Diese Tour bietet einen gemütlichen Spaziergang durch Antigua, der sich gut zur Orientierung oder als Überblick eignet. Es ist eine ausgezeichnete Erzählung eines lizenzierten Reiseführers, der sich auf das kulturelle Interesse konzentriert. Bei diesem Spaziergang erfahren Sie interessante Fakten über die wichtigsten Monumente. Sie erkunden den Hauptplatz einschließlich der Kathedrale (restaurierter Teil / Panoramablick auf Ruinen), die alte Universität (die dritte auf dem Kontinent gegründete), den Rathauspalast, Panoramablick auf den Kapitänspalast des Generals, gehen durch die Hauptstraßen und haben einige Panoramablicke auf den Katharinenbogen. Weiter geht es zur Kirche La Merced, zu Fuß zur Casa Santo Domingo und zum Abschluss mit einem optionalen Besuch des berühmten Jademuseums und der Jadefabrik.
This tour, by Due South Travels, is a 2+ hour guided walking tour of Antigua, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Our local guide will give you tons of great information, including the history of the city and its architecture, the geography, culture, and religion of historical and modern day Guatemala. During the tour we will visit and discuss Antigua's significant landmarks. We will talk about the volcanoes and earthquakes Guatemala has experienced, the Mayan ethnic groups, the Spanish invasion, and modern day life here. If you would like to visit the jade museums or learn more about places to eat and drink, have a coffee, etc, please ask your guide!
If you like unpopular tours for small groups to trully learn about Antigua culinary history based on your expectations this is your food tour. This is a mix of our local top picks of street food hidden gems, and must places to trully immerse in our Guatemalan food community We don't have a standard list of places since we always tailor every food tour from our local perspective and top picks. But it will always include 6 to 7 food stops and almost 10 food/beverage tastings. That we know you'll like. Please once you request your booking let us know your expectations. Thanks for choosing us!
Walking Tour to Understand Mayan Culture in Guatemala, Antigua.
Are you wondering if the colors in Mayan culture have a deep meaning or if the ornaments in the front side of the churches has something to do with Mayan spiritually? Well this tour will help you out to discover all these facts. No matter if you are starting or finishing your trip in La Antigua this is the right place for you. We start the tour at La Merced, I’ll take the time to put you in context about elements in Mayan spirituality and find them in the front side of the church, we will walk inside the church to keep discovering some other facts. Visit Cerro La Cruz, why is this important? It is important because Mayans we practice our spirituality outdoors, here we will have a beautiful spiritual experience and connection with mother earth, learn how to set up a Mayan Altar, the meaning of the colors, the life of three, etc. At Nim Pot we will take the time to discover important facts about the traditional clothe, languages, traditional dances, festival, and syncretism.
Kolonialer und kultureller Spaziergang in Antigua Guatemala
Wir werden alle Sehenswürdigkeiten der Stadt besuchen. Dies ist eine kulturelle und historische Tour durch dieses großartige Museum, das der Welt offen steht und das die Stadt Antigua Guatemala ist. Die Teilnehmer besuchen Denkmäler wie die Kathedrale von San José, den Central Park, den Palast der Kapitäne, den Rathauspalast, den Union Tank, die Santa Clara Church, die San Francisco Church, das Santo Domingo House, das Museum of Jade , die Kirche La Merced und der berühmte Arco de Santa Catalina mit seiner charmanten Straße.
Let’s immerse ourselves in the diversity of local Antigua culture. The nearly 500-year-old city is cradled by three volcanoes and accented with the colorful facades of 16th-century mansions. Visit ancient buildings that once served as convents, monasteries, and churches, becoming this a beautiful introduction to Guatemalan lifestyle and culture. As we walk along the cobblestone streets, each historical point reveals a magical postcard moment to remember forever, from San Francisco Church, Santo Domingo, and La Merced Church to the famous Santa Catalina Arch and the iconic buildings around the Main Square (Municipality, Palace of the Captains General, and Cathedral). Along the way, we’ll enjoy a drink or two during our walk, such as locally brewed artisanal beer, ancestral Mayan chocolate, or handcrafted Guatemalan coffee. Be ready to fall in love with our little city. We will be walking at a relaxed pace, making stops, stepping into a few historic buildings.