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Day Tour in Antigua Guatemala, the Colonial City
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Guatemala City
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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The visit to Antigua Guatemala is unique because it combines history, colonial architecture, living traditions and an incomparable natural environment, offering the traveler an experience that goes far beyond a simple sightseeing tour.
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Transport
Lunch
Itinerary
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Guatemala City
08:00 a.m. Departure from Guatemala City
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Antigua
Antigua Guatemala is a colonial jewel declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, famous for its baroque architecture, cobblestone streets and natural surroundings surrounded by volcanoes. It is one of the most visited destinations in Guatemala and an international tourist reference.
5 hours
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Antigua Guatemala Central Park
The Plaza Mayor or Central Park is the heart of Antigua Guatemala and one of the most emblematic places of the city. Surrounded by colonial buildings, it is the meeting point where history, culture and daily life intertwine.
30 minutes
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Parroquia San Jose, Catedral de La Antigua Guatemala
San José Parish, also known as the Cathedral of Antigua Guatemala, is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city, famous for its imposing Baroque facade and history dating back to the 17th century.
30 minutes
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Iglesia de La Merced
The Church of La Merced is one of the most representative temples of Antigua Guatemala and an icon of colonial baroque in America. Its yellow and white facade, richly decorated with reliefs and ornamental details, makes it one of the most famous postcards in the city.
30 minutes
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Arch Street
Calle del Arco is one of the most emblematic and photographed places in Antigua Guatemala. Its protagonist is the Arch of Saint Catherine, built in the 17th century to connect the nuns' convent with an adjoining building, allowing them to cross without being seen. Today, this arch is the most recognized symbol of the city and an icon of Guatemalan colonial heritage.
30 minutes
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Casa del Jade
The Casa del Jade Museum is one of Antigua Guatemala’s most important cultural spaces, dedicated to the history, art and tradition of jade, a sacred stone for Mesoamerican cultures. It is a place where visitors can discover the spiritual and artistic value that this gem has had from pre-Columbian times to the present.
1 hour
8
ChocoMuseo
The Chocolate Museum is an interactive and cultural space dedicated to the history and tradition of cocoa in Guatemala, considered by ancient Mayan civilizations as “the food of the gods”. It is a place where visitors can discover the origin of chocolate, its importance in the Mayan worldview
30 minutes
9
Tanque de la Union
La Unión Tank is one of Antigua Guatemala’s most picturesque and representative monuments. Built in the 19th century, this space served as a public place where women in the city came to wash clothes, becoming a community meeting point.
The visit to Antigua Guatemala is unique because it combines history, colonial architecture, living traditions and an incomparable natural environment, offering the traveler an experience that goes far beyond a simple sightseeing tour.
