Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec) Tours and Activities

This Viator Exclusive—available nowhere else—gets you inside Chapultepec Castle, one of Mexico City’s most popular attractions, before the crowds pour in. In relative tranquility, discover the castle’s 12 halls filled with royal artifacts and learn about Chapultepec’s origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers. An informative guide then takes you to the National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the largest collection of traditional Mexican art in the world.

Your tour begins with the pick up at the hotel in the morning in Mexico City, in your private vehicle.   Live the experience of visiting the only real castle in America. The castle of Chapultepec houses the most representative historical heritage of Mexico through times such as the Conquest, the Empire, independence and revolution. Learn about the life of Emperor Maximilian of Hapsburg behind these rooms decorated with classic European ornamentation. Walk the corridors full of light, the stairs made of marble, admire the sculptures and busts of historical figures, such as Emperor Cuauhtémoc or Hernán Cortés. The National Museum of Anthropology 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 current ethnic diversity of the country.

OVERVIEW During this private 6h tour, you will visit Chapultepec - one of the largest (and most beautiful) city parks in the Western Hemisphere. It hosts world-famous Chapultepec Castle - the only royal castle in North America, & National Anthropology Museum - one of the most visited museums in the world with the richest collection of artifacts from Mesoamerican civilizations. HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy the nature of Chapultepec Park with its shady alleys, multiple ponds & ubiquitous squirrels. Walkthrough furnished salons of the castle that sheltered Mexico’s presidents until 1933. Admire artifacts of the 12 ground-floor halls dedicated to pre-Hispanic Mexico in a world-class Anthropology Museum. WHY GO WITH US The time of the tour is spent purely on sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops & restaurants (unless you ask). We are flexible: departure time, program & route can be adjusted to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

Experience the history of the Second Mexican Empire like a Mexican soap opera with this unique audio walk that tells you the tragic love story of the Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg and the Empress Carlotta. The Chapultepec Castle was built in 1785 but 80 years after its construction, the emperors of Mexico arrived. This soundwalk is narrated by a telenovela producer, Adela Salinas. Let your imagination fly as you listen to the 3D sound effects and the narration of one of the most famous love stories in Mexican history. As you discover the premise and antiques inside the castle, you will learn about the Battle of Chapultepec and the hall of carriages, among other historical facts. Adela will tell the tragic love story filled with betrayal and passion in a unique "soap opera" style, up to the moment the couple is taken out of the castle by the troops of Benito Juarez. The tour ends as you learn the tragedy of Carlotta going mad, and Maximilian all alone in Mexico.

Get an insider’s peek into Mexico City's culinary hotspot of Polanco on this food walking tour. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the well-heeled neighborhood to several different eating venues. Sample Oaxacan, Yucatecan and traditional dishes, including chocolate and ice cream desserts, against the backdrop of Polanco’s parks, mansions and art galleries. Capture a memorable experience on this small-group tour limited to just 10 foodies.

Slow down and explore Mexico City on foot with this private tour, led by a local guide. You'll visit popular attractions such as the Torre Latino, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, and the Museo del Templo Mayor, while your guide tells you all about the history of Mexico, from pre-Hispanic times to the modern era.

We will get into the Chapultepec Park (wood): where magic, history, art and traditions connect each other. Twice bigger than New York's Central Park, this iconic park is a beautiful green open area located in one of the most biggest and transited cities of the continent. During our journey we will walk inside the park getting into de woods and ascend to the ¨Mountain of the Crickets¨ to discover the unique "Royal Castle" of the America at the top discovering corners and gardens that keep legends that will make your tour a memorable experience. We will have the opportunity to pass by the National Museum of History that is inside the Castle. To continue our journey, we will walk down the mountain making a short walk through the woods breathing fresh air and enjoying the nature and the environment of this magical place. We will end our experience with an exclusive picnic to rest and refresh ourselves while we contemplate the landscape on the shores of the Lake of Chapultepec!

Experience some of Mexico City’s main highlights on this guided bike tour. See the famed Diego Rivera mural at the National Palace, check out the Angel of Independence on Paseo de la Reforma, admire the centuries-old Metropolitan Cathedral and much more. Learn about the city’s rich, ancient history from your guide and customize your itinerary to suit your interests. Tour includes bike, entrance fees and lunch. 

Our guides will lead you in a pleasant way from the foothills of the Castle, to the entrance of the museum and emphasizing the pre-Hispanic history of the place, highlighting important places and data that are little known about the forest, and then enter the Museum of History and the Alcazar.

If you want to live an exceptional experience this is the place; culture, gastronomy, history, important monuments among many other things. We have highly trained and qualified staff. Responsibility, respect and punctuality are our essential values to provide you with the best of services.

Our tour has the perfect mix between culture and fun with the comfort that always characterizes the excellence of the service.

-Expedited access -Electronic payment (Please provide your accommodation address if you wish to receive your tickets 7-1 days in advance) * Go through the National History of Mexico and the most iconic aspects of its times as you walk through the corridors and recesses of an exquisite Castle, immersed in the largest urban park in the entire American continent, bigger than Central Park in New York City. The forest of Chapultepec! This unmissable Museum keeps an important record of Mexican National History, from the conquest of Tenochtitlan to the Revolution. The museum has 12 permanent exhibition rooms on the historical trajectory of the country; and another 22 rooms that recreate the use of the Castle and its rooms during its most iconic periods, such as the rooms of Maximiliano and Carlota and those of President Porfirio Díaz, as well as a room that recalls the assault on the Castle of Chapultepec.

Come discover this unique and historical place in Mexico! We will discover the imperial residence on Chapultepec hill top, learn about different historical periods of Mexico, and enjoy the best panoramic view of the city.

With our bespoke experience, you'll be able to customized your experience and go at the pace you feel comfortable. Since the moment you make a reservation, we'll give suggestion about the places we can visit or if you have something in mind, please let us know so we can make it possible. Our main goal is show a bit of the mexican culture and its rich heritage and show that there's other places aside from the most touristic sides but still equally beautiful.

Hit the highlights of Mexico City and get an insider’s peek at the only royal castle in North America during this culturally rich guided tour, with options for airport or hotel pickup. Look for traces of ancient Aztec pyramids in bustling Zócalo Square, marvel at works from master muralist Diego Rivera, and see the oldest cathedral in Latin America before heading to Chapultepec Castle for an in-depth guided visit, with admission included.

Our adventure will begin at the Altar a la patria, a monument dedicated to the heroic defense of Chapultepec Castle in the Mexican-American War. We will continue entering the Castillo de Chapultepec Museum, where through its rooms we will be able to learn a little more about the history of Mexico as a nation. Then we will walk through the Chapultepec Forest to reach our final destination, the National Museum of Anthropology, an enclosure that houses the anthropological history of our ancestors, here we will visit 3 exhibitions related to the Mayan, Aztec and Teotihuacan culture. Here our tour will end. What makes us different is the quality of our service, we seek to go beyond the basics and ensure that our guests feel comfortable and satisfied with their tour. Through our tour you will be able to know the history of Mexico in a very different way, we will make history a didactic experience and suitable for all ages.

On this tour I will take you to the most Mexican places in Mexico City and we will taste delicious local food. On this tour we will visit the most important and cultural places in Mexico City, while having fun and having an unforgettable experience. I love to ride a bicycle, visit incredible places with incredible people.

The best option to visit these spaces is undoubtedly on a private tour, in which you can specifically request what will meet your expectations in a particular way, at your own pace and time with a specialized guide at your entire disposal and a driver. private to facilitate mobility and less exposure to conglomerate places, in perfectly sanitized vehicles and meeting all current traveler health and care specifications.

The walking tour in Mexico City aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience with us. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Mexico City with a local and in a budget friendly way and focusing only on you!

The VIP private tour in Mexico City aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience with us. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Mexico City to make you feel safe and confortable but also to have the full experience this place has to offer.

The private VIP tour in Mexico City aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience with us. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Mexico City with a local and in a confortable and safe way and focusing only on you!

Do not think more, enjoy an incredible private tour which will allow you to have a totally flexible itinerary within Mexico City, know the incredible destinations we have for you and travel with us to the places full of history that we present here.

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Mexican capital, a city full of contrasts - Mexico City. Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle of North America will not leave you indifferent

Avoid the hassle of tourist crowds on a private tour of Mexico City, and discover cultural highlights including Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology. Benefit from the personalized attention of your professional guide as you explore the vibrant city, with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, and avoid hidden costs with entrance fees included as per itinerary.