Anthropology Museum: 10 Masterpieces Tour

4.7
(12 reviews)
Mexico City, Mexico

1 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Stop 1 | Monolith of Tláloc – 10 min
Rain, water, fertility, and sacred power.

Stop 2 | The Umbrella – 10 min
The museum’s iconic symbol of water, earth, and sky.

Stop 3 | Mammoth Skeleton – 10 min
Prehistoric life and early humans in ancient Mexico.

Stop 4 | Olmec Colossal Head – 15 min
Leadership, ritual power, and monumental art.

Stop 5 | Aztec Sun Stone – 25 min
Mexica time, gods, creation, and cosmic cycles.

Stop 6 | Teocalli of the Sacred War – 15 min
Sacred warfare and the myth of Tenochtitlan.

Stop 7 | Coatlicue – 15 min
Life, death, fertility, and transformation.

Stop 8 | Bat God Mask – 15 min
Sacred animals, night, and the underworld.

Stop 9 | Toltec Warrior Legacy – 15 min
Warrior imagery and the legacy of Tula.

Stop 10 | Pakal’s Tomb – 30 min
Maya royalty, funerary rituals, and Xibalba.

What's Included

Entry fees
Guided tour of the National Museum of Anthropology.
Live commentary tour in English and Spanish
Transportation. Approximate cost of 15 USD

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We start at 9:30 pm; Look for our orange umbrellas and T-shirts with the Mexico Aztlan Walking Tours. Frente al monolito "Tlaloc", junto a Reforma Avenue, búsquelo en Google Maps.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (approximately)
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    Museo Nacional de Antropologia

    Discover the National Museum of Anthropology through its 10 essential masterpieces on a curated guided tour designed to reveal the soul of ancient Mexico. Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the museum’s size, travelers will follow an optimized route from the monumental Monolith of Tláloc to the Mexica, Olmec, Oaxaca, Toltec, and Maya rooms. Along the way, they will explore iconic treasures such as the Aztec Sun Stone, the Teocalli of the Sacred War, the Bat God Mask, the Olmec Colossal Head, and Pakal’s Tomb through myths, symbols, gods, sacred animals, and expert storytelling.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Walking Tours Mexico Aztlan

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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