Guided Tours

National Museum of Anthropology Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Anthropology museum entrance with courtyard pond and unique roof structure.

Fountain at the entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Visitors viewing the Aztec Sun Stone at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City.

Visitors listening to a guide at the Anthropology Museum in Mexico City.

Duration

2 hr - 5 hr

Open today

9:00am - 6:00pm

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Guided tour

4.4/5

(158)

Jeffrey

Jan 2026

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Our tour guide, Lilly, was very informative and knowledgeable and so passionate about the Mexican culture. There was so much to see, but we ran out of energy.... Would love to go back someday and see the rest. The only criticism we have would have been better directions to get from our Uber drop off to the entrance meeting place. Knowing that there is a bridge connecting the parking lot would have been helpful.

Howard

Jan 2026

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Jenniifer offered us a small group tour of this absolute workd class museum. The collection goes beyond words, and Jennifr told us many stories behind the pieces on view. One has to see this museum on a guided tour. It is not enough to view this collection on your own. she was incredible, as was the museum!

Thomas

Mar 2026

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Alex was a terrific guide. Tour was very interesting, though a little rushed. I had some difficulty fully understanding the tour guide. I wasted an hour of my time the previous evening trying to get my tickets for the your. VERY FRUSTRATING!

Francisco

Dec 2025

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Excellent experience! I was very impressed by the organization, punctuality, and customer service I received at all times. The instructions were very clear, and they sent multiple text messages before the tour with helpful details and clarifications. Our tour guide (Leonardo) was very knowledgeable, passionate about his job, and spoke excellent English. The tour is long (arund 3 hours), but the itinerary is divided into sections that allow plenty of time to rest and bathroom breaks. Highly recommended.

Paloma

Dec 2025

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Our guide was amazing, she knew how to keep us attentive and arouse our curiosity throughout the tour of the museum. She transmitted all the information in a very pleasant and interesting way, with her explanations we were able to understand other subsequent visits that we have made around the city and the surrounding area. I recommend this guided tour if it is the first trip to the city or if you want to discover in an entertaining way everything that the museum contains.

Melanie

Dec 2025

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Our guide Cinthya from Chilñ'N Go Yours was great, very fun and knowledgeable and had great stories to bring history and relevance alive. It is important to note that there is a security line up BEFORE you meet her, THEN you skip the line with her and view the museum.

Walk through one of Latin America's most iconic museums with an expert guide by your side.

See ancient relics from the Aztec, Mayan, and Toltec worlds, including the Stone of the Sun.

Marvel at Olmec heads, mural art, tomb replicas, and a model of ancient Tenochtitlán.

Learn how pre-Hispanic cultures shaped the beliefs and lives of modern Mexicans.

Enjoy skip-the-line access and stay back to explore more on your own after the tour.

Professional guide (English/Spanish)

Entrance to the National Museum of Anthropology

Food and drinks

Hotel transfers

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Alexandra
Mar 2026
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What we liked most about the tour was our guide, who showed us around and explained everything extremely well. She explained everything clearly and showed us the entire exhibition with great respect. I don't have a camera on hand right now, but it was a really lovely moment. Thank you so much to our guide, Cinthya, for helping us understand everything.
Thomas
Mar 2026
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Alex was a terrific guide. Tour was very interesting, though a little rushed. I had some difficulty fully understanding the tour guide. I wasted an hour of my time the previous evening trying to get my tickets for the your. VERY FRUSTRATING!
Shoshana
Mar 2026
Verified booking
It was difficult to know where to meet. The direction were incorrect. It would have been better to tell us to meet at the entrance area. Hector was very enthusiastic and passionate about the ruins and the history
John
Feb 2026
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Cynthia was an excellent guide for us in the Anthropology Museum. She is very knowledgable and was able to explain complicated topics with ease. I recommend this tour and we will go back since there is so much more to see and enjoy.
Maraguerita
Feb 2026
Verified booking
The museum is incredible. The lay out and way it is curated, the space and flow is so very pleasant. Our guide, Omar was so passionate and well Infirmed , we felt very pleased to have been guided around by him

Getting started

Meet your guide at the flagpole in front of the National Museum of Anthropology at 8:50am. Your guide will validate tickets and take you past the lines with express entry.

What to expect

Step inside one of the most important museums in Latin America, home to over 20 exhibit halls showcasing the art, beliefs, and traditions of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic civilizations. Your bilingual guide will walk you through the highlights and stories that shaped the nation’s roots.

Features

Aztec Hall: See the famous Stone of the Sun, believed to be an ancient calendar

Mayan Room: View mural replicas and Pakal’s tomb lid

Olmec Collection: Admire colossal stone heads from over 3,000 years ago

Tenochtitlán Model: Explore the miniature of Mexico City’s ancient Aztec capital

Ethnography Floor: Discover how indigenous communities live today

Wrapping up

After your guided tour, you’ll have the option to continue exploring the museum at your own pace.

Anthropology Museum
Monday Closed
Tuesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 9:00am - 6:00pm

What to bring

Carry a valid photo ID for check-in at the meeting point

Bring a notebook or phone if you’d like to take notes on the exhibits

Wear comfortable shoes as the tour covers multiple exhibit halls

What’s not allowed

Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum

Flash photography and tripods are restricted inside exhibition areas

Pets are not allowed, except certified service animals

Accessibility

The museum is wheelchair accessible

Elevators and ramps are available between floors

Restrooms are adapted for people with limited mobility

Additional information

The guided portion of the tour lasts 2.5 hours, with optional free time afterward

Children under 3 can join the tour for free without a ticket

The tour runs rain or shine since it takes place indoors

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