Private Tour Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle.
Why we love it?
The Private Tour of the Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle offers an immersive experience into Mexico's rich cultural heritage. Over the course of 5 hours and 30 minutes, participants will explore the stunning Chapultepec Castle, which provides panoramic views of Mexico City, before delving into the extensive collections at the National Museum of Anthropology. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of Mexico's indigenous cultures, featuring a bilingual guide who enhances the experience with expert insights. Notably, the private transportation ensures comfort and convenience, allowing for a personalized exploration of these significant landmarks.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Water bottles
- Museum tickets
- Bilingual guide
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary
Castle Chapultepec
The Castillo de Chapultepec is a building located in the first section of the Chapultepec forest in Mexico City. Its origin dates back to the Viceroyalty of New Spain, when the viceroys used to frequent Chapultepec as a rest and recreation area. Bernardo de Gálvez ordered the start of its construction on August 16, 1785, in whose design Francisco Bambitelli and Manuel Agustín Mascaró participated.7 However, it was abandoned for a couple of decades until its acquisition by the City of Mexico in 1806 Until then, the palatial work was surrounded by wide foundation walls built of andesite. At the beginning of the 1840s the Heroic Military College established its headquarters in the castle, during which time the "Caballero Alto" keep was built . It had a significant role during the Battle of Chapultepec as part of the US intervention in Mexico in 1847, as it was "the last bastion of national defense," during which it suffered considerable damage to its structure. Miguel Miramón used it for the first time as a presidential residence in the late 1850s, until the second French intervention in Mexico. During the imperial transition, Maximiliano de Habsburgo and his wife Carlota inhabited the building "captivated by the beautiful views of the Valley of Mexico that could be appreciated from the place ”, and carried out a series of adjustments inspired by the Parisian rundbogenstil and neoclassical style, which gave it a symmetry similar to that of the European bourgeois precincts of that time.
The National Museum of Anthropology
The National Museum of Anthropology is important because it houses the most important archaeological and ethnographic collections in the country, and also this museum has a unique design and planning in the history of modern architecture in Mexico
The creator of the project, the architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, conceived that this building was not a simple repository since this museum is also part of our cultural heritage due to its beauty in terms of its architectural design, as well as its relevance and wisdom with the which were planned their exhibition spaces. In addition, the National Museum of Anthropology was inaugurated on September 17, 1964 by President Adolfo López Mateos.
The museographic design of the National Museum of Anthropology had a national and global impact because one of the characteristics is that the rooms had different heights in the ceilings: three and a half meters in the background section, and six meters in the areas where they are exhibited. great cultural achievements. For example, the Sala Mexica always maintains the height of six meters, as a way of exalting the great achievements of this culture. Also, it should be mentioned that the National Museum of Anthropology has 24 exhibition rooms, of which 22 are permanent and two rooms for temporary exhibitions.is important because it houses the most important archaeological and ethnographic collections in the country, and also this museum has a unique design and planning in the history of modern architecture in Mexico
The creator of the project, the architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez, conceived that this building was not a simple repository since this museum is also part of our cultural heritage due to its beauty in terms of its architectural design, as well as its relevance and wisdom with the which were planned their exhibition spaces. In addition, the National Museum of Anthropology was inaugurated on September 17, 1964 by President Adolfo López Mateos.
The museographic design of the National Museum of Anthropology had a national and global impact because one of the characteristics is that the rooms had different heights in the ceilings: three and a half meters in the background section, and six meters in the areas where they are exhibited. great cultural achievements. For example, the Sala Mexica always maintains the height of six meters, as a way of exalting the great achievements of this culture. Also, it should be mentioned that the National Museum of Anthropology has 24 exhibition rooms, of which 22 are permanent and two rooms for temporary exhibitions.
Please Note
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller or pram accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pickup and Drop-off in the lobby of your Hotel or Airbnb
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
