Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Your walking tour will begin when your authorized guide picks you up at the previously agreed point. During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the places described in the itinerary, among these places are the viewpoint of the city, Cerro de la Cruz, from where you can appreciate the view and have a better idea of the distribution of streets and avenues. . Next you can visit the former monastery of the Dominican order of friars, now converted into a hotel, restaurant and convention center. A museum and Jade factory where you will learn more about the Mayan culture. You will see the public laundry of the Tanque de La Union square, the Church of San Francisco where you will visit the tomb of Hermano Pedro who was beatified and canonized by Pope John Paul II, the Central Park with its Cathedral, City Hall Palace and former Palace of The General Captains and finally the iconic Arch of Santa Catalina from the 16th century
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GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Professional guide authorized by the national tourism commission
Private transportation
Lunch
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
tips
Cost of tickets to ruins or museums
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Jade Maya - The Original Jade factory and Museum, Antigua, Guatemala The objective of going through this place is to rest a bit from the walk. There is coffee, free Wi-Fi, toilets. This is a museum that exhibits replicas of Mayan artifacts, it is also worth seeing as one learns about the Mayans, their history, their past and how their calendar works. 20 minutes
Casa Santo Domingo Museums, Antigua, Guatemala This is a hotel, restaurant and convention center. What makes this a special and unique place is that there are still traces of the old monastery of the order of Dominican friars. Admission is free, except the museum area, for the museums if you have to pay 25 minutes
Cerro de la Cruz, Antigua, Guatemala It is usually because this is the place where most tours start, as it offers a beautiful view of the entire city, its surroundings and volcanoes. It is also like having a huge model or map in front of you which allows us to get a better idea of the distribution of streets and avenues. 30 minutes
Tanque de la Union, Antigua, Guatemala This is an old public laundry where people washed their clothes by hand
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua, Guatemala This is a 16th century arch that served as a passageway for the nuns to cross from one property to another 10 minutes
The Plaza Central Park, Antigua, Guatemala This is the most central point of the city where the town hall (the mayor's office), the Palace of the General Captains and the Cathedral are located. In addition there are banks, ATMs, restaurants and ice cream parlors around
Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande, Antigua, Guatemala The Church of San Francisco El Grande is from the 18th century. Within this Catholic church are the mortal remains of Brother Pedro who was beatified and canonized by Pope John Paul II. The objective of visiting this place is to learn about the history of the aforementioned character and appreciate the architecture of said church. 20 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Overweight people
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
986yadirab
14 Apr 2024
An excellent host, very knowledgeable about the entire history of Guatemala, an expert in Mayan culture...in general one has a very fun super cultural experience.
This tour in
Central Highlands
is organized by
Luis Diego Lee Pérez
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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