Coyoacan Icons Tour: Explore Trotsky, Frida, and Folk Culture

7 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Overview
Hop on a captivating journey through Coyoacan’s iconic museums. Begin at the National Museum of Interventions, where history comes alive. Step into the fascinating world of the Museo Casa de León Trotsky, and uncover the intriguing story of this political luminary. At the Casa Kahlo Museum, feel the presence of the iconic artist in her home. Lastly, explore the National Museum of Folk Culture to discover the rich tapestry of Mexican traditions.

Highlights
Full-day tour of Coyoacan Museums with a local guide.
Stroll Coyoacan's narrow colonial-era streets.
Visit the houses-museums of Trotsky and Frida Kahlo.
See the collection of the Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones located in a Monastery.
Learn about Mexico's ethnic, folk, and cultural diversity in Museo de las Culturas Populares.

WHY GO WITH US
You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants.

What's Included

Transportation.
Local Expert Guides.
Personal expenses.
Travel insurance.
Tips.
Meals.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from your accommodation or another place of choice in Mexico City.

OR
Meeting point

Please meet your guide at the scheduled time at Fuente de los Coyotes in Coyoacan. To facilitate the pickup, our guide might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking and make sure it's available 1 day before and on the day of the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 10 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Start the tour in the heart of Coyoacan, a historic neighborhood in Southern Mexico City. With its cobblestone streets, vibrant houses, and colonial architecture, this place invites you to uncover its rich history and stories (-45 min)

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Arrive at Casa Kahlo, a modern space devoted to preserving and celebrating Frida’s artistic soul. Through thoughtfully curated exhibits, you’ll witness the textures, symbols, and emotions that defined her. Explore intimate displays of personal items, clothing, and photographs that offer a rare window into her inner world. (-1 h). Optional lunch (-1hr).

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Next, delve into the fascinating history of Leon Trotsky at his former residence, offering a glimpse into a tumultuous chapter of political intrigue (-1 hr).

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Our journey concludes at the National Museum of Popular Culture, showcasing the customs and traditions of the region (-1 hr).

    35 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Continuing our exploration, we delve into the National Museum of Interventions to discover the historical events that shaped the neighborhood’s destiny (-1 hr).

    35 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • IMPORTANT: Frida Kahlo Museum: Mexico City is home to several museums dedicated to Frida Kahlo’s life and art, including Casa Azul, Casa Roja, and the Museo Estudio Frida Kahlo y Diego Rivera. On this tour, we will specifically visit Casa Roja, where you can explore the home that played an important role in her life, and view Casa Azul from the outside, the iconic “Blue House” where Frida lived with Diego Rivera (entry requires prior reservation and is not included).
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
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