Ever thought of exploring Guatemala in your own way? With our Personalized Tours of 4, 8, 6 and 12 hours you can plan your own itinerary and the tour operator will help you out to complete the travel you have always dream of. Tours can include going to museums, the Mayan ruins, restaurants, plazas, historical points, discotheques, bars or shopping malls. Whether you are a food lover or a passionate soul of nightlife, there is something for every traveler out there.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 2:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:39 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Guatemala Personalized Tour of 4 hours is perfect to get to know Guatemala City. In these tour you can experience walking around the Historic Center or going to the many amazing archeological museums that’s the city has to offer. Also, if you don’t have too much time and you want to get a quick visit to Antigua, this tour is perfect for you. Any way, you can spend the 4 hours doing the things that you want at your own time.
Guatemala Personalized Tour of 6 hours is perfect to visit Antigua Guatemala. In these tour you can experience walking around in a colonial city, very famous known by its barroco style and also of being a city surrounded by ruins. Also you can visit the surroundings of Antigua, for example the famous theme parks Hobbitenango and Altamira. Any way, you can spend the 6 hours doing the things that you want at your own time.
Guatemala Personalized Tour of 8 hours is perfect to do the hiking of the Pacaya Volcano. Approximately the total duration of the hike is 4 hours and its difficulty level is 4 of 10. Also, you can visit the first capital of Guatemala City that was established in a Maya city called Iximche. Any way, you can spend the 8 hours doing the things that you want at your own time.
Guatemala Personalized Tour of 12 hours is perfect to travel to Lake Atitlan. In these tour you can experience visiting the different mystical towns that are surrounded by the lake and volcanoes. Also, you can plan your visit to other locations as for example the Basilica of Esquipulas. Any way, you can spend the 12 hours doing the things that you want at your own time.
We’ll pick you up 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. (WE DON'T PICK UP AT PUERTO QUETZAL CRUISE SHIP)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guatemala Personalized Private Tours lasts about 4–12 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $85 per person for this Guatemala City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $135. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 27 departures a day between 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We’ll pick you up 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. (WE DON'T PICK UP AT PUERTO QUETZAL CRUISE SHIP) Pickup points include Casa Mimi Antigua Guatemala, Hotel Antigua House.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 45 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Guatemala Native Tours.
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My girlfriend and I had an amazing time with Esteban on our 8 hour tour. He did anything and everything we wanted for the day, brought us to the bank for currency exchange, central market, Mayan ruins, great food, and his English was great and he was so great to talk to. Car was also super fancy and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone unsure/wary about Guatemala City like we were.
Excellent guide, Esteban. Transportation was very good, time management was great, good recommendations, we had a wonderful time.
Fernando was my guide, and he did a great job! He really likes Guatemala City, and he would go above and beyond to make the customer like the tour. He asked me what I wanted to do, and we did exactly what I asked to. His English is not perfect, but it doesn’t impact the quality because he still manages to explain everything very well!
Pamela was fantastic! I had some vague ideas what I would like to see and she made a great plan for my short 4 hour tour. I absolutely loved seeing the City of the Dead. Getting to see archeology in practice is such a great experience. I plan to come back at some point and would be happy to hire her again to delve deeper.
The guide Esteban was exceptional, took us everywhere, listened to our wishes, knew english perfectly (which we learned is a rarity in Guatenala) and the best of all he was exceptinally knowledgeable about attractions in the city. VERY BIG recommendations for this!
Esteban was amazing! He’s super knowledgeable about the Mayan culture. It was a last minute tour before I went home. He picked me up and helped me with my bags on pick up and drop off at the airport. This is a great option to view the city!
Esteban is an exceptional guide. It mixes data from the city with experiences of its own, which makes the tour very entertaining. There was an excellent handling of the times, and we could visit very different points of the city. Guatemala City is a hit! Highly recommended.
I booked this Guatemala City tour at the last minute during a long layover, and it ended up being exactly what I needed. Esteban arrived early, communicated clearly, and made the whole experience feel seamless from the start. With only four hours to explore, I wasn’t sure how much I could realistically see, but he immediately put me at ease with how organized and intentional he was. What I appreciated most was his knowledge. He didn’t just talk through the sites—we went into the history, the cultural context, and the stories behind different neighborhoods and landmarks. It never felt overwhelming, just informative in a way that helped me understand the city beyond the surface. He moved at a steady, comfortable pace, and I never felt rushed even though we covered a lot of ground. For something I booked so last minute, this tour exceeded every expectation. I walked away feeling like I had genuinely experienced Guatemala City rather than just filling time between flights. If you have a layover or a short window and want to get a real sense of the city, Esteban is absolutely the person to book with.
My daughter and I had a great day exploring Guatemala City with our guide, Pamella. If a person can have the perfect personality to work as a tour guide, Pamella has it. She had fantastic English, yet patiently interacted in Spanish with my daughter, who is learning the language. She taught us so much about Mayan history and culture, and answered our every question. She took care of absolutely everything during our 6 hour tour!
It took me 45 minutes from my scheduled pick up to meet my driver and yet he was right outside the exit door waiting for me holding a sign with my name. Esteban was polite, friendly, very informative and took me on a two hour tour of Guatemala City before we headed to Antigua. He was a wealth of knowledge as we went by some of the monuments and key landmarks and made the two hours fly by. The car was comfortable and Esteban was the perfect driver - safe and attentive. Totally worth every penny to have this type of private experience. (In fact I have two more days with Esteban I am so happy)!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala Personalized Private Tours | 4–12 hours | 4.9 (45) | $85 | |
 PRIVATE SHUTTLE AIRPORT/ANTIGUA - LAKE ATITLAN or VICEVERSA | 2h 10min–3h | 4.9 (357) | $42 | View |
 Private Shuttle in Guatemala | 1–10 hours | 4.8 (308) | $15 | View |
 Guatemala City Tour | 4–5 hours | 4.9 (282) | $65 | View |
 Private Ground Transfer Airport - Antigua Guatemala | 1 hour | 4.9 (257) | $30 | View |
 Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City with Lunch | 15 hours | 4.7 (191) | $449 | View |
 Private Transport - From Guatemala City Airport/hotels to Antigua | 1h 30min | 4.8 (188) | $35 | View |