Halve dagervaring in Antigua Guatemala
Beschrijving
Ontdek de charme van Antigua Guatemala tijdens deze privétour van een halve dag, op slechts 1,5 uur van Guatemala-Stad. Deze prachtige koloniale stad, meer dan 400 jaar oud, is prachtig bewaard gebleven met zijn kloosters, kerken, statige huizen en tuinen die zijn historische pracht weerspiegelen. Tegenwoordig is Antigua een levendige hub voor culturele evenementen en een verzamelplaats voor ambachten uit heel Guatemala. Een bezoek aan het iconische uitkijkpunt Cerro de la Cruz is een must, met een adembenemend uitzicht op de stad en de omliggende vulkanen. Dompel jezelf onder in geschiedenis en cultuur op deze onvergetelijke ervaring!
Rondreisopties
Reisroute
We halen je op bij je hotel in Guatemala City en rijden vervolgens door de stad op weg naar het departement Sacatepequez, waar Antigua Guatemala City ligt. Het is een 1,5 uur durende tocht, dus ga lekker zitten. Vraag gerust uw chauffeur of toeristische gids als u iets nodig heeft.
Deze heuvel is de perfecte plek om onze rondreis door Antigua Guatemala te beginnen. We lopen ongeveer 3 minuten door het bos van de heuvel tot we bij het adembenemende uitkijkpunt komen, een geweldig panoramisch uitzicht over de stad, omringd door 3 prachtige vulkanen.
Casa Santo Domingo, ooit het grootste klooster in Antigua Guatemala, vindt zijn oorsprong in 1538 met de komst van de Dominicanen. Dit heiligdom met twee torens en tien klokken was een schatkamer van relieken en toewijding. Hoewel gedeeltelijk verwoest door de aardbeving van Santa Marta in 1773, zijn de ruïnes nog steeds een prachtig voorbeeld van barokke architectuur. Vandaag de dag huisvest Casa Santo Domingo het enige vijfsterrenhotel van Antigua, bekend om zijn zorgvuldige restauratie, weelderige tuinen en uitzonderlijke musea met artistieke meesterwerken, beelden en crypten. Een bezoek hier biedt een mix van geschiedenis, kunst en luxe. Het bezoek aan deze locatie is inclusief de vrij toegankelijke ruimtes. Musea zijn niet inbegrepen.
In Antigua Guatemala zult u het gevoel hebben terug te gaan in de tijd, de grootsheid van de watervulkaan die opdoemt op de achtergrond van de stad, en de oude geplaveide straten en de meer dan 500 jaar oude architectuur, observeren en aanschouwen. We beginnen onze wandeltocht vanuit het centrale park van de Plaza de Antigua Guatemala, het centrum van de stad, ook omringd door de belangrijkste gebouwen.
Is een rooms-katholieke kerk in Antigua Guatemala. De oorspronkelijke kerk werd gebouwd rond 1541, maar leed in de loop van de geschiedenis verschillende aardbevingen, en het eerste kerkgebouw werd in 1669 afgebroken. De kathedraal werd herbouwd en ingewijd in 1680. In 1743 was de kathedraal een van de grootste in Midden-Amerika. De verwoestende aardbeving in Guatemala in 1773 heeft echter een groot deel van het gebouw ernstig beschadigd, hoewel de twee torens aan de voorkant grotendeels intact zijn gebleven. Deze hebben restauratiewerkzaamheden ondergaan en de kathedraal is gedeeltelijk herbouwd. Een bezoek aan de ruïnes van de kerk is niet inbegrepen. Opmerking: We bezoeken alleen buiten. Toegang tot de kathedraal van Santiago is optioneel.
Het paleis van de algemene kapiteins, of het koninklijk paleis, is een koloniaal gebouw in de stad Antigua Guatemala. Het herbergt onder andere de kantoren van het Guatemalteekse Instituut voor Toerisme, Guild of Tourism of Antigua, National Civil Police en de Departementale Regering.
Bezoekers zullen meer leren over de chocoladegeschiedenis en kunnen chocolaatjes en vele andere cacao-producten kopen.
Staand boven de geplaveide straten en voor de kolossale Volcán de Agua, is deze saffraan-gele boog het symbool van Antigua en het centrale beeld op de meeste ansichtkaarten geworden.
Deze prachtige gele kerk is het beste voorbeeld van barokke Guatemalteekse architectuur. De kerk uit de 18e eeuw is een van de mooiste in Antigua Guatemala. Het wordt omgeven door een prachtige tuin, handwerkverkoop en geweldige cafés die authentieke "Antigüeño" -koffie (koffie uit Antigua Guatemala) met chocoladetonen aanbieden vanwege het brandproces. Als je de kerk wilt betreden, wordt je gevraagd geen korte broeken en mouwloze shirts te dragen, en voor vrouwen zijn minirokjes niet toegestaan.
De geschiedenis van de El Carmen-kerk gaat terug tot 1683 toen de gemeenteraad toestemming verleende voor de bouw van een tempel onder de aanroep van Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van Carmen. Deze kerk leed zware schade na de aardbevingen van 1717, 1728 en 1773. Uiteindelijk werd het gebouw verwoest, dus moest het worden verlaten.
Het laatste deel van onze reisroute is om u veilig en wel terug te brengen naar uw hotel
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
We halen alle reizigers op bij de motorlobby van hun hotel of accommodatie in Guatemala-Stad
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
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Beoordelingen(33)
This was a great tour. Ruben was knowledgeable, attentive, and very receptive to questions. The pace was great, and the stops were terrific. 10/10.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience exploring Antigua with us. It’s fantastic to know that Ruben’s knowledge, attentiveness, and openness to questions made the tour enjoyable, and that the pace and stops were just right. We truly appreciate the 10/10 rating and your kind words. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Guatemala!
Joel and Ruben are an excellent team that manages to showcase the best of Antigua in a matter of hours. A 100% recommended tour to know one of the best attractions of toso Guatemala
Hola Fernando, ¡Muchas gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que Joel y Rubén lograron mostrarte lo mejor de Antigua en tan poco tiempo. Estamos muy orgullosos de contar con un equipo tan comprometido y dedicado a brindar experiencias memorables. Agradecemos tu recomendación al 100% y nos encanta saber que disfrutaste de uno de los destinos más emblemáticos de Guatemala. Esperamos tener el placer de acompañarte en otra aventura pronto.
A perfect day trip from Guatemala City to experience Antigua. The guided experience was great, so aaa the drive there. I had a very nice day thanks to my guide Ruben and driver Miguel.
Hello, Thank you for your lovely review of our Half-Day Tour in Antigua! We're delighted to hear that you had a perfect day trip from Guatemala City and enjoyed every part of your experience. It's great to know that Ruben, your guide, and Miguel, your driver, contributed to making your day enjoyable with their excellent service. We strive to create memorable and smooth experiences for our guests, and it's wonderful to hear that we succeeded with your tour. Thank you for choosing us for your day escape, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure!
We wanted to feedback about our recent tour in Antigua Guatemala on Saturday April 27, 2024, half day - private tour. This was a time sensitive tour as we had to return to our cruise ship, SilverSea (Silver Nova) by 4pm. As seasoned travelers who value professional guided tours, this experience was uniquely disappointing and we believe specific instances from our tour will illustrate why improvements are necessary. Ignoring Client Preferences: We had specific ideas about where we wanted to eat and what we wanted to see, but our guide dismissed these requests. Despite multiple attempts to direct him to our chosen shopping destinations, he insisted on taking us to another location, which then forced us to walk to our desired shopping destination. Obtrusive Behavior: At each site, he positioned himself in front of us, blocking views while pointing out mundane objects without providing any historical context or educational value. His commentary was often repetitive, pointing out the obvious, such as "look, this building is very old, very old", which did not enhance our understanding of the locations visited. Lack of Privacy: The guide's presence was overbearing. For instance, in the restaurant at the Porta Hotel, he chose to sit continuously within our view, observing us as we ate, which was highly uncomfortable. His subsequent behavior was equally unprofessional; he took tourist-like photos in the lobby, which delayed us further as he lost track of where he had parked the car. Disregard for Time Management: After the meal, when it was clear we were pressed for time, the guide was unable to locate the car promptly, insisting it was "just around the corner." This led us to decide to walk to our next destination out of necessity, not preference—a choice he seemed to misunderstand as a casual decision rather than a frustration-driven necessity. These specific examples reflect a broader issue of professionalism and sensitivity to our needs, which were not met during our tour. The guide’s knowledge was inadequate, in addition his delivery and conduct were neither professional nor considerate. Furthermore, we would like to reiterate our appreciation for the driver, who was both polite and efficient, contrasting sharply with our experience of the guide. We have attached a photo of the guide for your reference, as we do not recall his name. We trust that you will address these issues promptly to prevent future clients from having similar experiences. Thank you for considering our feedback.
Dear Conni, First and foremost, we want to thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback regarding the private tour in Antigua Guatemala conducted last Saturday, April 27, 2024. We deeply regret that the experience did not meet your expectations, and we greatly value the opportunity to address each of the points mentioned. Firstly, it is important to highlight that our guide assigned to your tour was Rubén, who has been selected on multiple occasions to lead our tours due to his historical and cultural knowledge, as well as having received five-star ratings for his service in the past. However, we understand that on this occasion, the experience did not live up to what was expected, and for this, we offer our sincerest apologies. Regarding client preferences, it is the policy of our company to try to adjust as much as possible to the desires and needs expressed by our clients, guiding them to places that offer quality service, both in terms of food and souvenir shopping. We regret that there was confusion and that your expectations were not met in this aspect. As for the behavior described during the tour, we understand that Rubén's conduct, described as obtrusive and unprofessional, is not representative of the standards we promote. The photographs taken by our guides during the tours are primarily to report on the progress and ensure that everything is carried out correctly, but clearly, this should not interfere with the experience or privacy of our clients. We take time management very seriously, especially in situations where our clients have clear time constraints, as was your case due to the return to your cruise ship. It is evident that on this occasion, organization and promptness were not handled adequately, and for this, we offer our apologies. We are committed to continuously improving the quality of our services and your feedback is essential for us. Please rest assured that we are taking corrective measures to ensure that situations like this do not recur in the future. We appreciate that you highlighted the efficiency and politeness of our driver, and this contrast will be part of our evaluation for improvement. Thank you again for your honesty and for helping us to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to offer you an enhanced experience in the future.
The driver and the guide were very nice and very knowledgeable The city itself was very quaint and the volcanoes were great to see. The drive there is quite bumpy and lots of traffic both ways.
Hello Russell! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your Half Day Private Tour in Antigua. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience! It's fantastic that both our driver and guide left a positive impression with their kindness and knowledge. Antigua is indeed a charming city, and the majestic volcanoes in the backdrop add to its allure. We understand that the drive can be a bit bumpy and traffic can be challenging, but we appreciate your understanding as these factors can be part of the adventure. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more exploration and delightful experiences in Guatemala. Safe travels, and see you again soon!
Carla and Carlos were the best!! Absolutely wonderful day. Carla showed me all the beauty of Antigua and Carlos brought us there and back safely.
Hi Crystal! Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience on our half-day tour in Antigua. We're delighted you had a fantastic day with Carla and Carlos. Carla's extensive knowledge of Guatemala and positive energy make her an outstanding guide, while Carlos ensures your safety during the journey. We're thrilled that you got to explore the beauty of Antigua and had a memorable experience. If you ever plan to return to Guatemala for more adventures, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd love to show you even more of our incredible country!
Antigua was amazing. The combination of colonial architecture, blossomed jacarandas and volcanic scenery was spectacular. Eduardo, my guide, provided detailed information of the city history and showed me the best spots. Highly recommend it.
Hello Alfredo! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of your tour in Antigua. It sounds like you had an amazing time and were able to take in some truly breathtaking sights. I'm thrilled to hear that Eduardo, your guide, provided you with detailed information about the city's history and showed you the best spots. Having a knowledgeable and friendly guide can really enhance a travel experience, and it sounds like Eduardo did just that. Thank you for recommending this tour to others. I'm sure your positive feedback will be helpful for those looking for a memorable way to experience Antigua. Once again, thank you for sharing your thoughts, and I hope you have many more wonderful travel experiences in the future!
This tour was so much fun that I extended it to a full day tour. I met some marvelous folks from around the globe. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. I learned a lot of history about Antigua. It's a beautiful town to wonder around. The group also enjoyed a lunch while in town and the food was amazing. Don't hesitate, just book this tour!
Hello! It´s great to know you had a fantastic time in Antigua on this collective tour. I insist that if you have the time to go on a full-day tour here, you should do it because the locations, the history, and everything in Antigua is spectacular. Besides that, you get to know new people on collective tours and end up making new friends. It is definitely a great experience for anyone. Also, traditional Guatemalan food is so tasteful and has so much history, that you enjoy it from beginning to end. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I hope that you can come back soon. It will be an honor to serve you again and make sure you have an outstanding experience. Take care!
Excellent old amazing tour and the best were the guides Carla and Jose had an unforgettable day ❤️ full recommended. And complete if you have the day to meet
¡Hola Karen! Muchas gracias por dejarnos saber cuán bien la pasaste en tu tour a la Antigua. Sin duda es una ciudad colonial con un encanto único que enamora a todo aquel que la conoce. Conocer la ciudad acompañada de guías que te hablen de su historia, cultura, y que te lleven a los lugares más icónicos, no tiene igual. Esperamos ser parte de tus aventuras cuando decidas visitar nuestro país nuevamente. Estaremos encantados de acompañarte y hacer que vivas nuevas experiencias. Cuídate mucho
Excellent tour. Ruben is an excellent guide and very entertaining. He was amazingly informative and educated us about Antigua, Guatemala in general, the Mayan history as well as current maya customs and dress. Ask for Ruben and you will have an excellent tour of Antigua and Guatemala.
Hello Roger! I am so glad to know that you had a great time in Antigua Guatemala with the company of an excellent person and team member, Ruben. He is definitely passionate about this job and very well educated about history, culture, archeology, and more, which is reflected in the premium quality of the tour. It is great to know that you enjoyed the experience and could learn about Antigua, Guatemala in general, the Mayan people, and our traditions. Showing and sharing our country is something we love. I will also make sure to pass the kudos to Ruben, he will be happy to know about you and will be motivated to keep going above and beyond. Thank you for that. We hope to see you soon again. Take care!
