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Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum Tour

Badge of ExcellenceMexico City, Mexico
Viator Exclusive Chapultepec Castle Early Access plus National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

From $43.00

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 5 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Visit two of Mexico City's most important attractions, the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle, in just a few hours on this half-day tour. An informative guide takes you to the National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the largest collection of traditional Mexican art in the world. Then, discover the Chapultepec Castle’s 12 halls filled with royal artifacts and learn about its origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers.
  • Explore the artifact-filled halls of Chapultepec Castle
  • Learn about Mexico's history from the Aztecs to present-day
  • See the best of the National Museum of Anthropology
  • Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Ticket to Anthropology Museum
  • Ticket to Chapultepec Castle
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Museo Nacional de Antropología
    Av. P.º de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

    The flagpole in front of the main entrance of the Museum at 08:50 a.m.

End point

  • Chapultepec Castle
    Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

What To Expect

Head to Mexico City’s most visited museum, the National Museum of Anthropology, also part of Chapultepec Park. Follow your guide on a tour of some of the most impressive pre-Columbian and Mexican artifacts, including Olmec carved heads and the Aztec Stone of the Sun. 



Then, experience one of Mexico City's most visited sites—Chapultepec Castle. Climb up a hill with your guide and reach the 18th-century castle.

Chapultepec started as a retreat for Aztec rulers before it was partially torn down and rebuilt into the palace of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg. It then turned into the residence for Mexico’s presidents before most of the castle was converted into the National History Museum.

Follow your guide along marble staircases, peer into royal apartments, and admire the state carriages of Emperor Maximilian and Benito Juárez. Pass murals of battles painted by famous artists, including José Clemente Orozco and John O'Gorman, as well as the sword wielded by independence fighter José María Morelos.

As you explore the 12 halls, learn about the country’s history, from the pre-Columbian period through Spanish colonialism, to Mexico’s revolution and its independence.

Your tour ends in the afternoon so you have the rest of your day to enjoy at your leisure.

Museo Nacional de Antropologia

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bosque de Chapultepec (Pass By)

Chapultepec Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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I believe the guide...
Josh_L, Apr 2024
I believe the guide covered more information than was necessary. Also, she was a little bit difficult to understand, made worse by the fact that the listening devices did not amplify that well.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Josh, Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We are sorry that this tour wasn't to your liking. Our guides are really prepared, so they probably just wanted to share some of the knowledge they have to make it more interesting for you. We hope to have you at anotherone of our tours in the future. Kind regards from the team at Amigo Tours. Lorena.
amazing history
Jill_M, Apr 2024
Our guide, Geovanna, did an excellent job taking us through the museum and the palace. The tour is quite long, make sure to bring water and wear comfortable shoes. We did this tour the day after the Teotihuacan pyramid tour and felt it was a great way to see up close the artifacts and reinforce what we saw the day before. The palace was a really beautiful place with views of the city. I would recommend the tour for all ages, as long as walking a lot is not a problem
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Jill_M, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Geovanna provided you with an excellent tour experience at the museum and palace. We appreciate your recommendation! It means a lot to us! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Good value and good quality tour
MaryBeth_O, Apr 2024
Tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic. Company is well organized and managed people for different tours as they arrived.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear MaryBeth_O, Thank you for your positive review! We're delighted to know that you had an amazing day and we would love to have you join us again in the future! Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Very informative
Ryan_F, Apr 2024
Lili was an amazing guide, and she showed us key pieces in the museum that made for a rich experience. The walk to the castle was quite long, and we only looked at a few murals once we were inside.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Ryan_F, It's our pleasure to give you a great time, thanks for acknowledging our guide's skills, sounds like you really had lots of fun! Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
amazing Experience
Esperanza_B, Apr 2024
Antonio was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. this is a tour that needs to be taken with a tour guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Esperanza_B, We're happy to know that your experience with Antonio was positive, thanks for touring with us! Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Review
Andy_T, Mar 2024
Emanuel is the GOAT. Knowledgable and passionate, best tour guide I had in Mexico, very accommodating too.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Andy_T, Sounds like you really had an unforgettable time with Emmanuel, thank you for your kind words towards him! We hope to welcome you back again soon ;), best regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea :)
Difficult
guy_v, Mar 2024
Our apologies to start - we signed up for the English spoken tour and our guide was difficult to understand - we had a young child that was unable to hear the tour guide so we ended up going at our own pace
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear guy_v, We're sorry for the inconvenience. Clear communication is crucial on tours, especially for those with young children. Your feedback is important, and we'll use it to improve our services. We're glad you were still able to enjoy the tour at your own pace. Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Subpar
Andrew_M, Mar 2024
The tour was very slow to begin. We were told to be present at 8:50am, and we were not into the museum until 9:45am. Inefficient.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Andrew_, We apologize for the delayed start to your tour. Your feedback is important to us, and we will address this with our team to ensure a more efficient experience. We appreciate your understanding and hope that the rest of your tour was enjoyable. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Great day in Mexico City
Melina_E, Mar 2024
Loved that we experienced two iconic spots in one day. The headphones were crucial and beneficial to hearing the guide wherever we were, should we be wandering off. Really enjoyed it and the price was so affordable.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Melina_E, Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed experiencing two iconic spots in one day. We're pleased that you found the experience enjoyable and that you found the price affordable. We hope to see you again on another tour soon! Kind regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Mexico City must do tour
Gregory_B, Mar 2024
This was a great Tour. Our guide, Christian, was very knowledgeable and passionate about Mexico’s history. This is a must tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Gregory, We're glad you found Christian very passionate and knowledgeable. It's our pleasure to provide you with the best experience possible, thanks for touring with us! Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
A great way to understand the history of Mexico instead of passively looking at things
Pat_G, Mar 2024
The tour was very educational and gives a unique perspective on the prehistory of Mexico and then how Mexico went through colonization and then independence. Lititia was an amazing guide who was able to show us specific artifacts and how they related to the development of the cultures. The archeological museum focused on the mezoamerican cultures and evolution to Mexico where the castle or national museum focused on the colonization of Mexico and Independence. The archeological museum is chock full of information almost overload which may be too much by the time u go to the castle The most concerning part was the castle. They do not tell you in the app that it's quite a steep 300 meter walk up a very high hill. After the museum, I was so tired and sore getting to the castle that I zoned out and couldn't appreciate the tour from then. There also wasn't as much information given on the castle tour. But for what you get it's a great way to know the history of Mexico. You need to have a tour guide so you can appreciate the artifacts instead of passively looking at things. Also it the museum if there more than 14 people you get to use headphones.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Pat_G Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you found the tour educational and enjoyed the insights into Mexico's prehistory, colonization, and independence. We're sorry to hear about the challenges with the castle tour. We'll take your feedback about the steep walk and the lack of information into consideration for future improvements. We appreciate your comments about the value of having a tour guide for a more engaging experience. We hope to welcome you back in the future for an even better experience. Thank you for choosing our tour service! Greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Avoid any tour with amigo tours
Daniel_R, Mar 2024
Avoid amigo tours very unprofessional does not communicate with their guides. Your better off on your own then any tour with this company!!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Daniel, We are sorry you got this feeling from our tour. If there is anything specific we can help you with, please contact us so we can look into it. Kind regards from Amigo Tours, Lorena.
The views from the Castle are spectacular!
Josefina_D, Mar 2024
Alberto is very well-versed in the history of the museum’s collection. We enjoyed getting the highlights of both the Anthropology Museum and the Chapultepec Castle. He did tell us we could spend extra time in either place with the ticket that was purchased. We really enjoyed this tour!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Josefina_D, Thank you for your kind words and feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Alberto and found his knowledge of the museum's collection impressive. We hope you left with a deeper appreciation for the Anthropology Museum and Chapultepec Castle. We'd love to welcome you back again soon! Best regards from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Don’t miss this visit.
aashishb, Mar 2024
The Anthropology museum is vast but the guide was interesting and was able to take us to the significant pieces and provide the context.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear aashishb, We love to hear about your experience, thanks for sharing it! It's our pleasure to work for you. Thanks for choosing us :). Warm greetings from the entire quality team at Amigo Tours, Chelsea
Fascinating
Brad_B, Mar 2024
Super interesting. Covers a slice of history that is so special for Mexico and the whole New World etc.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Brad_B, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review, it is a pleasure for all of us to know that the service met your expectations. We hope to see you again! Kind regards from Amigo Tours -Alma
Mexican History &Then Some 🤔
Bruce_W, Mar 2024
The tour guide Leonardo was excellent, patient. Informative into detail of history, learned more on tour than all my school years!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Bruce_W, We love knowing that Leonardo offered you a great service and a memorable experience in the Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum Tour. Thank you very much for giving us your trust, we deeply appreciate it. We look forward to share with you more adventures like this in the future! Kind regards from Amigo Tours. Alex. Quality Team.
Lots of history.
Lillian_B, Feb 2024
Too much to see in a short time.Beautiful museum. Wished we had gotten pamphlet to follow along. Guide was very informative.
Authentic Guide
Bobby_W, Feb 2024
Enthusiastic and proud of his heritage, Immanuel was the perfect guide. These sites can be overwhelming so we were thankful for his honest, simple approach that helped us understand this rich history. Loved his personality.
Very educational tour!
Dan_N, Feb 2024
We were able to learn about the precolonial history of Mexico as well as the turbulent period when Maximilian temporarily ran the show, followed by Diaz. The tour leader was very informed and could answer a wide range of questions. Certainly worth doing!
Aztecs, Mayans, and the castle on cricket mountain.
Lloyd_B, Feb 2024
The tour was very informative. I like the detailed history of Mexico city. Alexa was great. Very thorough. I recommend this tour.
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