Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Half-Day Tour

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Tour Code: 714102
Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Half-Day Tour
Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Half-Day Tour
Departure CityDeparture City
Mexico City
End CityEnd City
Mexico City
DurationDuration
1 days
LanguageLanguage
English Live, Spanish Live
Group SizeGroup Size
Max. 50 travelers
Group TypeGroup Type
Group Tour
Tour AudienceTour Audience
Primarily Spanish-Speaking Travelers

Highlights

Live the experience of visiting America’s only real castle: Chapultepec Castle, which houses the most representative historical heritage of Mexico. You will also visit the National Anthropology Museum, which is one of the main tourist attractions in Mexico City!

Itinerary

Full guided visit of the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City

Immerse yourself in the cultural history of Mexico on a half-day tour of the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle. Admire powerful 20th-century murals depicting Mexican history and from the top of a hill, and be wowed by a spectacular panorama of Mexico City. We will meet at the main entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, one of Latin America's most important museums, and learn about the Mayan, Mexica, and Toltec cultures and how they influence and contribute to Mexican society. We'll look at the museum's numerous artifacts, including the Piedra del Sol and a replica of a Mayan tomb, and immerse ourselves in Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage. To continue with the visit, we will go to the Bosque de Chapultepec, an extensive urban park in the center of Mexico City that contains the Chapultepec Castle, on top of a hill at 7,628 feet (2,325 m) above sea level. sea. You will be in one of the largest and most visited urban parks in America! We will enter the castle, which served as the Imperial Palace and Presidential Residence until 1940, and learn about the country's colonial and imperial history. Walk through the many halls and rooms of the estate, admiring the plethora of sculptures and paintings of historical figures. See murals created by 20th-century Mexican artists, including David Alfaro Siqueiros, depicting the fall of the Empire, the Revolution, and Mexican Independence. Walk through the castle gardens and take in the panorama of incredible views of the city. It is, without a doubt, a unique experience to learn about the history of Mexico, get to know this fantastic green space, and better understand their way of life today. Do not miss it!
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

Includes & Excludes

Includes
? Professional guide ? Live commentary simultaneously in English and Spanish ? Entrance ticket to the Anthropology Museum and Chapultepec Castle
Excludes
  • Tips
  • Transportation
  • Food and beverages
  • Special Notes

    • For security reasons, on rainy days Chapultepec Castle may close without prior notice. If this happens, a partial refund will be provided.

    The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
    This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
    IMPORTANT: The order of the itinerary and schedules may change for reasons beyond our control, such as traffic, weather, local events or other operational circumstances. Even so, full completion of the tour will be guaranteed whenever possible.

    Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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