Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum Tour
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.
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What's included in Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museo Nacional de Antropologia
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.
Bosque de ChapultepecPass-by Only
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.
Chapultepec Castle
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.
Inclusions
- Ticket to Chapultepec Castle
- Professional guide
- Ticket to Anthropology Museum
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The flagpole in front of the main entrance of the Museum at 08:50 a.m.
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Ticket Redemption
Congratulations on your purchase! Please arrive 15 minutes before the start times specified at the departure points. You can reach us at: - Phone number: +52 55 5512 5207 - Email: [email protected] - Emergency phone number +52 155 4563 8246 Notes: - For security reasons, on rainy days Chapultepec Castle may close without previous notice. If this happens, a partial refund will be provided. - It is not allowed to enter with food, drinks, or backpacks, and only one handbag is allowed per person.