Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo with Optional Lunch
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9h
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About this experience
Enjoy some of Mexico City’s must-see spots with our ‘Colors of Mexico’ adventure.
Begin in Coyoacan, one of Mexico’s most influential cities. As you wander its tree-lined streets, you’ll learn how this city played a part in historical empires like the Aztecs and the Spanish.
Then visit either La Casa Azul or the Casa Kahlo (depending on the selected option). Step into Frida Kahlo’s world through her original home or the innovative new museum, and immerse yourself in the life and art of one of Mexico’s most iconic and original artists.
From the inspired art of Frida Kahlo, we’ll head to the eye-catching Xochimilco and board a trajinera - a colorful, gondola-like boat - for a ride through the neighborhood’s famous canals. As you indulge in local treats, your guide will share the incredible details of what makes this area a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Before finishing the tour, walk around North America's oldest university and admire its Central Campus, another World Heritage site.
Available options
Basic Tour (no lunch/museum)
Only Xochimilco and Coyoacan: This option does not include the Frida Kahlo Museum Ticket
Casa Kahlo Full Experience
Casa Kahlo Ticket: Enjoy a full-day tour including a visit to the Casa Kahlo innovative museum that offers exclusive exhibits of the artist<br/>Digital guide: Learn even more about the artist's life and legacy thanks to a digital guide included in the price<br/>Lunch at local restaurant: Enjoy Mexican gastronomy by indulging in the flavors of a regional meal at a local restaurant<br/>Please note: The Casa Kahlo Museum is a different museum from the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum. You will not be able to visit the Casa Azul.
Tour with Casa Kahlo
Casa Kahlo Ticket: Visit the innovative and modern Casa Kahlo Museum, which offers never-before-seen works and exhibits from Frida<br/>Digital guide: Receive a digital guide booklet together with your Casa Kahlo ticket so you can learn even more about the artist's legacy<br/>Lunch is not included<br/>Please note: The Casa Kahlo Museum is a different museum from the iconic Frida Kahlo Museum. You will not be able to visit the Casa Azul.
Private Tour with Frida Kahlo
Digital guide: As guided visits are not permitted inside the museum, we will send you a digital guide of the museum in English and Spanish<br/>Private Tour<br/>Tour with Frida Kahlo Museum<br/>Pickup included
Frida Kahlo Full Experience
Frida Kahlo Museum Ticket: Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Frida Kahlo Museum, the artist's former home, and learn about the artist's legacy<br/>Digital guide: Enjoy deeper learning about Frida Kahlo with a digital guide provided as guided visits are not permitted inside the museum<br/>Lunch at local restaurant: Delight yourself with a regional lunch at a local restaurant to live a complete cultural experience
Tour with Frida Kahlo Museum
Tour With Frida Kahlo Museum: Enter the Frida Kahlo Museum during your exploration as the ticket is included in the tour's price
<br/>Digital guide: As guided visits are not permitted inside the museum, we will send you a digital guide of the museum in English and Spanish<br/>Lunch is not included
What's included
Transport from central meeting points
Ride in a colorful 'trajinera'
Ticket to Casa Kahlo (if option selected)
Professional certified guide (English or spanish)
Ticket to Frida Kahlo Museum (if option selected)
Lunch at a local restaurant (if option selected)
Digital guide of Frida Kahlo in English and Spanish
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Begin your full-day tour with a visit to Coyoacán, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Mexico City, dating back to pre-Hispanic times. As you stroll the cobblestone streets and see 16-century mansions, learn about the history of this area and its colonial legacy from your knowledgeable guide.
Listen to how the neighborhood turned into a cultural hotspot, attracting artists and intellectuals in great numbers.
2
Stop 2
Wrap up your Coyoacán visit at the Frida Kahlo Museum (if you select the option), also known as Casa Azul (Blue House). See where this world-renowned artist lived with her husband, Diego Rivera, and learn about her tumultuous life. During your hour of free time here, admire examples of her iconic work.
3
Step inside Casa Kahlo (if you select the option), a modern museum celebrating the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo. Explore immersive exhibits, interactive displays, and carefully curated rooms that reveal her art, personal story, and enduring impact on Mexican culture.
4
Stop 4
Board a colorful, flat-bottomed boat called a trajinera with your guide, and for an hour take a slow cruise on the chinampa channels, passing by floating gardens of flowers. As your boatman moves the vessel along by pulling a pole through the water, hear from your guide about the characteristic boats, originally hollowed from logs and once used for transportation throughout Mexico.
Pass by other painted vessels transporting passengers and check out the boat vendors selling fresh food. Hungry? Taste a variety of dishes and drinks, such as mole, mixiote (barbequed meat), roasted corn, quesadillas, tacos, carnitas, pulque (milk-colored alcoholic beverage) and micheladas (Mexican beer-based cocktail). (Food and drink purchases are at your own expense.) Hear music like mariachi drifting from other boats, occupied by families and visitors celebrating birthdays, baptisms, weddings, or simply a good time.
5
Stop 5
We going to appreciate the Juan O’gorman & Diego Rivera murals on the UNAM central library, this murals are an UNESCO World Heritage site.
6
Stop 6
Pass by
Admire the Olimpic Stadium from the outside when arriving to University Campus
7
Xochimilco is an agricultural area located 17 miles (28 km) south of Mexico City where many of the city’s flowers are grown. Back in Aztec times, this valley was once a lake. Learn how the local people, as a way around the lack of farmland, developed islands with floating reed mats loaded with soil and used them as gardens called chinampas. Today, these gardens are an ecological reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What's not included
Drinks
Tips
Available languages
Guide guide
EN
ES
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Important information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The activities' order may vary due to the Frida Kahlo's Museum availability
The tour will be monolingual when arriving to the visit. During the transportation times it will be bilingual
It is recommended that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes
Lunch is only included in the price of the Full Experience option
Please note: for the options that include Frida Kahlo, you will visit only one Frida Kahlo museum. You may choose between the Frida Kahlo Museum (Blue House) or Casa Kahlo (Red House) at the time of booking.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the Casa Kahlo Museum is not the same as the Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul). The Casa Kahlo Museum is a new exhibition space, not the artist’s former home. By visiting this museum, you will have the opportunity to explore some of Frida Kahlo's personal belongings, as well as previously unseen artworks related to her life and legacy. However, this tour does not include entry to the original Frida Kahlo Museum (Blue House).
Meeting point
Right behind the Palace of Fine Arts, 2 Avenue Hidalgo, at 08:20 a.m.
Important notes
Congratulations on your purchase!
Here you can find information about the meeting points:
For the shared tour, with or without Frida Kahlo Museum, there are two available meeting points, please select one of them:
- MIGA CAFÉ, Calle Liverpool 174, at 7:50 am.
- Behind the Palacio de Bellas Artes, on Avenida Hidalgo 2, at 8:20 am.
For the private tour, hotel pick-up is included. Please provide the name and address of your hotel to arrange the service.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start times specified at the departure points.
For those who have booked the tour with the Frida Kahlo Museum or Casa Kahlo ticket, you will be sent a digital guide of the museum, as guided visits are not permitted inside.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the Casa Kahlo Museum is not the same as the Frida Kahlo Museum (La Casa Azul). The Casa Kahlo Museum is a new exhibition space, not the artist’s former home. By visiting this museum, you will have the opportunity to explore some of Frida Kahlo's personal belongings, as well as previously unseen artworks related to her life and legacy. However, this tour does not include entry to the original Frida Kahlo Museum (Blue House).
You can reach us at:
- Phone number: +52 55 5512 5207
- Email: cdmx@amigotours.com
- Emergency phone number +52 155 4563 8246
About Mexico City
Mexico City, the vibrant capital of Mexico, is a sprawling metropolis where ancient Aztec ruins coexist with modern skyscrapers. This cultural and historical hub offers a rich tapestry of experiences, from world-class museums and colonial architecture to bustling markets and delicious cuisine. The city's high-altitude location and diverse neighborhoods make it a unique destination for travelers.
Top Attractions
Zócalo
The main square of Mexico City, surrounded by historic buildings including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace. It's the heart of the city and a must-visit for its cultural and historical significance.
Historical
2-3 hours
Free (some attractions have entry fees)
Chapultepec Park
One of the largest urban parks in the world, featuring a lake, museums, and the famous Chapultepec Castle. It's a great place for outdoor activities and cultural experiences.
Nature
Half day to full day
Free (some attractions have entry fees)
Palacio de Bellas Artes
An iconic cultural landmark featuring stunning murals by famous Mexican artists like Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros. The building itself is a masterpiece of art nouveau and neoclassical architecture.
Architecture
1-2 hours
MXN 75 (USD 3.75) for the museum
Teotihuacan
An ancient Mesoamerican city with the famous Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers a fascinating glimpse into pre-Aztec civilizations.
Historical
Half day to full day
MXN 80 (USD 4) for the site, plus guide fees if applicable
Frida Kahlo Museum
The former home of Frida Kahlo, known as the Blue House, now a museum dedicated to her life and work. It offers a deep dive into the life of one of Mexico's most famous artists.
Museum
1-2 hours
MXN 250 (USD 12.50) for foreigners
Must-Try Local Dishes
Tacos al Pastor
Marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit and served on corn tortillas with pineapple and onions.
Street food
Contains meat, can be spicy
Mole
A rich, complex sauce made with chocolate, chili peppers, and spices, typically served with chicken or turkey.
Main course
Contains chocolate, can be spicy
Chiles en Nogada
Poblano chili peppers stuffed with picadillo (a mixture of meat, fruits, and spices) and topped with walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds, representing the colors of the Mexican flag.
Main course
Contains meat, nuts, and dairy
Tlayudas
A large, crispy tortilla topped with beans, cheese, meat, and salsa, often referred to as the 'Mexican pizza'.
Street food
Contains cheese and meat, can be spicy
Popular Activities
Hiking in the Sierra de Guadalupe
Climbing Nevado de Toluca
Paragliding in Valle de Bravo
Visiting Chapultepec Park
Relaxing in Jardín Borda
Enjoying a spa day in Polanco
Exploring the Historic Center
Visiting museums and galleries
Best Time to Visit
November to April
This is the dry season with pleasant weather, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing. The city hosts numerous festivals and events during this period.
15°C to 28°C (59°F to 82°F)
59°F to 82°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: Spanish
- Widely spoken: English (in tourist areas)
- English: Moderately spoken in tourist areas, limited elsewhere
Currency
Mexican Peso (MXN)
Time Zone
GMT-6 (Central Standard Time)
Electricity
127VV, 60HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Exercise caution
Mexico City is generally safe for tourists, but petty crime and scams can occur. Be aware of your surroundings, keep valuables secure, and avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas.
Important Precautions:
- • Use official taxis or ride-sharing apps
- • Keep valuables secure and out of sight
- • Be cautious when using ATMs
Getting there
By air
- Mexico City International Airport • 8 km (5 miles) from city center
By train
Buenavista Station, Toluca Airport Station
By bus
Terminal de Autobuses de Paso de la Reforma, Terminal de Autobuses del Norte
Getting around
Public transport
The metro system is the most efficient way to get around the city, with 12 lines covering most neighborhoods. It can get crowded during peak hours.
Taxis
Available • Apps: Uber, Didi
Rentals
Car, Bike, Scooter
Neighborhoods
Historic Center
Roma
Condesa
Coyoacán
Polanco
Day trips
Puebla
130 km (81 miles) • Full day
A colonial city known for its well-preserved architecture, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. Puebla is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers a rich history and unique charm.
Texcoco
50 km (31 miles) • Half day to full day
A town near Mexico City known for its beautiful gardens and historical sites. Texcoco is home to the ancient Aztec city of Texcoco and the beautiful Jardín Botánico de Texcoco.
Xochimilco
20 km (12 miles) • Half day
A unique neighborhood in Mexico City known for its canals and traditional trajinera boats. Xochimilco is a UNESCO World Heritage site and offers a unique and colorful experience.
Festivals
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) • November 1-2
Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia (Morelia International Film Festival) • October
Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) • September
Pro tips
- Learn a few basic phrases in Spanish to enhance your experience and connect with locals
- Use the metro system to get around the city quickly and affordably
- Try street food from busy stalls with high turnover to ensure freshness and safety
- Visit museums and attractions on weekdays to avoid crowds and long lines
- Explore the city's neighborhoods on foot to discover hidden gems and local culture
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