Mexico City Small-Group Day Tour: UNAM, Xochimilco Canals, Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo Museum and House
by Interliv Travel Mexico
Overview
This small-group day tour in Mexico City lasts about nine hours and covers key cultural sites. The tour begins at 9:00 AM with a visit to the UNAM campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests will see the Olympic Stadium and the mosaic-covered Central Library from outside, along with the Rectory and the National Library. Next, the tour continues to Xochimilco, where participants take a one-hour ride on a traditional trajinera boat through the canals and floating gardens. This section includes information on the history of the area, which dates back to the Aztec period, and offers views of the surrounding gardens. Food and drinks are not included but can be enjoyed on board. In the afternoon, the group visits Coyoacán, a neighborhood known for its colonial architecture and artistic influence. Visitors walk through streets with sixteenth-century mansions and see the Church of San Bautista. The final stop is the Frida Kahlo Museum, also called The Blue House, where the artist lived and worked. Entry to the museum is included only if that option is selected. Pickup and drop-off are from a central, safe meeting point. A professional guide leads the entire tour.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
UNAM Biblioteca central
A 30-minute visit to the National University of Mexico campus featuring outdoor mural art by Diego Rivera. Guests will see the National Library, the Rectory, and the Olympic Stadium from the outside.
30 min
Floating Gardens of Xochimilco
A one-hour ride on a traditional trajinera through Xochimilco’s canals and floating gardens. This area is part of the last remains of the Aztec period and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The boat travels through canals lined with floating gardens while guests can enjoy typical food and drinks, which are not included.
60 min
Coyoacan
A 75-minute walk through Coyoacán, known as Mexico City's cultural center. Visitors will see sixteenth-century mansions, the Church of San Bautista, and colorful streets with historical and artistic significance.
75 min
Museo Frida Kahlo
A 60-minute visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum, also known as The Blue House, where the artist lived and worked. Entrance is included only if the option is selected.
60 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is the Sanborns Bellas Artes (it is located just at the corner of Avenida Juarez and Calle López). The schedule is between 09:15 a.m. and 09:00 a.m.
End point
The meeting point is the Sanborns Bellas Artes (it is located just at the corner of Avenida Juarez and Calle López). The schedule is between 09:15 a.m. and 09:00 a.m.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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