Museum of Anthropology: a look at Mexico's past
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Mexico City, Mexico
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
- Museum access ticket
- Federally licensed guide certified by SECTUR
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Av. P.º de la Reforma s/n, Polanco, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11560 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Meeting point at the main entrance of the museum next to the large Mexican flag.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Museo Nacional de Antropologia
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not available for children under 18 years of age
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 56 reviews
Robert_F, Feb 2026
Our guide, Hector, was outstanding. His depth of knowledge and understanding of history, culture, science, and the nature of people gave us a truly unique understanding of what we saw. Hector is also an excellent teacher using an iPad to show additional pictures and diagrams to explain sometimes tricky ideas and highly involved glyphics. Being a licensed guide he is required to keep up to date with new information to keep his license, but I think he goes well beyond that just because he loves it.
We were also given opportunities to sit and rest as he continued to explain and teach. I expected to get tired walking and standing for 3 hours, but we didn’t.
When we arrived we met Hector as instructed, then he had us get into line. It was a security line, not a ticket line. Guests are not allowed to bring in water. It went quickly once the doors opened. Backpacks must be put into (free) lockers. Hector explained all this as we waited for the doors to open.
I can’t praise this tour and Hector highly enough. I give it a 15 out of 10.
Barrett_P, Jan 2026
I cannot say enough good things about Hector! His knowledge and enthusiasm made our entire trip. We toured the museum on our first day in CMDX. My husband and I learned so much, and ended up seeing symbols Hector taught us throughout the rest of the week. Without his guidance, I think the museum would have been overwhelming for us. Instead, it was one of the highlights of our entire trip. Just book - you won't regret it!
Mary_B, Dec 2025
Our afternoon with Hector was magical. He is a gifted guide who made these ancient cultures come alive for us. His knowledge was extensive and his ability to explain was extrodinary.
Emiliano_H, Nov 2025
Hector was the best tour guide! His attention to detail along with his passion for the mystery, mythology, and history of the many stories revolving around the fascinating artifacts he introduced us to made the museum an captivating place you didn’t want to leave. Very highly recommended!
ScarlotteS_H, Aug 2025
I can’t say enough good about Hector. He is: Knowledgeable, warm, uses technology to bring understanding from ancient times to today. I recommend him to anyone.
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William_H, Feb 2025
Our guide, Hector, was very knowledgeable and provided us with an excellent tour. We would request him for any tour.
Mushra_H, Jan 2025
Our guide Hector did a fantastic job explaining Mexican history, culture and beliefs. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his heritage. Hector took time to go through all the artifacts we never felt rushed. He also made sure we had places to sit a few times while listening which helped relieve tired legs. Overall my husband and I had a great experience and would definitely recommend Hector to others
Cindy_L, Jul 2024
Edith was warm and grounded. Throughout the tour, she explained the intent for the museum, as well as the pre-Colonial history that was discovered in Mexico. I especially loved learning about the stories and legends of gods and how the indigenous people honored gods and how that translates to today’s religious practices.
JoAnn_R, Jun 2024
Hector is amazing!! What a teacher! He has studied the ancient cultures of Mexico and brilliantly shares exciting ways to look at both the new museum and its most exciting treasures. Time flew by with Hector! You would be very lucky to book at trip to the museum with him.
Veronica_C, May 2024
Excellent tour and tour guide.
The museum has so many beautiful pieces. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Rachel_B, May 2024
This is the best museum I've ever been to in my life. We were there for four-plus hours, but I could have been there for multiple days. I'm so happy we had a guide because it would have been overwhelming without one. Plus, Edith was INCREDIBLE! She was so knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. We had so much fun with her. 10/10 would HIGHLY recommend. This is a must in Mexico City!
Richard_V, Mar 2024
My daughter and I had a guided tour with Hector. He was knowledgeable and engaging as he told a story that covers the people of Mexico over the past 3500 years. He did an excellent job of tying themes and symbols together as he revealed the evolving narrative. We highly recommend that the first time you visit this museum, you seek out Hector to be your guide.
Yasser_P, Feb 2024
Edith was wonderful. A heartfelt tour made very enjoyable and easy to understand despite the amount of information there is to absorbed. Time flew by quickly. We truly enjoyed it.
Craig_L, Jan 2024
This museum was so much more than we expected and it was because of Edith, our guide. With a Ph.D. in History, she was able to wrap the various displays in story and fact and fascinating details about pre-colonial Mexico - life, politics, geography, conflict, religion. She was endlessly fascinating and we understand the origins of Mexican culture so much better.
HuiMin_C, Jan 2024
Hector was very friendly and detailed in his explanation. The head phones provided were very helpful. He answered many questions from my 13yo, but otherwise not really engaging my 11yo. So otherwise very good for adults and probably interested teenagers, but not for younger kids.
Stephanie_A, Oct 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and items in the museum. Highly recommend spending the day with her. Super nice, too!
Jordan_V, May 2023
You guys, Hector, TOP NOTCH! Me and my friends could not have asked for a better guide. He gave us killer insight on the chronology and history of many of the cultures and civilizations that existed in Mexico. And the way he wove in these beautiful parables at the beginning, really laid it out for us in a way that was digestible and memorable. Not to mention, we were a few minutes late and he was so gracious. Not only would we recommend him and this tour, but we plan to reach out again the next time we're in town as he said it would 3 DAYS to see everything! Can't wait. Thanks again Hector!
Response from Host, May 2023
Hi Jordan, thank you so much for your review, we are so happy to
Know that you had a great time with Hector, he is indeed an amazing guide and human. We are glad to know you are planning give a second and third visit to this amazing Museum.
PamelaLaskin, Feb 2023
We loved and learned so much from our tour guide, Hector Banderas. He was amazing!!!!! He had a wealth of fabulous information
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you so much for choosing us for your tour, we are more than happy to know you had an amazing time with Hector, he is indeed excellent.
It was a real pleasure to guide you through the museum.
Nelly_M, Jan 2023
Our guide Edith was amazing, her explanation-was a revelation for us, fantastic job, loved her and the museum! Greatly appreciated!
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you so much, we are so happy you have enjoyed your tour with Edith, it was a pleasure to show you this amazing museum.
bbspasic, Jul 2022
The museum is well put together. The inverted fountain is a nice welcome on a hot summer day. Our guide, Edith Gonzalez, has a wealth of knowledge and an easy presentation style. She shared her love and enthusiasm about Mexico's history with passion and made this a memorable experience. Thank you for the educational and fun visit to this great museum. It was the highlight of our visit to Mexico City.
Matthew_H, May 2022
Edith was a fantastic guide! She provided knowledge that helped me gain an understanding and insight to the wonderful and beautiful history of the area and its inhabitants. No way I would have had such a great experience if I had walked the Museum alone. The Museum is amazing, but Edith made it a memorable day instead of just another museum visit. Highly recommend Edith! She was very knowledgeable and explained things that even a neophyte like myself was able to learn and understand.
Heika_G, Oct 2021
Nuestra guía Edith fue increíble! Pero Viator cometió un error al cancelar el tour por equivocación de ellos y me pusieron a mi a resolver. Pésimo servicio al cliente. No recomiendo el app.
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