Antigua Guatemala Heritage Site Tour: Discover History from Puerto Quetzal

Embark on a captivating tour of Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site just a short distance from Puerto Quetzal. Explore the city’s rich history and traditions, with a visit to the historic Santo Domingo Monastery and Resort. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness history come alive in every detail!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Casa Santo Domingo Museums - Situated in the stunning and partially restored Dominican Convent, now a luxurious 5-star resort, Casa Santo Domingo features a variety of museums, crypts, and collections, showcasing colonial art throughout the complex.
  • The Plaza Central Park - Known as the city’s core, visitors can explore the Palace of the…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Private tour
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Local taxes
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Antigua Guatemala is located just 1:15 hours from Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala. Founded in 1543, Antigua remains very similar to its original layout. Once, the capital for the Spanish kingdom established in Central America now is considered a heritage´s world site according to Unesco since 1979 and also one of the most charming and safest cities in…

Location
Restaurante Pez Vela
Our staff will have a sign with your name on.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susanne_m
Jan 17, 2026
Great Trip - Great Guide! - Our Trip with the Guide Eduardo and the driver Marlon was fantastic. Eduardo was very Kind and he Seemann to know everything about Antigua. We all enjoyed the Trip very much and can recomment it!
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Marian_l
Dec 31, 2025
Lovely day in Antigua - Though a long drive, it was worthwhile to see this interesting city & see the vibrant community. Our guide, Carlos, was very good & enthusiastic. Need to be very careful walking on the cobblestone streets & our guide was conscious of guiding us to walk on the sidewalks. Had a lovely lunch (not included) & appreciated being given the time for it. No taking us into shops to make purchases but I’m sure if anyone requested time to shop it would have been accommodated.
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Holger_f
Dec 11, 2025
Antigua from the cruise port in small group - Great location Antigua, route past volcanoes, one of them spewed ash clouds. Lush vegetation and bustle. The country surprised us very positively. From 2 groups (4 and 6 travellers) from the same ship for 20% discount! Only the journey was significantly longer due to extensive construction work.
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Jewelduck
Dec 1, 2025
Choose private tour of Antigua as a splurge - Great day. Antigua, coffee plantation, historical and local information. Dedicated driver and guide. Beat the cruise busses by at least an hour. Worth the splurge.
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Kathrynmarie_c
Jul 16, 2025
Tour was cancelled, but Viator and local company went beyond to ensure good service. - Unfortunately, due to a teachers strike and earthquake activity, our tour had to be turned around. However, our guide Eduardo and driver Ozman were wonderful. We set out from the port and immediately Eduardo started providing an amazing amount of history of the country of our destination which was to be to Antigua. In the short time we were with Eduardo we really learned a lot about Guatemala. We have no doubt if our tour could have been completed it would have been 5 stars! As the trip had to be cancelled a refund was issued by the tour company/Viator. The refund was made within 1-2 days. Great service all.
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Susanne_m
May 12, 2025
Worth the drive - It’s a 90 minute very bumpy ride from the port to Antigua. However, the ride is worth the trip. Our guide Moises took us through the old town at a leisurely pace. We made a few stops en route to see markets, jade jewellers and historical landmarks. The narrow cobbled streets are filled with street vendors and fresh fruit stands. We stopped at a restaurant for a bite and a beer. It was perfect. It’s amazing how the street view of establishments hides the inner areas and courtyards. The stores and businesses and private homes are mostly hidden behind huge wooden doors or small openings. Once you’re inside it’s amazing to see the beauty hidden in plain sight. There’s a lot of history as well as legends and superstitions of the indigenous people. Moises was happy to share his knowledge of Mayan culture. There were four of us (2 couples) and we travelled by private air conditioned van.
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Carrie_s
Apr 28, 2025
Great tour in Antigua! - This tour was AMAZING! Moses (tour guide) and Osmond (the driver) were fantastic. We had a great ride to Antigua from the cruise port where we chatted, learned some history, stopped at some viewpoints for pictures, etc. before reaching Antigua. Then we visited some sites (a church, a market, the city hall, the town square, etc.), the Jade Factory, a shopping market, and ate lunch at a delicious restaurant that he recommended. Moses knew so many people in town who all greeted him with smiles and hugs. We have done several tours over the years when cruising and this is one of the very best. Trust me! You won’t be disappointed.
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Marion_c
Apr 28, 2025
Antigua, Guatemala excellent tour........ - Excellent tour with extremely knowledgeable guide Eduardo & good driver. Ship should have had a longer stay in this port instead of back onboard at 230p but Eduardo made the most of it. Highly recommend.
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Julie
Apr 21, 2025
Wonderful Excursion to Antigua, Guatemala. - Eduardo was a wonderful guide. He took into account the special needs of our group and was kind and helpful. He and our driver, Osmondo, were knowledgeable and we learned so much about Guatemala and Antigua. You could clearly see the pride in their country, people, and culture.
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Frank_c
Mar 17, 2025
Nice Tour - Edwardo and driver were excellent. Made great use of our time, very knowledgeable and kind. Good recommendations for place to eat, rest and explore.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).