In this tour you’ll visit one of the largest city of Central America along with a local guide to see important landmarks such as the National Palace of Culture, the Civic Center seeing buildings as the Guatemalan Tourism Commission. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience with optional stay at Paseo Cayala.
- Gray Line Guatemala - You will be pick up in your hotel for a tour through Guatemala City to appreciate the charm of the modern city and learn about the history of some of the important buildings and monuments on the city.
“La Nueva Guatemala de la Asuncion” is the official name of the city, center and capital of the country. We will appreciate a panoramic contrast between the colonial architecture combined with the modern enviroment.
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Avenida Las Americas - First we will visit Las Americas avenue is an extension of Reforma Avenue. It was drawn at the end of the 19th century and in its central garden has several Plazas and monuments in honor of the countries of the American continent.
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Plaza Berlin - At Berlin Plaza, there is the monument of Berlin for the Freedom that is constituted by three original fragments of concrete of the Berlin Wall, which were brought to Guatemala with the support of citizens and Guatemalan-German businessmen and from here you can view part of the city and the landscape of the volcanoes.
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Avenida La Reforma - La Reforma It was built inspired by the avenues of France for this reason various statues carved in stone, bronze and marble were brought from Italy. Initially, La Reforma Avenue was named Boulevard 30 de Junio (June 30th).
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Iglesia Yurrita - Yurrita Church It is a private chapel of Baroque style mixed with Romanesque and Byzantine elements. The church was built as a votive offering by Felipe Yurrita, to the Virgin of Our Lady of Sorrows, who is the patron saint of her native city, for favors received, in particular to have saved her life during the eruption of the volcano Santa Maria.
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Centro Civico - At Civic Center of the City, we will see buildings constructed between the 50’s and 60’s, including The Supreme Court of Justice, the Ministry of Public Finance, City Hall, the Social Security, the Bank of Guatemala, the National Mortgage Bank, and the Guatemalan Tourism Commission, and more buildings.
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Plaza de la Constitucion - The Major Plaza of the Constitution is the heart of the Historic Center of the city, surrounded by important monuments such as the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Portal of Commerce and Centenarian Park.
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Mercado Central - We will visit the Central Market, located behind the Metropolitan Cathedral, in the basement of the Tabernacle Plaza. It is divided by different sectors of products, from food to clothes, toys and more.
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Paseo Cayala - Continue to Paseo Cayala for a sightseeing view, destination for dining, shopping or entertainment with more than 90 business concepts from cafes, shops and restaurants. The tour concludes at Paseo Cayala, but if you want, feel free to stay here as long as you’d like and return to your hotel by your own later.
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Gray Line Guatemala - At the end of our sightseeing though the city you will be transfer back to your hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Transport by private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Sunday afternoons the Central Market is closed
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
