Anthropology Museum Mexico City Tour: Learn with an Exclusive Guide (Private / 3h)

Overview

Join this private tour to get acquainted with the exposition of the Mexican National Museum of Anthropology, the largest and most visited museum in Mexico that contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico's pre-Columbian heritage.

Highlights

• Half-day private tour at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City with an expert museum guide.
• See the world’s largest collection of ancient Mexican art.
• Contemplate impressive archaeological artifacts, such as the Solar Stone (or Aztec Calendar),
• the recreation of Pakal’s tomb, or the Jade mask of the Zapotec Bat God.
• Learn about the Mesoamerican societies and their historical contributions.
• Visit the rooms about the diverse ethnical groups in Mexico.

Itinerary

Meet your guide and start the walking tour to get acquainted with the permanent exposition of the National Museum of Anthropology, the largest and most visited museum in Mexico that contains significant archaeological and anthropological artifacts from Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage.

Visit the most relevant rooms and learn from a local expert about the origins of the advanced thousand-year-old Mesoamerican cultures (Mayans, Aztecs, Mixtecs, Olmecs, etc.) that existed and their valuable heritage in the country.

Why go with us

• We will spend the time on the National Museum of Anthropology tour purely on activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops or restaurants (unless you ask).
• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour varies just slightly depending on the size of your group.
• We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

Logistics

STARTING TIME: The default starting time is 09:00 AM, but we can also adjust it per your request. Our guide will meet you at the requested time and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.

MEETING POINT: Your guide will be waiting for you on the left side at the main entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, under the tree holding a sign (printed on paper or on the screen of the phone/tablet) with the logo of the company (same as on your confirmation voucher).

TOUR DURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION: The standard duration of the tour is 3 h from the moment of a meetup. At the same time, this tour is customizable which means you can adjust the route and time. E.g. if you want to visit a place that is not part of the itinerary (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), we can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the standard duration of the tour and (2) doesn’t involve a major change of the route.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes and shoes; travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.

Notes

• It is a private tour: only your group will participate.