Frida Kahlo Museum Tour: Step into her Art House (Small-Group / 3.5h)

From USD $79.00
  • Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Mexico City, Coyoacan
  • Product code: PGFXPA

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



  • You will spend the time of the tour purely on sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops/restaurants (unless you ask).

  • An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.

  • We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can always be extended for an extra fee.


Logistics



BOOKING AND CONFIRMATION
This tour needs manual confirmation from our side. Once you receive it, your tour is confirmed: just show up in time at the meeting point and be able to present your booking (can be in electronic version on your phone) to your guide upon request.


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


DEPARTURE AND RETURN
Please arrive at least 10 min at the Coyotes Fountain, located in the center of Coyocan, before the starting time: 10:00 AM. Once there, meet your guide who will be holding a sign with the logo of the company. In case of necessity, our guide might need to contact you by phone, so please provide a valid contact number during your booking.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

Comfortable clothes and shoes; travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.

Notes



  • Children under 3 years old come free.

  • This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers.

  • Due to copyright restrictions, you have to pay at the Frida Kahlo Museum for photos and video.