Immerse yourself in Mexico's cultural history with a half-day visit to the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle. Admire the imposing 20th-century murals depicting Mexico's history, and from atop a hill, enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of Mexico City.
We'll meet at the main entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the most important museums in Latin America, and learn about the Mayan, Mexica, and Toltec cultures and how they influence and contribute to Mexican society. We'll see the museum's numerous artifacts, including the Sun Stone and a replica of a Mayan tomb, and delve into Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage.
To continue our visit, we'll head to Bosque de Chapultepec, a vast urban park in downtown Mexico City that's home to Chapultepec Castle, perched atop a hill 2,325 meters above sea level. You'll be in one of the largest and most visited urban parks in the Americas! We'll enter the castle, which served as the Imperial Palace and Presidential Residence until 1940, and learn about the country's colonial and imperial history.
Stroll through the property's numerous halls and rooms, admiring the large number of sculptures and paintings of historical figures. Admire the murals created by 20th-century Mexican artists, including David Alfaro Siqueiros, depicting the fall of the Empire, the Revolution, and Mexico's independence. Stroll through the castle gardens and enjoy incredible panoramic views of the city.
It's undoubtedly a unique experience to learn about Mexico's history, explore this fantastic green space, and better understand its modern way of life. Don't miss it! Notes: - For security reasons, Chapultepec Castle may close without prior notice on rainy days. If this occurs, a partial refund will be provided.
Highlights
Take advantage of the opportunity to visit two important tourist attractions in Mexico City in one day.
Visit the only royal residence in the Americas: Chapultepec Castle.
Stroll through the castle's corridors while learning about its history.
Don't miss the opportunity to see the Sun Stone, best known in the Aztec calendar.
Discover more about the cultures that populated Mexico hundreds of years ago.
What includes and does not include
Professional guide in Spanish and English
Live commentary simultaneously in English and Spanish
Entrance to the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle
Food and drink
Roundtrip transportation to hotels
Tips are optional
Meeting point
O ponto de encontro é na entrada principal do Museu de Antropologia às 8h50, junto ao mastro da bandeira. Chegue ao ponto de encontro pelo menos 10 minutos antes do horário programado de início da excursão.
Para cancelamentos até 24 horas antes do horário de início do serviço, não há cobrança. Para cancelamentos solicitadas com 24 horas ou menos, não há devolução. Será cobrado o valor integral. Se o serviço for cancelado pelo operador devido a imprevistos de qualquer ordem, o valor será reembolsado integralmente.
General Rules
- For security reasons, Chapultepec Castle may close without prior notice on rainy days. In this case, a partial refund will be provided.
