Visit two of Mexico City's most important attractions, the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle, in just a few hours on this half-day tour. An informative guide takes you to the National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the largest collection of traditional Mexican art in the world. Then, discover the Chapultepec Castle’s 12 halls filled with royal artifacts and learn about its origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers.

Explore the artifact-filled halls of Chapultepec Castle
Learn about Mexico's history from the Aztecs to present-day
See the best of the National Museum of Anthropology
Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience

What's Included

Professional guide
Ticket to Anthropology Museum
Tickets to the Chapultepec Castle

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Museo Nacional de Antropología
Av. P.º de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
The flagpole in front of the main entrance of the Museum at 08:50 a.m.

End point

Castillo de Chapultepec
Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

What To Expect

Head to Mexico City’s most visited museum, the National Museum of Anthropology, also part of Chapultepec Park. Follow your guide on a tour of some of the most impressive pre-Columbian and Mexican artifacts, including Olmec carved heads and the Aztec Stone of the Sun.   

Then, experience one of Mexico City's most visited sites—Chapultepec Castle. Climb up a hill with your guide and reach the 18th-century castle.

Chapultepec started as a retreat for Aztec rulers before it was partially torn down and rebuilt into the palace of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg. It then turned into the residence for Mexico’s presidents before most of the castle was converted into the National History Museum.

Follow your guide along marble staircases, peer into royal apartments, and admire the state carriages of Emperor Maximilian and Benito Juárez. Pass murals of battles painted by famous artists, including José Clemente Orozco and John O'Gorman, as well as the sword wielded by independence fighter José María Morelos.

As you explore the 12 halls, learn about the country’s history, from the pre-Columbian period through Spanish colonialism, to Mexico’s revolution and its independence.

Your tour ends in the afternoon so you have the rest of your day to enjoy at your leisure.

Museo Nacional de Antropologia

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bosque de Chapultepec (Pass By)

Chapultepec Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.8 miles/3 km)
It is not allowed to enter with food, drinks or backpacks. Only a handbag is allowed
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

You need to offer the elevator to seniors even if they can walk.

Chapultepec Castle and the Museum of Anthropology are a must see.

Reviews

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562 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Learned So Much

Liz_W, May 2023

Alexa is a phenomenal guide. So knowledgeable and the info she shared gave us insight on how the history interrelated with current events. Highly recommend this tour, and Alexa went the extra mile in taking us through the incredible art and influence of Mexican muralists.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Liz_W We are so happy knowing that you enjoyed the experience, thanks a lot for taking the time to rate us! We sincerely appreciate it. Mariana, Amigo tours

Great tour!

Leyla_G, May 2023

I had a private tour, and my guide Andrès was wonderful. He took his time with me to show me as much as possible. He was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Response from Host, May 2023

Amig@ Leyla_G We are so glad to know that you had an amazing time with Andres, thank you very much. Dulce, Amigo Tours

Must see to understand Mexican history

Glenn_D, May 2023

The whole experience was great. Jamie is a very knowledgeable tour guide. He really appreciates mexican history, and it shows

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Glenn_D Jamie will be pleased to get your feedback! Thanks for having been part of this experience. Mariana, Amigo tours

Tour took twice as long as it should have

sray1210, May 2023

We booked a mono-lingual tour of the Museum of Anthropology & Chapultepec Castle, but when we arrived the guide announced it would be bi-lingual. My guess it was a last minute decision by the tour operator to accommodate more people. As a result, our guide had to say everything twice, and the tour ended up feeling rushed and took almost double the time it should have. We were given half an hour for lunch after the museum and before the castle, which was unworkable given the group size and the crowd at the park, and then our guide ended up disappearing for an additional 20-30 minutes. The poor guy had to run all the way over to Chapultepec to pick up tickets for the people that had been added at the last minute and then back to where we were having lunch. Our group was about to disband when he finally returned. Once inside the castle we ended up feeling tired and left the rest of the tour. We could only pick up about 60% of what our guide was saying at the museum and castle. I don't fault the guide, he was very polite and cheerful and tried to keep things moving along as best he could. But I'd opt for a more organized mono-lingual tour next time. Having said that, I do recommend a guided tour to get the most out of these spaces. Amigo Tours can probably provide that, but I'd check to confirm you get the type of tour that you want.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear sray1210 Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we sincerely appreciate it. We are sorry that the experience was not completely satisfactory for you, we will keep working hard to improve our services. Mariana, Amigo tours

Gio was fantastic 😍

Maria_T, Apr 2023

Giovana my English tour guide was phenomenal. She was knowledgeable and patient with all my questions.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Maria_T, we are so happy to know you had a wonderful time with our colleague, thank you so much for your comments! Ivana, Amigo Tours

Nice tour

ibrahim_a, Apr 2023

The tour was very nice and the tour guide was very friendly and super knowledgeable who's doing his job with passion that you can feel it of his speech and enthusiasm.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Ibrahim We are so pleased to know how much you enjoyed the day during the trip! We look forward to sharing another great experience with you. Mariana, Amigo tours

Glad we took this tour!

Maria_M, Apr 2023

We had a great time with Christian! He was so kind & generous with his knowledge across so many parts of our rich culture. Given the limited time to walk through so much, we felt more than satisfied from the areas we did cover and si glad we decided to take this tour. Now we’re looking forward to a return visit to continue exploring what we didn’t have time to visit together.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Maria Thank you very much for having been part of this experience! It makes us very happy that the tour met your expectations and that you also had a pleasant day with us. We hope to share another adventure with you. Mariana, Amigo tours

Chapultepec is a must-see for any Mexico City visitor!

James_F, Apr 2023

This tour is set in one of the most beautiful city parks I have ever seen. Wear your walking shoes and prepare to take it all in. Our guides, Hector and Letitia were gracious, knowledgeable, and passionate about the history they shared with us. I can't recommend this tour enough!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear James We are so pleased to know that this tour was worth it. Thanks for taking the time to rate us! We sincerely appreciate it. Mariana, Amigo tours

Overall experience was...

Adriana_L, Apr 2023

Overall experience was excellent. Would have liked some time in the garden/outside of Anthropology museum, we missed all

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Adriana We are so pleased to know that this tour was worth it. Thanks for taking the time to rate us! We sincerely appreciate it. Mariana, Amigo tours

Outstanding museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle

Fouad_G, Apr 2023

Edwin is very knowledgeable in Mexican History and archeological artifacts. We learn a lot. We highly recommend him.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Fouad_G, we feel very glad to know you had a joyful and fun time with our partner, hope to hear from you soon! Ivana, Amigo Tours

Great tour

ambreen_A, Mar 2023

Clara, our guide was amazing, very informative and helpful and patient. She kept us together and matched our pace

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear ambreen_A, we are so excited to know you had a wonderful time with our dear guide, hope to see you soon! Ivana, Amigo Tours

Highly recommend

Brynn_R, Mar 2023

Christian was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and his English was excellent. The museum and castle were both very worth visiting and the guidance greatly enhanced the experience. The tour was also timed well. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Brynn Chris will be pleased when he knows how much you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for being part of this experience, it was a pleasure to be at your service. Mariana, Amigo tours

Not worth it.

Tessa_P, Mar 2023

Not worth the cost. I would have preferred to do this on my own. It would have saved more time if tickets were collected beforehand so we didn’t have to wait for our guide to stand in line and get us tickets.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Tessa We deeply regret to know that the experience was unsatisfactory for you. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we sincerely appreciate it. Mariana, Amigo tours

Worthwile if you want to know more about the history of Mexico

France_P, Feb 2023

Our guide Edwin was wonderful and have a lot of knowledge about History and so many other thing. My husband and I enjoyed the tour a lot. Thanks again

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear France Edwin will be pleased to know you had a great experience with him, we are grateful to both of you for being part of this tour. It was a pleasure to be at your service. Mariana, Amigo tours

Worth it

James_S, Feb 2023

Excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide. Roberto was thorough, provided unique insights and background at both locations.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear James_S, we are so happy to know you had a marvelous time with our dear team, thank you for your comments. Have an awesome day! Ivana, Amigo Tours

Great tour, great guide

Jeffrey_W, Feb 2023

Great guide (Edwin) who guided us through a vast history of MesoAmerican culture as well as the colonial history of the Castle. Highly recommended

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Jeffrey Edwin will be pleased to know that he provided you an awesome experience! It was a pleasure for all the team to be at your service. Mariana, Amigo tours

Impatient guide - do not recommend

rozzieka, Feb 2023

TLDR: Our guide was impatient with us the entire tour. I would NOT recommend this tour. Our tour went from 8:50-12:50 - much shorter than promised on the product page. Our guide was late to the meeting point, and after he got here, he was chatting with the other guides, standing away from the meeting point, pretending that he didn't see us. During the tour, he seemed impatient, not happy with the group and even got annoyed that people were reading the english explanation on the wall, calling it "a waste of time". He never signals the group to follow him when he went into a different hall, didn't stop and wait for people's restroom breaks. The tour was rushed and unpleasant, especially comparing to some other tours we went on in CDMX.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear rozzieka We deeply regret that this experience was unpleasant for you, thanks for letting us know your feedback, we will absolutely keep it in mind to improve our services. Mariana, Amigo tours

Castle Up High and the Views Incredible

Joyce_P, Feb 2023

There is a lot of walking uphill to get to the main entrance but it is really worth the effort. Take it slow and steady. When you get to the top of the hill, you have entered a real castle like magical place. The building decor and architecture is amazing and so well preserved. The furnishing are beautifully set room by room to peak and see how these folks lived. The grounds make for some fine photo settings. I stayed about two hours and only left because I was exhausted. But one could stay a lot longer and just enjoy the views of the city from so many angles. Do it!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Joyce_P, we are very glad to know you had a magical experience on this iconic tour, thank you for your comments, looking forward to having you again! Ivana, Amigo Tours

Beware! A scam by Viator / Amigos Tours

Deborah_H, Feb 2023

I regret to say that this private tour was very disappointing. Our guide, Miriam, spoke English that was incomprehensible - she did not make it easier to understand the vast museum. My husband is very polite and did not want to say anything. This was US $130 wasted. We would have been better off buying entrance tickets to the Museum of Anthropology and the Castle for a few pesos and touring on our own. BEWARE!!

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Deborah_H This is the first time that we have had a bad review from Miriam, we can even say that she is one of our best tour guides. In any case, we will speak to her to investigate what happened. Thanks for taking the time to post your review. Mariana, Amigo tours

Amazing cultural experience, not to miss.

Katsiaryna_B, Jan 2023

The review of history was fascinating and extensive. We learned more in one day than ever before! The guide, Roberto, was amazing, best we’ve ever had.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Dear Katsiaryna_B, we are very happy to know you had a wonderful time with our partner Roberto, thank you for your comments, hope to see you soon! Ivana, Amigo Tours

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