National Museum of Anthropology Guided Tour, Mexico City

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During this guided tour of the National Anthropological Museum, you'll go back to the origins of Mesoamerica and Mexican culture as you admire the world's largest collection of pre-Columbian art.

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English—speaking guide
Admission to the National Museum of Anthropology
Small group tour, no more than 12 people (depending on selected option)

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Main Entrance of the National Museum of Anthropology

Reviews of our customers

8.7

Excellent 1,565 Travelers·134 reviews

May 14, 2026
Portia
Vancouver, Canada
My tour at the anthropology museum was a highlight of my time in Mexico City. I was nervous as a tour really comes down to the guide. Luckily I got Al...
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June 17, 2026
Tiago Aquiles Ribeiro Medeiros
Brasília, Brazil
The tour was very well conducted by the guide. An overview of the museum's main permanent attractions was presented during the 2.5-hour tour, providin...
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May 19, 2026
Jorge
Spain
Leonardo has been the best guide we've had in the 15 days we've been traveling through Mexico and taking daily tours. He's shared with us the rich his...
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April 30, 2026
Miguel
Barcelona, Spain
Jorge was an excellent guide. The tour felt too short. I would do it again!
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January 30, 2026
Grace Berlfein
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour with Francisco was excellent! He showed us the most important parts of this incredible museum, summarizing the tour so we could get a good ov...
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December 26, 2025
Anna
Verona, Italy
Our guide, super punctual, took us through the history of Mexican culture. Thank you Nadia Sulin for the super professional service. The only negativ...
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February 10, 2026
Angela
Spain
We loved the visit we made with Eliazar; we learned a lot in a fun way.
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February 6, 2026
Alfonso
Benidorm, Spain
Wonderful experience and fantastic museum... Our guide Hector explained everything in a pleasant and entertaining way.
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January 29, 2026
Víctor
Spain
The guided tour was excellent, and our guide, Alicia, was delightful. Highly recommended.
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December 1, 2025
Roberto Martín González
Logroño, Spain
It just so happened that I was the only one who showed up for the tour in Spanish. Nadia gave a fantastic guided tour, kindly answering all my questio...
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Tour Details

The tour meets at the main entrance to the Anthropological Museum to begin the Origins of Mesoamerican Culture guided tour.

Mexico City's National Anthropological Museum is the most important in Latin America. More than two million people visit every year to see up close the biggest collection of pre-Hispanic art in the world.

We'll spend 2.5 hours following in the footsteps of prehispanic societies, and get up to date on the most recent archaeological excavation and ethnographic studies. We'll head back 10,000 years as we admire an impressive collection of day-to-day objects from Mexico's first inhabitants, as well as symbolic elements from their cultural and religious ceremonies.

You'll be amazed by the famous 'Sun Stone', popularly known as the Aztec Calendar, and we'll discover the secrets it's said to hold regarding the origin of the universe. We'll also see reconstructions of tombs and temples from the ancient Aztec and Mayan civilisations and remains from the Zapotec, Toltec, Teotihuacan and Mexica cultures.

Having learned about the cultural and artistic heritage of Mexico for 2.5 hours, you'll have free time to pass through the museum at your own pace.

Small-Group Tour

During the booking process, you can choose the option in a small group. You'll be in a small group with a maximum of 12 people. It's the most exclusive option!

8.7

Excellent 1,565 Travelers·134 reviews

May 14, 2026
Portia
Vancouver, Canada
My tour at the anthropology museum was a highlight of my time in Mexico City. I was nervous as a tour really comes down to the guide. Luckily I got Al...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 17, 2026
Tiago Aquiles Ribeiro Medeiros
Brasília, Brazil
The tour was very well conducted by the guide. An overview of the museum's main permanent attractions was presented during the 2.5-hour tour, providin...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 19, 2026
Jorge
Spain
Leonardo has been the best guide we've had in the 15 days we've been traveling through Mexico and taking daily tours. He's shared with us the rich his...
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 30, 2026
Miguel
Barcelona, Spain
Jorge was an excellent guide. The tour felt too short. I would do it again!
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
January 30, 2026
Grace Berlfein
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The tour with Francisco was excellent! He showed us the most important parts of this incredible museum, summarizing the tour so we could get a good ov...
Is this useful?
December 26, 2025
Anna
Verona, Italy
Our guide, super punctual, took us through the history of Mexican culture. Thank you Nadia Sulin for the super professional service. The only negativ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
February 10, 2026
Angela
Spain
We loved the visit we made with Eliazar; we learned a lot in a fun way.
Is this useful?
February 6, 2026
Alfonso
Benidorm, Spain
Wonderful experience and fantastic museum... Our guide Hector explained everything in a pleasant and entertaining way.
As a couple
Is this useful?
January 29, 2026
Víctor
Spain
The guided tour was excellent, and our guide, Alicia, was delightful. Highly recommended.
With friends
Is this useful?
December 1, 2025
Roberto Martín González
Logroño, Spain
It just so happened that I was the only one who showed up for the tour in Spanish. Nadia gave a fantastic guided tour, kindly answering all my questio...
Traveling solo
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Tour Details

The tour meets at the main entrance to the Anthropological Museum to begin the Origins of Mesoamerican Culture guided tour.

Having learned about the cultural and artistic heritage of Mexico for 2.5 hours, you'll have free time to pass through the museum at your own pace.

Small-Group Tour

During the booking process, you can choose the option in a small group. You'll be in a small group with a maximum of 12 people. It's the most exclusive option!

National Museum of Anthropology Guided Tour