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Antigua Guatemala Tour: Historic City Exploration
4.9
89 Ratings
Guatemala City
Travel back in time to the XV-XVII century and explore the rich heritage of Antigua Guatemala, capital of Central America. Immerse yourself in cobblestone streets, churches, monuments, and gastronomy on this full-day tour from Guatemala City.
Travel back in time to the XV-XVII century and explore the rich heritage of Antigua Guatemala, capital of Central America. Immerse yourself in cobblestone streets, churches, monuments, and gastronomy on this full-day tour from Guatemala City.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Guatemala City - The journey begins from the hotel in Guatemala City. Relax and enjoy the city views as the tour heads to Antigua Guatemala.
- Cerro de la Cruz - This hill offers an ideal starting point for the Antigua Guatemala tour. A 15-minute hike provides a stunning aerial view of the city, surrounded by three magnificent volcanoes. Good…
- Guatemala City - The journey begins from the hotel in Guatemala City. Relax and enjoy the city views as the tour heads to Antigua Guatemala.
- Cerro de la Cruz - This hill offers an ideal starting point for the Antigua Guatemala tour. A 15-minute hike provides a stunning aerial view of the city, surrounded by three magnificent volcanoes. Good physical fitness is recommended; otherwise, the tour will commence from La Merced Church.
- Iglesia de La Merced - This beautiful yellow church exemplifies Baroque Guatemalan architecture. Dating back to the 18th century, it is one of Antigua Guatemala’s most stunning churches. It is surrounded by a lovely garden, handicraft vendors, and excellent cafes serving authentic “Antigüeño” coffee, known for its chocolate notes due to the roasting process.
- Arco de Santa Catalina - The tour continues to the most iconic spot in Antigua Guatemala: The Arch Street, home to the Santa Catalina Arch. This location is the symbol of Antigua and features prominently on postcards. Originally built by the Santa Catarina Mártir Convent in 1693, it holds a secret to be unveiled during this premium tour. Prepare for breathtaking photo opportunities!
- Iglesia del Carmen - The history of El Carmen Church dates back to 1683 when the city council approved the construction of a temple dedicated to Our Lady of Carmen. AMAZING HANDICRAFT MARKET
- The Plaza Central Park - Experience a journey back in time, observing the majestic Water Volcano in the city’s backdrop, along with the ancient cobbled streets and over 500 years of architecture. The walking tour begins at the Central Park of the Plaza de Antigua Guatemala, the city’s heart, surrounded by its most significant buildings.
- Catedral de San Jose - This is a Roman Catholic Church located in Antigua Guatemala.
- Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande - This church and convent of San Francisco tell the story of one of Antigua Guatemala’s most notable figures: Santo Hermano Pedro. The tour includes a walk through the convent ruins, beautifully preserved gardens, and the main antique rooms of the church.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Professional Tour Guide for Antigua Guatemala Visit
- Private Transportation For The Group
- Bottled water
- Professional Tour Guide for Antigua Guatemala Visit
- Private Transportation For The Group
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Once the center of power for all of Central America, Antigua Guatemala is a city steeped in history. This journey will transport you back to the 15th to 17th centuries, inviting you to experience its distinctive paved roads, religious edifices like churches and convents, unique monuments, and tantalizing cuisine. Join us today to relish this rich legacy.
Once the center of power for all of Central America, Antigua Guatemala is a city steeped in history. This journey will transport you back to the 15th to 17th centuries, inviting you to experience its distinctive paved roads, religious edifices like churches and convents, unique monuments, and tantalizing cuisine. Join us today to relish this rich legacy.
Location
Guatemala City
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
(89 Ratings)
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A8557vqroberts
Feb 1, 2026
Antigua's monasteries and churches - The English-speaking travel companion, Rubén Sanches, has made a very informative, yet entertaining tour around Antigua's monasteries and churches. I remember this short trip very well.
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Emily_l
Jan 8, 2026
A good mix of structured... - A good mix of structured tour and free time, with plenty of bathroom breaks. A nice day to hit the highlights of Antigua.
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Dan_l
Nov 3, 2025
Antigua Tour - The guide in Antigua was great. From Guatemala City to Antigua it was basically a shuttle.
Our guide once dropped off in Antigua was friendly, humorous & very knowledgeable. It ended up being a bilingual tour and he transitioned between Spanish & English perfectly.
Antigua is quaint & beautiful. Lots of churches!
I enjoyed the experience
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Cindyer1688qr
Jul 13, 2025
Excellent painters with modern art, visit their studios, you will love them. - A beautiful place full of history, art and varied cuisine, it also has museums, churches, and a colorful culture that you will love, visiting cafes, are wonderful.
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970gerryh
Jun 20, 2025
Antigua Guatemala - We had a driver and a guide in a brand new van! Driver was great thru some very difficult traffic and the guide was wonderful, informative and entertaining. We had a great time!
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Camper295493
May 24, 2025
Great time, beautiful place and made new friends/memories. - Great trip, our guide Ruben was very knowledgeable and friendly. Antigua is a beautiful place with lots of culture and things to do. It is a short bus drive from the city and the restaurant we had lunch was amazing. Highly recommended.
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Rodrigo_c
May 21, 2025
Excellent tour - The trip was great and the sites visited in Antigua met all expectations. Our guide Ruben knew very well the history and everything Antigua contains. It was a very good experience
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Katerinevaleskat
May 8, 2025
A nice place - I found it a very interesting and beautiful place, they are always new experiences every day. I highly recommend this place
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Alicia
Jul 1, 2025
Old colonial city and strong indigenous influence - Beautiful colonial city, very well preserved. I recommend reading the book My Old Life before going. Despite being small, you feel a little insecure.
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Adamsoto
Jul 6, 2025
Didn’t follow itinerary - We started the tour by visiting a hotel, jade museum, and a marketplace, it was evident the tour guide got commission from all 3 places. That took up about 3 hours then lunch then we were able to visit the arch and one of the churches. We didn’t go to the second church nor the top of the hill viewpoint as the itinerary stated.
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