Colonial Antigua Walking Tour: 3-Hour Exploration of UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Guatemala
Discover the rich history and charm of Antigua Guatemala on a 3-hour walking tour. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, admire stunning architecture, and immerse yourself in the local culture.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gray Line Guatemala - Antigua Guatemala, once the third largest city in all of Spanish Colonial America and for 200 years the capital of Guatemala, it is today a peaceful, beautiful and partially restored colonial city. Cobblestone streets wind through the city of majestic churches and monasteries.

You will be picked up at your hotel and transfer to Antigua Guatemala center to meet our local guide, to start our tour full of history and many curious facts about this city stopped in time.

  • Iglesia de La Merced - La Merced Church is designed with Guatemalan Ultrabaroque style and has two bell towers and a sculpture of San Pedro Nolasco on the upper part of the facade, whom is the founder of the Mercedarian Order. Mercedarian Order.
  • Arco de Santa Catalina - Santa Catalina Arch was built to connect the nuns between cloisters to avoid being seen due to the votes that the religious who belonged to that Order took, When the earthquakes of 1773 occur, the arch became important due to the arrangements that were made. These arrangements included the construction of a turret and the inclusion of a Lamy Amp Lacroix watch of French origin.
  • The Plaza Central Park - Central Park is surrounded by the Palace of the General Captains, the Town Hall, the Cathedral of San Jose and the Trade Portal, which are some of the most important buildings for the history of the city, stand out their architecture style also. Besides, you’ll find the Las Sirenas fountain, which was built with a tragic oral tradition.
  • Tanque de la Union - We visit the La Unión tank, which is one of the most representative laundries in this city, only the big houses had a place where they could be washed. For this reason, most of the inhabitants - housewives - went to public laundries.
  • Gray Line Guatemala - At the end of the tour you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (coordinate with local provider)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

You’ll enjoy a 3-hour tour exploring the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala! Your guide will show you important, historical and wonderful places that mean a lot to the history of the city and the daily life of the people. At one of the declared UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will visit the landscapes, the architecture, while walking on cobblestone streets.

  • Please Note: During holy week ( April 17 – 21, 2019) we do not pick up on hotels, you will be request to move to our meeting point where we will pick up you. Please be ready on the meeting 15 minutes prior the start time of the tour. Our meeting points are: Casa Santo Domingo Hotel and Soleil Hotel.
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
  • Please contact local provider if you need a guide in any other language. French, German and Italian in private services, subject to additional costs and guide availability.
  • For groups of 10 persons or more, please contact local provider to arrange.
  • Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. If the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled.
Location
Gray Line Antigua Guatemala - Tours & Experiences
These are our pick up points for our excursion. Please select your pick up point and be 15 minutes prior the starting time.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Martinegumusluk
Jan 18, 2019
Excellent - Antigua is so nice that there is no word to describe the magic of this city. The couch of "La Merced" is gorgeous. The little coloured streets so authentic. Great place to visit
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James
Apr 23, 2017
Armando explained many things about... - <p>Armando explained many things about the history of the area. We visited several churches and even got to see many of the floats used in the processions. He helped bring the city to life. After being there a few days and then taking the tour, we had many questions and with his ancestry and knowledge of the history, he knew all the answers. Great tour!</p>
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