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Free Tour "Go Antigua"

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Joel
Quality Verified Registered on November 17, 2021

Hello, we are three brothers Diego, Jorge & Joel, passionate about Guatemalan culture. Our training as a Tourist Guide has taken several years and we love to share the knowledge we have acquired, as well as the wonderful things that our country offers so that every traveler in the world can have good memories and a good experience during their visit. Art, history, architecture, photography and gastronomy is part of our interest and training in what concerns Guatemala. Likewise, every day we learn something new to share in the next experience with each traveler.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

"A day in Antigua"


Visiting Antigua Guatemala and exploring every corner becomes an unforgettable experience, even more so when you visit it with a Guatemalan who likes to share, learn and make new friends.

The City of Santiago de Los Caballeros de Guatemala, today called "La Antigua Guatemala", has been the scene of various political, economic, religious, and sociocultural changes. It was declared a "World Heritage Site" by UNESCO in 1979 and considered one of the most important cities in the country.
I like to make each tour a pleasant and interesting experience. Therefore, the tour that I offer you is based on the most emblematic sites of the city and to be able to see them our itinerary is as follows:

Itinerary:

Central Plaza where you can appreciate the buildings that were built during the formation of the city and that today continue to be appreciated for their function, historical and cultural value.


Arch of Saint Catherine. The most famous avenue in the city, where you can find several food, drink and nightlife options, as well as several markets that show you local crafts.


Church of La Merced. This monument represents the art and architecture of the city at its best with a unique and unrepeatable design that shows the cultural shock of our country.




Other sites of interest that our tour may include:

Santo Domingo
Union Tank
Central Market
Lookout. "Cerro de La Cruz"
Jade factory and museum.
Artisan market

Likewise, our walk can include places that adapt to the interest of our visitors. At the end of the walk I can suggest some places to taste local food and drink.



The Tour is free to book, however it is not a free tour, your contribution is very important, we constantly train ourselves to continue enriching our knowledge and thus provide you with a better experience. 《All contributions are per person》. The rate is from €10 to €50 according to the satisfaction of each traveler.


What should you bring to the Tour? A lot of positive attitude and desire to learn about the history of this City, as well as a great desire to explore with your Guru the best that this beautiful place can offer you. If you are tired because your previous trip has been long, but you still want to join our tour, you are welcome, the only thing we ask is that you always be respectful at all times and be willing to learn about our culture in this beautiful country.

IMPORTANT NOTE: OUR TOUR IS BASED ON RELEVANT HISTORICAL DATA OF THE CITY AS WELL AS GENERAL DATA OF THE COUNTRY THAT HAVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SOME EVENTS THROUGHOUT HISTORY, IF YOU BOOK YOUR TOUR IT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN DISCOVERING AND EXPLORING THE BEST OF ANTIGUA, IF YOU BOOK IT IS BECAUSE YOU HAVE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE TOUR, IF FOR SOME REASON YOU HAVE TO LEAVE, NOTIFY YOUR GURU AND NOT JUST LEAVE THE TOUR. IF YOU LEAVE THE TOUR WITHOUT NOTIFYING, WE WILL TAKE IT AS A LACK OF RESPECT TOWARDS YOUR GURU AND ALSO TO THE REST OF THE WALKERS, ALSO WE WILL REPORT ANY INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT, WE DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE UNDER ALCOHOL OR UNDER THE EFFECT OF DRUGS. WE ASK YOU THAT, OUT OF RESPECT FOR ALL WALKERS, YOU DO NOT MAKE BAD TEST JOKES OR TALK WITH PEOPLE DURING THE EXPLANATION AS YOU WILL INTERRUPT THE TOUR.

THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.


So from now on, welcome to the City of Perpetual Roses! It will be a pleasure to be part of your experience in Guatemala.



We will do a tour only with prior reservation, please do not expect a Guru to be at the meeting point if you have not made your reservation, thank you very much!!




Meeting point: In front of Café barista located on the opposite side of La Plaza Central. I will be wearing a white t-shirt and will carry my Tourist Guide ID.










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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    5a Avenida Norte 4, Antigua Guatemala...
    5a Avenida Norte 4, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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    I will be in front of Café Barista which is located on the opposite side of the central square, it is a yellow house, very close to Choco Museo

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Parque Central (Plaza Mayor)
  • 2
    Outside visit
    The Arch of Santa Catalina
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Church of La Merced
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Carmen

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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Robert 09 Apr 2024

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Guru didn’t show up
Maurizio 25 Feb 2024
Bonn

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Travelled in group - Feb 2024
Fuimos al punto de encuentro 2 minutos tarde del horario acordado y el guía no estaba
Susan 04 Feb 2024
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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
Very informative!
Helen 01 Feb 2024
London

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Travelled alone - Jan 2024
Jorge was so lovely. A few people dropped out so it ended up being just me & he kindly did it solo with me in a mix of Spanish and English as requested by me so I got a great history lesson and a language lesson in one :) Jorge takes great pride in his city and made some great recommendations for places to enjoy during my time in Antigua. Best tour I’ve been on in central / South America.
Tommy 29 Jan 2024

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
Awesome
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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