Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Chapultepec Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Early Access Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum

• Mexico City: 19 City Highlights Bicycle Tour

• 5-Hour Tour Through Chapultepec, Anthropology Museum, and Castle

• Private Tour in Chapultepec Castle and Museum of Anthropology

• Private Tour Chapultepec Castle

Admission tickets for Chapultepec Castle cost 210 Mexican pesos for adults and children, but seniors (over 60 years) and children under 13 can visit for free. To learn more about the castle and its history, take a guided tour, which starts at US$34 per person.

Yes, Chapultepec Castle is not only one of Mexico City's most memorable monuments, but it's set amid the magnificent Chapultepec Park and is home to the National History Museum. To understand more of the castle's history, consider visiting with a guide or combining it with a walking tour of the park's many attractions, including the National Museum of Anthropology.

Per one customer who booked the Chapultepec Castle and Anthropology Museum Tour, "Gio was our tour guide, and she did a phenomenal job of leading this tour! I learned so much of the history of Mexico, and that made seeing all of the artifacts even more impactful. The castle was stunning, and I appreciated the backstories as well. This makes for a long morning to afternoon, but if you enjoy history, then you'll appreciate it. Be sure to have a good breakfast before you go :) All in all, a great tour!"

The Spanish built Chapultepec Castle in the late 18th century. They used it as a summer palace. Later it became a military college. Then, Mexican Emperor Maximilian I used it as his personal residence. Today, this storied castle in Mexico city is home to the National History Museum (Museo Nacional de Historia).

Chapultepec Castle was abandoned during the Mexican War of Independence. However, it played an important role in the Mexican-American War. The Mexican cadets who died defending the castle became known as “Los Niños Héroes.” You’ll find a small exhibit dedicated to the Battle of Chapultepec on the castle’s top floor.

Chapultepec Castle is situated within Chapultepec Park (Bosque de Chapultepec), one of Mexico City’s largest public parks. It’s near the Roma and Polanco neighborhoods west of the city center. The location boasts millennia of history and was used by the Aztecs. You can visit numerous museums and attractions there today.

It’s easy to get to Chapultepec Castle using public transportation. You can take Line 1 of the Mexico City Metro to Chapultepec station, located at the park’s eastern edge. Alternatively, take Line 7 to Auditorio, on the western side of the park. Many bus lines serve the area.

Yes, there are multiple guided Chapultepec Castle (Castillo de Chapultepec) tours available. As the castle is now home to the National History Museum, guided collection tours explore its highlights (while also pointing out the building’s unique heritage and architectural features). Some tours also pair visits to Chapultepec Castle with other nearby attractions.

To avoid crowds, visit Chapultepec Castle on a weekday, rather than a weekend, and avoid public holidays. It’s also wise to arrive either first thing in the morning or later in the day. The National History Museum at Chapultepec Castle typically is open Tuesday–Sunday, from morning until early evening.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Chapultepec Castle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Mexico City:

• Teotihuacán

• Frida Kahlo Museum

• Xochimilco

• Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

• Coyoacán

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in and around Mexico City.