Colonial and Cultural Walk in Antigua Guatemala
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Antigua Guatemala
Immerse yourself in the rich colonial and cultural heritage of Antigua Guatemala on this guided walking tour. Explore historic landmarks, churches, museums, and the iconic Arco de Santa Catalina.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Catedral de San Jose - Within the tour we will visit the beautiful open museum Antigua where we will visit places of interest starting with the Cathedral, followed by:
    The fountain of the sirens
    Cathedral
    captains palace
    The very noble town hall
    St. Peter’s Church
    public laundries
    santa clara facade
    Saint Francis Church
    jade museum
    Santo Domingo House
    Arch Street
  • Iglesia San Pedro Apóstol - Church of San Pedro and Hospital de San, it was founded as the first Hospital for the poor in colonial times, by Hermano Pedro.
  • Tanque de la Union - The union tank or Public Lavaderos is highly praised and visited, that is due to its famous history of housing hundreds of women who came to use those laundries.
  • Convento Santa Clara - Santa Clara
    We will pass in front of the façade of Santa Clara, which, thanks to generous donations from the residents of that neighborhood, was able to carry out the construction of said convent. The place becomes attractive, since it is located in front of the Tanque la Unión, “Public Lavaderos”
  • San Francisco the Great Sanctuary - San Francisco el Grande, is one of the churches also very visited by parishioners for their devotion to Saint Brother Pedro. In this place we will take a tour of the church and we will also visit the tomb of Santo Hermano Pedro
  • Casa del Jade - Jade Museum.
    In this wonderful museum we will learn a little about the Mayans, their relationship and belief with the valuable Jade stone. A tour that is worth it. room for doubt
  • Casa Santo Domingo - The house and hotel Santo Domingo, presents us with ancient beauty through its colonial history. Being in colonial times an elegant and large monastery of the Dominican order.
  • Arch Street - We will visit the beautiful and wonderful Arco de Santa Catalina since it is one of the most praised places for its fascinating structure and history, since it was of very important use for the nuns of the Convent of Santa Catalina.
What's Included
  • Tourist guide included
What's Not Included
  • San Francisco Church, Q 20. Cathedral Q 20. La Merced Q20.
Additional Information

Our journey will take us through all must-see spots in Antigua Guatemala, a city that stands as an open-air museum to the world. It’s a tour deeply rooted in culture and history. Sites like the San José Cathedral, Central Park, the Palace of the Captains, City Hall Palace, Union Tank, Santa Clara Church, San Francisco Church, Santo Domingo House, Jade Museum, La Merced Church, and the renowned Arco de Santa Catalina amidst its enchanting streetscape, will be visited during our excursion.

Location
Café Condesa
Avenida Norte
Countess Coffee
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angie_b
Jun 10, 2024
Antigua Walking Tour - Walking tour was great! Enjoyed the history and walking the town, it was fun. Perfect solo tour, easy to do and follow the guide without feeling overwhelmed.
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Angelicab1926
Jun 10, 2024
Antigua Walking Tour - The tour was informative and fun to walk the streets of Antigua with someone who is familiar with the place. I enjoyed all of the information provided and Gerardo was great at explaining all details! I was very happy with the tour.
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Janet_w
May 26, 2024
Gerardo is the Best Tour Guide Guy - We had a fantastic tour of Antigua and learned everything about the history and culture. Gerardo was very accommodating to our changing schedules due to flight delays. He showed us all the glorious cathedrals and explained their history. He also gave us tips on the best places to shop, eat, exchange currency, and use restrooms. I only regret that I didn’t include him in our photos because in those 3 hours, he treated us like family. I highly recommend Gerardo for your Antigua tour.
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Itsuko_m
May 22, 2024
Excellent guide - Gerardo was an excellent guide with his smile and detailed explanations!! We learned a lot about the indigenous people and sites in Antigua. Great tour!!
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Mariv430
May 21, 2024
Gerardo was great! - Gerardo is such a kind person. I am glad we chose to do the tour with him. He is bilingual, knowledgeable, and professional. He has great communication and is able to help you with other tours if needed. He took us around and showed us some important places and gave us the history of it. We definitely felt comfortable with him. He is a lot of fun! Besides the walking tour, we asked if he could do the tour of Altamira and Hobbitenango with us, and he did. He arranged everything from transportation to the return trip. He also gave us suggestions of what to do. Definitely recommend!
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Tour36496967205
May 15, 2024
Book Gerardo for your tours, he’s the best! - Fantástico tour today, May 14/24! I was so fortunate to have Gerardo as a tour guide around historical sites of Antigua. He has amazing knowledge of Antigua’s history and also of the surrounding geography. Muchas gracias, until we meet again Gerardo, continue your important work and service you provide for all visitors to Antigua, Guatemala!
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Dan_p
Feb 13, 2024
Excellent guide. - Jose showed us a lot more of the city than the tour description. A lot of history explained. Okay how much more do I have to say to get this posted.
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Matthew_w
Dec 19, 2023
Amazing, kind, informative - Gerardo is so knowledgeable and kind! This tour was a great introduction to Antigua. We went to many of the main attractions and Gererdo shared insights into the local history and culture. It was a really wonderful morning and I would highly recommend the tour!
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Anna_a
Sep 14, 2023
Comprehensive and Enjoyable! - This tour was a great way to see Antigua and learn about the history of the city! Gerado was very communicative when arranging meeting time/place, highly knowledgeable about local history and culture, and so kind! Our tour was jam packed with information and different points of interest- I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to learn more about the area and hitting all the biggest stops!
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Chattdude
Apr 15, 2023
Gerardo is the best! - Gerardo is fantastic! My daughter and I spent six hours with him on the surrounding villages of Antigua tour. We visited a chocolate factory, a macadamia nut farm and a women’s cooperative where we shared a meal with the women, practiced making tortillas and learned about the history and production of the beautiful hand-woven fabrics. Along the way, Gerardo taught us all about the history and culture of Guatemala. His knowledge is exceptional. But is it his wisdom and joy that contribute to him being an excellent guide. We feel like we spent the day with a good friend. Gerardo is our go to guide for future trips to Antigua.
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