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Private Tour Historic Center and Castle of Chapultepec

4.7(3)Mexico City1 hour
VIATOR4.7(3)

Description

Experience Mexico City at its finest with this exclusive private tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, offering comfort, flexibility, and a fully personalized experience. Begin at the majestic Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle in the Americas. Explore the halls that witnessed the Conquest, the Empire, Independence, and the Revolution, while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline. Continue to the vibrant Zócalo, the historic heart of Mexico City. Admire the elegant façade of the Palace of Fine Arts, discover the history behind the National Palace, and step inside the stunning Metropolitan Cathedral, a masterpiece dating back to the 16th century. Conclude your trip by exploring colorful artisan markets, where you can purchase silver jewelry, textiles, and authentic Mexican handicrafts. A perfect blend of history, culture, panoramic views, and local flavor, all in one unforgettable day.

Tour Options

Private Tour Historic Center and Castle of Chapultepec
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included120 min

The National Museum of History is the enclosure that keeps the memory of the history of Mexico, from the conquest of Tenochtitlan to the Mexican Revolution. Its rooms show a diversity of representative objects from four centuries of the history of Mexico.

120 min

Home to historic monuments dating back to Aztec times, the Centro Histórico is the heart of the city. Located around the massive El Zócalo square, the area draws tourists to iconic buildings such as the art nouveau Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Metropolitan Cathedral, Madero Street, View of the Post Office, and some important buildings.

Admission included35 min

Built on the ruins of the New Houses of Moctezuma Xocoyotzin, the National Palace has been the seat of power and sovereignty of the Mexican people since the 16th century. Within its walls, great figures of national history have inhabited and worked, from viceroys, emperors and presidents, such as the famous Count of Revillagigedo, Agustín de Iturbide, Benito Juárez and Porfirio Díaz, to important figures of universal literature, such as Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz. This venue has not only been the heart, but also a faithful witness and participant in the future of our country.

Admission included30 min

The Postal Palace is also known as La Quinta Casa de Correos, since the institution previously occupied four buildings located on Del Parque, Santa Teresa, San Francisco and Moneda streets, in the center of Mexico City. The styles agreed for the construction of the building were Plateresque and Elizabethan and it is due to the combination of both, that the style is considered eclectic.

Admission included30 min

La catedral metropolitana es uno de los templos más importantes de América, sus majestuosas proporciones la convierten en una obra maestra. Enmarca el costado norte del Zócalo Capitalino y es el monumento más representativo del Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México

Highlights

Private transportation
Tickets
Water bottles
Bilingual guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Tickets
Water bottles
Bilingual guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Your Guide will wait for you in the Lobby of your Hotel or Airbnb

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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