Half Day Tour Of Guatemala City
Description
Discover the essentials of the capital on a dynamic tour that combines history, culture and architecture. During the tour you will visit Berlin Square, Reforma Avenue, Constitution Square, the National Palace of Culture and the Metropolitan Cathedral, icons that narrate the past and present of the country. You will also walk along iconic avenues such as Sixth Avenue, full of life and color, and you will have a stop at the Central Market, ideal to appreciate local crafts and flavors. The walk concludes with a panoramic view of the city from a nearby viewpoint, perfect for memorable photos.
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Itinerary
Berlin Square in Guatemala City is an iconic viewpoint located at the end of Avenida de las Américas, famous for its panoramic views of Pacaya, Agua y Fuego volcanoes, and for preserving original fragments of the Berlin Wall as a symbol of freedom and unity.
Avenida Reforma is one of Guatemala City’s most iconic boulevards, opened in 1895, 2.26 km in length and 60 meters wide, connecting downtown with modern areas and housing historic monuments, gardens and European-style architecture.
The Yurrita Church, also known as Our Lady of Anguishes Church, is a unique temple in Guatemala City, built between 1927 and 1941 by Felipe Yurrita as an offering to the Virgin after surviving the eruption of the Santa Maria volcano in 1902. Its red facade and mixed Baroque architectural style with romantic and Byzantine influences make it a cultural and religious gem.
The Civic Center of Guatemala City is an architectural and cultural complex built between the 1950s and 1960s, which brings together the main government and financial buildings of the country, designed as a symbol of modernity and inspired by Mayan acropolises.
Constitution Square, also known as Central Park, is the historic and civic heart of Guatemala City.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago Apostle, located in the Plaza de la Constitución in the heart of Guatemala City, is the main Catholic temple in the country and one of the most representative monuments of the capital.
Guatemala’s Central Market, located in Zone 1 in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral, is one of the most traditional and vibrant spaces in the capital, famous for its offer of crafts, textiles, flowers and typical cuisine. With more than 150 years of history, it is a key point to know the daily life and culture of Guatemala.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour guide enters the hotel lobby to locate the passengers, maximum waiting time is 5 minutes.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Our tour in Guatemala City was somewhat disappointing considering the price we paid. The guide was knowledgeable about the city, but he was also the driver and he said he was not used to driving and it showed! Very distracted. Very slow. Also, the tour was not complete. The itinerary included a trip to the Mercado Central that he never took us to. When I asked him about it he said “oops, didn’t think you’d want to go”. The one place i was looking forward to seeing and he didn’t it think it was necessary. Also, i hate to say this but it must be said, the guide did not present himself in the cleanest way including his personal scent. It’s a shame because not only is it unpleasant for the customer but it’s not a good representation of your company.
Hello Roberto. We are very sorry for the inconvenience, and thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. If you visit Guatemala again, please contact us so we can offer you a complimentary tour.
Guide was very nice and very knowledgeable. Very nice experience. Would recommend this tour The people were very nice
The tour was great! I was on a long weekend trip to get away from Washington, DC. The tour guide and driver were super friendly and knowledgeable of the history and sights of Guatemala City. The highlights were the market and central square which was filled with food, shopping and history. I highly recommend this tour!
Had an afternoon to explore but didn't know where to start. Luckily, I found this tour. My guide Cesar was friendly and knowledgable. If you're new to the city and want to explore, I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your comments We are very happy that you enjoyed your visit in Guatemala City, thank you for recommending us.
It was completely private tour with a decent car & a knowledgeable guide. My tour guide (Cesar) was very kind and responsible, and took me most popular places within Guatemala City in 4 hours. I only had limited time but wanted to see as many faces of the city as possible, so this city tour was perfect to me.
Thank you very much for your excellent comment and mentioning our tour guide César, we hope to see you again.
