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Discover the grandeur of Mexico City with a comprehensive guided tour of the National Museum of Anthropology and the majestic Chapultepec Castle, the only royal residence in the Americas.
Step into the pages of fascinating Mexican history on an enriching 5-hour guided excursion that takes you through two of the country's most extraordinary and prominent cultural venues. The experience begins at the meeting point located at the main entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, a masterpiece of modern architecture that safeguards the most impressive pre-Hispanic legacy in Latin America. Accompanied by a professional bilingual guide, you will explore its most emblematic rooms to understand the cosmology, art, and advancements of the Mexica, Maya, and Toltec cultures. Among countless invaluable treasures, you will contemplate the majestic Sun Stone, popularly known as the Aztec Calendar, and a faithful full-scale replica of a royal Mayan tomb, fully immersing yourself in the pre-Hispanic roots that shape contemporary Mexican identity.
The journey continues as you delve into the Chapultepec Forest, one of the largest and oldest urban parks on the continent. Ascending to the top of the hill, over 2,300 meters above sea level, the imposing Chapultepec Castle reveals itself—a truly singular building as it is the only fortified royal residence built on the American continent.
Throughout the guided circuit, you will walk through the majestic halls, imperial chambers, and corridors of the estate, which originally served as a military academy, the official residence of Emperor Maximilian and Empress Carlota, and the presidential palace until 1940.
While admiring the fine collection of carriages, European furniture, paintings, and historical sculptures, your guide will unveil the most intriguing passages of the colonial, imperial, and revolutionary eras. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to appreciate up close the striking murals by iconic 20th-century artists, such as David Alfaro Siqueiros, which masterfully depict the nation's social evolution. Finally, you will enjoy a pleasant stroll through the castle's beautiful hanging gardens, where you will be treated to one of the most spectacular and unforgettable panoramic views of Mexico City.
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Important
● For all tours that include transportation: for safety reasons, all babies must travel in an approved child restraint system inside the bus, Amigo Tours does not provide this device, so each client must bring their own seat, because the restraint system occupies a seat, a charge of 15 USD will be applied to guarantee and reserve said seat on the bus
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● For safety reasons, on rainy days Chapultepec Castle may close without prior notice. If this happens, a partial refund will be provided
● For a better experience, it is recommended to dress according to weather conditions, use sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a water bottle
Inclusions
✔ Certified professional guide
✔ Entrance ticket to the National Museum of Anthropology
✔ Entrance ticket to Chapultepec Castle (National Museum of History)
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or a no-show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Main entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, next to the flagpole. Av. P.º de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico