Mexico City: Frida's steps

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Discover Frida Kahlo's life, works, and intimate story as you explore Mexico City's historic places. Experience anecdotes and documents shared for the first time by the Kahlo Family. Enjoy the Historic Center and Coyoacan neighborhood like never before.

Highlights

  • Discover the origins of Frida's avante garde personality and political ideas
  • Witness where her first encounters with muralist and love of her life, Diego Rivera took place
  • Learn about the true story behind Frida's iconic house in Coyoacan known as Casa Azul (Blue House)
  • Experience Mexican culture and gastronomy the way Frida and Diego did in the 1940's

Description

Follow Frida's steps walking throughout Mexico City's iconic Historic Center and magical Coyoacan borough. Starting at Mexico City's Zocalo, experience historical buildings through Frida Kahlo's eyes including Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso and SEP (Public Education Ministry) building. After this, learn more about her life-changing crash while following the same tram route to Coyoacan she used to ride after school. Once in Coyoacan, discover her unique point of view about love and relationships while visiting Casa Leon Trotsky museum. Also, discover the true story and family anecdotes behind Frida's iconic house known as Casa Azul (Blue House). Finally, walk around the neighborhood and listen to intimate stories as recounted by the Kahlo's family for the first time. The tour ends reviving a famous 'tertulias' (social gathering) tasting Mexican gastronomy the way Frida and Diego used to in the 1940s. Make a toast to Frida's everlasting legacy with a glass of mezcal.

Includes

Transportation from the meeting point, historic sites, and drop-off point All entrance fees Guide in English or Spanish Bottle of water Snack Multimedia devices Meal (gastronomic experience) Mezcal (1 glass, only for adults 18 years +)

Important Information

  • This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • This tour takes between 6 - 7 hrs to complete
  • Most of the historic buildings do not offer wheelchair access

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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