Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour includes a lot of walking. Please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour will leave you fascinated with Guatemalan culture. We will discuss the 500 year history of Antigua, Guatemala, and talk about the geography, politics, Mayan ethnic groups, history and tourist draws of this beautiful country. After exploring the main sites of Antigua, we will then begin our market tour, wandering through the narrow stalls, seeing the way the locals shop. After we learn about the agricultural industry, we will be able to sample some Guatemalan products and then sit for lunch in a local comedor where you can order some of the tastiest traditional food around! Lunch is not included in the tour price and averages 40Q per person. We can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
We will purchase some unique fruits to sample.
Gratuities are always appreciated.
At the end of the market tour, we will sit for lunch, which is not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Iglesia de la Merced
Your guide will be standing in front of Iglesia de la Merced, the large yellow church located on the corner of 6a Avenida Norte and 1a Calle Poniente. The guide's shirt will have the logo for Due South Travels on it.
Return
Local Market
The tour will end after lunch, at the local municipal market.
Combo Walking and Market Tour
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This tour will leave you fascinated with Guatemalan culture. We will discuss the 500 year history of Antigua, Guatemala, and talk about the geography, politics, Mayan ethnic groups, history and tourist draws of this beautiful country. After exploring the main sites of Antigua, we will then begin our market tour, wandering through the narrow stalls, seeing the way the locals shop. After we learn about the agricultural industry, we will be able to sample some Guatemalan products and then sit for lunch in a local comedor where you can order some of the tastiest traditional food around! Lunch is not included in the tour price and averages 40Q per person. We can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
We will purchase some unique fruits to sample.
Gratuities are always appreciated.
At the end of the market tour, we will sit for lunch, which is not included.
Meeting Points
Departure
Iglesia de la Merced
Your guide will be standing in front of Iglesia de la Merced, the large yellow church located on the corner of 6a Avenida Norte and 1a Calle Poniente. The guide's shirt will have the logo for Due South Travels on it.
Return
Local Market
The tour will end after lunch, at the local municipal market.
Itinerary
1
The Plaza Central Park
We start at Iglesia de la Merced to the north of the city, make our way down 5a Avenida, discussing the sights along the way. We wander through the central park of Antigua and talk about the historical buildings, geography, culture and politics of Guatemala. After the walking tour, we head back to Central Park to begin our market tour.
2 hours
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Street market
The local market is where people come to shop, eat, and explore the stalls. It is a great way to learn about the ways the local market influences village life and also to understand the unique agricultural products sold here.
