco, with the games and activities that we have prepared for you throughout the tour.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Alan and crew were kind, professional, and fun. Alan is both a warm host and a knowledgeable guide. His gifts as a storyteller and teacher are evident, as is his passion for sharing the culture and ecology of this very unique place. Along with our 16 year old, 11 year old, and their aunt and uncle we visited the Island of the Dolls - it is absolutely worthwhile to hear the whole backstory from a local - and got to visit the axolotl sanctuary to learn about their incredible evolution. Along the way we saw all kinds of plant and animal life and had a hilarious time learning local drinking customs as a bonus 😄 The signage at the entrance gate to the meeting place is not super obvious at first, but eventually you'll find it, or the crew will find you to let you know you're in the right place!
Take this tour if you want to skip the party boats and learn the real history behind Xochimilco. Alan and his team were amazing - super knowledgeable and focused on sustainability and the indigenous roots of the area. The ride was incredibly beautiful and peaceful and we enjoyed great tequila, mezcal and local snacks. We brought our kids and they had a great time playing the games. All in all 10 out of 10!!
This tour was the highlight of our time in Ciudad Mexico! We absolutely loved it! It was well organized. personal, fun and interesting. Alan was an amazing tour guide. We had so much fun learning about the Island of the dolls. It was so intriguing and scary all at the same time. Alan teaches you about the legend and also explains the need to respect the island too. There are games and music and fun to be had through out as well. It is a tour not to be missed.
Alan was a great tour guide. Small nice group. Super fun experience. I highly recommend this tour. Free margaritas and snacks too
this was so fun, the guides were friendly and had such a good warm vibe. being on the boat was very relaxing while games and chat added some fun. the time on the island itself was good. highly recommend.
It was a wonderful experience. The hosts were great and knowledgeable of the history of the area. Fun and informative. This is the real island of the dolls. They were also easy to communicate with because the pick-up location can be a bit tricky. Suggest a florescent sign.
Alan was a great host and the boat trip to the island was great, as was the return trip with the games. The jury is out for me about the island. The story/legend is 'the sell' - the island itself, some will say weird and spooky and some will say grotty and tatty. Neither are wrong. The biggest issue is getting there. It's time consuming and expensive but understandably they have not attempted to coordinate pick-ups given the vastness of Mexico City.
We had the best time with Alan and his crew on this canal tour! Alan was super helpful when the Uber driver dropped us at the wrong place, and so knowledgeable about the Xochimilco canals. He kept us entertained with the spooky stories about La Isla de las Munecas and kept the vibes fun when we were on the water too. We enjoyed fine tequillas and mezcals and played Lotteria! I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
This tour was the highlight of our trip to Mexico City! Boat, captain, Adrian, and tour guide Alan were so much fun and provided cocktails, games, and lots of interesting information about their home area. A stop at the island of the dolls made the trip even more fun. I highly recommend using this to our company. Be sure to stay away from the large corporate tours that are offered. Adrian and Alan grew up in this area and offer a very personal touch to their tour.
This was the greatest experience. Alan was so friendly and knowledgeable. We were not hassled with trying to buy anything and we had plenty of time to visit the island. The food, drinks, and games were so fun and engaging. The entire trip lasted about 2-3 hrs. It was perfect for what we wanted, not too long, fun, no hassle experience…would recommend 1000x
