Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum Tour
Overview
Beat the crowds on this early-morning tour of the National Museum of Anthropology with an experienced guide. Gain historical and cultural insights as you gaze at state carriages, murals of epic battles, a sword wielded during the revolution, and the famous Aztec Stone of the Sun.
Continue your visit walking through Chapultepec Park and arrive at Chapultepec Castle and experience one of Mexico City’s most visited sites. We will enter the castle, which served as the Imperial Palace and Presidential Residence until 1940, and learn about the country's colonial and imperial history.
Continue your visit walking through Chapultepec Park and arrive at Chapultepec Castle and experience one of Mexico City’s most visited sites. We will enter the castle, which served as the Imperial Palace and Presidential Residence until 1940, and learn about the country's colonial and imperial history.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Ticket to Anthropology Museum
- Ticket to Chapultepec Castle
- Entry/Admission - Museo Nacional de Antropologia
- Entry/Admission - Chapultepec Castle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City 11560 Mexico
Over the course of 2.5 hours, your guide takes you on an informative journey through the exhibits, showing you only the most impressive sites. Marvel at the Aztec Stone of the Sun, and the Olmec carved heads, uncovered deep in the jungles of Tabasco and Veracruz. Learn about the different cultural regions and indigenous groups that gave rise to this diverse capital city.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City Mexico
The Chapultepec forest is an urban park located in the Miguel Hidalgo mayor's office, in Mexico City. It is the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, with an area of 810 hectares.
Stop At: Chapultepec Castle, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Mexico City 11100 Mexico
At Chapultepec Park, the largest city park in the world. Climb to the top of Chapultepec Hill and reach Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec). You'll be able to explore the 12 halls of the 18th-century castle and enjoy the rooms and exhibits.
During your 2-hour tour, learn about Chapultepec’s origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers before it was partially destroyed and rebuilt into the home of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg. It then served as the residence for Mexico’s presidents before most of the castle was converted into the National History Museum. The exhibits trace the country’s history, from the pre-Columbian era through Spanish colonialism, to Mexico’s revolution and its independence.
Admire the state carriages of Benito Juárez and Emperor Maximilian, and learn the stories behind the sculptures and busts of historical figures. See the sword wielded by independence fighter José María Morelos and gaze at murals of battles painted by famous artists.
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Museo Nacional de Antropologia, Av. Paseo de la Reforma s/n, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City 11560 Mexico
Over the course of 2.5 hours, your guide takes you on an informative journey through the exhibits, showing you only the most impressive sites. Marvel at the Aztec Stone of the Sun, and the Olmec carved heads, uncovered deep in the jungles of Tabasco and Veracruz. Learn about the different cultural regions and indigenous groups that gave rise to this diverse capital city.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Pass By: Bosque de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City Mexico
The Chapultepec forest is an urban park located in the Miguel Hidalgo mayor's office, in Mexico City. It is the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, with an area of 810 hectares.
Stop At: Chapultepec Castle, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Mexico City 11100 Mexico
At Chapultepec Park, the largest city park in the world. Climb to the top of Chapultepec Hill and reach Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec). You'll be able to explore the 12 halls of the 18th-century castle and enjoy the rooms and exhibits.
During your 2-hour tour, learn about Chapultepec’s origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers before it was partially destroyed and rebuilt into the home of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg. It then served as the residence for Mexico’s presidents before most of the castle was converted into the National History Museum. The exhibits trace the country’s history, from the pre-Columbian era through Spanish colonialism, to Mexico’s revolution and its independence.
Admire the state carriages of Benito Juárez and Emperor Maximilian, and learn the stories behind the sculptures and busts of historical figures. See the sword wielded by independence fighter José María Morelos and gaze at murals of battles painted by famous artists.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.8 miles/3 km)
- It is not allowed to enter with food, drinks or backpacks. Only a handbag is allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Maria_T
April 2023
Giovana my English tour guide was phenomenal. She was knowledgeable and patient with all my questions.
Giovana my English tour guide was phenomenal. She was knowledgeable and patient with all my questions.James_F
April 2023
This tour is set in one of the most beautiful city parks I have ever seen. Wear your walking shoes and prepare to take it all in. Our guides, Hector and Letitia were gracious, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history they shared with us. I can't recommend this tour enough!
This tour is set in one of the most beautiful city parks I have ever seen. Wear your walking shoes and prepare to take it all in. Our guides, Hector and Letitia were gracious, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history they shared with us. I can't recommend this tour enough!Fouad_G
April 2023
Edwin is very knowledgeable in Mexican History and archeological artifacts. We learn a lot. We highly recommend him.
Edwin is very knowledgeable in Mexican History and archeological artifacts. We learn a lot. We highly recommend him.Solotravelgirl08
March 2023
The tour is a good introduction to what can be expected in the spaces to be visited. The guide will point the must-sees and will provide rest time. However, particularly as it applies to the castle, I had expected more narration and context of the history and the power players that occupied it. I...
The tour is a good introduction to what can be expected in the spaces to be visited. The guide will point the must-sees and will provide rest time. However, particularly as it applies to the castle, I had expected more narration and context of the history and the power players that occupied it. It felt rushed, a very vague tour of the castle. In respect to the museum, it is a massive endeavor and the guide did a good job at skimming the surface of such rich and complex culture and history.CKnudtson
March 2023
Edwin was knowledgeable and thorough at the anthropology museum, but the Chapultepec portion was scant. It was also a large group and difficult to hear in the museum.
Edwin was knowledgeable and thorough at the anthropology museum, but the Chapultepec portion was scant. It was also a large group and difficult to hear in the museum.aneliat2016
March 2023
Excellent tour with Karla. She presented the history in very detailed and informative way. We would recommend her to other visitors
Excellent tour with Karla. She presented the history in very detailed and informative way. We would recommend her to other visitors