On this tour of Mexico City, we'll follow in the footsteps of Frida Kahlo through the neighborhood of Coyoacán and other areas linked to the famous painter, an essential route to discover the life and work of the artist!
Frida Kahlo Tour
We'll begin this Frida Kahlo tour of Mexico City at the indicated time in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral.
From Plaza del Zócalo, we'll stroll through the historic center of Mexico City to the Ministry of Public Education. Here, we'll see murals and other iconic works painted by Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo's husband. We'll learn many details about his life and then visit the old San Ildefonso School.
Next, we'll walk through Alameda Central, one of the oldest public gardens in America. Then, we'll head to the Coyoacán Market, where we'll enjoy an exquisite food tasting.
After lunch, we'll travel to Coyoacán, the neighborhood where Kahlo and Rivera lived. Did you know that the couple had a close relationship with exiles from the USSR? We'll discover this link by visiting the House-Museum of Leon Trotsky.
The next stop will take place at the Frida Kahlo Museum located in the emblematic Casa Azul. In this house, where the artist and her husband lived from 1929 to 1954, we'll learn about the life and work of this famous couple of Mexican painters.
Finally, we'll say our goodbyes at the Frida Kahlo Museum after 7-8 hours of touring.
Food
The food tasting at the Coyoacán Market includes:
- First course: you can choose between tortilla soup or chicken consommé
- Second course: you can choose between three tacos, flautas or sopes
- Bottle of mineral water
Itinerary Changes
The duration of the tour will vary depending on the day you visit. On weekdays, the tour will last approximately 8 hours and 15 minutes, while on weekends, the route will last 1 hour less. The itinerary will be exactly the same, except for the murals of the Ministry of Public Education, which will only be visited on weekdays.