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Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus
5.0(86)Antigua5–6 hours
VIATOR5.0(25)TRIPADVISOR5.0(61)
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At a glance
Duration
5–6 hours
Price from
$79 / person
Location
Antigua, Guatemala
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 86 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 15
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Columbus Guatemala Travel S.A.
Meeting point
Our office is located near to the famous Yellow Arch of Santa Catalina, when coming from main square over 5th avenue, facing the arch, before passing under it, turn right and walk to the next corner and you'll find the meeting point on your left. The door, has several signs. Our office is number 8.
Description
Our mini Chicken Bus, a colorful, shiny, and iconic mode of transport. While regular Chicken Buses are built for 60 passengers, ours has only 20 and is used exclusively for participants, offering a more personal and comfortable ride but keeping the authencity of public transportation, the reduced sized allows us to easily move through villages that othewise we couldn't connect in the same route. These buses, known for their unique designs, are a symbol of local pride.
Our Half Day experience provides a safe and comfortable journey from village to village, allowing us to immerse in local lifestyles. Along the way, we visit family-owned workshops and community projects that preserve ancestral traditions like artisanal chocolate, loquat wine and more. Your participation directly supports these efforts and has a positive impact on local families.
Tour Options
Villages Tour On Chicken Bus!
Itinerary
San Juan del Obispo
60 min
We will start our journey visiting San Juan del Obispo, its plaza overview will surprised you with the sorrounding valley beauty, our time will be split through a Chocolate Family Owned store that has been hadcrafted for over five generations, learn the artisanal process behind Guatemala's beloved chocolate beverage and enjoy a warm tasting. Just around the corner, visit the Loquat Museum, where this giant golden fruit is transformed into wine, jams and preserves, signature flavors of the village that you'll have the chance to sample.
60 min
Named as Las Huertas due to the farming village known for growing tomatoes, beans, and lettuce. Walk thorugh its peaceful streets, passing by a traditional communal sink where multiple spots allow inhabitants to access it and wash clothign at the beautiful plaza, on the east the baroque Spanish Colonial church. Take breathtaking views of both Fuego and Agua volcanoes, capturing a perfect picture of rural life. If all participants agree on including we could have in addition a local Jade Factory also Family Owned.
Ciudad Vieja
Pass by
Drive through the very first capital of the Spanish Crown in the Americas. Enjoy panoramic views of surrounding farmland as this fertile area where flowers and vegetables are harvest, destined for international and local markets.
Valhalla Experimental Station
60 min
This is one of the most wonderful organic farms of macadamia trees in the entire continent and learn how this sustainable project helps indigenous communities thrive. Get to know macadamia's green print, benefit role in skin care, food, medicine and how something so small can have such a big impact.
What's included
Included
Bilingual Tour Guide
Bottled water
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Lunch
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus take?
Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus lasts about 5–6 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Antigua experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our office is located near to the famous Yellow Arch of Santa Catalina, when coming from main square over 5th avenue, facing the arch, before passing under it, turn right and walk to the next corner and you'll find the meeting point on your left. The door, has several signs. Our office is number 8. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Antigua: Villages Tour on Chicken Bus worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 86 verified reviews; it is run by Columbus Guatemala Travel S.A..
Reviews(86)
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cjeanned
April 11, 2026
Colorful small chicken bus across rural roads to Mayan village worships.
I loved the Mayan weaving workshop that teaches local Mayan children, the cultural significance, and the techniques of the loom. Dyes made with ancient knowledge our startlingly, bright and varied. The trip was two bumpy from my companion. The situation was easily repaired at the next stop, a macadamia plantation and dog rescue farm , with local refreshments and chatting time. Replenished, we continued.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind and warm words, dear. We love sharing our greatest passion in this world: inspiring all travelers to delve a little deeper into communities and hearts with a purpose.
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remahb
February 8, 2026
Magical bus ride!
Great tour!!! Very well organized! Wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide, who spoke amazing English. Magical place!
Operator response
Magical as you are! thank you so much for your trust, preference and friendship.
We value tremendeously your time you took by sharing your experience and rating us.
We do what we love and we love what we do, so when we receive 5 stars our hearts are filled with such joy that we only get inspired to keep acomplishing our vision.
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Trek762914
January 17, 2026
Fun, interesting and highly recommended
Five of us took the chicken bus tour with Roberto as our guide. We had fun while also learning a lot. Roberto has a passion for his country and people which is contagious. And an added bonus: he knows a lot about birds which we appreciated so much! He took good care of us on this tour and we highly recommend this trip.
Operator response
Thank you so much for ranking us with 5 stars! We are commited to do everything with our values guiding us in every experience and activity.
We love knowing that we were able to accomplish our mission; Roberto is a wonderful man and we appreciate your time, your friendship and your trust.
Keep on exploring this amazing world, hope to see you soon!
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H2985HLmichellem
December 14, 2025
Fun and informative tour!
JJ was an excellent guide, he provided so much information and history about Antigua and Guatemala. We really enjoyed visiting the textile weaving school and macadamia nut farm. I highly recommend this tour!
Operator response
Deeply appreciate your 5 stars as your experience is all we care about.
We really want everybody to discover the reasons why we are in love with this beautiful land we call home.
Our best wishes to you, keep enjoying your days and hoping to meet you again.
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islandjbk
September 26, 2025
Get to know the locals
We had a great tour with JJ and Roberto today. They shared the history of Guatemala and showed us neighboring towns and the amazing natives who are carrying on generations of artisan crafts. They made the tour fun and interesting and I highly recommend booking a tour with them to truly understand the history and people of Guatemala.
Operator response
Thank you so much for sharing with all of us your kind words, our main goal is to inspire all of our friends like you to grow a mindful community that not only consider the destination but also the impact we generate.
Your trust means everything to us, our wish for you is to keep on creating extraordinary moments!
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Antonio_J
June 19, 2025
We had a great time as a...
We had a great time as a family going on this tour. We toured the towns and it was really eye opening. Thank you!
Operator response
Antonio! so wonderful to know you enjoyed your family during this special moment, we deeply value your time while sharing your experience via your review.
Our hope is to meet you in another amazing adventure.
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SVStrayCat
April 23, 2025
Chicken Bus Tour of Antigua
We had a great tour with JJ and the Chicken Bus. He was a wealth of information on on the different spots we visited. Would recommend to anyone thinking of doing the tour
Operator response
JJ loved having fun with you, sharing our biggest passion with you and reading your words warms up our hearts confirming we are in the right path.
Hoping to meet up soon in another adventure
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Dorothy_J
April 12, 2025
Excellent Guide
Our guide JJ (Juan Jesus) was excellent, very informative and could answer our many questions about culture, religion and local history. The stops were interesting and it was a good way to see outside Antigua and see more of the local Guatemalan people and landscape.
Operator response
Dorothy! so beautiful to know you enjoyed your time and our wonderful JJ!
We are completely grateful to know we are fulfilling our mission and this is exactly what Villages on Chicken Bus is about, sometimes our local producers are the proof of our culture transcendence.
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Q2510BVcynthiak
April 8, 2025
Loved it!
One of several amazing tours we enjoyed with the help of Columbus Guatemala Travel. (These guys are the BEST!). A fun way to explore small towns around Antigua and learn about artisan wine, chocolate, textiles and other area produce. Shout out to the wonderful women at the weaving collective that teaches children the ancient art of Maya weaving! Just wish we had known that our small bottles of artisan wine would be confiscated during the security check. Next time we'll buy the big bottles and check our bags!
Operator response
Oooh! We are so sad to know your bottles were confiscated my dear, we generally suggest to keep them in your checked bags buuuut this gives us a perfect reason to meet up again! lol
Your next bottles are on us and we will celebrate little more this beautiful blessing of finding extraordinary friends and human beings like you.
Keep enjoying until then, we will have more adventures for sure.
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SethJ99
March 18, 2025
Pollo bus sin pollos
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Esteban! He was very informative and taught us a lot about Antigua within the first 20 minutes of the tour. He was passionate about his hometown and pround (and rightfully so) of Guatemala and its people. We never felt rushed and were able to see several nearby Indigenous communities. It's definitely worth the money, but we're still looking for the provided "snacks" and the chickens/turkeys on the buses :)
Operator response
LOL we have tried to keep the chickens all in buuuut had no success yet ...
We value so much that you have taken the time to share your experience with us. We love reading how passionately Esteban fulfills our mission, this inspires us.
Hope to see you soon maybe in Belize or El Salvador, you choose the destination and we will send Esteban with Chickens and Snacks.
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