Chapultepec Museum: Visit the Castle Chambers Plus Anthropology Museum Tour (private / 6h)

Overview

Join our private tour to get acquainted with Chapultepec, one of the largest city parks in the Western Hemisphere, and the Anthropology Museum. This park hosts the world-famous Chapultepec Castle, and the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the most visited museums in the world with the richest collection of artifacts from the Mesoamerican civilization.

Highlights

• Get in-depth insights into the history of Mexico at the Chapultepec Castle.
• Get acquainted with the pre-Hispanic and colonial history of Chapultepec Park.
• Enjoy beautiful interiors and the view of Mexico City from the Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle in the Americas.
• See valuable artifacts and learn about the history of the Mesoamerican cultures in the Anthropology Museum.

Itinerary

In the morning, take a ride to Chapultepec along Paseo de la Reforma. With beautiful trees and outstanding monuments alongside resembling France’s Champs Elysées, it is one of the most famous avenues in Mexico City. Upon arrival at the park, climb up the hill to visit the Chapultepec Castle, one of the foremost symbols of Mexico that carefully preserves its heritage from different significant historical periods.

A visit to this castle is like going back in time as it served as the official residence of Viceroys, the emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, and several Mexican presidents.

Moreover, make a stop at the Anthropology Museum, the largest and most visited museum in Mexico with an astonishing collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. Learn about the origins of the advanced thousand-year-old Mesoamerican cultures and their valuable heritage in the country.

Finally, after a day of new discoveries, return to our vehicle and relax on the way back to your accommodation.

Why go with us

• You will spend the time of the tour purely on sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops/restaurants (unless you ask).
• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.
• We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can always be extended for an extra fee.

Logistics

DEPARTURE TIME AND LOCATION
Default departure times are 9 am, 10 am and 11 am, but we can also adjust them per your request. Our guide will meet you up at the requested time and location and might need to contact you by phone. Therefore, please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.

TRANSPORT
Complimentary pick-up/drop-off is included: please indicate the exact time and location for your pick-up during your booking (e.g. in the “Special Requirements” field). That is to say, we can pick you up from the following parts of Mexico City: Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Centro Historico. Other more remote locations might involve an extra fee.

TOUR DURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION
The standard duration of the tour counts from the moment of a meetup till the end of the tour. On the other hand, the tour is customizable which means we can adjust the time you spend at each destination. For example, if you want to visit an extra location (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn’t involve a major change of the route.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Comfortable clothes and shoes;  travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.

Notes

• The type of vehicle depends on the size of your group and may include car, 7-seater, minivan.
• This is a private tour: only your group will participate.