Frida Kahlo Museum Tour: Step into her Art House (Private / 3.5h)

Overview

Join our Frida Kahlo private walking tour to learn about the life of this prominent Mexican artist and visit her Casa Azul. Full of lively streets, Coyoacan is primarily well-known for its Casa Azul (“Blue House”), where Frida lived and which currently serves as a museum.

However, there are several other attractions connected with the passionate life of this painter that will be of great interest to any of her fans. One of them is the Leon Trotsky Museum, dedicated to a Russian revolutionary that strongly influenced Kahlo and her intellectual friend group.

Highlights

• Skip the line and get your tickets to visit the house where Frida spent most of her life.
• Get acquainted with the dramatic life of this outstanding Mexican painter.
• Spot some of the historical places she visited when living in Coyoacan.
• Admire and get insights into some of Kahlo’s most famous paintings.
• Discover other characters that were relevant in the life of this legendary artist.
• Learn about Leon Trotsky’s participation in the political life of Mexico at his museum.

Itinerary

Firstly, meet your guide and start the Casa Azul de Frida Kahlo private tour and discover why the people from Coyoacan feel proud of their most well-known neighbor. 

Walk down the cobblestone streets of this quarter and hear meaningful stories about this artist on the way. Enjoy the places Frida visited in life, such as plazas and gardens, the town hall where Diego Rivera and her married, and also her favorite cantina.

Then, at the Frida Kahlo Museum, learn some relevant fun facts about her childhood, family, and friends, as well as the accident that changed her life. Admire the colorful-style ornamentation at Frida’s, such as her bedroom, studio, kitchen, and dining room, among others. And, while looking at her artworks, get from your guide fascinating insights into some of her most famous paintings.   

Finally, stop at the Leon Trotsky Museum, an old house inhabited by one of her closest friends in Mexico. There, hear facts about his turbulent life and valuable participation in the national political life. 

Why go with us

Logistics

DEPARTURE TIME
The default departure times for this walking tour are 10 am and 2 pm, but we can also adjust them per your request. Our guide will meet at the requested time and might need to contact you by phone. Therefore, please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.

DEPARTURE LOCATION
Coyotes Fountain: Parque Centenario, Coyoacan Centro, Alcaldía Coyoacán, C.P. 04000, Ciudad de México.

DURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION
The standard duration of the walking tour counts from the moment of a meetup till the end of the tour. On the other hand, the tour is customizable which means we can adjust the time you spend at each destination. For example, if you want to visit an extra location (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) fits the default duration of the tour and  (2) doesn’t involve a major change of the route.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.

Notes

• This is a private walking tour: only your group will participate.
• Travelers should have a basic physical fitness condition.
• Due to copyright restrictions, a permit must be paid at the Frida Kahlo Museum for photos and videos.
• Due to their limited availability, tickets to Frida Kahlo Museum (“Casa Azul”) need to be booked by us at least 1 week before the tour. If you book your tour with a shorter anticipation, please inquire about the availability before the booking. Suppose this is not done and we are not able to procure the tickets, a visit to Frida Kahlo Museum will be substituted with Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo without prior notice.
• The starting time of the tour might be modified based on the availability of Frida Kahlo Museum tickets.