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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Depart from Guatemala City to explore the fascinating city of Antigua Guatemala, declared World Heritage Site for its historical value, wonderful architecture and colorful landscapes, learning about history and culture. You will visit some buildings with unique architecture style of the once consdered the third most important Spanish colony in the Americas.
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Gray Line Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala You will be picked up at your hotel (selected hotels) in Guatemala City and transfer to our meeting point in Antigua Guatemala to meet our local guide to begin your soft walking of approximately 3 hours below a brief summary of what to expect on your way.
Antigua Guatemala, Once the third largest city in all of Spanish Colonial America and for 200 years the capital of Guatemala, it is today a peaceful, beautiful and partially restored colonial city. Cobblestone streets wind through the city of majestic churches and monasteries.
Iglesia de La Merced, Antigua, Guatemala La Merced Church of Guatemalan Ultrabaroque style, is a temple of the Mercedarian Order, which was founded by San Pedro Nolasco, of whom there is a sculpture in the upper part of the facade of the church.. 45 minutes
Arco de Santa Catalina, Antigua, Guatemala The Santa Catalina Arch was built to connect the nuns between cloisters to avoid being seen due to the votes that the religious who belonged to that Order took, After the earthquakes of 1773, the arch became important due to the arrangements that were made. These arrangements included the construction of a turret and the inclusion of a Lamy Amp Lacroix watch of French origin. 15 minutes
The Plaza Central Park, Antigua, Guatemala The Central Park was built based on the traditional patterns used in the urban planning of the Spanish colonies. The park is surrounded by buildings that are maintained over time, such as Palace of the General Captains, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of San Jose and the Trade Portal.
The central park was built based on the traditional patterns used in the urban planning of the Spanish colonies. The park in turn is surrounded by buildings that are maintained over time, such as
We also find in the center of the park, Las Sirenas fountain, that has a traditional oral that you will discover during the tour.
70 minutes
Tanque de la Union, Antigua, Guatemala Continuing our way, we will visit the La Unión tank, which is one of the most representative laundries in this city, and has a historical value because only the big houses had a place where they could wash. For this reason, most of the inhabitants - housewives - went to public laundries. 20 minutes
Jade Maya - The Original Jade factory and Museum, Antigua, Guatemala Jade Factory and Museum The jade is cut and polished in the factory by local Guatemalan workers who follow the carving traditions of their ancestors, Ancient civilizations appreciated the jadeite jade stones as ornaments, tools, and burial artifacts. 20 minutes
H759+C3G, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala El Carmen Ruins, The facade of the church was built with stucco-covered bricks, it had two levels with 24 columns in total, distributed in two towers of 6 columns each, this detail makes the temple still unique today. To one side of these ruins is the El Carmen Craft Market.where you can find a lot of Guatemalan souvenirs. 10 minutes
2a Calle Oriente, #4B, Antigua Guatemala Antigua, Guatemala 03001, Guatemala At the end of the tour you’ll be transferred back Guatemala City by our driver.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
Please contact us if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian in private services, subject to additional costs and guide availability
For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact Gray Line Guatemala to arrange.
It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
To find pictures of our experiences, search us on Instagram as @graylinetoursgt
If you are lodging in Zone 1, our only pick-up point is at the Hotel Panamerican.
If you are lodging in an airbnb please move to the nearest hotel lobby and please let us know of its name.
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.
Cinder_D
11 Feb 2025
Antigua was a delightful town. The buildings are so well preserved and beautiful. Many good places to eat and shop. It was a very nice visit.
AbdulHadibin_O
11 Nov 2024
Here is message from tour agency, after I WhatsApp them first, They only replied me on the second day I texted them.
"Hello good night
Unfortunately the tour will not take place tomorrow due to some activities that will take place in Antigua Guatemala. We regret the inconvenience."
maraxas
19 Sep 2024
Terrible vendor. We booked a trip with them and they canceled the day before without even emailing us to communicate. Definitely book with someone else. They will leave you high and dry on your once in a lifetime vacation.
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