Colonial and Cultural Walk in Antigua Guatemala
Description
We will visit all the points of interest in the city. This is a cultural and historical tour of this great museum open to the world that is the city of Antigua Guatemala. The participants will visit monuments such as the San José Cathedral, the Central Park, the Palace of the Captains, the City Hall Palace, the Union Tank, the Santa Clara Church, the San Francisco Church, the Santo Domingo House, the Museum of Jade, La Merced church and the famous Arco de Santa Catalina and its charming street.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
Church of San Pedro and Hospital de San, it was founded as the first Hospital for the poor in colonial times, by Hermano Pedro.
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.
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 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
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
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.
One of the most beautiful churches, and of a wonderful baroque style.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(58)
Gerardo was awesome. He is so knowledgeable about Antigua, and he made our walking tour very engaging. I highly recommend!
Thank you Geraldo for the great tour! It was a great way to start my morning learning about the history of the area.
Perfect way to start a trip to Antigua. You learn so much about the town that will pop up as you continue to explore.
Thanks Luis for an informative and chilled tour. We could ask questions or just relax and absorb. I like the recommendations of a few restaurants and shops. Also very flexible wiith starting time
We loved our experience with Carlos. He spoke great English & knew a lot about the history of the city and Guatemalan culture. We asked a lot of questions and Carlos was able to answer them all super well.
It is very nice the experience, they take you to basic points to know walking, the guide Gerardo excellent, super friendly and told us about the history of Guatemala, we were super happy with our tour!
Very manageable walking tour in the center of Antigua. Gerardo was very kind and knowledgeable. He offered either Spanish or English tours. He offered plenty of opportunity to take pictures and to deviate somewhat from the established itinerary.
Excellent experience. Due to missing a flight because of a delay we were going to miss our tour but Gerardo was kind enough to move our time for us. Very knowledgeable and a great way to start our trip.
Gerardo was so kind and informative. He is a local and knew all of the history down to the exact years things were built. His English was great, he taught me so much, he took amazing pictures for me and I would absolutely recommend this tour to any and everyone visiting Antigua!
Comfy shoes, it's nice to have quetzal or at least dollars for some shops around, very informative of the history our guide was Gerardo, know a little spanish it helps regardless.
