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Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Tour

1. Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Tour

Explore the life of the Mexican Emperor Maximilian I of Habsburg on a tour of Chapultepec Castle, located on top of Mexico City's Chapultepec Hill, a site once sacred to the Aztecs. Venture inside the stunning monument, and discover rooms of classical European ornamentations. Stroll the halls full of light and discover stairways made of marble. Admire the sculptures and busts of historical figures, such as Emperor Cuauhtémoc and the Spanish Conquistador Hernán Cortés, along the way. Then depart Chapultepec Castle (also known as the "National Museum of History") and break for lunch, before going to the National Museum of Anthropology. Experience one of the most important anthropology museums in Latin America and explore rooms that detail the pre-Hispanic culture of the Maya, Toltec, and other ethnic peoples through the ages. Learn more from your bilingual guide, and benefit from the chance to chat about Mexican history.

Mexico City: Castle and Anthropology Museum Private Tour

2. Mexico City: Castle and Anthropology Museum Private Tour

Visit the Castle of Chapultepec. Witness its outstanding collection of historical artifacts, before enjoying a trip to the National Museum of Anthropology. Begin your day with pickup at the hotel in Mexico City. Hit the road with your private guide and head for the castle of Chapultepec. Built at the turn of the 19th century and set in the middle of a forest, the Castle is an architectural gem. Enjoy an interior which houses many fascinating examples of Mexican heritage. Next, set off for the National Museum of Anthropology. The museum's design itself is rightly regarded as part of Mexico's architectural and cultural identity. Once inside, discover exhibits on the archaeological legacy of the peoples of Mesoamerica, hear fascinating accounts for the Mexico's ethnic diversity, and admire its massive ceilings up to 6 meters tall.

Mexico City: Anthropology Museum Tour

3. Mexico City: Anthropology Museum Tour

Join this tour and explore Mexico City with a live guide. Discover the rich history of this city, known as The City of the Gods. Start your trip with a pickup from your hotel. Sit back and enjoy the ride to the historical center of Mexico City, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage. Marvel at the countless monuments and the architectural style as you drive. Walk around the Central Plaza, and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then, continue to Chapultepec Park, the second-largest city park in Latin America. Stroll around the park or enjoy a picnic by the idyllic lake if you like. Visit the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the top museums in the world. Discover a wonderful collection of art, artifacts, and history going back further than 4000 years.  Explore each section and be sure not to miss the iconic Aztec calendar stone. The museum is a must-visit when you are pretty sure it might even be the best museum you have ever visited in Mexico. After your visit, your tour will end. So jump in the car, reminisce about your day as you enjoy a ride back to your hotel. 

Mexico City: Metropolitan Cathedral Tour

4. Mexico City: Metropolitan Cathedral Tour

Marvel at the many beautiful architectural monuments in Mexico City. Visit the National Palace (panoramic view), see the Constitution Square, and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. First stop, you will visit the National Palace (panoramic view). Continue on to the famous Constitution Square and then walk around the Metropolitan Cathedral.  Next, you will visit the Historical Centre, which is the heart of the Mexican capital. After your visit, you will head to Chapultepec Park, the most important residential zones of the city, and the Pink Zone.

Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

5. Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

Explore Mexico City and discover the history and cultural diversity of this city. Visit the National Palace, see the beautiful murals by Diego Rivera attract the crowds. Then, go to Constitution Square and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. Head off the main avenues to Chapultepec Park, one of the most important residential areas of the city. Explore the Zona Rosa before going to the World Trade Center, Siqueiros Cultural Poly forum, and monumental Bull Ring.  Admire more Diego artwork at the Insurgentes Theater before going to the famous library at University City, entirely covered in mosaic murals by Juan O´Gorman.  See the Olympic Stadium and explore the residential area of Pedregal de San Angel. Then, make your way to the Xochimilco Canals, one of the last traces of the ancient Aztec era. Here, you will take a relaxing trip on a traditional pre-Hispanic boat.  Continue to colonial Coyoacan for a walk down Francisco Sosa Street to see the old houses from the 16th century. Visit the Conquistador Hernando Cortes and the beautiful paintings and altarpiece of the Church of St. John the Baptist.

Mexico City: Downtown Highlights & Los Pinos Residence Tour

6. Mexico City: Downtown Highlights & Los Pinos Residence Tour

Visit a number of Mexico City's downtown highlights on this historical day tour of the district. Explore Mexico City's downtown district, marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site including various historical sites and monuments like the National Palace, the Zocalo panoramic of the Aztec Major Temple, Metropolitan Cathedral, the Reforma Boulevard, and Chapultepec Park. See Mexico City's downtown district and some of its most important historical sites on this day tour. Stop at sites like the Zoclo panoramic of the Aztec Major Temple. Make stops at the Metropolitan Cathedral and Reforma Boulevard, which runs through the heart of the city and is famous for its tourist attractions, restaurants, and hotels. Admire some of the most glamorous residential districts in the city, and the Zona Rosa. Enjoy a stop to Chapultepec Park, the second largest park in the city, and a peaceful green space home to the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Zoo. Experience “The Pinos house” with a tour stop in the afternoon, where Mexico's presidents took up residence for decades. Explore the property's wide gardens and admire the statues of each president who lived in the house. Take a tour of the inside of the house and see how Mexico's presidents used to live. Admire the presidential boardrooms, the living rooms, the cinema room, and the balcony, among other rooms in the huge residence.

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Abbiamo fatto il tuor guidato al Museo di Antropologia e al castello di Chapultepec con Carla, una guida preparatissima, simpatica e puntuale. Le cose da vedere erano davvero tante ma lei ha saputo darci un excursus delle nozioni principali per addentrarsi nella storia mesoamericana e messicana. Un tour che consiglio assolutamente! Grazie Carla!

The Mexico City tour and Xochimilco canal ride was amazing all in part because of our tour guide Xochitl Fuentes. She was able to give our group the best time ever. She was able to explain everything everywhere we went and made the tour so wonderful...Thank you Xochitl

You can easily do these tours by yourself, however having a guide take you to the most prominent features and explain in detail each step of the way makes this tour worthwhile. The line to Chapeltepec castle can be quite long so skipping the line Is another advantage.

Mariana, our guide, was excellent. Very kind to accommodate a group with children. His explanations were very good. Very good service!

It was a nice tour. I learned a lot of details of Mexico’s history.