Free walking tour of the city of Antigua Antigua tour

Welcome!

This is a historical tour in which you'll visit the most important monuments in the city of Antigua Guatemala, learning about its history, architecture, and other important facts.

You'll learn about the city's various foundings and relocations in the history of Santiago de Goathemala, important figures, and the various events that influenced it.

Its conservation process, the way it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, the interpretation of its architectural facades, and much more.

TOUR THEME AND WHO IT IS FOR

The tour is focused on history and architecture, aimed at anyone who truly enjoys history, architecture, and art history. *

My tour is geared toward an audience interested in the aforementioned topics. I'm specifying this here because some people don't like what I explain related to the above and leave me bad comments because they don't like the story. Therefore, please read carefully what it's about to avoid problems. Thank you.

It is not suitable for children under 12 years old since due to the type of tour they tend to get desperate very easily.

* Note:
Only an exterior visit to the monuments is made and we do not enter the ruins.

🗺️ Check the itinerary at the end of this description

TOUR CONDITIONS

- Punctuality
The tour starts at 9:30 AM. I ask for punctuality since arriving late delays the tour and the rest of the group. If you do not come by 9:30 AM, the tour will start out of respect for the group.



If you cannot come to the tour on time, it is better to cancel in advance so as not to delay the tour.



Please read carefully the instructions of what my tour is about since it is a very detailed tour oriented in art history and art and history of Antigua and Guatemala, focused on details, if you are a lover of the aforementioned this is for you, it is suggested that each member of the tour value the work of one as a guide,


Another important point is to arrive on time, the tour starts at 9:30 am if you do not arrive on time out of respect for the other walkers the tour begins, if you are delayed or cannot come it is better to cancel so as not to delay the tour,


It is suggested that most walkers respond to messages either through this medium or through WhatsApp, since many walkers reserve and have the habit of not arriving and not responding to messages. Remember that the guide is waiting for you, so confirmation is requested in advance before the tour, since my time is valuable. Thank you.

- No distractions to the group
During the tour we did not enter any shops, craft markets, bars, shops, ruins, or restaurants.


WALKERS ARE ASKED NOT TO USE THE PHONE WHILE THE GUIDE IS GIVING HIS EXPLANATIONS UNLESS IT IS AN EMERGENCY, SINCE SOME WALKERS ARE USING THE PHONE OR ARE MOVING AWAY FROM THE GROUP NOT SHOWING INTEREST IN THE TOUR OR TALKING TO EACH OTHER WHILE THE GUIDE IS GIVING HIS TOUR, IF YOU SEE THAT IT IS NOT THE TYPE OF TOUR YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, NOTIFY ME FROM THE BEGINNING TO AVOID THIS TYPE OF PROBLEMS ON THE TOUR AND IT IS SUGGESTED TO GIVE A TIP TO THE GUIDE SINCE WE LIVE FROM THIS, AND WE ASK THAT OUR WORK BE VALUED,



The walker is asked to demonstrate good behavior during the tour.

- Flexible tour payment
If you want to recognize my work as a professional and you don't know how much to contribute, at least the amount of €12 is expected.
15€ per person .

ADDITIONAL NOTES

- Outfit
To enter some important religious sites, it is suggested to dress appropriately since low-cut tops and shorts are not allowed. It is recommended to remove glasses and hats when entering a religious site,

- Inappropriate behavior
The consumption of alcohol or drugs, much less smoking, is not permitted during the tour, as it disrupts its development. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE TOUR, LESS ALSO THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. IN ANTIGUA, THE CONSUMPTION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN FRONT OF THE GUIDE.


IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE TOUR FROM THE START, IT IS BETTER TO LEAVE, BUT IF YOU LEAVE HALFWAY THROUGH THE TOUR, YOU MUST GIVE THE RESPECTIVE TIP. IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE TOUR WITHOUT GIVING A TIP NOR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOUR. THE CONCEPT OF "FREE" TOUR DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT IS "FREE". READ THE CONCEPT OF FREE TOUR CAREFULLY SINCE MANY THINK THAT IT IS FREE AND IT IS NOT, YOU ARE FREE TO CHOOSE WHO TO GO WITH, MANY DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT CONCEPT. PLEASE READ.


IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO SHOW GOOD BEHAVIOR, IT IS BETTER TO REFRAIN FROM COMING SO THAT WE AVOID PROBLEMS, SINCE IF YOU COME ON A TOUR IT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN IT,



ONLY BANKNOTES IN GOOD CONDITION AND NOT DAMAGED ARE ACCEPTED. I DO NOT ACCEPT OTHER CURRENCIES. I ONLY ACCEPT QUETZALES OR DOLLARS.

- Respect for the group
It is suggested and I would ask you to please not use the phone 📵 while I am giving my explanations as it disrupts the tour (except in emergencies)

IF YOU BRING MORE PEOPLE PLEASE NOTIFY IT THROUGH WHATSAPP OR THROUGH THE APPLICATION, SINCE THERE IS A LIMIT ON THE TOUR AND IT IS SUGGESTED TO GIVE A TIP STARTING AT $10 IS THE STIPULATED

WHAT WE WILL SEE / ITINERARY

1) The Church of La Merced

2) The Pilgrim Fountain

3) The Arch of Santa Catalina

4 The House of Lions

5) Plaza de Armas

6) Las Panaderas Portal

7) Trade Portal

8) Palace of the Captains General

9) Fountain of the Mermaids

10) City Hall

11) Santiago de Goathemala Cathedral Exterior Visit

12) Archbishop's Palace

13) Old University of San Carlos

14) Former Major Seminary

15 Church of St. Peter

16) Convent of Santa Clara Explanation of the Exterior

17) Union Tank