Private Tour of Mexico City with Anthropology
Description
Begin your adventure with the convenience of our hotel pickup service, which will take you to the historic center, where the heart of Mexico City reveals its secrets. We'll stroll among archaeological remains integrated into colonial buildings, palaces, and the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral, built upon the vestiges of the Aztec world. We'll continue to the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico's most important museum. Through its galleries, we'll explore the grandeur of civilizations such as the Aztec, Maya, and Oaxacan. Admire iconic treasures up close, including the Sun Stone, the imposing Coatlicue, the Tomb of Pakal, and the Atlantean figures of Tula. At the end of this journey through history, you'll enjoy our convenient drop-off service directly back at your hotel.
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The Plaza de la Constitución, informally known as El Zócalo, is the main square of Mexico City. Together with the surrounding streets, it occupies an almost rectangular surface of approximately 46 800 m² (195 m x 240 m). It was named in honor of the Constitution of Cadiz promulgated in 1812. This is the second largest square in the world and the first among the Spanish-speaking countries. 1 The Zócalo is located in the heart of the area known as the Historic Center of Mexico City, in the Cuauhtémoc delegation. Its location was chosen by the Spanish conquistadors to be established in an area close to what was previously the political and religious center of Mexico-Tenochtitlan, capital of the Mexicas.
The National Museum of Anthropology (MNA) is one of the most important museum sites in Mexico and the Americas, designed to house and exhibit the archaeological legacy of the peoples of Mesoamerica, as well as to account for the country's current ethnic diversity. The current building of the MNA was built between 1963 and 1964 in the Bosque de Chapultepec by instruction of President Adolfo López Mateos, who inaugurated it on September 17, 1964.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary to the skies of Mexico City is the seat of the First Archdiocese of Mexico and is located on the north side of the Plaza de la Constitución in the Historic Center of Mexico City, in the Cuauhtémoc Delegation. When forming part of the mentioned architectonic set in that area of the city, it is consequently Patrimony of the humanity from 1987
Its construction began in 1522, as the second private residence of Hernán Cortés, on top of a part of the huey tlatoani Moctezuma Xocoyotzin palace. Then it was acquired by the crown and intended as the seat of the Viceroys of New Spain, and most of the colonial institutions. During that period it suffered a great fire and was semidemolido in 1692, later it was reconstructed by the viceroyal authorities. Once the Independence of Mexico was consummated, it was the seat of the executive, legislative and judicial powers of the different republican and monarchical regimes of the country during most of the 19th century; it was even the personal residence of all the rulers between 1822 and 1884; from then on, it remained as presidential office until 1968, partially recovering this function in 2012, and completely in 2018.
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We have coverage in all the places of the city of Mexico, Hotels, Airbnb, All the niches and common places of lodging.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable clothes
Reviews(80)
George was wonderful and we had a great day! We learned a lot and had a lot of fun! Luis the driver was exceptional and we felt at ease while he was navigating the busy streets!
This tour is a must do! You see all of the highlights of downtown México City and the Anthropologie Museum. The tour lasts four hours, but I could have stayed another 2 hours in the museum if we had time. Our guide Jorge was a master historian. I thought he must be a professor. We learned so much from him and highly recommend him and his driver Arturo.
Just completed a wonderful 4 hour tour of central mexico city and the castle with Jorge. Picked up and dropped at hotel - well worth it!!
It was very informative, we enjoyed seeing the sites and learning about the history. Our tour guide Martha was excellent.
This was an amazing tour and we got a great deal of education and detail on Mexican history and culture. We walked through much of the centro historico then drove to the wonderful and vast archaeology museum. Veronica was a great guide!
Jorge (Guide) and Antonio (Driver) did a decent job with the premise of the tour. The way it is designed though just doesn’t make a ton of sense. You are essentially spending 1/3 of the trip to drive to and from the Centro Historico (or in reverse to the Anthropology museum) then do an almost literal sprint through both places to even see the highlights. There’s no time to go into anything really in the Centro (you do 5 minutes in the cathedral). I would suggest booking a separate tour for anthropology and one for the Centro jf you want to see both.
Hello, unfortunately, the conditions that Mexico City sometimes experiences are beyond our control, such as rain, heavy traffic, sit-ins, rallies, and protests, as in any metropolis. Although it is generally very friendly and, despite being crowded, has a lot to offer. Unfortunately, you had to visit us on one of those occasions, and our team did everything they could to make your visit as safe and interesting as possible.
Jorge was the best guide. Very knowledgeable in all history things. Highly recommend this tour. It was very informational
Guide Marta and driver Luis were both excellent. Marta has a deep knowledge of the city and the places we visited. For example, the Anthropology Museum would have been very hard to navigate (it’s a lot!) and understand without Marta. Marta was also just an excellent conversation partner in general. Luis was a hero in traffic. I loved this tour and felt bad for my family who were all not feeling well that day so they missed this experience but I was very happy to go.
Jorge, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable which was essential when visiting the Anthropology Museum. I simply cannot imagine going through without his expert commentary. Our driver Antonio, was on time and was able to maneuver the massive traffic in Mexico City. I highly recommend this tour!
Learned about Mexica people. Amazing and fascinating information. Guide and driver perfect. Highly recommended.
