Half-Day Guatemala City Tour: Explore the Historic Mayan Metropolis
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15 Ratings
Guatemala City
Discover the historic Mayan metropolis of Guatemala City on a half-day tour. Explore ancient Mayan ruins, visit iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of this vibrant city.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Avenida De Las Americas - Enjoy the panoramic view from the car and admire the nice parks in honor of different countries in America.
- Plaza Berlin - A beautiful park with a great view of Pacaya Volcano and Lake Amatitlan where you will be able to see actual fragments of the Berlin Wall.
- Torre del Reformador - A 72m tall tower on the heart of Guatemala City.
- Iglesia Yurrita - A unique church in Guatemala thanks to its architecture and story, is located in the neighborhood “Cuatro Grados Norte”.
- Centro Cultural Miguel Angel Asturias - Teatro Nacional - Get to know our beautiful National Theater whose design hides a jaguar, an ancient fort turned into an outdoor theater, and the Civic Center, a complex of buildings with artistic murals on their facades.
- Paseo de la Sexta - Enjoy a nice walk downtown, admire the buildings like the Theater Lux, the Post Office Palace, Engel, and the San Francisco church, and noticed the diversity of its architectural styles like neoclassic, art deco, art nouveau, and even some colonial vestiges.
- Plaza de la Constitucion - Visit the main square of Guatemala City, where you can admire the National Palace, visit the Cathedral, and finish your tour on the central market where you can find handcrafts, taste the national dishes, and share a laugh with the locals.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Discover the biggest city in Central America, once home to the ancient Mayan civilization in Kaminaljuyu and the erstwhile fourth capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala during the Spanish Colony.
Explore Guatemala City via a scenic drive along Americas Avenue, Reforma Avenue, the Civic Center, and the Historic Centre, complemented by guided strolls around Berlin Square, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the central square, the city center marketplace, and the Sixth Avenue passage.
Should you have a specific place of interest or activity in mind, like a museum, a marketplace, or an archaeological site, we can amend the itinerary given adequate notice.
Location
Avenida De Las Americas
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Jennylynd_j
Apr 4, 2024
Exciting and informative tour of Guate! - Gustavo is an excellent guide and I highly recommend this tour. We covered the main attractions of Guatemala city, starting from Berlin Park and ending at the main square downtown. I left with a true appreciation of the beauty of this amazing city. Door to door service by car made the tour comfortable and enjoyable.
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Justin_g
Mar 21, 2024
Great guide! - Guide was awesome and made it not awkward that I was the only person on the tour. Solid overview of guatemala city if you are short on time.
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Stephanie_m
Mar 13, 2024
Wonderful half day tour... - Wonderful half day tour of Guatemala City! We packed a lot in for a half day. Gustavo was a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable and kept our whole family engaged. We travels with our twin 11 year old boys and they loved it also. Would recommend this for a family!
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Paul_l
Feb 29, 2024
Best way to start your Guatemala City experience. - Great way to get to know Guatemala City. Do this tour on day one. The guide was terrific and pick up was right on time.
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Courtney_r
Feb 26, 2024
Fantastic tour! - As a solo female traveler, I get nervous with booking tours simply because I never know who or what I might get. But Gustavo was excellent! This is his craft and he actually cares, not only to inform, but to celebrate Guatemalan history and culture. While he is laid back he also is very attentive, witty, and made sure I left feeling the heart of the city. He also made sure I got my souvenirs including helping me search for an authentic license plate. I would recommend him 10 x’s
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Stefanie_d
Feb 19, 2024
History comes alive - Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgable, and flexible! It was just my husband and I and one other person, so it was very personalized.
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Dominique_r
Jan 25, 2024
Great tour of Guatemala City! - This was such an excellent tour. I opted to be picked up from my hotel and Gustsvo was right on time. We visit a number of places and he provided a great deal of insight into the history of Guatemala City. Gustavo drove us to different areas of the city where we were able to work around and learn more about each location. I would highly recommend!
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Cecilia_g
Jan 18, 2024
One day in GC - I had one day in Guatemala City and wanted to see the city, possibly Antigua, but was only able to book a half-day tour of GC with Gustavo. He was knowledgeable and personable. We drove and walked as part of the tour route. He shared a lot of history, you can tell he enjoys what he does. I finished my day with a great view of this city thanks to him and now I want to return with more time to further explore.
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Christian_r
Jan 7, 2024
Guatemala City history - Gustavo is great tour guide of Guatemala City . He very knowledgeable of the history of Guatemala . He showed me and explained the important landmarks and history of the city . I really enjoyed this tour and I can’t recommend Gusto enough .
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Ryland_s
Jan 3, 2024
Easy going tour with a knowledgeable guide - Experiencing different neighborhoods and getting a feel for the city w Gustavo was a super way to see Guatemala City
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