Frida Kahlo Xochimilco and University City

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the cultural richness of Mexico City on a half-day tour that combines the best of its art, history, and nature. Navigate the vibrant canals of Xochimilco, explore the life and work of Frida Kahlo in Coyoacán, and marvel at the architecture of the University City, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This experience is ideal for those seeking an immersion in Mexican tradition and artistic expressions.

- Xochimilco : Navigate between traditions and colors
- Frida Kahlo Museum: the soul of an artist in the bohemian neighborhood of Coyoacan.
- University City (UNAM) : monumental art and architecture between the traditional and the avant-garde
- Day tour, perfect for those who want to explore the best of the city

What's Included

Trajinera tour (canoe with roof and flat bottom).
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Guide
Transfer from collection points
Tickets to the Frida Kahlo Museum (only when you book the "Tickets Included" option)
Lunch
Tips

Meeting and pickup

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

In case your hotel is within the authorized area, the meeting with the guide will be outside the hotel. The guide is not allowed to enter the hotels or wait for guests in the lobby. Sometimes you may be asked to go to another nearby hotel (500 meters around) because for road issues the meeting at your hotel is complicated. A guide or coordinator will contact you a day earlier by Whatsapp or chat on this platform to give more details of your pickup.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Discover one of Mexico’s most picturesque neighborhoods, where artists and historical figures lived. Here you can get to know the house that Frida Kahlo lived in (only if the option of "Tickets included to the Frida Khalo Museum"), Coyoacan Center, Church of San Juan el Bautista, the house of Hernán Cortes and taste a traditional coffee if you like.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walk through the rooms where Frida lived, painted and loved; see her works, personal items and photographs that tell a passionate life, marked by creativity and resilience. Every corner of the museum conveys the energy and sensitivity of one of the world’s most admired artists (entry included when choosing the “Tickets Included” option).

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Following the visit, you will get to know the University City of UNAM, one of the most important architectural and cultural gems in Latin America. Admire its iconic murals – such as the Central Library, by Juan O’Gorman – and learn how the fusion between modern art and Mexican tradition gave birth to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed space.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    To close with a golden clasp, embark on a traditional trajinera and glide through the ancestral canals of Xochimilco, a living legacy of pre-Hispanic Mexico. Surrounded by flowers, music and the charm of floating gardens, you will discover how ancient chinampas continue to bring this unique ecosystem to life. Your local guide will share the stories, legends and curiosities that make Xochimilco a magical destination: from agricultural traditions to festive expressions that still throb on the water.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Water Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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