Mexico City: Frida Kahlo Museum & Xochimilco Day Tour

Summary

Frida’s blue house, Xochimilco boats and churros in Coyoacán

You’ll float through Xochimilco’s lively canals with mariachis playing nearby, wander Coyoacán for coffee and churros where locals linger, then step into Frida Kahlo’s colorful home with stories from your guide. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and a side of Mexico City that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

“You can’t leave Mexico City without riding a trajinera,” our guide grinned as we squeezed onto the boat at Xochimilco. The colors were loud — painted boats bumping together, mariachis tuning up nearby, the smell of corn masa drifting over the water. I hadn’t expected to laugh so much at 10am, but there we were, passing families and birthday banners while our guide explained why people bring whole picnics (and sometimes even dogs) on board. I tried my Spanish with one of the boatmen — he just smiled and handed me a plastic cup of pulque. Not my favorite drink, but hey, when in Rome… or Mexico City.

Coyoacán hit different. It was quieter than I thought it’d be — just the hum of street vendors and someone selling balloons near the plaza. We stopped for coffee at Café El Jarocho (our guide insisted it was non-negotiable), dunked churros that left sugar on my fingers. There’s this old movie theater sign that caught my eye — faded reds against blue sky — and for a second it felt like time slowed down. Walking those cobbled streets you get why artists loved it here; even the dogs seem to have personality.

The Frida Kahlo Museum is smaller than I pictured but somehow feels huge inside — all that color and light pouring through her kitchen windows. Our guide told stories about Frida’s life that made her feel real (not just some face on a tote bag). I stood in her studio for ages just looking at her brushes lined up by the window. It’s strange how you can feel someone’s energy in their old house like that. Still think about it now when I see cobalt blue.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Xochimilco, Coyoacán, and Frida Kahlo Museum

• Pick up from hotel or agreed place
• Ride trajinera through Xochimilco canals
• Enjoy live mariachi music
• Visit Café El Jarocho in Coyoacán
• Drink Mexican coffee and eat churro
• Stroll through colorful Coyoacán neighborhood
• Visit Frida Kahlo Museum

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included in this Frida Kahlo Museum & Xochimilco tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your day trip from Mexico City.

Does this tour include entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum?

Admission is included if you select the option with entry during booking.

How long does the trajinera ride in Xochimilco last?

The trajinera ride is part of the morning portion of the tour; exact duration varies but allows time to enjoy music and scenery.

Are food or drinks provided on this tour?

You’ll get a Mexican churro and coffee in Coyoacán; other food or drinks can be purchased along the way.

Is this tour suitable for children or people using wheelchairs?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible and infants can join with adults.

How big are the groups on this day trip?

This is a small group tour for a more personalized experience.

Will there be a certified guide throughout the tour?

Yes, a certified local guide leads the entire experience from start to finish.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off, private transportation between stops, entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum (if selected), a guided walk through Coyoacán with coffee and churro tasting at Café El Jarocho, a lively trajinera ride on Xochimilco’s canals with mariachi music floating by, plus plenty of local stories from your certified guide before returning you back to your hotel or agreed spot.