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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

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4.4/5

(134)

Francisco Estevez Labori

Francisco

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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 García villegas

Paloma

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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 ter Borg

Melanie

Dec 2025
Verified booking
5/5
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.

  • 4.4
    134 reviews

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    What our guests say

    José Luis Alonso Domínguez

    José

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Very positive experience regarding the guide Nadya Serim. Always attentive to the group and explaining in detail the meaning or origin of each piece in the route that was followed, interacting with the group. Unfortunately, it was not possible to use the headphones, so you had to be very attentive to her voice at all times. When there were many people in the room, it was difficult to hear clearly. Note: Hearing impaired people have an additional problem. In my case, with total deafness in my right ear, it would have been impossible for me to wear the headset correctly. All headsets are designed to be worn on that side. I ASK ALL THE PROMOTERS OF THESE GUIDED TOURS TO PROVIDE THEIR PROFESSIONAL GUIDES WITH HEARING AIDS FOR THE LEFT EAR. THEY WOULD DO A GREAT FAVOR TO DEAF PEOPLE WITH RIGHT EARS, as in my case. After a stop, necessary to replenish energy, the guide took us to the castle of Chapultepeq, where, after a walk, visually grateful for the landscape, and therefore, better carried by the group, we accessed it with great interest to see what was there gusrdaba. A very illustrative walk through the different characters that forged the most recent history of Mexico and taken by the hand of the excellent tour guide Nadia, who with her always interesting stories and expanded with names of literary works in this regard, illustrated us and knew how to accompany the images that we had in front of us, different pieces and mobile devices of those times. Very grateful and somewhat tired, (age is weighing a little), the route that was so kindly and respectfully shown to us by our guide was finished. A great guide, no doubt. To recommend to those who are about to come to visit both resorts in this great city.
    Francisco Estevez Labori

    Francisco

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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 García villegas

    Paloma

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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 ter Borg

    Melanie

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    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.
    Klaudia Deiss

    Klaudia

    Dec 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Hector was a fantastic guide very knowledgeable, able to fascinate . He gave a lot of additional information. Tour took more than 2 1/2 hours.
  • 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

    MondayClosed
    Tuesday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Thursday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Friday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Saturday09:00am - 06:00pm
    Sunday09:00am - 06:00pm
  • 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

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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