Frida Kahlo Museum Tour: Casa Azul and the Coyoacán Neighborhood

Trace the footsteps of Kahlo, Rivera, and Trotsky through their neighborhood
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Tour Details
Duration
3.5 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
  • Casa Azul (Frida Kahlo Museum)
  • Leon Trotsky Museum
  • Coyoacán Neighborhood
Photos & Highlights
  • Explore the bedrooms and studios in which Kahlo was confined, and created several of her best works
  • Hosted by a local historian, you'll gain deeper insights into the artists' life and legacy as you explore their neighborhood
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Tour Description
Frida and Diego undoubtedly had one of the most tumultuous marriages in the canon of art history. Their work has impacted politics on the world stage and defined the Mexican Modernism movement. During your tour with a Context expert, you’ll explore the house where their lives took many dramatic turns. After marveling at the exclusive paintings that adorn La Caza Azul, your expert will lead you through the nearby home of Leon Trotsky. Our time together will conclude with a walking tour of the Coyoacán neighborhood, weaving our way through street vendors to follow the footsteps

Museo Frida Kahlo 

Your experience begins from the arched doorways into the Frida Kahlo Museum, where we’ll pause in the lush courtyard to set the stage for the tour. From there, we proceed through the Caza Azul – which offers us the opportunity to explore gallery spaces as well as the kitchens, living spaces, and bedrooms once occupied by Frida, Diego, and their family. Many of the portraits and unique works hanging within Caza Azul have never gone on loan to museum exhibitions or left Mexico City. 
 
Dozens of the artists’ most iconic works were created within these deep blue walls, and today’s galleries offer a glimpse into the studio equipment, clothes, and trinkets that brought her comfort. We’ll contextualize the life she built with Diego, the affairs they each entertained, the influence of her childhood Polio case, and a horrifying bus accident that occurred in 1925. From there, we explore a collection of Frida’s most iconic fashion moments, curated by Vogue. 

Leon Trotsky House Museum

Next, we’ll take a stroll through the Coyoacán neighborhood to reach the former home of exiled Marxist and theorist Leon Trotsky. Due to its historical preservation, it stands remarkably the same as it did when he was assassinated onsite in 1940. Our expert will contextualize the rocky political climate of the 1920s-40s and how Mexican elite like Frida and Diego— devoted to communism and confidants of Trotsky— helped steer the governance of Mexico. 

Coyoacán Neighborhood Tour

Occupying land once inhabited by Ancient Aztec communities, the musical and bohemian atmosphere that flows through Coyoacán’s traditional Mexican Market and main plaza is not to be missed. If your group is interested, we will see the exteriors of homes that formerly belonged to important artists and writers throughout history. To name a few: Luis Buñuel, Jorge Ibargüengoitia, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Miguel Ángel de Quevedo, Dolores del Río, Emilio “Indio” Fernández, Manuel Álvarez Bravo and Octavio Paz - all once called Coyoacán home. We might pause for an elote or churro before proceeding towards the Callejón del Aguacate (a cobblestoned alley with beautiful street art & a shrine to the Virgin Mary), Jardín Centenario, and the Parroquia San Juan Bautista – a breathtaking cathedral. 

Takeaways

By the tour's conclusion, we will have emerged with a better understanding of the lives of famous lovers, artists, and activists. We’ll have walked in their footsteps in the markets of Coyoacán, exploring the key sites that paint the colorful picture of these revered characters.

To gain a deeper understanding of Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo’s interest in Mexico’s pre-Columbian past, take our Museum of Anthropology Crash Course.
Experts
Jose Oscar Jose Oscar
Local Guide
Verity Verity
Local Guide
Rosalba Rosalba
Art Historian
Natalia Natalia
Art Historian
Gabriel Gabriel
Federal Guide
Silvia Luz Silvia Luz
Local Guide
Carolina Carolina
Local Guide
Julio Julio
Artist
Jazmin Jazmin
Archaeologist
Mariana Mariana
Historian
Emiliano Emiliano
Local Guide
David David
Historian
Dyan Dyan
Local Guide
Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
Though this tour stays within the Coyoacán neighborhood, you will be walking to each stop with your expert. Moreover, while the Coyoacán district is one of the most accessible areas of CDMX and the Frida Kahlo Museum is wheelchair accessible, the Leon Trotsky House Museum isn't wheelchair accessible. Please get in touch if you have any mobility concerns, and we can discuss whether this tour would be suitable for you.
 
Do we learn about Diego Riviera on this tour? 
This tour delves deep into Frida and Diego’s life together, though it focuses mainly on the art of Frida. To see more work by Diego we recommend you visit the Anahuacalli Museum after your tour, which is Diego Rivera's collection of pre-Columbian art and artifacts. You're also welcome to reserve your space on our Introduction to Mexico City Tour. 

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It was a terrific tour.Luis Rodrigo was knowledgeable, articulate, responsive to all questions and interests.
She was wonderful on all levels.
We could not have had a better experience. Luis’s knowledge of the lives of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and the history and politics of that time really brought the tour to life. Surprisingly we enjoyed the tour of Coyoacán just as much as Casa Azul. And Louis gave us a couple excellent restaurant recommendations at the end of the tour. We love Context Tours because of the quality of the guides.

Discover the Art and Life of Frida Kahlo: A Journey Through Casa Azul and Coyoacán

Explore the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo on our Frida Kahlo Museum Tour: Casa Azul and the Coyoacán Neighborhood. This immersive experience takes you on a journey through the life and art of one of Mexico’s most iconic artists. Begin at Casa Azul, Frida's childhood home turned museum, where you'll delve into her colorful and poignant works, learning about the inspirations and struggles that shaped her unique style.

Stroll through the charming streets of Coyoacán, absorbing the bohemian atmosphere that influenced Frida and her contemporaries. Our expert guides provide deep insights into Frida's life, Mexican culture, and the historical context of her art. This tour isn't just about viewing art—it's about connecting with the cultural and personal narratives behind it.

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Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends education, cultural immersion, and expert guidance. Book your Frida Kahlo Museum Tour: Casa Azul and the Coyoacán Neighborhood today and walk in the footsteps of one of the most compelling artists of the 20th century!