Antigua Guatemala Heritage Site Tour: Discover History from Puerto Quetzal

Embark on a captivating tour of Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just a short distance from Puerto Quetzal. Explore the city’s rich history and traditions, with a visit to the historic Santo Domingo Monastery and Resort. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness history come alive in every detail!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Casa Santo Domingo Museums - Casa Santo Domingo is located at the beautiful and partially restored Dominican Convent, now a 5-star resort. The complex offers several museums, crypts, collections and collections of colonial art in every corner.
  • The Plaza Central Park - This is the heart of the city. Travelers will see the Palace of the…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Antigua Guatemala is located just 1:15 hours from Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala. Founded in 1543, Antigua remains very similar to its original layout. Once, the capital for the Spanish kingdom established in Central America now is considered a heritage´s world site according to Unesco since 1979 and also one of the most charming and safest cities in…

Location
Restaurante Pez Vela
Our staff will have a sign with your name on.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bonnie_b
Feb 1, 2025
Antigua Visit - Moses was an excellent guide. Antigua was so interesting and full of life. We enjoyed the Jade museum.
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Linda_s
Jan 11, 2025
Our guide Moses and very... - Our guide Moses and very capable driver whose name I am blanking on were awesome representatives of the company and country.
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Joanne_s
Jan 10, 2025
Get day in Antigua! - This is a fabulous tour. Much better than a larger bus tour from the ship. The guide and driver were fantastic! Able to do and see more of Antigua with a small group. I highly recommend this tour. No concerns about getting back to the ship. Guide was very knowledgeable and from Antigua. Books this! You won’t be disappointed!
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Rtung3
Oct 26, 2024
Charming Antigua! - Pablo was our tour guide and he was passionate about everything Guatemala! We learned a lot from him. Antigua is a sweet city with lots to see and beautiful handmade crafts to buy!
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Camille_s
Apr 20, 2024
Best of Antigua with Edwardo and Osman! - We wanted to express our gratitude for the wonderful tour Eduardo gave us in Antigua Guatemala. You showed us the most interesting and beautiful areas of the city, and you were very knowledgeable and informative about the history and culture of Antigua. You also had a great sense of humor and made the tour very enjoyable and fun. Your recommendation for lunch at Guatelaria was fantastic. We loved the authentic Guatemalan food and the atmosphere of the restaurant. You were very organized and kind, and you made sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the tour. Transportation was clean, cool and modern. Osman, our driver, was great, and he maintained meeting our schedule needs perfectly. Edwardo, you are a great guide and a good person, and we hope to see you again in the future. Thank you Eduardo and Osman for an amazing tour in Antigua. The Smith’s and Miller’s
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Kristengordon1
Apr 5, 2024
Once In a Lifetime Experience - When we booked a day in Puerto Quetzal, we had no idea what to expect. The internet didn't seem to have much information about this port or the area, and the information we did read was inaccurate. Our cruise ship offered an excursion to the ancient city of Antigua, but it was sold out. We booked this private tour instead, and it surpassed any expectation we could possibly imagine. (it also was more cost effective) When we got off the ship, Moses our guide was waiting with our name on a sign. He guided us to a waiting air-conditioned van where a private driver also was. Our guide Moses and the driver Tim were very friendly, spoke perfect Spanish and English, and made great highway time bringing us to Antigua ahead of the crowds and to a very special celebration on Palm Sunday. Having the driver stay with the van all day was key, since there are no cars allowed in the ancient city, and parking was impossible on this special day. Moses our guide shared so many interesting stories and history with us. He lived in the Antigua area, and introduced us to many local acquaintances, shop owners, restaurant owners and the like. We saw many beautiful buildings from before the earthquake, churches, the museum, historical hotels and had an amazing day. Palm Sunday is celebrated by the local church with floral street carpets, a procession that lasts from 10am to midnight, 1200 men carry on this procession in obedience, along with music and floats. We knew that we were very lucky to experience this with the local people. Many visitors are interested in Guatemalan jade, both purple, black and green. Moses took us to the famous jade factory, and then per our request, brought us to an indigenous shop where we purchased some beautiful pieces for much less. At the end of our day, we asked Moses to take us to lunch where he would normally eat. We were thrilled with the mom and pa restaurant we were guided to, and where many locals, not used to tourists at their neighborhood, were happy we shared an afternoon meal, and asked us after if we had enjoyed it, which of course we LOVED it. You can't plan or purchase an authentic adventure like we experienced. I recommend this company, tour guide, drivers 100% and thank them for making a special memory for us.
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Charles_m
Feb 27, 2024
Best Way to See Antigua - This is the best way to see Antigua. It was just the four of us with a guide and a driver. We saw a lot more than had we been in a big bus and the cost was actually less. Moses was a fantastic guide and was there waiting for us as soon as we got off of the ship. He even took us places that were not a typical place for tours (like inside the mayor's office because it had a better view of the square).
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Mona_n
Feb 5, 2023
The tour guide was very... - The tour guide was very informative and easy to understand. He stayed with us as we walked through city. The city was beautiful and full of history. We had a driver and a tour guide. We seen the volcanoes erupting.
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Bryantjajb
Mar 7, 2020
Great personalized experience - This excursion was just what I hoped it would be. Our guide, Eduardo, was waiting for our group of four at the pier. He proceeded to lead us on a personalized tour of Antigua and the area that was pleasant and informative. He answered all our questions and even gave us an excellent suggestion for a place for lunch. Throughout, he was personable and informative and gave us a great introduction to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua.
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Michael_b
Mar 5, 2020
Excellent insider view of beautiful Antigua - Our recent tour of Antigua was a highlight of our trip. Our guide Eduardo was knowledgeable and personable and our group of four especially enjoyed the personalized attention. Eduardo answered all our questions and pointed out many things we would have missed without his insights. Even his recommendation of a place for lunch was excellent.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).