Offer: Chapultepec Castle & National Anthropological Museum
Itinerary
Our first stop will be the Chapultepec Castle, currently the National History Museum, and one which was the scene of numerous battles during the American invasion, military college, and Presidential residence until 1944. It was also the imperial palace of Maximiliano and Carlota: the former was an Austrian duke in the house of Hapsburg the latter a Belgian princess, who were implemented as Emperor and Empress of Mexico during a six-year French intervention known as the "Second Mexican Empire".
We'll spend 1 hour 30 minutes visiting the castle. During the tour, we'll see sculptures of historical figures such as Cuauhtémoc (the last Aztec Emperor) and Hernán Cortés (one of the first Spanish colonisers), and discover interesting stories about the conquest, independence and revolution. We'll breathe the French air of 19th century Mexico as we pass through halls decorated in a traditional European style and get to know the life of Emperor Maximiliano.
Having enjoyed some of the best views of Mexico City from the balconies of the Chapultepec Castle then you will have free time for perhaps a refreshing drink.
Then our tour continues, taking you back to the very origins of Mesoamerica, on a 2-hour 30-minute guided tour of the National Anthropological Museum, which holds the largest collection of pre-Colombian art in the world.
We'll follow the footsteps of prehispanic societies, discovering reconstructions of the tombs and temples of the old Aztec and Mayan civilisations, as well as invaluable archaeological pieces from the Zapotec, Toltec, Teotihuacan and Mexica civilisations.
Partial closures
Occasionally, Chapultepec Castle may close without prior notice. If we're unable to do this part of the tour, we'll offer you a refund for the corresponding part of the tour.
More Information
Duration
5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English speaking guide
Entry to the Chapultepec Castle
Entry to the National Anthropological Museum
Not included
Food and drinks
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Amigo Tours México - México Df
Corporate name: OPERADORA AROZARENA S.A. DE C.V.
Pets
Not permitted.
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Free cancellation
National Museum of Antropology
