Night Photo Tour in Guatemala City
Description
Getting to know Guatemala City at Night in a Classic Safari vehicle is a wonderful experience where you will find another way of knowing around, taking pictures of the beautiful classic and modern buildings, not only on the contemporary part of the metropolitan area but also on the historical district. The lighting of the architecture of Guatemala at Night is something that you´ll always remember.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit to the Carlos III fountain - Plaza España Circle - where you´ll be able to see the exchange of cultures as well as the mixture of modern architecture with the colonial
You will see the 1935 tower with its 75 meters galvanized steel material illuminated in different colors depending on the month of the year. An icon that was part of the beginning of changes in architecture in Guatemala.
Here you will get to know the the Republic Obelisk, one of the newest monuments of the city in an historical neighborhood.
Here we will pass by and see the murals of the Bank of Guatemala, the Social Security buildings, the Municipality of Guatemala, and the Justice Complex buildings.
In the historic center we can see the renowned old building with the Guatemalan post and telegraph arch. It is part of the classic buildings that are part of the beautiful city at night
We will park in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Guatemala that is in the central park and where we can take pictures of the beautiful architecture of this building that is part of the classic scheme of central squares in the countries conquered by the Spanish.
One of the most beautiful buildings in the city is the National Palace of Culture, an icon of the historic center and a historical witness of the different political eras lived in Guatemala. The lighting of its concrete walls with green stone make it a spectacle at night.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Traveler can be picked up at any place of zones 1, 4, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 Okland Mall or Fontabella Mall, Good Hotel zona 4, zones 10, 14, 13 Pick up at Aurora International Airport will be at passenger arrival on a specific previous booked time. If flight is deleyed passenger will have to contact us by WhatsApp in order to inform about the new time. If flight is cancelled no refund will be made. Additional charge can be arranged in case of changing day or times (moving from morning to afternoon, or night, for example).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Senior accessibility
Reviews(48)
I thoroughly enjoyed this night photography tour of Guatemala City. It offered a completely different perspective of the city’s historic center, with beautifully illuminated landmarks and far fewer crowds than during the day. My guide Luis Rolando was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. We visited several iconic locations, including the Palacio de Correos y Telégrafos, Plaza de la Constitución, the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, and other notable landmarks.He worked his magic with nothing more than his phone which is proof that great photography is about creativity and timing, not just expensive equipment. I think he may have missed his calling as a professional photographer! I also appreciated that the guide shared historical background and interesting facts about the sites instead of simply driving from one location to another. I always enjoy learning about the places I visit, and this tour delivered that alongside great photography opportunities. The pace was relaxed, I felt safe throughout the evening, and transportation was comfortable. If you’re visiting Guatemala City and enjoy photography, architecture, or seeing cities illuminated at night, I highly recommend this experience. It complemented my daytime tour perfectly and gave me an entirely different appreciation of the city’s beauty after sunset.
I thoroughly enjoyed this night photography tour of Guatemala City. It offered a completely different perspective of the city’s historic center, with beautifully illuminated landmarks and far fewer crowds than during the day. My guide Luis Rolando was friendly, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. We visited several iconic locations, including the Palacio de Correos y Telégrafos, Plaza de la Constitución, the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, and other notable landmarks. He worked his magic with nothing more than his phone which is proof that great photography is about creativity and timing, not just expensive equipment. I think he may have missed his calling as a professional photographer! I also appreciated that the guide shared historical background and interesting facts about the sites instead of simply driving from one location to another. I always enjoy learning about the places I visit, and this tour delivered that alongside great photography opportunities. The pace was relaxed, I felt safe throughout the evening, and transportation was comfortable. If you’re visiting Guatemala City and enjoy photography, architecture, or seeing cities illuminated at night, I highly recommend this experience. It complemented my daytime tour perfectly and gave me an entirely different appreciation of the city’s beauty after sunset.
This was way more than I expected - Luis is a wonderful photographer and provide Md a Nicole overview of many historical sights!
Thanks for your words Candice, it was a wonderful experience to show you around the city !
Luis was very friendly and knowledgeable. He talked about whatever interested us, not just spewing rehearsed information. We went to 5 spots in the city, where we walked around and got our picture taken many times, which he sent us after the tour.
I am very happy that you enjoyed the tour and the pics too !
This tour is the perfect example of what an awesome tour should be - perfect combination of great logistics/commentary + awesome pictures! Luis picked me up on time at my hotel and we toured 5 locations, gave the right level of historical background and then took the most awesome pictures. Communication with him was on point and timely. He sent me the pictures (more than 200) the same night. I definitely recommend this tour!!
This was the goal, that you liked the pics and that you enjoyed being the model hehe, I am very happy that you enjoyed this experience!
From Viator web and some review on web people talk about this night tour learn about Guatemala City thank so much
Thanks for your message Amorn, I am glad that you learned something new from our beautiful city!
What a great way to see the city! Luis is friendly, knowledgeable, and a great photographer. He went out of his way to schedule our tour. Doing this tour our first night in the city was perfect, since we could revisit what we saw later, in the daylight.
Reading this makes me happy, showing you around this great city. I am glad that this last minute booking worked out and you enjoyed it a lot!
THIS IS A MUST IF YOU ARE GOING TO GUATEMALA CITY!!! Luis was such an amazing guide!! The pictures that were taken turned out AMAZING!!!✨❤️So glad I did this!!! 🤗
I am glad you had a great time on the tour and with the pics too, thanks for your words!
Luis was AWESOME. He took the best pictures and gave just enough information. He went above and BEYOND. He even assisted me with booking a lake tour. It was a lovely tour. Thanks so much and if you come to Guatemala Luis is your guy so look no further.
Thanks a lot for your recomendation, I am very happy that everything worked out for your visit in Guatemala and that you were happy with the pics too!
“Our night tour in Guatemala City was one of the highlights of our trip! The city feels completely different at night, and Luis (our guide) made the experience unforgettable. He was professional, engaging, and clearly passionate about Guatemala’s history and culture. We felt safe, informed, and entertained the entire time. He answered all of our questions and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. I would absolutely book this tour again!
I am very happy that night was one of the highlights of your visit, thanks for your kind words, it was my pleasure to show you around and take great pics for you!
