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Free tour, The best of Antigua Guatemala in 2 hours

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Jorge
Registered on April 03, 2023

Hello! We are two brothers and Local Guides Joel & Jorge. We love to share the history of this beautiful city Antigua Guatemala, which through the centuries has developed architecturally, politically, culturally and historically. Join us in this experience which will transport you in time and you will discover the most beautiful places in every corner of this wonderful city.

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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

Welcome to the city of eternal spring!
Antigua Guatemala is a city with a unique style in the world, cobblestone streets, its spectacular colors, its buildings, constructions with views of three beautiful volcanoes , will make you travel in time and discover the present of this wonderful architectural jewel.

Places to visit:

  • Central plaza.

In the heart of the city, with its beautiful fountain in the center and its most important buildings where the Ecclesiastical, Civil and Military power was concentrated (Cathedral, City Hall Palace and Palace of Los Capitanes

  • Arch Street.

This is one of the busiest and most popular streets for its restaurants, markets and the Famous Santa Catalina Arch.

  • Church of La Merced.

One of the most beautiful churches with an impressive façade, rich in details in plasterwork and stucco, makes it one of the most visited.

  • Santo Domingo House.

The old Dominican monastery makes us travel in the past and enjoy the present of this beautiful place today with all its details from ornaments to oil paintings from different periods, some of them from the 18th century. Here we will visit the old part of it with a beautiful outdoor chapel.


Depending on time and availability, other places of interest within the tour may include:

  1. La Union Tank (Public Laundries) or other places close to it
  2. Jade Museum
  3. Artisan market


Likewise, at the end of the tour we will recommend places of interest according to the traveler , such as beautiful places with terraces to enjoy the variety of food that this place offers. Also, if you are a coffee lover, we can recommend a coffee shop to enjoy a good cup, as well as the Central Market, a place where you will find everything from fresh vegetables to seasonal fruits and flowers since the colorful and famous public transport buses are located there. .

Join us on this adventure!!


We recommend that you read the tour description, as well as the terms and conditions for reservations.
Also at the end of the tour, don't forget that your contribution is very important, this service does not have a fixed price but the rates per person are from €10 to $50




Note: we ask that at all times you be kind and respectful to your Guru and the rest of the walkers, we also ask that during the explanation you do not talk to others since you interrupt the explanation, likewise if for some reason you have to stop Please notify the tour beforehand, otherwise we will take it as a lack of respect for the entire group. Thanks for your understanding!






I am sure that you will have a nice experience in LA ANTIGUA GUATEMALA WORLD HERITAGE OF HUMANITY

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    4ta calle poniente #8 Frente al parqu...
    4ta calle poniente #8 Frente al parque Central Antigua Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
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    I will be outside Choco Museo, opposite side of the central Plaza, it is a yellow house, very close to Café Barista

  • 1
    Outside visit
    The Arch of Santa Catalina
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Saint Joseph Cathedral
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Church of La Merced
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Hotel Casa Santo Domingo
  • 5
    Outside visit
    La Union tank

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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4.82
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4.31
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David 05 May 2024
San José

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Diego es un excelente guía. Es paciente, detallista, muy culto y tiene habilidad de sobra para explicar muy bien. Lo recomendamos 100%. Lo volveríamos a contratar.
Carmen 29 Mar 2024
Ponferrada

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Decepcionante. No hemos aprendido nada después de realizar el tour
Daniela 15 Feb 2024
Philadelphia

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
A great intro to Antigua
s 08 Feb 2024
Stockholm

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Travelled in group - Feb 2024
Jorge was very knowledgable about everything in Antigua and he had answers to all our questions about the current situation in Guatemala. A very good afternoon tour
Toni 16 Jan 2024
Philadelphia

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
Lots of interesting history and background. Also some goid suggestions for other activities.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
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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