Frida, Markets And Urban Art

Coyoacán: Frida Kahlo, Markets & Urban Art

★ 4.9/5 704 reviews on GuruWalk

Free pay what you want

Run by an independent local guide on GuruWalk

Takes you to the guide's GuruWalk page, where a free place is reserved directly. Nothing is paid here, and the walk is free, pay what you want.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Language: English
Meeting point: Londres 247, Del Carmen
Where it walks: Coyoacán
Guide: Axolotours
What it costs: Free, pay what you want

Overview

This GuruWalk tour, run by Axolotours, spends 2 hours 15 minutes in Coyoacán with the neighbourhood's markets, squares and murals as the thread. It is an English-language walk on a free, pay what you want basis: guiding is tipped at the end, and the guide meets everyone in front of the Museo Frida Kahlo entrance, carrying a blue umbrella.

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The route the operator publishes runs from the Museo Frida Kahlo through Jardín Allende, the Mercado de Coyoacán, the Coyoacán Mayor's Office and the food market, then on to Plaza de la Conchita, the Gate of Quetzalcoatl, Avocado Alley, the Jesús Reyes Heroles Culture House and Santa Catarina Square. The museum itself is the meeting point rather than an included visit, so plan any entry to it separately from this walk.

It suits travellers who want a single neighbourhood covered at walking pace rather than a city-wide dash. The mix of markets, culture houses and squares gives the walk its shape, and everything on the published route sits within Coyoacán.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at the museum	The group gathers in front of the Museo Frida Kahlo entrance, where the guide waits with a blue umbrella. The museum is the meeting point for the walk.
Jardín Allende and markets	The walk continues through Jardín Allende, the Mercado de Coyoacán and past the Coyoacán Mayor's Office, then the Coyoacán Food Market.
Plaza de la Conchita	The route reaches Plaza de la Conchita and the Gate of Quetzalcoatl, with Avocado Alley following.
Culture house and closing square	Stops at the Jesús Reyes Heroles Culture House and Santa Catarina Square close the published route. Total duration is 2 hours 15 minutes.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the operator's own details, worth reading before you reserve a spot on GuruWalk.

English only. The walk runs in English, with no other language listed by the operator. Anyone needing another language should check the walk's GuruWalk page for anything that has changed.
Meeting point. The meeting point is in front of the Museo Frida Kahlo entrance, and the guide carries a blue umbrella. Arrive with the street and neighbourhood, Coyoacán, to hand.
Museum entry. The tour meets at the Museo Frida Kahlo, and the operator lists no inclusions or exclusions. Treat museum entry as something to arrange yourself if you want to go inside.

“Paco was a great guide, obviously passionate about his area. It was both entertaining and informative.”

Hannes, GuruWalk review of Frida, Markets And Urban Art

Food and drink. The route passes the Mercado de Coyoacán and the Coyoacán Food Market. The operator's page does not state whether any food or drink is included.
Pace and timing. The walk lasts 2 hours 15 minutes. It is a manageable length for most people who can stroll for that amount of time.
Tipping model. Guiding is free, pay what you want, with the tip given to the guide at the end. Decide what the walk was worth to you and settle up when the tour finishes.

Common issues. The operator's page does not list inclusions or exclusions in detail, so treat market food, drinks and any museum entry as your own costs. Pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the meeting point.

Free Sights Near The Walks

Place	Free Or Ticketed	What Is Free	What You Still Pay For
Plaza Hidalgo and Jardin Centenario (Coyoacan)	Free	Two open plazas, free.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Mercado de Coyoacan	Free	Free to walk through; food and goods are paid.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Viveros de Coyoacan	Free	Free nursery park.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.

Good To Know Before Booking

Is The Tour Really Free?

Yes, in the pay what you want sense. Guiding is free and you tip the guide at the end according to what you felt it was worth. Anything you buy along the way is your own affair.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

In front of the entrance to the Museo Frida Kahlo in Coyoacán. The guide carries a blue umbrella. There is no hotel pickup.

Does The Tour Include The Frida Kahlo Museum?

No. The museum is the meeting point, and the operator lists no inclusions for the walk. Arrange any museum visit yourself if you want to go inside.

How Long Is The Walk And What Languages Does It Run In?

It lasts 2 hours 15 minutes and runs in English only. Reserve your place through the guide's GuruWalk page.

Is It Suitable For Children Or Limited Mobility?

The sources do not state a policy on children or accessibility. The walk lasts 2 hours 15 minutes, which gives a sense of the physical demand. Ask the guide through GuruWalk before booking if you have specific needs.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable shoes for just over two hours of walking, and money for the tip and for anything you buy along the way. The operator's page does not state any items that are not allowed.