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Antigua Guatemala Full Day Tour

3.02 reviews

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America” in 1965.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off at Barceló Hotel and Westin Camino Real Hotel
  • Professional guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

What's not

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Our guide will tell you the history of the Central Plaza, which is the place where local people gather to have a nice time. The Central Plaza is surrounded with different cafes and restaurants.

    30 min

  2. The Church of La Merced is a Catholic temple located in the city of Antigua Guatemala in Guatemala. The architect Juan de Dios Estrada was in charge of its construction since 1749. The temple was inaugurated in 1767.

    30 min

  3. The Santa Catalina Arch is one of the most recognizable places in the city of Antigua Guatemala. It is visited annually by thousands of tourists who flock to the city that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

    45 min

  4. Visit a jade factory where this stone is worked into beautiful jewelry.

    45 minAdmission included

  5. The Sanctuary of San Francisco el Grande was the first sanctuary built in the mid-16th century, but it was damaged in 1565 by a strong earthquake. The current church was built in 1702 by Diego de Porres and was destroyed by the earthquakes of 1717, 1751 and 1773.

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Clark Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

How it compares in Guatemala City

  • Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 271 experiences we list in Guatemala City.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 118 of 271.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Guatemala City

Guatemala City is the capital of Guatemala, a sprawling highland city of plazas, museums of Maya art and textiles, and a base for volcanoes and Antigua.

Guatemala City sits in a highland valley at about 1,500 metres, which keeps the climate mild. The city is divided into numbered zones, and Zona 1, the historic centre, has the Plaza de la Constitución, the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Zona 10, the modern district, holds the newer hotels, restaurants and galleries.

Top-ranked sights in Guatemala City: Plaza de la Constitución (Parque Central), Iglesia Yurrita, Paseo de la Sexta.

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