IFUW is reserving group tours on August 2, 3, 4, 10, 11 and 12; individual tours may be arranged for groups of four or more on other days.
Mexico City Tour
Explore the city historic centre, staring at the Zócalo, the main plaza. There you can admire the Metropolitan Cathedral, the oldest and largest cathedral in the Americas. You will also see the National Palace, the seat of the federal executive, which houses historical murals by Diego Rivera. Next you will continue to the Great Temple, an archaeological site in the heart of the city, and tour the Aztec Hall in the National Museum of Anthropology (museum closed on Mondays).
(5 hour Tour - Daily)
Xochimilco, University & Cuicuilco
Explore the southern part of the city, beginning with the Olympic Stadium, site of the 1968 Summer Olympics. Next visit Cuicuilco, an ancient Olmeca city buried by lava in 200 BC, close to the National University of Mexico. There you'll see the remains of a circular temple. Afterwards, you'll enjoy an exciting ride on a trajinera boat along Xochimilco´s Canals.
(5 hour Tour - Daily)
Frida Kahlo Tour
This visit goes to the Casa Azul (the Blue house), where the famous painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera lived on and off from 1929 until Frida Kahlo's death in 1954. The museum is set up to reflect her personality and features her personal belongings such as jewelry, books, photos and her typical tehuana ornate dresses. You will also be taken to the Museo Dolores Olmedo Patino which has the biggest collection of Frida Kahlo's paintings. In addition, the museum has nearly 6,000 pre-Hispanic figurines and sculptures.
(5 hour tour - daily)
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