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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
When your cruise ship docks in the port of Puerto Quetzal, visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed Antigua Guatemala. During your shore excursion, a local guide leads you on a walking tour to the city’s central plaza and offers expert commentary about colonial monuments, such as La Merced Church and the main cathedral.
You’ll pass under the 17th-century Santa Catalina Arch on this full-day sightseeing tour, which includes lunch and round-trip transport from the cruise terminal.
Local guide
Port pickup and drop-off
Worry-free shore excursion guarantee
Gratuities
Beverages
Departure Point
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Traveler pickup
Puerto Quetzal, Escuintla
CA-9, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala You will be met at the cruise pier where you will be picked up and transferred to Antigua Guatemala. Here you will meet your guide. 5 minutes
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Antigua Guatemala is outstanding and the best-preserved colonial city in Latin America. Tourists visit Antigua Guatemala every year from around the world to enjoy its natural beauty and historic monuments. The Spanish Colonial style permeates every part of the town: its houses, churches, squares, parks and ruins, also its traditions and folklore as well. Antigua is a city of charm and color where you can see and buy an overwhelming variety of attractive, handmade products that honor the traditions of generations of artisans.
We start with a 3-hour walking tour with a visit to La Merced Church - one of the most important churches in Antigua. We will also explore one of the distinguishable landmarks in Antigua Guatemala, Santa Catalina Arch. Built in the 17th century, originally it was connected to the convent of Santa Catalina, allowing the cloistered nuns to pass from one building to the other without going out on the street.
Next on the itinerary we will walk through Central Park to appreciate the The Cathedral of San Jose - Roman Catholic church in Antigua Guatemala. The original church was built around 1541, but suffered several earthquakes throughout its history, and the first church building was demolished in 1669, The cathedral was rebuilt and consecrated in 1680. By 1743 the cathedral was one of the largest in Central America. We will continue to a Jade Factory where you can appreciate the sacred stone of the Mayan civilization.
180 minutes
Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala After a mild walk we will have time to eat lunch (optional, not included). 60 minutes
CA-9, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala we will return to Puerto Quetzal to board your cruise. 90 minutes
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum 2 passengers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
All departure times are based on the GUATEMALA LOCAL time. Ships sometimes do not adjust their clocks to the local time in port, so it is very important to make sure you meet your tour at the correct local time.
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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.
Tammy_K
25 Jan 2023
We had a great guide who spoke good English and was very knowledgeable about Antigua. It was a beautiful day in a beautiful city!
leonak859
20 Jan 2023
De excursie is prachtig, je ziet heel veel. Echter de installatie in de bus was slecht waardoor de gids slecht verstaanbaar was. Ook was zijn engels niet best, dat was jammer. Verder de oude stad was prachtig, de mensen prachtig kleurrijk. Wat eigen tijd om even op eigen manier rond te kijken zou een mooie aanvulling zijn.
Raina_H
29 Feb 2020
We were picked up at Puerto Queztal, Guatemala, for an excursion to Antigua. It turned out to be a small group of about 11 from the cruise ship. The guide gave us information during the 1-1/2 hour trip about that part of Guatemala, and showed us different places of interest in that historical town. Even though we were taken to a jade factory, there was no real pressure to buy. Lunch at a local restaurant was included. Afterwards we were taken back to the port in good time.
This tour in
Puerto Quetzal
is organized by
Gray Line Guatemala
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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