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The original free local craft tour in the villages around Antigua

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Pablo
Quality Verified Registered on December 28, 2019

Hello everyone!! My name is Pablo I am a professional tour guide in Antigua Guatemala and its surrounding villages. I speak Spanish and English, I am 28 years old and I have been working in this industry for 6 years, doing historical walking tours that include visiting important monuments, ruins, and beautiful villages in the City of Antigua Guatemala. My experience doing these tours have been truly amazing and unforgettable because I have met a lot of people from all over the world, from different cultural and language backgrounds. So please join me and take a personalized and affordable walking tour that will be the experience of a lifetime for you and your friends!! I am looking forward to showing you why I love what I do! I'm so proud to be a Tour Guide in the most beautiful country: Guatemala, I'm in love with my country and all its beautiful places, art and history.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

During this incredible experience , get to know the colorful towns of Antigua Guatemala, and visit the Chocolate and Wine workshop where you will be given an explanation of how they work in the colorful city of San Juan del Obispo. As well as a tasting of different artisanal wines and cocoa. In both places it is necessary to leave a tip to help the artisans of these picturesque places, and the growth of the community, to encourage them to move forward and contribute to their economy. In both places there is a store to buy wine and cocoa, artisanal is not mandatory but it is suggested to give tips to the small artisans! Thanks 🙂

Then we will visit the colorful city of San Pedro. Las Huertas, known for its ultra-baroque church from the 16th century and its water tank, which is the largest in Antigua Guatemala. You will also visit a jade workshop where an expert will give you all the information about jade, which was very important for the Mayan civilization. D uring the tour we will travel by "Chicken Bus" so we will have to take public transportation from the bus terminal to get to these towns. It is really worth taking this tour because you will live a unique and unforgettable experience.


Places to visit during our village tour:
1) San Juan del Obispo
, its church, its chapels, the Francisco Marroquín Palace, Wine and Chocolate workshop.


2) San Pedro las huertas , its church, its huge water tank and a wonderful jade tour where an expert explains the entire jade production process.



IT IS A TOUR that is really worth it ! It is truly a unique experience ; beautiful that you will never forget! And you're going to value the only thing I need from you is time and the will to do it!

- Important! Put your correct phone number so that you can easily recognize me, for example your area code (your country) + your phone number, and that's it I can send you a WhatsApp,

- It is necessary that you confirm your participation in the tour in advance. This is a tour on the outskirts of Antigua.

THIS IS A VISIT OF WHAT THE ARTISAN PREPARATION OF COCOA WINE AND JADE IS AND AT THE SAME TIME THE ARTISANS OFFER YOU THEIR PRODUCTS AND IT IS UP TO YOU TO BUY THEM, IT IS NOT MANDATORY.!!


THIS IS NOT A "SHOPPING TOUR" AS MANY SAY IF I TAKE YOU TO THOSE PLACES IT IS TO LEARN THE WORK OF THE ARTISANS, IT IS NOT TO BUY OR BENEFIT ANYONE...


Meeting point: ✅ in front of the Macdonals Antigua Guatemala Restaurant I wear a green jade necklace on my neck and a cap and my guide license, certified I will be outside, I only ask that you confirm your participation in advance. Thank you so much........


https://maps.app.goo.gl/nq6MLsvf7C1iL23VA


THE MAJORITY OF GUATEMALAN, WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS, ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND WANT TO RECEIVE THE SAME TREATMENT FROM TOURISTS,




DEPARTURE IS AT 1:15 PM PLEASE BOOK ME IN ADVANCE!!!!






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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Poniente 21, Antigua Guatemala, Guate...
    Poniente 21, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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    In front of the Macdonals Antigua Guatemala restaurant, I wore a cap, and a jade necklace, and my certified certified guide license. I will be outside the Macdonals Antigua Guatemala restaurant! https://maps.app.goo.gl/nq6MLsvf7C1iL23VA

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Saint John of the Bishop
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Las Huertas Antigua Portal

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Jono 13 Apr 2024
Melbourne

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
The tour was incredible. One of the best i have been on. Can't reccomend it enough.
Niamh 05 Apr 2024
Bangor

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
We had such a great time! Highly recommend! Pablo is a lovely guy with a wealth of knowledge and a clear passion for history and culture. The cacao stop was very fun and interesting. The people we met at each location couldn't have been friendlier and more welcoming. This tour is definitely a must on any trip to Antigua.
Tu Hoang 05 Apr 2024
Munich

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Hey Pablo, thank you so much for your warm welcome in your country and memorable tour through San Juan del Obispo and San Pedro Les Huertas! You really represent Guatemala as a person in a very authentic way. The cacao farmer and his team and all the other handcraft shops we have visited were super kind and warm as well. They were all super passionate about their work and never pushed us to buy something. Also quite impressive how open-minded and multillingual Pablo is. We had no problem listening to him and it felt more like an „hang out“ with a cool local. He is very reliable and even organized the tour with only 2 of us. Muchas gracias for you time! Hope to see you soon Amigo :)
Patricia 04 Apr 2024
Niagara Falls

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Great time with Pablo. Saw and learned many things. Do it !!
Kiyarha 03 Apr 2024
Montreal

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Pablo demonstrated exceptional insight and professionalism throughout the tour, making it an enriching experience. The exploration of another side of Antigua was truly remarkable. If you seek to delve deeper into the diverse small businesses and lesser-known facets of the city, this tour offers an insightful perspective
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If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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