Colonial and Cultural Walk in Antigua Guatemala
Description
We will visit all the points of interest in the city. This is a cultural and historical tour of this great museum open to the world that is the city of Antigua Guatemala. The participants will visit monuments such as the San José Cathedral, the Central Park, the Palace of the Captains, the City Hall Palace, the Union Tank, the Santa Clara Church, the San Francisco Church, the Santo Domingo House, the Museum of Jade, La Merced church and the famous Arco de Santa Catalina and its charming street.
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Itinerary
Within the tour we will visit the beautiful open museum Antigua where we will visit places of interest starting with the Cathedral, followed by: The fountain of the sirens Cathedral captains palace The very noble town hall St. Peter's Church public laundries santa clara facade Saint Francis Church jade museum Santo Domingo House Arch Street
Church of San Pedro and Hospital de San, it was founded as the first Hospital for the poor in colonial times, by Hermano Pedro.
The union tank or Public Lavaderos is highly praised and visited, that is due to its famous history of housing hundreds of women who came to use those laundries.
Santa Clara We will pass in front of the façade of Santa Clara, which, thanks to generous donations from the residents of that neighborhood, was able to carry out the construction of said convent. The place becomes attractive, since it is located in front of the Tanque la Unión, "Public Lavaderos"
San Francisco el Grande, is one of the churches also very visited by parishioners for their devotion to Saint Brother Pedro. In this place we will take a tour of the church and we will also visit the tomb of Santo Hermano Pedro
Jade Museum. In this wonderful museum we will learn a little about the Mayans, their relationship and belief with the valuable Jade stone. A tour that is worth it. room for doubt
We will visit the beautiful and wonderful Arco de Santa Catalina since it is one of the most praised places for its fascinating structure and history, since it was of very important use for the nuns of the Convent of Santa Catalina.
One of the most beautiful churches, and of a wonderful baroque style.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(65)
Gerardo our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating within our time (we were late to our tour due to traffic) . Also for people that want a tour in English, he was actually pretty good and easy to understand. Would recommend!
From the moment the tour started, we realized it was going to be a spectacular experience. Gerardo is a great human being, always with a smile, and he possesses enormous knowledge about the history and culture of the place. His sincerity, warmth, and affection made my wife and me feel comfortable from the very first moment. We learned a lot and enjoyed every part of the tour. I totally recommend taking this tour if you want to get to know not only Antigua in depth, but also better understand the history, culture, and essence of Guatemala. Without a doubt, an experience we will remember with great affection.
The Tour Guy was so knowledgeable and really taught us a great deal behind the history of Antigua and Guatemala itself. We got to see sites we wouldn’t have thought of had we just been walking around on our own. He was also very accommodating. Def recommend!
Gerardo was an exceptionally friendly and informed guide. We felt at ease with him. The tour gave us a wealth of insight into Guatemalan history at a relaxed pace. Highly recommend.
We had a totally personalized tour experience. Gerardo has deep knowledge of the pre-colonial and colonial history of Guatemala and Antigua. He was patient with our many questions. The walking experience was well paced going to the key milestones of this beautiful city. Totally recommend going with Gerardo!
Comprehensive tour! Something for everyone in our family. We have older teens and young adults. Would definitely recommend!
Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. He spoke very good English and took us on a very detailed tour of Antigua. We left knowing about the history, fun little fact, and stories about Mayan and Guatemalan culture. We would definitely take this tour again!
Gerardo was awesome. He is so knowledgeable about Antigua, and he made our walking tour very engaging. I highly recommend!
Thank you Geraldo for the great tour! It was a great way to start my morning learning about the history of the area.
Perfect way to start a trip to Antigua. You learn so much about the town that will pop up as you continue to explore.
