Anthropology Museum Mexico City Tour: Learn with an Exclusive Guide (Small-Group / 3 h)

Overview

Join our small-group guided tour to get acquainted with the exposition of the National Museum of Anthropology, the largest and most visited museum in Mexico that contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage. 

Highlights

• Explore the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City with an expert museum guide.


• See the world’s largest collection of ancient Mexican art.


• Contemplate impressive archaeological artifacts, such as the Solar Stone (or Aztec Calendar), the recreation of Pakal’s tomb, or the Jade mask of the Zapotec Bat God.


• Learn about the Mesoamerican societies and their historical contributions.


• Visit the rooms about the diverse ethnical groups in Mexico.

Itinerary

Meet your guide and your group and start the walking tour at 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.

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 09:00 AM at the main entrance of the National Anthropology Museum. 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.