Coyoacan Icons Tour: Explore Trotsky, Frida, and Folk Culture
Overview Embark on a captivating journey through Coyoacan’s iconic museums. Begin at the National Museum of Interventions, where history comes alive. Step into the fascinating world of the Museo Casa de León Trotsky, and uncover the intriguing story of this political luminary. At the Frida Kahlo Museum, feel the presence of the iconic artist in her home. Lastly, explore the National Museum of Folk Culture to discover the rich tapestry of Mexican traditions.
Highlights Full-day tour of Coyoacan Museums with a local guide. Stroll Coyoacan's narrow colonial-era streets. Visit the houses-museums of Trotsky and Frida Kahlo. See the collection of the Museo Nacional de las Intervenciones located in a Monastery. Learn about Mexico's ethnic, folk, and cultural diversity in Museo de las Culturas Populares.
WHY GO WITH US You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants.
Options
Private Tour
TRANSPORTATION: Private pick up (just for you and your group)
LANGUAGE(S): Spanish & English, other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).
GROUP SIZE: up to 12 travelers.
Pickup included
What's included in Coyoacan Icons Tour: Explore Trotsky, Frida, and Folk Culture
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parroquia San Juan Bautista
Start the tour in the heart of Coyoacan, a historic neighborhood in Southern Mexico City. With its cobblestone streets, vibrant houses, and colonial architecture, this place invites you to uncover its rich history and stories (-45 min)
Museo Frida Kahlo
Our first stop is the Frida Kahlo Museum, where the spirit of the famous painter resides. Step into her world, where art and emotions intertwine, and witness the masterpieces she created (-1 h). Optional lunch (-1hr).
Museo Casa De Leon Trotsky
Next, delve into the fascinating history of Leon Trotsky at his former residence, offering a glimpse into a tumultuous chapter of political intrigue (-1 hr).
Inclusions
- Transportation.
- Local Expert Guides.
- Personal expenses.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips.
- Meals.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- TICKETS: Due to their limited availability, tickets to Frida Kahlo Museum (“Casa Azul”) need to be booked by us at least 10 days before the tour. If you book your tour with a shorter anticipation, please inquire about the availability before the booking. Suppose this is not done and we are not able to procure the tickets, we will cancel and fully refund your booking (please check your email for notifications).
- 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.
- TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
- LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup from your accommodation or another place of choice in Mexico City.
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide at the scheduled time at Fuente de los Coyotes in Coyoacan. To facilitate the pickup, our guide might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking and make sure it's available 1 day before and on the day of the tour.
