Diego Rivera Studio & UNAM Murals Tour with Admission Tickets
Description
Discover the monumental legacy of Diego Rivera through two extraordinary artistic spaces in Mexico City. This experience begins at the iconic Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Studio Museum, one of the most important examples of functionalist architecture in Latin America. Here, you will explore the creative environment where Diego Rivera lived and worked, gaining insight into his artistic process and personal life. We then continue to the UNAM Central Campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to some of the most powerful murals of the 20th century. You will admire Rivera’s monumental mosaic masterpiece on the Rectoría building, along with works by David Alfaro Siqueiros and Juan O’Gorman, murals that narrate the history, identity and social struggles of Mexico. This tour offers a deep understanding of Mexican Muralism, political art and cultural identity, guided by an art specialist.
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We begin at the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Studio Museum, an icon of 20th-century functionalist architecture. Here, you will explore Rivera’s creative universe and gain insight into his artistic vision, political ideology, and personal life.
The experience ends at the breathtaking Biblioteca Central UNAM, covered in Juan O’Gorman’s iconic mosaic mural, a masterpiece that narrates the history of Mexico from pre-Hispanic civilizations to the modern era.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is important to know that the museums may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management (as usual it happens during high season). When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed through security. Some specific rooms inside the museums are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this case your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
Reviews(11)
Museums are too far apart in distance too much of the day spent in transit in cabs and Ubers. The time of day lent to high traffic in both directions
Dear Tina, Thank you very much for sharing your feedback and I’m truly sorry that the transit time felt longer than expected. Under normal conditions, the ride between the Anahuacalli Museum and the Diego Rivera Studio takes approximately 20 minutes. However, your tour took place on October 31, when the city was already preparing for the Día de los Muertos parade, and some streets/avenues were temporarily closed, which unfortunately extended the driving time that day. We always try to make the most of any transit time providing context, historical information and additional explanations so our guests continue experiencing the storyline of the tour and don’t simply “lose time in transit.” Your feedback is very valuable and we will continue working on adapting routes when there are large city events. Thank you again for joining us and despite the traffic, I sincerely hope the museums, the collections and the cultural experience were meaningful for you. Warm regards, Anastasiya City Art Tours Mexico
It was interesting and educational. I enjoyed it and was happy I took it. I highly recommend it for anybody who wants to learn more about Mexico and its pre/columbian cultures.
A unique experience. The Anahuacalli is one of the best museums I have been to in my entire life. Our guide Neene was amazing - super knowledgeable and very nice.
Armando was a wonderful guide and the tour was extremely insightful and interesting! The Anahuacalli is a hidden gem of Mexico City.
Armando was a great guide and very knowlegable. We really enjoyed our tour. It was only my husband and I which made it even more special.
Our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. Nene is an intelligent and interesting guide. She shared everything
Horrible disorganised never again with your company What more you need Confusion poor timing Don’t want to write any more
Dear Dusan, We sincerely apologize for the confusion and inconvenience you experienced during your recent tour. Our guide Neene arrived on time at the designated meeting point at the Diego Rivera Studio. We understand that there was a mix-up, leading to your group mistakenly going to the Anahuacalli Museum. Despite this unexpected change, we made efforts to accommodate the tour at the new location. We are genuinely sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction and the challenges faced. Your feedback is crucial to us, and we appreciate you sharing your experience. If there's anything specific you would like us to address or if you have further details about your encounter, please feel free to share them. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Best regards, Anastasiya
Armando our guide was incredibly nice and friendly and very knowledgeable. The Anahuacalli museum was a gem.
This was an exceptional tour. We learned so much from our guide, Nenee and gained a great understanding of what we saw because of her knowledge. She was very engaging which only added to our experience.
We absolutely loved our tour. Our guide Neene was amazing. She knew everything we asked and more!!!!
