Mexico City: Frida Kahlo Museum Small Group Tour & Coyoacán

Summary

Explore Casa Azul with stories, colors, and the quiet corners of Coyoacán

You’ll step through Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul with a small group and local guide who brings her story to life in Coyoacán. Wander through sunlit rooms filled with art and memories, then choose extra hours at Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum or taste your way through Coyoacán Market. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and a side of Mexico City most visitors never really see.

What’s the experience like?

I’d barely finished my coffee at this tiny café in Coyoacán when our guide, Mariana, showed up with this bright scarf and a grin that made you feel like you’d known her for ages. She started telling us about Frida’s childhood — not the Wikipedia stuff, but little things about the blue walls and how neighbors still talk about her. I could hear street vendors outside and smell pan dulce drifting in. It all felt so local, like we’d just wandered into someone’s morning routine.

Walking into the Frida Kahlo Museum (Casa Azul), I kept thinking it would be more… museum-y? But it felt lived-in. There was this hush when we saw her bedroom — sunlight on those medical corsets she painted on, dresses hanging by the window. Mariana let us wander at our own pace but would pop up to point out a photo or a letter (“Look at this one — Diego wrote it after one of their fights,” she whispered). I tried to say “Las apariencias engañan” in Spanish and probably butchered it; Mariana laughed and told me not to overthink it.

If you pick the longer tour, you get time at Anahuacalli Museum too — Diego Rivera’s stone fortress full of pre-Hispanic art. It’s quieter there; I remember touching one of the cool volcanic stones outside and thinking about all the hands that built it. We didn’t have a guide for that part, but somehow that made it feel more personal. Oh — if you’re hungry, there’s an option to hit the Coyoacán Market instead. The smell of chiles and fresh tortillas is wild; I still think about those tamales.

We ended up lingering in the garden behind Casa Azul because nobody rushed us out. Sun on blue walls, bougainvillea overhead, people just sitting quietly or sketching. It wasn’t what I expected from a “Frida Kahlo Museum tour” at all — way warmer, messier, realer. I’m glad we had time to just sit there awhile.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Frida Kahlo Museum and Anahuacalli visit

• Meet guide at local café
• Learn about Frida Kahlo's life and art
• Enter Casa Azul Museum with guide
• Explore museum rooms and artworks
• See Frida's personal objects and dresses
• Ask guide questions about Frida's life
• Visit Anahuacalli Museum independently

Top questions

How long does the Frida Kahlo Museum tour last?

The guided portion at Casa Azul lasts around 2 hours; you can stay longer on your own if you wish.

Is transportation included between museums?

No transportation is included between Casa Azul and Anahuacalli Museum; you’ll travel independently if you add that option.

Are tickets to both museums included?

Yes—if you select that option during booking, entry to both Frida Kahlo Museum and Anahuacalli Museum is included.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

If you choose the market option, food at Mercado Coyoacán is included along with a drink from a local coffee shop.

How many people are in each group?

The small group tour has a maximum of 8 people per group.

Can I bring my stroller or wheelchair?

Yes—the tour is wheelchair accessible and strollers are welcome throughout all areas.

Do I need to book tickets in advance?

Yes—entry times vary due to availability so advance booking is required for your slot.

Can I stay longer inside Casa Azul after the guided tour?

Yes—you may remain inside as long as you like after your guided visit ends.

What’s included

Your day starts with coffee in Coyoacán before meeting your guide for an intimate exploration of Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul with entry tickets included. Depending on your choice, continue solo to Diego Rivera’s Anahuacalli Museum or join a culinary stroll through Mercado Coyoacán for lunch—plus drinks from a local café are part of some options. All tours run in small groups for an unhurried pace.