Private Tour in Mexico City: Xochimilco Canals, Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo Museum and UNAM
by Mexico Tour Freelance
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This private tour traces key cultural sites in Mexico City over about six hours, starting with the historic canals of Xochimilco. Visitors board a traditional trajinera boat for a one-hour ride through the last remnants of an Aztec water transport system. The boat passes food vendors, artisans, and mariachi musicians, showcasing the local atmosphere. Next, the tour moves to Coyoacán, a neighborhood known for its colonial streets and name derived from Nahua words referring to "place of those who own coyotes." Here, the guide leads a visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum, known as the Blue House, which has been open since 1958 in the former home of the artist. The itinerary also includes a stop at the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, built to house Rivera's collection of pre-Hispanic figures he called "idolaje." Finally, the tour concludes at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where visitors spend time admiring the architecture and murals, including the Central Library building. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private guide, bottled water, a one-hour trajinera boat ride, and tickets to the Frida Kahlo Museum. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Museum access depends on ticket availability at booking.
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Parque Ecologico Xochimilco
Located in southern Mexico City, this area features the canals of Xochimilco, remnants of an extensive Aztec water transport system. Visitors board colorful trajinera boats similar to gondolas for a one-hour ride. Along the canals, food vendors, artisans, and mariachi musicians provide a lively atmosphere.
60 min
Museo Frida Kahlo
The Blue House in Coyoacán, opened as a museum in 1958 four years after Frida Kahlo's death, was her former residence. It is one of Mexico City's most visited museums and showcases her life and work.
60 min
Coyoacan
Coyoacán, meaning 'place of those who own coyotes' from three Nahua words, is a historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. The area dates back to between the seventh and twelfth centuries AD according to historians.
60 min
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
This museum houses Diego Rivera's collection of pre-Hispanic figures, which he called "idolaje." Rivera designed the building as a livable work of art to contain these pieces.
30 min
UNAM Biblioteca central
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was inaugurated on September 22, 1910, following a decree earlier that year. Autonomy was granted in 1929 along with authorization for University City construction. The Central Library is notable for its architecture and murals, reflecting the university's educational mission.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Private Tour in Mexico City: Xochimilco Canals, Coyoacán, Frida Kahlo Museum and UNAM
by Mexico Tour Freelance
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$479.98Overview
This private tour traces key cultural sites in Mexico City over about six hours, starting with the historic canals of Xochimilco. Visitors board a traditional trajinera boat for a one-hour ride through the last remnants of an Aztec water transport system. The boat passes food vendors, artisans, and mariachi musicians, showcasing the local atmosphere. Next, the tour moves to Coyoacán, a neighborhood known for its colonial streets and name derived from Nahua words referring to "place of those who own coyotes." Here, the guide leads a visit to the Frida Kahlo Museum, known as the Blue House, which has been open since 1958 in the former home of the artist. The itinerary also includes a stop at the Diego Rivera Anahuacalli Museum, built to house Rivera's collection of pre-Hispanic figures he called "idolaje." Finally, the tour concludes at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), where visitors spend time admiring the architecture and murals, including the Central Library building. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a private guide, bottled water, a one-hour trajinera boat ride, and tickets to the Frida Kahlo Museum. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not included. Museum access depends on ticket availability at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Parque Ecologico Xochimilco
Located in southern Mexico City, this area features the canals of Xochimilco, remnants of an extensive Aztec water transport system. Visitors board colorful trajinera boats similar to gondolas for a one-hour ride. Along the canals, food vendors, artisans, and mariachi musicians provide a lively atmosphere.
60 min
Museo Frida Kahlo
The Blue House in Coyoacán, opened as a museum in 1958 four years after Frida Kahlo's death, was her former residence. It is one of Mexico City's most visited museums and showcases her life and work.
60 min
Coyoacan
Coyoacán, meaning 'place of those who own coyotes' from three Nahua words, is a historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. The area dates back to between the seventh and twelfth centuries AD according to historians.
60 min
Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli
This museum houses Diego Rivera's collection of pre-Hispanic figures, which he called "idolaje." Rivera designed the building as a livable work of art to contain these pieces.
30 min
UNAM Biblioteca central
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) was inaugurated on September 22, 1910, following a decree earlier that year. Autonomy was granted in 1929 along with authorization for University City construction. The Central Library is notable for its architecture and murals, reflecting the university's educational mission.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.