Xochimilco Tour: Visit Coyoacan and Casa Roja in Mexico City
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
OVERVIEW
During this tour, you will get acquainted with Mexico City‘s districts Xochimilco and Coyoacan, and visit the Casa Kahlo Museum (Casa Roja).
HIGHLIGHTS
● Take a private boat ride along UNESCO-listed Xochimilco canals.
● Explore old churches & squares of colonial-era Coyoacán.
● Step inside Casa Kahlo Museum (Casa Kahlo), view a unique collection of her clothing, letters, and everyday objects.
● Opt to browse the traditional market for hand-made souvenirs & local street food.
● Discover amazing murals at the largest university in Mexico.
NOTE: Mexico City has several museums dedicated to Frida Kahlo, including Casa Azul, Casa Roja, and the Museo Estudio Frida Kahlo y Diego Rivera. This tour includes entry to Casa Roja, while Casa Azul (the iconic "Blue House" she shared with Diego Rivera) will be viewed from the outside only — interior entry requires a separate reservation and is not included.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
IMPORTANT: Frida Kahlo Museum: Mexico City is home to several museums dedicated to Frida Kahlo’s life and art, including Casa Azul, Casa Roja, and the Museo Estudio Frida Kahlo y Diego Rivera. On this tour, we will specifically visit Casa Roja, where you can explore the home that played an important role in her life, and view Casa Azul from the outside, the iconic “Blue House” where Frida lived with Diego Rivera (entry requires prior reservation and is not included).
CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
MEETING POINT: Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are only included in the private tour option. For the group tour, you will need to meet your guide at the designated meeting point.
PRICE: Please note that the price you paid includes a commission from the online platform where it’s sold—often up to 30%—which limits our flexibility to offer discounts or other price reductions.
What To Expect
Xochimilco
Xochimilco, which in Nahuatl means “Field of Flowers”, is distinguished by rain canals existing since pre-Hispanic times, when the Mexico Valley was part of a large number of lakes and lagoons, almost in its entirety. Today a big part of the nature of Xochimilco prevails, combined with cultural elements of its pre-Hispanic origins, art, and colonial culture, marimba, mariachis, parties, and Trajineras (Mexican Gondolas), turning it now into one of the most attractive and interesting places in Mexico City that every visitor wishes to visit.
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
The name Anahuacalli means "house surrounded by water" in Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs; it was designed by Mexican artist Diego Rivera to house his massive collection of pre-Hispanic art. The building is made out of the volcanic rock that is prevalent in this area which is also known as "El Pedregal" (the rocky place), due to the eruption of the Xitle volcano.
Options
Small-group tour
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: we need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour. PICKUP: not included; meet your guide at the entrance of Hotel City Express Plus by Marriott, close to the Angel of Independence. TRANSPORTATION : shared (with other participants in the group tour). DEPARTURE TIME : fixed LANGUAGE(S): English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). GROUP SIZE: up to 12 travelers. INCLUSIONS: ✓ Private boat ride in Xochimilco (~1 h); walking tour in Coyoacan, guided visits to Museums. ✖ Transportation not included.
Private Tour
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size). PICKUP: included; from your accommodation or any other place of choice in Mexico City (please indicate it during the booking). TRANSPORTATION : private (just for your group). DEPARTURE TIME : flexible and can be adjusted to your needs (please indicate it during your booking). LANGUAGE(S): Most guides speak Spanish & English. Other languages available upon request with possible additional fees. GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate). INCLUSIONS: ✓ Private boat ride in Xochimilco (~1 h); walking tour in Coyoacan, guided visits to all museums, transportation.
What‘s Included
Boat ride in trajinera in Xochimilco
Private pickup and drop off from your accommodation
Pick up (only for private tours)
Orientation walk of the center of Coyoacan
Orientation walk of UNAM Campus’ murals
Service of a private local guide
Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
Entrance tickets and guided visit to Anahuacalli Museum and Casa Kahlo (Casa Roja)
Pick-up from areas outside pickup area might involve an extra fee (10-40 USD based on the distance)
Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible experience with Sal!
callieg264,Jul 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sal was an incredible tour guide - from pick up to drop off he was kind, generous, informative and the best host! We felt like we were in the best hands and were so appreciative of all the details Sal thought of. We learned so much and experienced everything we wanted to and more!
Loved this part of the city!
IrisEstefania,May 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fell in love with the vibes of Coyoacan! And our guide Ximena made our Frida Kahlo museum richer by really explaining us her lifetime and blue house importance, then we went to the local market which was delicious too! We tried grasshoppers for the first time. Xochimilco has such a fun environment I've never experienced before...would recommend
Repeat
griselda R,Apr 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide. Great sites. Our guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable thanks for a great time!
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