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Antigua Guatemala Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
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49 Ratings
Antigua Guatemala
Immerse yourself in the rich colonial and cultural heritage of Antigua Guatemala on this guided walking tour. Explore historic landmarks, churches, museums, and the iconic Arco de Santa Catalina.
Immerse yourself in the rich colonial and cultural heritage of Antigua Guatemala on this guided walking tour. Explore historic landmarks, churches, museums, and the iconic Arco de Santa Catalina.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Catedral de San Jose - During the tour, participants will explore the stunning open museum of Antigua, beginning with the Cathedral and continuing to:
- The Fountain of the Sirens
- Cathedral
- Captains Palace
- The Very Noble Town Hall
- St. Peter’s Church
- Public Laundries
- Santa Clara Facade
- Saint Francis Church
- Jade Museum…
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Catedral de San Jose - During the tour, participants will explore the stunning open museum of Antigua, beginning with the Cathedral and continuing to:
- The Fountain of the Sirens
- Cathedral
- Captains Palace
- The Very Noble Town Hall
- St. Peter’s Church
- Public Laundries
- Santa Clara Facade
- Saint Francis Church
- Jade Museum
- Santo Domingo House
- Arch Street
- Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol - The Church of San Pedro and Hospital de San was established as the first hospital for the poor during colonial times by Hermano Pedro.
- Tanque de la Union - The Union Tank or Public Laundries is highly acclaimed and frequently visited due to its rich history of accommodating hundreds of women who used these laundries.
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Convento Santa Clara - Santa Clara
Visitors will pass by the façade of Santa Clara, which was constructed thanks to generous donations from local residents. The site is appealing as it is situated opposite the Tanque la Unión, “Public Laundries.” - San Francisco the Great Sanctuary - San Francisco el Grande is a popular church visited by parishioners devoted to Saint Brother Pedro. The tour includes a visit to the church and the tomb of Santo Hermano Pedro.
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Jade Maya - The Original Jade Factory, Museum & Showroom - Jade Museum.
This fascinating museum offers insights into the Mayans, their connection, and beliefs regarding the precious Jade stone. A tour that is truly worthwhile. - Arch Street - Visitors will admire the beautiful and remarkable Arco de Santa Catalina, celebrated for its captivating structure and history, as it played a significant role for the nuns of the Convent of Santa Catalina.
- Iglesia de La Merced - Renowned for its exquisite baroque style, this is one of the most beautiful churches.
What's Included
- Tourist guide included
- Tourist guide included
What's Not Included
- San Francisco Church, Q 20. Cathedral Q 20. La Merced Q20.
- San Francisco Church, Q 20. Cathedral Q 20. La Merced Q20.
Additional Information
Our journey will take us through all must-see spots in Antigua Guatemala, a city that stands as an open-air museum to the world. It’s a tour deeply rooted in culture and history. Sites like the San José Cathedral, Central Park, the Palace of the Captains, City Hall Palace, Union Tank, Santa Clara Church, San Francisco Church, Santo Domingo House, Jade…
Our journey will take us through all must-see spots in Antigua Guatemala, a city that stands as an open-air museum to the world. It’s a tour deeply rooted in culture and history. Sites like the San José Cathedral, Central Park, the Palace of the Captains, City Hall Palace, Union Tank, Santa Clara Church, San Francisco Church, Santo Domingo House, Jade Museum, La Merced Church, and the renowned Arco de Santa Catalina amidst its enchanting streetscape, will be visited during our excursion.
Location
Iglesia de la Merced
In front of the Church of Mercy
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(49 Ratings)
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Cesar_t
Mar 30, 2026
Great tour around historical sites - Comfy shoes, it's nice to have quetzal or at least dollars for some shops around, very informative of the history our guide was Gerardo, know a little spanish it helps regardless.
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Holly_l
Mar 22, 2026
Informative and Flexible - We loved this tour! Very informative and flexible! He was willing to take pictures and let us do extra activities that interested us.
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Joseph_m
Mar 21, 2026
Gerardo was very... - Gerardo was very informative and gave a fantastic overview of the city of Antigua, its history and culture, and some of the interesting landmarks. I'm really glad this is one of the first things I did in Antigua.
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Sightsee59576813528
Mar 11, 2026
History - The guide was very attentive and friendly, for the price you pay you know much of ancient with appetizers and gifts included
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Javierandresd
Mar 2, 2026
Excellent, very human - We had the opportunity to share a nice tour with Mr. Gerardo, his punctuality and Clarity in expressing himself we liked very much. We feel like we won a friend in this town.
It is a very formal and very empathetic person that connects you quickly and makes you fall in love with the city.
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Kelly_m
Feb 26, 2026
What a wonderful tour we... - What a wonderful tour we had while here in beautiful Antigua ! We had such a lovely time with our tour guide. Very informative and learned so much more about this beautiful city. Our tour guide was above and beyond kind. He gave us wonderful recommendations . He was so helpful in all the questions we had. We are so thankful for our experience . Don’t hesitate to book! Enjoy!
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Laurencham
Feb 26, 2026
Great Tour, Amazing Guide - It was such a pleasure to have Gerardo show us around Antigua. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the area and made sure to answer any questions we had. He was so flexible that he was willing to meet us a a different starting location and completely customized our tour based on our interests. We were a family of 4 and when our 5 year old started feeling ill, he was absolutely eager to accommodate us. He guided us to the pharmacy and explained our issue to the pharmacist and even took us to get the 5yo a bite to eat. While we thoroughly enjoyed the tour as Antigua is a beautiful place, it was also a pleasure to hang out with Gerardo for a couple of hours. He's a sweet soul and we'll look for him when we're back in Antigua.
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Thay_l
Mar 13, 2026
Walking Tour - Learned about the culture of Antigua. Guide was friendly and informative and was willing to accommodate me.
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Katherine_s
Mar 11, 2026
Fun tour! Learned a lot... - Fun tour! Learned a lot about the history of Antigua. Enjoyed the flexibility/personal attention that comes with being on a private tour.
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Colleen_b
Feb 23, 2026
Lovely way to spend a few hours in Antigua - You get a good overview of the history of the area and the impact of the Spanish, the current culture (I took the tour shorter after Lent started), and a bit of geological info about jade. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
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