Xochimilco Tour: Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum in Mexico City
OVERVIEW
During this private tour, you will get acquainted with Mexico City‘s districts Xochimilco and Coyoacan, and visit the world-famous Frida Kahlo Museum.
HIGHLIGHTS
● Take a private boat ride along UNESCO-listed Xochimilco canals.
● Explore old churches & squares of colonial-era Coyoacán.
● Visit Casa Azul, the museum of the world-famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo & get some interesting insights into her artwork.
● Opt to browse the traditional market for hand-made souvenirs & local street food.
● Discover amazing murals at the largest university in Mexico.
WHY GO WITH US
● You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask).
● An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.
● We are flexible: we can adjust the program & route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Xochimilco, Xochimilco, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Xochimilco, which in Nahuatl means “Field of Flowers”, is distinguished by rain canals existing since pre-Hispanic times, when the Mexico Valley was part of a large number of lakes and lagoons, almost in its entirety.
Today a big part of the nature of Xochimilco prevails, combined with cultural elements of its pre-Hispanic origins, art, and colonial culture, marimba, mariachis, parties, and Trajineras (Mexican Gondolas), turning it now into one of the most attractive and interesting places in Mexico City that every visitor wishes to visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli, Calle Museo 150, Mexico City 04620 Mexico
The name Anahuacalli means "house surrounded by water" in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs; it was designed by Mexican artist Diego Rivera to house his massive collection of pre-Hispanic art.
The building is made out of the volcanic rock that is prevalent in this area which is also known as "El Pedregal" (the rocky place), due to the eruption of the Xitle volcano.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: UNAM Biblioteca central, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City 04510 Mexico
It is the main library in the Ciudad Universitaria Campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and holds one of the largest book collections in Mexico.
It is a World Heritage site protected by UNESCO whose facade is covered with various murals, which were desinged by Juan O'Gorman.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coyoacan, Coyoacan, Mexico City, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast
Coyoacán, which in Nahuatl means "place of coyotes", is now the most famous neighborhood in the south of Mexico City and has become a rich pocket of art and history since houses lots of cultural places, galleries, and spaces where artists and artisans can promote their works.
Also known as the neighborhood where renowned personalities like Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera or David Alfaro Siqueiros lived and expressed their art, is the perfect place to discover more about Mexico's daily life.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Museo Frida Kahlo, Calle Londres 247 Col. Del Carmen, Mexico City 04100 Mexico
Also known as "The Blue House", is where the artist lived most of her life, initially with her family and years later, with Diego Rivera. After her death, Diego Rivera donated the home and its contents in order to turn it into a museum in Frida's honor.
The museum contains a collection of artwork by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and other artists along with the couple's Mexican folk art, and pre-Hispanic artifacts. The collection is displayed in the rooms of the house which remains much as it was in the 1950s. It is the most popular museum in Coyoacán and one of the most visited in Mexico City.
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Near public transportation"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"TICKETS: Due to their limited availability, tickets to Frida Kahlo Museum (“Casa Azul”) need to be booked by us at least 10 days before the tour. If you book your tour with a shorter anticipation, please inquire about the availability before the booking. Suppose this is not done and we are not able to procure the tickets, we will cancel and fully refund your booking (please check your email for notifications)."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Duração: 8 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
TICKETS
Due to their limited availability, tickets to Frida Kahlo Museum (“Casa Azul”) need to be booked by us at least 1 week before the tour. If you book your tour with a shorter anticipation, please inquire about the availability before the booking. Suppose this is not done and we are not able to procure the tickets, a visit to Frida Kahlo Museum will be substituted with Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo without prior notice.
BOOKING & CONFIRMATION
You will get a confirmation email once your booking is completed. From this moment, your tour is confirmed: just show up at the agreed time and location (if needed, we might contact you before the tour for extra info). Please be prepared to present your booking confirmation (which can be in the electronic version on your phone) to your tour guide if requested.
DEPARTURE TIME
Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be also adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred. Our guide will meet/pick you up at the agreed time and location and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.
DEPARTURE POINT
Complimentary pick-up & drop-off are included: please indicate the exact pick-up time and location during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). If you cannot find this field, just reply to the booking confirmation that you get to your email with your pick-up details, message us on the platform, or call the number indicated on your booking confirmation at least 48h before the tour. We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee (10-40 USD based on the distance).
TOUR DURATION & CUSTOMIZATION
The standard duration of the tour, as advertised in its description, is calculated from the moment of pick-up till drop-off. At the same time, the tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; personal travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.
LANGUAGES
All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them fluently speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Mandarin) but those might depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. If you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance.
NOTES
✘ The type of vehicle used in the tour depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.
✘ This tour is private: only your group will participate.
✘ The price of the tour/person depends on the size of your group.
✘ Due to their limited availability, tickets to Frida Kahlo Museum (“Casa Azul”) need to be booked by us at least 1 week before the tour. If you book your tour with a shorter anticipation, please inquire about the availability before the booking. Suppose this is not done and we are not able to procure the tickets, a visit to Frida Kahlo Museum will be substituted with Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo without prior notice.
✘ The starting time of the tour might be modified based on the availability of Frida Kahlo Museum tickets.
✘ Due to copyright restrictions, you have to pay at the Frida Kahlo Museum for photos and videos.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to:
- comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place;
- follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives;
- take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety;
- provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour;
- have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour;
- waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour;
- allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
Airports- Juarez Intl Airport, Mexico City Mexico
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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