Chapultepec Museum: Visit the Castle Chambers Plus Anthropology Museum Tour (Small-Group / 6h)

Chapultepec Museum: Visit the Castle Chambers Plus Anthropology Museum Tour (Small-Group / 6h)
From USD $69.00
  • Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City
  • Product code: PGXCAG

Overview



Join our small-group guided tour to discover different periods of Mexican history by visiting some of the most significant museums in Mexico City: the Chapultepec Castle and the National Anthropology Museum.




Highlights






  • Learn about Mexico's rich pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern history.

  • Visit charming Chapultepec Castle, the only royal residence in North America.

  • Enjoy impressive panoramic views of Mexico City from Chapultepec Hill.

  • See stunning works representing Mexico's history by iconic Mexican muralists.

  • Spot countless artifacts from Mesoamerican cultures.


Itinerary


Meet your guide and your group and start the tour by visiting the National Anthropology Museum, the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. It contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage, such as the Stone of the Sun (or the Aztec calendar stone) and the Aztec Xochipilli statue. The 12 halls on the bottom floor represent the history of pre-Hispanic Mexico, while the upper-level ones depict how Mexico's indigenous descendants live now, with current cultures right above their ancient civilizations.


Then, we will move to Chapultepec, the biggest urban park in Latin America that is famous for its same-named castle which functioned as an imperial and presidential residence until the 1940s. There will learn about the country's post-independence history and see murals and paintings depicting important historical events by famous Mexican painters. Additionally, we will take a stroll around the castle gardens and take in the panoramic views of the city.


Why go with us



  • The time of the tour is spent purely on sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops/restaurants.

  • An ideal choice for solo travelers: it's a small-group tour, so you will have enough attention from your guide and a chance to meet fellow co-travelers.

  • Convenient timing:

    • Early departure: avoid crowds by arriving at the very opening of the museum. 

    • Early return: once the tour is finished by the afternoon, continue with the activities you planned. 



Logistics


BOOKING AND CONFIRMATION
This tour needs manual confirmation from our side. Once you receive it, your tour is confirmed: just show up in time at the meeting point and be able to present your booking (can be in electronic version on your phone) to your guide upon request.


DEPARTURE AND RETURN
Please arrive at least 10 min before the departure time: Tuesday and Saturday at 9:00 AM, at the main entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology. Once there, meet your guide who will be holding a sign with the logo of the company. In case of necessity, our guide might need to contact you by phone, so please provide a valid contact number during your booking.


WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU


Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.


OTHER NOTES



  • Children under 3 years old come free.

  • This tour will have a maximum of 12 travelers.