Top Mexico City Castle Tours

The National Museum of History is the venue that keeps the memory of the history of Mexico, from the conquest of Tenochtitlan, in 1521, to the Mexican Revolution, in the second decade of the 20th century. Its exhibition rooms show us a diversity of historical testimonies -such as paintings, flags, documents, weapons, furniture and clothing- that have managed to be preserved, and which are representative of four centuries of our country's history. The museum is located in the Chapultepec Castle, a historic building of high symbolic value for Mexicans, whose construction began in 1785 during the government of the viceroy of New Spain, Bernardo de Gálvez. Originally, it was created as a rest house, however, over time, it was adapted to its different uses: it was a military college, imperial residence with Maximiliano and Carlota (1864-1867), presidential residence and, since 1939, it is the headquarters of the National Museum of History.

Get a detailed introduction to one of Mexico City’s most important landmarks during this private tour of the Imperial Castle in Chapultepec. Learn about the different historical periods that left their mark on this iconic building, and the viceroys, emperors, and presidents that once called the residence home. Tours include panoramic views overlooking the city and free bottled water.

Teotihuacan permanently marked the lives of the peoples of the Mexican highlands, transcending time and reaching us with the same strength and greatness with which its builders planned it. The Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan was one of the largest urban centers in the ancient world, which came to concentrate a population of over 100,000 inhabitants at its peak. Located in a valley rich in natural resources, Teotihuacan was the seat of power of one of the most influential Mesoamerican societies in the political, economic, commercial, religious, and cultural fields.