Falling in love with Frida From first love to the two Fridas

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Start your tour in the historic center of Mexico City and follow in the footsteps of Frida Kahlo. Discover where your life intersected with that of Diego Rivera, the most famous muralist of Mexico.

Visit the places where he lived, studied, and painted, and see his reflection in Diego's murals: From the school where they met, the streets he walked, and the first time Frida Kahlo was represented in a mural, by Diego.

Continue to the Museum of Modern Art to admire its original painting, "The Two Fridas."

This is not just a tour; it is a journey into the life and soul of the most famous Mexican painter in the world.
By entering the same spaces where he lived and created, he will truly understand the depth of his art.
Connecting with her story intimately will make you admire her even more.

Prepare to experience authentic and genuine masterpieces up close.

What's Included

Local snacks
To get to the Museum of Modern Art there are several options, from walking, public transport, Uber, subway, etc.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Former College of San Ildefonso

Behind the Templo Mayor, on Justo Sierra Street, From the Zocalo walk north on Plaza de la Constitución / República de Argentina street, leaving the Cathedral on your left and the ruins of the Templo Mayor on your right. It is the building of red volcanic stone (Tezontle)

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Museo Vivo del Muralismo

    Observe the emblematic places in Frida Kahlo's life, where she met the muralist Diego Rivera, who later would depict her in original murals that we will see, tracing the artist's history, spaces, and life.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Palacio de Bellas Artes

    "The Man at the Crossroads," the work that Nelson Rockefeller ordered destroyed in New York in 1933 because Rivera refused to erase Lenin's face. Upon returning to Mexico, Rivera painted it again in Bellas Artes and included portraits of key people in his life, like Frida.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Museo Mural Diego Rivera

    In the mural "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central" (1947), Frida Kahlo is located exactly in the geometric and symbolic center of the work. In her right hand, Frida holds a small sphere with the oriental symbol of balance. This represents the duality, the union of opposites, and the complementarity between her and Diego.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Moderno)

    The Two Fridas (1939): The imposing double self-portrait of large format that addresses the artist's divorce from Diego Rivera and her duality. Original work, painted by Frida Kahlo.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Photography Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Literary 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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