--- title: Early Access Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.54 reviews: 1495 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Early access rank_in_category: 54 of 55 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/early-access-chapultepec-castle-anthropology-museum/ --- # Early Access Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum **Guidekin's take:** Start at the National Museum of Anthropology before walking through Chapultepec Park to Chapultepec Castle. A guide and both entrance tickets are included; expect moderate walking, and backpacks are not allowed inside. 4.54 from 1495 reviews at €75 per person for 5h. **Early access:** Choose Shared Tour for early access, a guide and both tickets: €75 per person for 5h; no backpacks inside. 4.54 from 1495 reviews. Trade-off: Moderate walking; no backpacks inside. (last checked October 8, 2026) In our comparison: #54 of 55 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Beat the crowds on this early-morning tour of the National Museum of Anthropology with an experienced guide. Gain historical and cultural insights as you gaze at state carriages, murals of epic battles, a sword wielded during the revolution, and the famous Aztec Stone of the Sun. Continue your visit walking through Chapultepec Park and arrive at Chapultepec Castle and experience one of Mexico City’s most visited sites. 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The flagpole in front of the main… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:50, 09:00, 12:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person for the Shared Tour option; other options up to €130 - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.54/5 from 1495 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amigo Tours - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:50, 09:00, 12:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.54 from 1495 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1299 of 1495. - 5 stars: 1195 (80%) - 4 stars: 104 (7%) - 3 stars: 71 (5%) - 2 stars: 52 (3%) - 1 star: 73 (5%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Shared Tour | €75 / person | Spanish, English | - | | Private Tour | €130 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Private Tour | ## What's included - Ticket to Chapultepec Castle - Professional guide - Ticket to Anthropology Museum ## Not included - Food and drinks ## Itinerary 1. **Museo Nacional de Antropologia** (2h 30m; admission included) - Over the course of 2.5 hours, your guide takes you on an informative journey through the exhibits, showing you only the most impressive sites. Marvel at the Aztec Stone of the Sun, and the Olmec carved heads, uncovered deep in the jungles of Tabasco and Veracruz. Learn about... 2. **Chapultepec Forest** (pass by, no stop) - The Chapultepec forest is an urban park located in the Miguel Hidalgo mayor's office, in Mexico City. It is the largest of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, with an area of 810 hectares. 3. **Chapultepec Castle** (2h; admission included) - At Chapultepec Park, the largest city park in the world. Climb to the top of Chapultepec Hill and reach Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec). You'll be able to explore the 12 halls of the 18th-century castle and enjoy the rooms and exhibits. During your 2-hour tour,... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:50, 09:00, 12:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The flagpole in front of the main entrance of the Museum at 08:50 a.m. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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 ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #54 of 55** | €75 | 5h | 4.54 (1495) | shared | | [Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/anthropology-museum-private-experience-walking-tour/?format=md) | €84 | 3h | 4.97 (418) | private | | [Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/muralist-art-semi-private-walking-tour-in-mexico-city-downtown/?format=md) | €48 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (207) | shared | | [Private tour with Archaeologist at National Anthropology Museum](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/private-tour-with-archaeologist-at-national-anthropology-museum/?format=md) | €89 | 3h | 5.0 (127) | private | Ranked #54 of 55 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €191, median €55; typical length 3h. 23 of 55 are private. 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