La Antigua Guatemala, the first Capital of Central America, is culture and history. It was declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1979.
Founded in the 16th century and located in a breathtaking valley surrounded by small coffee farms, indigenous villages and three impressive volcanoes was Guatemala’s former capital until 1776. Today Antigua is a cosmopolitan destination with a rich colonial past. This city of nostalgic cobblestone streets,represents in its antique walls, the rich inheritance of the Hispanic colonial time period. Churches, convents, monasteries, large family housings, are part of a beautiful and evocative collection of monumental architecture exquisitely matched with a generous offering of boutique hotels, shops, galleries, and mouth-watering food options.
The heart of this wonderful town is the Parque Central. A popular local hangout where couples, friends and families come to watch the world go by, seated on one of its many benches around the famous “Fuente de las Sirenas” (Mermaids’ Fountain).
Private tours around Antigua
Cultural Walking Tour
Half day: “Antigua’s highlights”
Enjoy this magical walking tour visiting the Central Plaza, where you can find the main buildings (El Portal, Palacio de Capitanes, City Hall & The Cathedral). Admire the colonial architecture and secretes of this pinterest colonial city.
The tour will also walk through Tanque la Union, San Francisco Church & Museum, 5th avenue and finally end at La Merced.
Your private Tour Guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel and walk with you to the central plaza for an introduction to Guatemala and Antigua and off to see the main highlights this city has to offer.
* Includes: Private Guide, entrance fees to The Cathedral back stage, San Francisco Museum & La Merced, transportations (tuk-tuks)
*Excludes: lunch, personal expenses & tips.
Price: contact us for current prices
Cultural Walking Tour
Half day “Antigua’s hidden gems”
Meet your guide at the fountain in the Main Plaza for a leisurely walk around town. The tour focuses on the city’s history, cultural trends and restoration efforts. Visit the City Hall Palace, Palace of the Captain’s General, the Cathedral with its majestic ruins. The tours also visits the Jade’s factory and the exquisit collection of Precolombine art at the Casa Santo Domingo’s Museum.
*Full day options:
12:30 pm Lunch (not included)
Merced church
Posada Don Rodrigo and
Visit to the organic macadamia farm -or-
Visit the chocolate museum -or-
visit the coffee museum
Your private Tour Guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel and walk with you to the central plaza for an introduction to Guatemala and Antigua and off to see the main highlights this city has to offer.
*Includes: Private Guide, entrance fees to The Cathedral back stage, San Francisco Museum & La Merced, transportations (tuk-tuks)
*Excludes: lunch, personal expenses & tips.
Full day: contact us for current prices