13 UNAM and Ciudad Universitaria Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Xochimilco, Coyoacan, Aztec Stadium & UNAM

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 232 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $52Our pick

Spend about seven hours touring Mexico City by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops at UNAM, a panoramic look at Aztec Stadium, a one-hour trajinera ride in Xochimilco, and Coyoacan. Guides such as Dante, Alan, Melissa, and Pepe have led this outing, whose biggest strengths are its broad coverage and easy hotel pickup.

“Allen was wonderful. It was a great day. Lots of fun friendly travelers. So much information. Seeing the stadiums was great”

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2.Xochimilco floating gardens, Coyoacan and UNAM murals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $49

Spend 6 to 8 hours visiting Coyoacan, Casa Azul when tickets are available, UNAM’s murals, and Xochimilco’s canals. Hotel pickup, transport, admission fees, and a trajinera ride are included. The small-group tour runs in English, though bilingual guiding and traffic can affect the pace.

“The tour says 6 hrs but it was 9 hrs because of traffic. Traffic is an issue everyday so they should let tourist know that most of the time will be spent in the car : we spent 4 hrs touring the places and 5 hrs in the shuttle. Our tour guide was unpleasant in nature. . She was grumpy, on her phone most of the time, and was not engaging. We could of done without the “guide” and had a better experience. I would not recommend.”

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3.Visit to Xochimilco, Coyoacán and Ciudad Universitaria

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 28 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $44

Spend about seven hours visiting UNAM, riding a trajinera through Xochimilco, and walking Coyoacán. The tour includes transport, boat fees, and an English option, with groups capped at 15. Expect a lively canal ride, colonial streets, possible food and music sales, and uneven guide quality.

“I had a fun time, visiting this great little "floating village." I'm from New Orleans, so it was like Mardi Gras floats on boats, sailing down the canals. Delicious lunch from the cook whose canoe attached to ours and food was prepared fresh and to order! Complete with a mariachi band that glides by you and even a souvenir guy, if you're needing a sombrero or serape in a pinch! Coyoacan was beautiful, and seeing the coyote statues all over, hearing the history and walking in the parks was a nice change from being in the busy city. The stop at CU was informative, as well.”

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4.Walk around UNAM campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $76Top rated

Walk 4 kilometers through UNAM with Sebastián, a former student and lecturer who explains Juan O’Gorman’s Central Library, major murals, modernist design, student life, and the university’s political and social role. Tours run in English or Spanish, rain or shine.

“Sebastian was highly knowledgeable about the history, architecture, and politics of UNAM. He showed us around multiple faculties and murals on campus, as well as the auditorium where Okupa Che is based. I would highly recommend this tour for an introduction to a very significant autonomous institute in Latin America.”

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5.Coyoacán, UNAM, Xochimilco, and optional Frida Kahlo Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 21 reviews · 10 hours · from $48

Spend 10 hours exploring southern Mexico City with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Coyoacán, UNAM’s murals and Olympic Stadium, and Xochimilco by trajinera. The Frida Kahlo Museum and lunch depend on the option you book. Guide Fernanda is noted for her warm, well-organized style.

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6.Xochimilco, Casa de Frida Kahlo, Coyoacán and UNAM

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about eight hours touring southern Mexico City by air-conditioned vehicle, with stops in Coyoacán, UNAM, Xochimilco and outside the Frida Kahlo Museum. Guides such as Jesús, Manuel, Marco and Juan Manuel have led this route. The one-hour trajinera ride is the main event, while some city sights are viewed briefly from the vehicle.

“My husband and I had a wonderful experience touring Coyuacan, Xochimilco, and other spots! Our tour guide Jesus was amazing, he really made it a wonderful experience. And the food and drinks option were a surprising bonus! We will be doing this tour again!!!”

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7.Xochimilco Coyoacan, Frida Kahlo & UNAM Murals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide visiting Coyoacán, the Frida Kahlo Museum, UNAM’s famous murals, and Xochimilco’s canals. Round transport, museum entry, a digital museum guide, and the trajinera ride are included. Lunch is optional and costs extra.

“El tour ha estado EXCELENTE!!! La experiencia con Sergio, Alejandro y Rodrigo fue maravillosa. Aprendimos mucho de la historia y la cultura mexicana de una forma divertida y agradable. 100% recomendado!!!”

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8.Diego Rivera Studio & UNAM Murals Tour with Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $86

Spend about 2½ hours with a bilingual art guide at Diego Rivera’s former studio and UNAM’s Central Library. Guides such as Neene, Armando, and Estefania lead the visit, connecting Rivera’s work, politics, architecture, and Juan O’Gorman’s enormous history mural. Private transport links the two stops.

“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.”

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9.UNAM: Murals & Revolution

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Meet at UNAM’s Rectoría with a guide carrying a small Mexican flag. Over two hours, examine murals by O’Gorman, Siqueiros, Chávez Morado, Eppens, and Rivera while learning about Mexican education, student revolts, and UNAM’s place in modern Mexico.

“Exciting, with a great insight into history and art. Jose is a very personable and knowledgeable guide. We were lucky to have him!”

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10.EXCLUSIVE TOUR: Murals+Ciudad Universitaria Stadium-small groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $33Best value

Visit Ciudad Universitaria with a private guide, beginning at Rectoría and ending at the University Cultural Center. See UNAM’s murals, halls, architecture, and green spaces while learning how the university shapes Mexican education. Guides such as Jorge, Rodrigo, and Isaac have led past tours.

“My wife was drawn to the UNAM for a couple of reasons. Despite the closure of the campus for the holidays, our guide, Jorge, did an excellent job of showing us the art and architecture! Jorge was engaging and is obviously proud of "his school"! The driver you arranged, Leonel, was wonderful as well! Thanks to all for making this experience a great one!”

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11.Xochimilco, Coyoacán and University City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $41

Visit Coyoacán, UNAM’s mural-covered campus, and Xochimilco by traditional trajinera on a six to seven-hour small-group tour. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a certified guide are included. Frida Kahlo Museum entry and lunch cost extra.

“Please be aware when booking this tour it is in Spanish only. As the only English speaker on the tour my experience was very poor. The guide only gave explanations in Spanish and very little instruction in English. The stops were shortened due to heavy traffic so the majority of the tour is spent in the bus. Ultimately this was a glorified Uber ride. Would not recommend.”

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12.Xochimilco floating gardens, Coyoacan and UNAM murals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $55

Spend six hours with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, riding a trajinera through Xochimilco, walking Coyoacan, and viewing UNAM murals and Diego Rivera’s Olympic Stadium work. Pickup is available from selected hotels and Airbnbs in central Mexico City areas. Food, drinks, and museum entry are not included.

“It was boring, the guide explained more in Spanish than in English, we traveled by car for hours”

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13.Coyoacan, Xochimilco & UNAM Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $59

Spend 10 hours with a live Spanish or Bengali-speaking guide visiting Coyoacán, UNAM, and Xochimilco. You’ll walk colonial streets, see Juan O’Gorman’s Central Library mural, ride a traditional trajinera, and have free time for cafés, crafts, and street food. Guide Mario has led especially well-paced outings.

“Mario was a wonderful guide who had a lot of varied experiences planned for us throughout the day. Xochimilco of course was a highlight. we went on a Sunday and arrived around 11:00 a.m. it was a beautiful day and lots of colorful boats but not too crazy so we were able to enjoy some peace and experience if for a little over an hour. The university visit as well as Coyoacan was wonderful. We did a Frida visit another day and are glad we did so we wouldn't be smashing everything into one day.”

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