Guatemala City Half Day Private Tour
Description
The Guatemala City Half Day Tour by a native tour guide is the safest way to know the city. The local guides drives you around all the highlights and historical points of the city, with a nice and comfortable vehicle. Immerse in the mystical Mayan civilization with a visit to The Archaeological Museum with a unique explanation of all the magical pieces that conform the History of Guatemala. Then we drive around the city most famous streets and zones only to stop in the Historical Center of Guatemala City. For a two-hour visit to the main attractions starting at the Constitution Plaza, continuing to the National Palace of Culture, then to the Metropolitan Cathedral, so later, we can walk around the Central Market just to end at the famous 6th Avenue.
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Itinerary
The National Museum of Maya Art is impressive to see, with its recent renovations, you can appreciate some of the main pieces that conforms the history of the Maya civilization.
Have the experience of a drive through to the historical monuments all around the main roads of Guatemala City.
We continue the tour by walking around the Plaza of Constitution, so you can have a better sighting and explanation of the historical buildings that surrounds it.
A visit inside the National Palace of Culture is one of the must wanted attractions to do in this tour. You can get in depth in the uniqueness architecture and style of the palace. Prepare to be amazed by the interesting history that this palace hides in plain sight.
The next stop is the Metropolitan Cathedral where you can see some damage of the earthquake that hit Guatemala City in the 1917 and 1918. This is the most important church in Guatemala and in here you will find old paintings from the XVI century and the oldest virgin brought by the spanish conquers at the XV century. It’s neoclassical architecture will blow you away!
In our way out of the cathedral, we’re going directly to the Central Market to shop some souvenirs or just to get the experience of being in one of the most iconic markets of Guatemala. You will be immerse in the colorful textile, the traditional food and the local craft.
The walk through the famous avenue of Guatemala City is a must! La Sexta is a pedestrian avenue where you can experience the day by day of the locals. In this walk you would be able to see the architecture of some historical buildings, the vibrant commerce and the different restaurants or food courts available. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We’ll pick you up go at any location of Guatemala City and surroundings, it can be at your hotel, friend place, International Airport or even if you are in Antigua Guatemala. And after the tour end we drop you at location of request, it can be in the same place we pick you up or at any other location.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(51)
I had a wonderful tour. My guide was very personable and engaging. The guide had to make some adjustments to the itinerary/ schedule due to available times at the Presidential Palace, but if he hadn't told me, I would have never known because it went smoothly.
Esteban was great! Easy pickup from the airport and very knowledgable about the history and culture of the city. I loved how easy it was to tailor the experience for what i was looking for in a private tour. Esteban went above and beyond in making me feel welcomed and making sure I got to my airbnb safely. I really appreciated his help with navigation and translation for my stay.
Our guide, Pamela, was outstanding - she did a fantastic job of helping us understand the significance of the historical center, its architecture and its evolution and pointed out all sorts of little details / places that we would have missed. If you are staying out of the city center - the drive in to the historic district is challenging (we were in Cayala) and time consuming so figure that into your plans. The presidential palace is impressive and interesting but the timing of access can be restricted and is not posted. Pamela did an amazing job of navigating these challenges that are out of her control without a ruffle. Our conversations with her on the educational and political systems were touch points thru out the remainder of our trip.
Pamella was wonderful. A really nice experience. The visit to the government building is kinda meh but the market and museum were great. I appreciated Pamella dropping me at my desired location instead of where she picked me up in the morning. Worth the money for sure.
This was an almost last minute decision and I was so pleased that I decided to go ahead. I have done a private tour before. I like to do group tours but the advantage of a private tour is being able to go at your own pace, particularly if shopping. I had two places that I particularly wanted to see: the National Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology and the Central Market. The entrance fees were included and a bottle of water. The museum was stunningly curated. This is something I've noticed with all the museums in Guatemala City thus far, they are all beautifully curated and we had plenty of time to take it all in. The Central Market was full of atmosphere and I was able to have a good look around and bought some items. We were in time for a group tour of the Palace and I found it fascinating. Fernando was a genial and informative guide. I felt welcome and the tour felt fresh. It was great to be out and about in the city.
This was a half day tour that covered a lot of information. Our guide, Pamela, was very knowledgeable. She was punctual, kind and a joy to be around. I am leaving Guatemala so much more knowledgeable about the history than I was when arrived. That’s all because of Pamela.
Relaxed tour with knowledgeable and helpful guide. I had a short time in the city and this was a great way to get a quick overview.
Pamella is fluent in English. She is a native of Guatemala and lives in the city. She gave us a very good tour of zone 1 -from the historical, cultural, and current view. She was very flexible with our interests. Her knowledge of Mayan artifacts in the cultural museum was awesome. Thank you Pamella.
Tour was wonderful Pamella was wonderful. She accommodated me since I couldn’t walk long distances, she made sure I was comfortable. I learned a lot and I thank her so much
Tour was awesome. Good way to get to know the city. Our guide Esteban was knowledgeable and a great host.
