5 Hour Tour through Chapultepec, Anthropology Museum and Castle
Description
We know two of the most important museums in the city in just one tour. As we walk we also enter the forest and learn about it history. The guide is an historian, expert in the matter and great connoisseur of the Chapultepec Forest.
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Itinerary
The meeting point is in front of the Museum of Modern Art, built by the same architect as the National Museum of Anthropology.
We'll go up to the Castle where we can appreciate different panoramic views of the City and the Forest. The guide'll tell the history of this building that has existed since the XVIII century, we'll tour it's halls to observe pieces from different periods of mexican history, the original furnitures from the XIX century, the exquisite decoration with gardens, fountains, marble stairs and stained glass windows.
In our path to the National Anthropology Museum we border the Chapultepec Lake, recreational space with boat rental. In one of the shores will be possible to see the Lake House, XIX century mansion. On the way is sale of water, snacks, rest benches, etc.
We'll enter in one of the most important museums in Mexico and in Latin America, where some of the most significant archaeological pieces of pre-Hispanic cultures are preserved. The guide'll take us through the museum halls to appreciate the most important items and have a general panorama of these old civilizations We'll know pieces like the Sun Stone (Aztec Calendar), the Atlantean of Tula, Chalchiuhtlicue the goddess of water, the Acrobat, Pakal funerary mask, among other objects like jewelry, thombs, sculptures, offerings, the ball game and much more.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(299)
Learned a lot. Tour guide knew a lot of information. Loved the castle. But loved all the different groups that were displayed in the tour.
Ricardo was a brilliant tour guide, not to mention a trained historian. He brought Chapultepec castle and the Anthropology museum to life for our small group. He also took an interest in our interests, invited questions and answered them all, and was always patient and kind. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
A well planned out experience. Everything was always punctual, professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable.
Riccardo is the best guide you can have. My partner isn’t even interested in history but she also has great time!
Ricardo was very kind and knowledgeable. Muesum is a must.
Amazing, informative tour. Ricardo was funny, personable, and insanely knowledgeable about the places and cultures we explored in the museums - had the answer to every question our group had! Great way to pack in two CDMX highlights, though you'll definitely want to budget time to visit the exhibits in the Anthro museum we just couldn't possibly cover. Considering this tour includes tickets to both attractions (otherwise ~$12 USD per place, $24 total per person), it was an excellent value choice. My friend and I had a lot of fun!
Our guide Ricardo Moreno was excellent. His broad knowledge and ability to effectively take us through the history of Mexico City was absolutely amazing. Truly an enjoyable experience and I highly recommend.
Great experience! We learned so much about the history of Mexico. We loved how knowledgeable Ricardo was and how effortlessly the tour flowed.
This tour is really thorough and I’d recommend it if you like history. If you don’t and or have kids with you this is probably not the tour for you. It is quite a bit of walking, as is everything in CDMX, so prepare for that. The tour guide was really knowledgeable. He made sure we had bathroom breaks and a break for a quick lunch in the middle.
Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient with the group. He knew so much about the Castillo and museum of anthropology, truly captured the essence of the history and culture of the two locations. We were impressed with the structure of the tour, and would definitely book with Ricardo in the future.
