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Chapultepec Castle & forest: History, Nature, and Hidden Secrets

5.0 (11 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Chapultepec Castle & forest: History, Nature, and Hidden Secrets

About this activity

Welcome to the largest urban forest in Latin America, considered one of the best in the world: Chapultepec Forest.

Covering an area of more than 800 hectares, it is home to 18 cultural venues across its four sections, making it one of the largest cultural circuits in the world.

Come and learn about the history of the forest and the history of our country at the Castle, now the National History Museum. Walk through the first section of the beautiful forest as you discover hidden places such as the Audiorama, the lakes, the national tree, the fountains, the monuments, bookshops and discover why it is the most important recreational area in the city.

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At a glance

Duration
3–4 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Pies descalzos

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–13 years) · Youth (14–18 years) · Adults (26–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Entrance to Chapultepec Castle
  • Included: Snacks: Ice cream

Not included

  • Not included: tips
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

  1. Chapultepec Castle

    20 min Admission not included

    We will start our tour at the Castle of Chapultepec

  2. Casa del Lago

    15 min Admission not included

    We will walk to the lake to see the lake house

  3. Audiorama

    15 min

    We will move on to see the audiorama for book and music lovers

  4. Stop 4

    15 min

    We will visit the Moctezuma baths and discover what do ancient people do here

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    We will discover some gliphs carved on the stones around the Castle that belong to the mexicas

  6. Lago Mayor Chapultepec

    10 min

    We will be amazed by the artificial lakes opened by Porfirio Díaz, with birds, herons, fishes, and boats they give life to the forest

  7. Jardin Botanico del Bosque de Chapultepec

    15 min

    Enter the beautiful botanical garden, explore the native flowers and plants with a pleseant walk

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We will meet at the entrance of Porrua library at the forest of Chapultepec.

End point

  • We will meet at the entrance of Porrua library at the forest of Chapultepec.

Pickup points

  • The St. Regis Mexico City
  • NH Collection Mexico City Reforma
  • Orchid House Mexico City
  • Four Seasons Hotel Mexico City
  • Suites Elba
  • Suites Contempo
  • Hotel Geneve Mexico City
  • Sonora 11 Apartments by VH
  • Camino Real Polanco Mexico
  • Hotel Fontan Reforma
  • Novotel Mexico City Centro Historico
  • Casa Panuco

and 42 more pickup points

We can do this tour with or without round transportation. We can pick you up at any hotel you are staying at

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Chapultepec Castle and forest

    No transportation included

  • Chapultepec Forest walking tour

  • Chapultepec With Transport

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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