Mayan Spirituality: Explore Ancient Traditions

Explore La Antigua’s vibrant culture and history. Connect with Mayan traditions, languages, and spirituality on a friendly, immersive walking tour.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Iglesia de La Merced - Explore the church
  • Cerro de la Cruz - Travelers will discover the history of the various relocations of Guatemala’s cities, as well as gain insight into the Mayan worldview and the significance of different natural elements.
  • Convento de las Capuchinas - Tour the convent
  • Arco de Santa Catalina - Stroll along…
What's Included
  • Walking tour
What's Not Included
  • In case you want to use a Tuc Tuc the price is not included.
Additional Information

What will be learned?

Participants will explore Mayan spirituality and worldview, delve into traditional music and dance performed during ceremonies, and understand how Mayan spirituality has endured through history and syncretism (a blend of Mayan and Christian elements). They will also learn about the various language levels used in Mayan…

Location
Iglesia de la Merced
We will meet in front of la Merced Church the yellow one.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Indragb
Feb 7, 2026
An Educational & Highly Enjoyable Walk - Wilson was an exceptional guide. We learned about the Mayan culture prior to the Spanish invasion and how Mayans held on to their culture through art, food, music and, often, surreptitious integration of Mayan symbolism with Catholic architecture. We walked for hours and enjoyed all he had to teach us, along with his charming company.
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Heatherbg327qt
Feb 7, 2026
100% Recommend - We had the most amazing tour with Winston. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Mayan culture. Wow, what an experience!! We learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed our time. I would 100% recommend this tour. It’s clear why he gets 5/5 rating.
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Linda_c
Feb 3, 2026
Fabulous tour! - Wilson was an excellent guide. He added a layer depth & cultural knowledge about Mayan history & culture that enhanced our appreciation of the textiles we had come to Guatemala to see. I would highly recommend connecting with Wilson for a tour to learn more about guatemalan textiles, iconography, meaning of colours & history of Mayan people. Gracias Wilson!
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Trail195080
Jan 31, 2026
Amazing cultural tour - I am so glad I did this tour, although most of us visitors visit Antigua for the Acatenango hike, this tour is a great gift to learn more about Antigua. I learned so much and gained a great understanding of this city. Cali is amazing!
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Sophia_g
Jan 24, 2026
Best Tour in Antigua - This is a great opportunity to learn about Antigua and the Maya cosmovision. Wilson is an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide. I took the tour in English and Wilson might as well be a native speaker. I can't recommend this tour enough!
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O7327owtonyr
Jan 15, 2026
Very interesting tour with excellent guide! - Wow! We very rarely write reviews, but we had such a fabulous 4 hour tour with Wilson yesterday that we felt compelled to do so. We travel extensively and have been on countless cultural and city tours. By far, our tour with Wilson about the culture and history of Mayans far exceeded all others we have participated in. He brings an incredible depth of knowledge and passion about his culture to the table and was more than happy to answer all of our questions. Four hours is a long time for a tour, but Wilson included engaging interactive aspects and was never boring. As a linguist, language teacher and interpreter he possesses excellent English. Additionally, he has a lovely and congenial personality and is very pleasant to be with. We felt his positive energy immediately upon meeting him and we truly felt like we had made a new friend. We highly recommend this tour; you won’t be disappointed.
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Joshua_b
Jan 14, 2026
Absolutely wonderful - Absolutely wonderful tour. I wanted to understand how the Mayans kept their culture under Spanish rule and Wilson answered all my questions in the way only a true Mayan would have been able to. We walked around the city and he pointed out all the hidden symbolism in the architecture and at the same time explained the history behind the city.
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Terezannak
Dec 19, 2025
No brainer - Do it! - I highly recommend the Mayan Cultural Walking Tour with Wilson. He is a committed, knowledgeable, friendly, attentive, and adaptable guide who genuinely cares about his work and cultural heritage. His passion and understanding of his own culture, combined with his curiosity about other cultures and the world, make the tour engaging, insightful, and interactive. Although it lasts four hours, it never feels too long—it's a relaxing experience. Plus, you get excellent value for your money!
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Melina
Dec 12, 2025
Mayan immersion - Fantastic experience with Mayan history, Antigua sightseeing, and many interesting stories. Our guide, Wilson is so friendly and knowledgeable. I would give this experience A+
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Loneostrich
Oct 12, 2025
Informative and fun - Wilson was very friendly and knowledgeable, and I appreciated his explanations of how the Mayan population subtly sought to preserve their culture in the wake of the Spanish conquest.
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).