Early Access Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum
Description
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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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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1,418)
Don Jorge was an amazing tour guide! So knowledgeable. I learned a lot and would definitely be using Amigo tours again
Great tour. Be prepared for lots of walking and standing around while tickets are purchased and passed out. Very informative and great insights.
Good experience. Very informative and cool things to see.
Israel helped us understand history about México. Knowledgeable and fun !
This experience was great! Would definitely recommend. I did this trip solo, I felt safe throughout the tour. The group was small, but still a great way to meet people. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very friendly. The price was great for two museums and a guide.
This experience was great! I would definitely recommend. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great way to meet people. I did this tour solo, felt safe throughout the entire tour.
Due to traffic, we were a few minutes late, so the guide left us at the service desk without our tickets or information. I called several times. The service desk also called the number provided to confirm they have our ticket so we can tour the museum, but no one answered. We bought ticket for our self
Very informative and Educational. Jonathan was very helpful and detailed!! Extremely accommodating and supportive. Took time to explain. Highly recommended!!!
An absolute joke. Zero understanding and pure rudeness. We arrived during the grace period, but they refused to give us the guide's phone number to contact him and catch up with the group. On top of that, after contacting Amigo Tours via WhatsApp (where they took over 20 minutes to reply), we were told they would at least provide our museum tickets without the guided tour. In the end, they didn't even do that. Instead, we were told to wait outside for 30 minutes for the second part of the tour, which actually turned into a waiting time of over 3 hours. Once we finally made it to the second part, the guide was so monotonous that we just wanted to leave. At times, he clearly didn't know what to say and was straight-up reading the signs next to the artwork. Honestly, independent guides outside the venue were offering tours for the price of a single person's ticket with Amigo Tours. It is not worth it at all—keep your money. We were so outraged that we didn't even leave a tip, just a bad review.
You will not truly appreciate what you are viewing without some guidance. I didn't and I'm something of a Mexican history buff.
