Day Tour in Antigua Guatemala, the Colonial City
Description
The visit to Antigua Guatemala is unique because it combines history, colonial architecture, living traditions and an incomparable natural environment, offering the traveler an experience that goes far beyond a simple sightseeing tour.
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Itinerary
08:00 a.m. Departure from Guatemala City
Antigua Guatemala is a colonial jewel declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, famous for its baroque architecture, cobblestone streets and natural surroundings surrounded by volcanoes. It is one of the most visited destinations in Guatemala and an international tourist reference.
The Plaza Mayor or Central Park is the heart of Antigua Guatemala and one of the most emblematic places of the city. Surrounded by colonial buildings, it is the meeting point where history, culture and daily life intertwine.
San José Parish, also known as the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala, is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city, famous for its imposing Baroque facade and history dating back to the 17th century.
The Church of La Merced is one of the most representative temples of Antigua Guatemala and an icon of colonial baroque in America. Its yellow and white facade, richly decorated with reliefs and ornamental details, makes it one of the most famous postcards in the city.
Calle del Arco is one of the most emblematic and photographed places in Antigua Guatemala. Its protagonist is the Arch of Saint Catherine, built in the 17th century to connect the nuns' convent with an adjoining building, allowing them to cross without being seen. Today, this arch is the most recognized symbol of the city and an icon of Guatemalan colonial heritage.
The Casa del Jade Museum is one of Antigua Guatemala’s most important cultural spaces, dedicated to the history, art and tradition of jade, a sacred stone for Mesoamerican cultures. It is a place where visitors can discover the spiritual and artistic value that this gem has had from pre-Columbian times to the present.
The Chocolate Museum is an interactive and cultural space dedicated to the history and tradition of cocoa in Guatemala, considered by ancient Mayan civilizations as “the food of the gods”. It is a place where visitors can discover the origin of chocolate, its importance in the Mayan worldview
La Unión Tank is one of Antigua Guatemala’s most picturesque and representative monuments. Built in the 19th century, this space served as a public place where women in the city came to wash clothes, becoming a community meeting point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour guide enters the hotel lobby to locate the passengers, the maximum waiting time is 5 minutes.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Very much a nice time, good guide, seen many things I could see myself going back there again. I like to watch the volcano erupts so I was getting what I was looking for. Plus a very good lunch
Thank you so much for your review, we look forward to seeing you again.
Excellent tour in Antigua, Lake Atitlan and the Quetzal Biotope. Thanks to our guide / private transportation Elmer Soto de Puntual tours Guatemala
Wonderful city, Victor is a great guide. Driver did a great job of getting us back to Guatemala City despite the crazy traffic!
Thank you so much for your review, Frankie. We hope to serve you again soon.
I flew to Guatemala City with my main purpose of taking this full day tour. The day before the tour (less than 24 hours before the start of the tour), I got notification when I landed at the airport that my tour had been cancelled and they would refund my money. If I was to cancel less than 24 hours before, I would not receive a refund, but they were able to cancel short notice because they say there were not enough people with reservations. I sent them a message advising that I was to only be in Guatemala for one day and that this created a problem. They never even responded! I instead rebooked with another company recommended by my hotel and I had a great tour. I would recommend that you do not book with this company as they cancel and will not even return messages.
Our Guide Luis was phenomenal! Patient, funny and so so knowledgeable! This tour exceeded our expectations!! Even the rain didn’t dampen our spirits!! Fully recommend!!
The guide, Elida, was not at fault, but out of our group of 8, someone wanted to go to Hobbitenango, and the tour company agreed. The tour company did let me know the night before of the change, but I did not realize what it would entail. We left an hour early to account for the change, but still only had 2 hours in Antigua rather than the scheduled 4. The company did pay for the entrance of Hobbitenango, and we were there over 3 hours which my friend and I did not want to do. If I had wanted a tour to Hobbitenango, I would have booked one. The majority of our group wanted to shop or sit and eat and drink and really did not want a tour of Antigua.
This excursion was not eventful. It is best to take a taxi to Antigua if you are staying in another part of Guatemala. Our tour guide was dry and we could have completed the tour by ourselves in one hour.
The driver and guide were punctual and curious. We had a great time in Antigua! We want to go back and would use this company again!
Antigua is beautiful. Our guide was full of interesting facts about the area. I would highly recommend this excursion.
Enjoyed the tour, good summary of Antigua, ended up on a private tour, but they said they wont cancel even if only one person books the group tour. I appreciated that, most would cancel.
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