Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum Tour

Dare to live the tour to Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum

Dare to live one of our most colorful tours! During the tour you will not only visit the famous “Blue House”, but you will also get to know the majestic architecture of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, the picturesque landscapes of downtown Coyoacán and the colors of Xochimilco. , “Place of flowers”.

Our first stop will be a silver carving workshop where a local family will explain their love for this tradition and art, and we will be able to admire and buy some souvenirs. After that, we will go to Coyoacán, whose name in Nahuatl means “place of coyotes”. Here, our local guide will give you a brief explanation about the origin and importance of this neighborhood and its surroundings, and you will also have time to walk through its streets and if you want, have a light breakfast (on your own).

Explore the Best of Mexico City’s Culture, and Art

Next, you will visit the house-museum of Frida Kahlo, or the “Blue House“, where you will learn about the intense relationship between Frida, her works and her home, where she was born, and also where she died. It will be an experience full of stimuli!

Although after marrying Diego Rivera she lived in different places in Mexico City and abroad, she always returned to her old house in Coyoacán. The trip continues to one of Frida Kahlo’s favorite places, Xochimilco. Here you will not only obtain information about its origins, dating back to pre-Hispanic times, but you will also enjoy a ride on a trajinera, a traditional boat from the area.

After the tour, you will have free time to walk through the handicraft market or try the delicious food that is sold in the surroundings. Our last stop is Ciudad Universitaria.

Here, our local guide will explain the murals of the Rectory and the Central Library belonging to the main campus of the National University. More than 110 murals of different sizes and shapes will leave you amazed by their way of telling the history of Mexico! You will live a unique experience and you will learn key points in the history of an entire country from the hand of our local guide.

Book now and explore the Frida Kahlo Museum, Coyoacán, Xochimilco, and Ciudad Universitaria

Highlights:

• Get to know the channels of Xochimilco in a trajinera
• Visit the colonial neighborhood of Coyoacan
• Immerse yourself in the magical world of Frida Kahlo while visiting her museum
• Let yourself be admired by the impressive murals by Juan O´Gorman in Ciudad Universitaria
• Stop at a local market to browse for souvenirs & street food vendors

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip transfer from the meeting point
• Bilingual guide
• Ride on a trajinera
• Entrance to the Museum of Frida Kahlo (if option selected)

Exclusions:

• Drinks and food
• Optional tips

Meeting Points:

• MIGA CAFE, Calle Liverpool 174 at 07:50 a.m.
• Behind the Palace of Fine Arts (Hidalgo Ave.) at 08:20 a.m.