Private Tour: Xochimilco Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo's Museum and house
Description
Explore the best of Mexico City with this exciting day tour! Starting at 9:00 AM, our first stop is the iconic UNAM campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the Olympic Stadium and the stunning mosaic-covered Central Library from the outside, offering a glimpse into Mexico’s rich cultural heritage. Then, journey to Xochimilco, where you’ll enjoy a one-hour ride on a colorful trajinera through its historic canals. Immerse yourself in vibrant Mexican folklore, with mariachi music, festive decorations, and a lively atmosphere. In the afternoon, visit Coyoacán, a charming neighborhood known for its artistic ambiance and colonial charm. The tour’s highlight is the Frida Kahlo Museum, where you’ll explore the life and work of this iconic Mexican artist. Time permitting, take a quick stroll through Coyoacán’s main square. Perfect for day tour excursions in Mexico City, this adventure combines art, history, and culture for an unforgettable experience.
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Itinerary
Our first stop is the stunning campus of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, UNAM’s grounds showcase incredible works of Mexican art and architecture. You’ll catch a glimpse of the Estadio Olímpico Universitario, home to major cultural events and sporting history, and the famous Central Library, whose mural façade is covered in a magnificent mosaic depicting Mexico’s cultural heritage. This quick stop sets the tone for the artistic and historical journey ahead.
Next, we head to Xochimilco, one of the must-see locations on any Mexico City tour. Known for its unique network of canals and floating gardens, Xochimilco preserves a piece of Mexico’s ancient heritage. Here, you’ll board a colorful **trajinera** and glide through the canals, a timeless Mexican tradition. As you drift along, vibrant sights and sounds bring the spirit of Mexican folklore to life. You’ll see boats with colorful decorations, hear mariachi music filling the air, and experience the joy and laughter of locals and tourists alike, all enjoying this festive environment. This hour-long boat ride is a cultural immersion where you can feel the energy and passion of Mexico’s traditions—a must for those seeking adventure activities and day tour excursions in Mexico City.
Around 3:30 PM, we arrive at our last major stop: Coyoacán, one of Mexico City’s most charming neighborhoods. Known for its artistic flair and colonial-era streets, Coyoacán invites you to explore its quaint plazas, artisan markets, and vibrant street life. The highlight here is the Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as the Blue House. Step into the world of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as you walk through their former home, now a museum filled with Frida’s personal artifacts, artwork, and mementos of her life. This intimate glimpse into one of Mexico’s most beloved artists will be a highlight of your trip. Time permitting, we’ll take a quick stroll through Coyoacán’s vibrant main square, where you can explore the stalls, sample local treats, and take in the artistic ambiance that defines this beloved area of the city.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up travellers in most hotels in Down Town Area. If your hotel is outside downtown radio, we will contact you to assign the closest meeting point for your convenience.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We have put in place a Safe and Healty International Protocol to ensure you travel secure during your tour.
- Customers with high temperature or clear symptoms of flu or dry cough will not be allowed in the tour
- We will advise you to wear a mask as a safety procedure.
Reviews(7)
It is a place with a lot of history, you breathe art everywhere. The life of this excellent artist is very well documented.
We had an incredible tour to the Frida Kahlo Museum with our guide, Miguel and driver Wilfredo. The driver was kind, and the van was very nice, new, and clean, which made the tour comfortable from start to finish. Our guide, Miguel, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Mexico City and shared so many fascinating details throughout the day. The day before, we asked to make some changes to the itinerary to accommodate our evening plans, and Miguel adjusted everything seamlessly. He even took us to a local crafts market that my family absolutely loved! The fast-track tickets into the museum made the process so smooth, and the transitions between different points of interest and back to our hotel were effortless. However, we were disappointed with the pricing for food and drinks during our stop at the trajineras in Xochimilco. The guide and driver ordered food and drinks but didn’t pay, and the vendor—who seemed to be their friend—charged us approximately $13 USD per plate, which is extremely high for Mexico. I live here, and my partner is a Mexico City native, so we’re familiar with fair pricing. This experience left a bad impression and influenced our decision not to leave a tip. Overall, it was still a great experience, and we’d consider booking with them again. Thanks so much!
Dear customer We are very please to read that you had a wonderful tour to Xochimilco Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo's museum. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience with the food - that information will be send on to the guys. We hope to see you soon back in Mexico for a new tour with Interliv travel. Have a safe journey home. With warm regards from Abigail Alva
Had a great time visiting Xochimilco and then went to Frida museum. Our guide, Rafael was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Dear Customer Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendation, we are very please to read this. We are happy that you enjoyed the trip with Rafael and we will pass the good review on till him. We hope to see you soon in Mexico where we will love to be at your service again. Interliv Travel wish you a wonderful and safe journey home. With warm regards from Abigail Alva
Great tour guide and driver and amazing places visited, esp. University, Xochimilco and Frida Kahlo house
Dear customer Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Museum. It’s truly one of the most inspiring and colorful places in Mexico City, and we’re happy you had an amazing time exploring their world. We’re also very happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Xochimilco. The canals, the colorful trajineras, and the lively atmosphere make it one of the most unique places in Mexico City, and we’re glad you had a great time exploring it. If you ever want to discover more of the city’s art, culture, or hidden gems, we’d love to welcome you on another tour with Interliv Travel. Thanks again for choosing us! 🌟 We look forward to see you soon in Mexico. Have a safe journey home. Lots of greetings from Abigail Alva
Absolutely fantastic experience dealing with Kim at Interliv Travel! Prior to booking our transportation, I had a million questions and concerns, but Kim patiently answered all my inquiries. Great service, communicative, and all around good experience. I highly recommend to everyone, reasonably priced and the level of organization surpassed our expectations! Will be back soon!
Enjoyed a very nice tour through Coyoacan, a boat ride at Xochimilco and a relaxed visit to Casa Azul. Humberto was very friendly and informative, and provided a wonderful day trip for us. Casa Azul is a must for all Frida fans!
