Puerto Quetzal Shore Excursion: Colonial Antigua City Highlights
Overview
Depart from Puerto Quetzal and enjoy the amazing Antigua Guatemala. This city is outstanding and the best-preserved colonial city in Latin America. Tourists visit Antigua, Guatemala every year from around the world to enjoy its natural beauty and historical monuments. The Spanish Colonial style permeates every part of the town: its houses, churches, squares, parks and ruins, also its traditions and folklore as well. Antigua is a city of charm and color where you can see and buy an overwhelming variety of attractive, handmade products that honor the traditions of generations of artisans
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Professional guide
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- 1 natural beverage
- Entry/Admission - Jade Maya - The original Jade factory, museum & showroom
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal, Escuintla Department
Depart from Puerto Quetzal
Pass By: Marina Pez Vela, 9 Calle 1-22, Escuintla, Guatemala
Your Antiguan experience begins as your expert tour guide picks you up from port for a scenic, 90-minute air-conditioned ride through forests, past volcanoes and stunning examples of Spanish Baroque influenced architecture
Stop At: Arco de Santa Catalina, 5a Avenida Norte 28, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Built in the 17th century, originally it was connected to the convent of Santa Catalina, allowing the cloistered nuns to pass from one building to the other without going out on the street.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Antigua Guatemala Central Park, H748+QG4, 4 Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Central Park surrounded by the traditional grid pattern used frequently in urban planning in the Spanish colonies. The park is surrounded by the Palace of the General Captains, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of San Jose and the Trade Portal.
Here in the park, we will also find the Las Sirenas fountain. This fountain has a traditional oral where the Count of La Gomera ordered to build the fountain in memory of his daughters, who in giving birth did not want to breastfeed their children for what the count ordered To tie his daughters to a trunk in the center of a waterhole, where they died of thirst and hunger.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Jade Maya - The original Jade factory, museum & showroom, 4a. Calle Oriente No. 34, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
At the Jade Factory and Museum you will learn about the various types of jade, how this mineral is mined and processed then fashioned into beautiful jewelry. Be sure to touch the jade rock formation in the middle of the showroom for good luck!
A delicious lunch is included that will consist of homemade tortillas and other traditional Guatemalan food. Watch first-hand how the tortillas are made and learn about the importance of the traditions and history that is rooted in the country's food.
A delicious lunch is included that will consist of homemade tortillas and other traditional Guatemalan food. Watch first-hand how the tortillas are made and learn about the importance of the traditions and history that is rooted in the country's food.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Continue on to Cathedral Church and the ruins of Santo Domingo Convent. This monastery was edified in 1529 and today some of its post-earthquake remains have been converted into a hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Marina Pez Vela, 9 Calle 1-22, Escuintla, Guatemala
While in the city you will have time to browse the shops and admire locally hand crafted items. Pick up a souvenir or two before your return back to Quetzal Cruise Port.
Stop At: La Merced, 5 Calle and 11 Av, Guatemala City Guatemala
Stand outside the 17th century Church of La Merced with its twin bell towers and graceful yellow and white facade.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puerto Quetzal, Puerto Quetzal, Escuintla Department
Depart from Puerto Quetzal
Pass By: Marina Pez Vela, 9 Calle 1-22, Escuintla, Guatemala
Your Antiguan experience begins as your expert tour guide picks you up from port for a scenic, 90-minute air-conditioned ride through forests, past volcanoes and stunning examples of Spanish Baroque influenced architecture
Stop At: Arco de Santa Catalina, 5a Avenida Norte 28, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Built in the 17th century, originally it was connected to the convent of Santa Catalina, allowing the cloistered nuns to pass from one building to the other without going out on the street.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Antigua Guatemala Central Park, H748+QG4, 4 Avenida Norte, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
Central Park surrounded by the traditional grid pattern used frequently in urban planning in the Spanish colonies. The park is surrounded by the Palace of the General Captains, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of San Jose and the Trade Portal.
Here in the park, we will also find the Las Sirenas fountain. This fountain has a traditional oral where the Count of La Gomera ordered to build the fountain in memory of his daughters, who in giving birth did not want to breastfeed their children for what the count ordered To tie his daughters to a trunk in the center of a waterhole, where they died of thirst and hunger.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Jade Maya - The original Jade factory, museum & showroom, 4a. Calle Oriente No. 34, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
At the Jade Factory and Museum you will learn about the various types of jade, how this mineral is mined and processed then fashioned into beautiful jewelry. Be sure to touch the jade rock formation in the middle of the showroom for good luck!
A delicious lunch is included that will consist of homemade tortillas and other traditional Guatemalan food. Watch first-hand how the tortillas are made and learn about the importance of the traditions and history that is rooted in the country's food.
A delicious lunch is included that will consist of homemade tortillas and other traditional Guatemalan food. Watch first-hand how the tortillas are made and learn about the importance of the traditions and history that is rooted in the country's food.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Continue on to Cathedral Church and the ruins of Santo Domingo Convent. This monastery was edified in 1529 and today some of its post-earthquake remains have been converted into a hotel.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Marina Pez Vela, 9 Calle 1-22, Escuintla, Guatemala
While in the city you will have time to browse the shops and admire locally hand crafted items. Pick up a souvenir or two before your return back to Quetzal Cruise Port.
Stop At: La Merced, 5 Calle and 11 Av, Guatemala City Guatemala
Stand outside the 17th century Church of La Merced with its twin bell towers and graceful yellow and white facade.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- All departure times are based on the GUATEMALA LOCAL time in port. Ships sometimes do not adjust their clocks to the local time in port, so it is very important to make sure you meet your tour at the correct local time.
- Please search for the Gray Line representative , we will be outside with our Gray Line Logo.
- To find pictures of our experiences, search us on Instagram as @graylinetoursgt
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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.
leeann_s
January 2023
Our guide Ramiro was very knowledgeable! His English was perfect and very easy to understand ! He kept us on schedule. The bus on the way over was over crowded and VERY uncomfortable for the long ride . The larger bus on the way back was very needed and appreciated. The lunch was just ok …
Our guide Ramiro was very knowledgeable! His English was perfect and very easy to understand ! He kept us on schedule. The bus on the way over was over crowded and VERY uncomfortable for the long ride . The larger bus on the way back was very needed and appreciated. The lunch was just ok …Barbara R
March 2020
We had originally signed up for the Antigua Self Guided trip, but ended up upgrading to the Colonial Antigua City Highlights as we were in the van with 4 others who were on that tour. Our guide, Fausto, nicely offered us this upgrade to join them on their tour and we were glad we did. You think y...
We had originally signed up for the Antigua Self Guided trip, but ended up upgrading to the Colonial Antigua City Highlights as we were in the van with 4 others who were on that tour. Our guide, Fausto, nicely offered us this upgrade to join them on their tour and we were glad we did. You think you can tour on your own, but you experience it more richly when with a knowledgeable guide. We had a 90 min. AC ride from Puerto Quetzal to Antigua while Fausto spoke about the area and history. The walking tour was informative and the history quite impressive for this city. Lunch at the Convent of Santa Catalina under the arch was very good. Thank you, Fausto!John_R
February 2020
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. As a native, he knew special stories and information that he shared in a colorful way. He interviewed some of the sidewalk peddlers and described their heritage with us. Antigua came alive with his interpretive descriptions and history. Our ride to Antiqua w...
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. As a native, he knew special stories and information that he shared in a colorful way. He interviewed some of the sidewalk peddlers and described their heritage with us. Antigua came alive with his interpretive descriptions and history. Our ride to Antiqua was filled with history and stories. A great tour.Alan537
March 2020
Our guide, Juan Pablo, gave a great insight into his country's history and present challenges. He is obviously known and respected by local people. There are a lot of hawkers but I saw no beggars. The sight of guards outside banks with shotguns was a little shocking. However, on the tour I felt a...
Our guide, Juan Pablo, gave a great insight into his country's history and present challenges. He is obviously known and respected by local people. There are a lot of hawkers but I saw no beggars. The sight of guards outside banks with shotguns was a little shocking. However, on the tour I felt at all times safe and fascinated by what we saw and heard. Because we were a small group we got to see far more and received far more positive attention. For example our tour of the Jade factory included far more than those received on the official cruise tour.Delonnie_H
February 2020
Juan Pablo gave us an in-depth history of the geography, culture and history of this part of Guatemala -- it was particularly interesting to hear about past volcanic eruptions while looking at puffs of smoke coming out of a distant active volcano! This was our second visit to Antigua, but since i...
Juan Pablo gave us an in-depth history of the geography, culture and history of this part of Guatemala -- it was particularly interesting to hear about past volcanic eruptions while looking at puffs of smoke coming out of a distant active volcano! This was our second visit to Antigua, but since it is such an interesting and lovely little town, we were happy to come again. We enjoyed a lunch of a sampling of various Maya specialties, so we really got a feel for the gastronomy as well. Would recommend this tour.Ronald_E
May 2023
Nice tour, but I would have liked to visit the churches we saw. Really no free time to wander and the tour could have been a little longer to accommodate this.
Nice tour, but I would have liked to visit the churches we saw. Really no free time to wander and the tour could have been a little longer to accommodate this.