Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul, Xochimilco & Coyoacan:Full-Day Tour
ID: GYG37711-46963
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a boat trip down the tranquil canals and floating gardens of Xochimilco, stroll through the quaint streets of Coyoacán, explore Frida Kahlo’s famous Blue House, and discover the grounds of the city’s most famous university on this full-day tour.
Float along the tranquil waterways of Xochimilco, in a colorful boat called a Trajinera, sipping on a drink and eating regional snacks prepared on the "restaurant boats" dotting the waterways. Listen to the sounds of the mariachis permeate through the air as you sail past the beautiful floating gardens, and then continue your tour to the neighborhood of Coyoacán, favored by some of Mexico's most famous artists and writers. Stroll its tree-lined cobbled streets, admiring the stucco and tile facades of its beautiful colonial houses.
Next, make you way to Casa Azul, the former house of famed Mexican paintress Frida Kahlo. Gain insight into the life of this iconic painter and her famous husband, Diego Rivera and stroll through the picturesque garden, which, with its Mesoamerican pyramid, is also a sight to behold. The last stop of the tour is to the campus of the Central University, home to the Olympic Stadium from 1968 and adorned with murals by a number of Mexican artists.
Highlights
- Enjoy a leisurely boat ride down the tranquil floating gardens of Xochimilcho
- Stroll down the cobbled streets of Coyoacan and admire its colonial houses
- Learn about Frida Kahlo's fascinating life at the Casa Azul
- Visit UNAM, home to the Olympic Stadium from 1968
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and shoes and to bring a sun hat as well as money for food, drinks and souvenirs
• Pickup available from any hotel/address in Mexico City
• Pickup will be between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM depending on your hotel/address location
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Pick-up is available from any hotel/address (Airbnb) in Mexico City.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
