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Antigua Guatemala Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
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19 Ratings
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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
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Catedral de San Jose - During the tour, the group will explore the stunning open museum of Antigua, beginning with the Cathedral and continuing to:
- 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…
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Catedral de San Jose - During the tour, the group will explore the stunning open museum of Antigua, beginning with the Cathedral and continuing to:
- 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 - The Church of San Pedro and Hospital de San was established as the first hospital for the poor during colonial times by Hermano Pedro.
- Tanque de la Union - The Union Tank or Public Laundries is highly acclaimed and frequently visited due to its rich history of accommodating hundreds of women who came to use these laundries.
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Convento Santa Clara - Santa Clara
The tour will pass by the façade of Santa Clara, which was constructed thanks to generous donations from local residents. The site is appealing as it is located opposite the Tanque la Unión, “Public Laundries.” - San Francisco the Great Sanctuary - San Francisco el Grande is a church frequently visited by parishioners devoted to Saint Brother Pedro. The tour will include a visit to the church and the tomb of Santo Hermano Pedro.
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Casa del Jade - Jade Museum.
This fascinating museum offers insights into the Mayans, their connection, and beliefs regarding the precious Jade stone. A tour that is truly worthwhile. - Arch Street - The tour will visit the beautiful and remarkable Arco de Santa Catalina, celebrated for its captivating structure and history, as it was crucial for the nuns of the Convent of Santa Catalina.
- Casa Santo Domingo - A site that was once a monastery during colonial times.
What's Included
- Tourist guide included
- Tourist guide included
What's Not Included
- San Francisco Church, Q 20. Cathedral Q 20. La Merced Q20.
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Riley_k
Aug 31, 2024
Best walking tour in Antigua - Gerardo is very knowledgeable and was a wonderful guide. He let me practice my Spanish by doing most of the tour in Spanish which was great. I could have walked around to see these things but there's no way I would have got the rich stories and history that were shared. If you are going to Antigua, I highly suggest this tour.
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Muzit_b
Aug 7, 2024
Thank you, Gerardo! - I can't emphasize enough how amazing Gerardo was as a tour guide. I learned so much about Antigua's history. Traveling solo in Guatemala, Gerardo gave me fantastic recommendations that made my trip smoother and more fun. I was already in love with Guatemala, but meeting people like Gerardo made me love it even more. Thank you a million times.
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Milena_r
Jun 20, 2024
Perfect start in Antigua with the best city guide I ever had - The city tour with Gerardo was excellent. . He met me on time and asked about my particular interests. He is very knowledgeable and has a structured way of giving information. As he learned that I don’t need too many details an churches, he took the time we saved to help me organize my time in Antigua, which was so helpful. It was the perfect welcome in Antigua. We came up with the idea of visiting his village and family one day, which I did! Gerardo is a very friendly, helpful and reliable guide, who has a lot of interesting things to tell you about his beautiful country, so book a tour with him, get an excellent overview of Antigua and have a great time!
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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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