You will put to work your creativity by designing, cutting and carving your own jewel of Jade. You will be guided by one of our expert jade carvers so you can take home a unique creation, made with your hands. You will take with you a piece of our land and our culture. An incredible and unique experience, you can not miss! We await for you.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:34 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Carve your own jade piece in Antigua! lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $69 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 7–12 pay from $69, adults from $69.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Casa del Jade, is located inside a Colonial house, called "El Jaulon", a two story yellow building at the corner of 4th street and 3rd avenue. Only 1 block away from the Main Square. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 464 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Casa del Jade.
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This experience was so much fun!! César and Carlos were wonderful! They walk you through every step and help you along the way. The tour before gives you insight into Jade and it was informational and personally I found it intriguing. Definitely if you come to Guatemala Antigua check this place out you won't be disappointed!🤗
The workshop is very interesting and entertaining, the instructors are very kind.
This is a truly unique and personalized experience in Antigua, and you take home a souvenir that you made yourself. You can learn about the different types of Jade and go through the entire process of preparing jade jewelry. My girlfriend and I prepared one piece each. I chose a bracelet that needed a curved piece, which is a more elaborate process. Cesar helped us and gave us excellent service. Thank you so much, and if you are still deciding what to do in Antigua, do not miss this experience!
¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir una reseña tan completa y especial! Nos alegra enorme conocer que tú y tu novia disfrutaron tanto la experiencia de crear sus propias piezas. Cesar es un pilar fundamental de nuestro equipo y le transmitiremos tus amables palabras; estará encantado de saber que su atención y guía hicieron que el proceso de tu brazalete fuera aún más significativo. ¡Esperamos que lleven sus joyas de jade con mucho orgullo como un hermoso recuerdo de Antigua!
Cesar, Carlos and Albert were great in the workshop! They were so attentive and kind! We had a great time in the workshop and love our jade pieces! 10/10 would recommend!
Thank you so much for the 10/10 recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great time in the workshop and that Cesar, Carlos, and Albert took such wonderful care of you. They will be delighted to know their attentiveness and kindness made your experience so special. Enjoy wearing your custom jade pieces!
The experience was awesome, everyone involved is super knowledgeable and the hand on experience is so fun! I got to walk away with a great gift and awesome memories.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that you loved learning about jade history and enjoyed the hands-on workshop. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope you cherish your handmade piece of jewelry!
What a fabulous workshop! With a little museum about jade attached, the session was informative, creative and great fun! And what a bonus to bring home your own special piece of jewellery. Loved it!
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our experience at Casa de Jade\! We started with a short, 10\-minute tour where we learned about the history of jade, and then went straight into creating our own jade pieces\. Everyone was very attentive, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire experience\. We had such a great time and really enjoyed making something unique to take home with us\. I highly recommend this experience\!
Thank you for visiting Casa de Jade and taking the time to leave such kind feedback! We’re happy to hear our team made you feel welcomed and supported while crafting your jade jewelry. Creating a unique keepsake to take home is truly special, and we’re so glad you both enjoyed the entire process. Safe travels and best wishes!
This was such a fun and unique experience in Antigua! We really enjoyed getting to take part in the entire process of creating our own piece of jade jewelry, rather than simply watching someone else make it. The experience started with being able to choose our own piece of jade, which made it feel personal right from the beginning. From there, we picked the design we wanted and then actually worked on shaping and creating the piece ourselves. It was really interesting to see how a rough piece of jade slowly transformed into something beautiful that we could take home with us. The instructors were wonderful. They were friendly, patient, and very helpful throughout the entire process. They gave us plenty of opportunity to do the work ourselves while stepping in when needed to make sure our pieces turned out well. They also helped with the finishing touches so that what we made looked polished and professionally finished. I especially liked that you leave with a souvenir that has much more meaning than something you simply purchase in a store—you actually selected the jade and helped create the finished piece yourself. This was a great hands-on activity and something a little different from the typical sightseeing tours. We had a fantastic time and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Antigua who wants a fun, creative, and memorable experience.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so glad you loved the hands on experience of choosing and shaping your own jade piece. Our instructors truly enjoy sharing this unique craft, and hearing that you left with a meaningful souvenir makes our day. Thank you for recommending us to other travelers visiting Antigua!
My mom and I both really enjoyed this experience! The tour beforehand was great and educational. And the actual jade making was really fun and the instructors were kind and helpful. I highly recommend!
Thank you for your kind review! We are glad to know both of you enjoyed the experience from beginning to end. Thank you for trusting Casa del Jade.
Carve Your Own Jade was such a great experience! The staff was incredibly kind, patient, and helpful, and you could tell they genuinely wanted everyone’s pieces to come out as beautiful as possible. Definitely be prepared to work and get hands-on because you really are involved in creating your own piece from start to finish! But don’t be intimidated. The staff supports and guides you every step of the way, while still allowing you to feel like you truly made something yourself. Such a unique experience and an even better souvenir to take home from Guatemala. Highly recommend
Wow, thank you for such a fantastic recommendation! We love that you enjoyed getting your hands dirty and fully participating in the carving process. Our staff will be so happy to hear that their patience and support helped you create a beautiful piece you are proud of. Thank you for choosing us for your Guatemalan souvenir!
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