Chapultepec Castle Tour: Walk Through Gardens, History, and Views
OVERVIEW Join us to discover the fascinating history of Mexico on a walking tour of the Chapultepec Castle. Explore its magnificent chambers and gardens, and enjoy stunning views of Mexico City from above.
HIGHLIGHTS ◘ Get relevant insights into Mexican history from your guide Learn about the legacy of Emperors Maximilian and Charlotte who lived in the castle ◘ Hear amazing stories and discover why Porfirio Diaz was important for the Modern history of Mexico ◘ Discover the natural beauty of the forest that surrounds the castle & get acquainted with the local flora and fauna
WHY GO WITH US ✓ You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities & sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask). ✓ We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests (on private tours only).
Options
Private tour
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1 (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
DEPARTURE TIME: flexible (daily 9 AM-2 PM: please indicate preferred time during the booking).
LANGUAGE(S): Spanish & English, other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).
GROUP SIZE: up to 12 travelers.
MEETING POINT : Meet your guide at the ticket office of Chapultepec Castle.
What's included in Chapultepec Castle Tour: Walk Through Gardens, History, and Views
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Chapultepec Castle
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Chapultepec, where the impressive castle stands as a testament to its Colonial past. Explore the National Museum of History within its walls and delve into the lives of the historical residents who resided there in the 19th and 20th centuries. Inside the museum, you will have the opportunity to visit meticulously preserved rooms that showcase an invaluable collection of Mexico's history, including captivating paintings, sculptures, and other treasures that offer a glimpse into the country's captivating past.
Inclusions
- Entrance tickets and guided visit to Chapultepec Castle
- Service of a tour guide
- Travel insurance; transportation; things not mentioned in "Included"; personal expenses and tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed).
- GROUP SIZE: ◘ Small-group tour: up to 12 travelers. ◘ Private tour: any size (only your group will participate).
- CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
- WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: personal ID (or a copy: digital or in paper); personal travel insurance; comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses (the sun is pretty strong anywhere in Mexico); cash (if you’d like to buy something as not all merchants accept bank cards in Mexico); good mood and curiosity (☺).
- DEPARTURE LOCATION & TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible (see tour options for more info). Private pick-up and drop-off are included: please indicate the exact pick-up time and location during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma Avenue, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee paid in advance via a payment link (~20-50 USD based on the distance). Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred.
- LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.
- TOUR DURATION: The standard duration of the tour, as advertised in its description, is calculated from the moment of pick-up till drop-off.
- CONTACT: Our guide will meet/pick you up at the agreed time and location and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.
- VEHICLE: The type of vehicle used in the tour depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan.
- PRICE: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed price/person. ◘ Private tour: The price/person varies and depends on the number of participants in your booking.
- TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide at the ticket office of the Chapultepec Castle at the agreed time.
