Private Walking tour of Antigua Guatemala


3 to 4 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 10
Mobile ticket

Overview

You will enjoy the most charming spots of Antigua Guatemala in an authentic and fun way, exploring across its cobblestone streets and enjoying the color and tastes of our culture. You will visit ruins of convents and churches, old colonial houses, emblematic parks, and beautiful markets, accompanied by a local guide.

Inclusions

  • Private Guide

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

Here is where the tour begins. It was one of the most important convents in the city, now restored as a luxury hotel. You will see the contrast between old and new.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande, Calle Oriente, 1a Avenida Sur 7a, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

It was the religious and cultural center of the city, holding invaluable treasures of colonial baroque art. Inside rest the remains of Holy brother Pedro de Betancourt, the Guatemalan saint.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Tanque de la Union, Calle oriente 6a Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

A beautiful park that represents the union of Central America.

Stop At: Catedral de San Jose, Calle Oriente 5a Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

It was one of the largest cathedral churches in Latin America. Currently, only a quarter remains standing and the rest is preserved as ruins.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Centro de Formacion de la Cooperacion Espanola en La Antigua Guatemala, 6a. Av. Norte Entre 3a. y 4a. Calle Poniente Calle Poniente, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

The Jesuits of the company of Jesus built an impressive temple, monastery, cloister, and college. In 1997, the Spanish cooperation restored parts of the building and they opened a small museum.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: La Recoleccion, Calle Poniente at Calle de Recolectos 1, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

The greatness of this architectural complex is considered a national monument in Guatemala.

Stop At: Iglesia de La Merced, 5a Avenida Norte y 1a Calle Poniente Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

It is one of the most beautiful temples in the city, in a very Guatemalan baroque style. Its construction was anti-seismic so it resisted the earthquakes that destroyed the city.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Casa del Jade, 4 Calle Oriente # 10 Edificio El Jaulon, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

A historical and cultural tour of the most important stone of the Mayan culture. Considered more valuable than gold, jade was a symbol of fertility, life, and power.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Iglesia del Carmen, Avenida Norte S/N 3a Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

Due to all its architectural details, this church was one of the most splendid and elegant of the colonial era.

Stop At: Arco de Santa Catalina, 5a Avenida Norte 28, Antigua 03001 Guatemala

The famous street of the arch, emblem of the city. Learn about its history and visit an old colonial house.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
A252RTjaninem
July 2022

Very informative and interesting tour. Great way to get an understanding of the history and layout of Antigua. Good tour especially for first time visitors.

Janet_H
November 2022

We love going on walking tours as an introduction to the city/country! Luis was very knowledgable and answered all our questions and was helpful with recommendations. We really appreciate his good sense of humor, too! Many thanks for taking us on the walking tour despite booking only 2 hours in a...

284ashtona
October 2020

The entire thing was amazing. They pick us up on time and drove us there and back. The Guatemalan people are one of the kindness people I ever met. Our tour guy was very knowledgeable and kind. So much history behind every building. The tour guys was with us for 3 hours and we had such a great ti...

AntonioWray
May 2022

Muy buen recorrido, y buena forma de conocer Antigua. Nuestro guia muy puntual y muy dispuesto a complacer nuestras necesidades.

U3459RKheidih
August 2021

Ich habe eine ausgezeichnete, günstige Tour mit dem überaus freundlichen Guide Diego Lee erlebt! Von Anfang an konnte ich die Tour mitgestalten und immer wieder Wünsche äußern, so dass ich sehr viel Interessantes aus Politik, Gesellschaft und Geschichte (einschließlich Literaturempfehlungen) über...

noelialR3394HA
October 2020

Tuvimos la suerte de compartir las excursiones con Aldo. Excelente profesional, buen conductor y guía . Totalmente recomendable

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