26 May 2025
This option was a great tour of Antigua. The transportation and guided tour were well managed. We were able to walk through and see many key sites in the city but the tour was not too physically taxing. We had enough time to explore the different stops on the tour, including monasteries, churches, the central market, and square. Also, we stopped at a jade museum and shop and learned about the rediscovery of jade in the country and its importance. The tour was very informative; our guide Ruben had a lot of local knowledge and was able to answer questions from everyone even in a large group of 10+ people. Ruben was an archaeologist and was able to share insights on Antigua from his many years of study and touring which I thought were unique from other tour guides. Overall, the tour was an excellent way to see the beautiful city of Antigua and learn about both its significance in both colonial Spanish and Guatemalan history.