Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is based on the important part of the city's history and is carefully crafted with the best certified guides in Antigua to offer a service of trust and satisfaction.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
The Plaza Central Park
The Plaza Mayor is the starting point to visit all of Antigua Guatemala, planned in 1541. It was in 1541 when, using the square and the compass, the engineer Don Juan Bautista Antonelli carried out the project by arranging the city by line in a reticulated urban organization. The blocks were distributed from a central square where the main buildings were to be located: town hall, cathedral, shops and others. The measure of the square is 112 meters from north to south and 115 meters from east to west (138 rods from east to west and 134 from north to south). The angles of the square are composed: To the north, by the portal of Chains and the Palace of the Noble City Hall, to the east by the Episcopal Palace and the Cathedral of Santiago, to the south by the Royal Palace, to the west by the Merchants Portal or Panaderas, in the center is the source of the Sirens, built in 1739 by Diego de Porres. The square currently has five Esquisúchil trees that were planted around 1994.
Catedral de San Jose
The Parish of San José, located in the city of Antigua Guatemala, is part of the Archdiocese of Guatemala and is located in a section of the former Cathedral of Santiago de los Caballeros, which was destroyed by the Earthquakes of Santa Marta. The first building of the cathedral was started in 1545 with the debris brought from the destroyed settlement in the Almolonga valley, which had been a second attempt to found a town in the region. Its complete construction was hindered by frequent earthquakes over the years. On April 7, 1669 the temple was demolished and a second sanctuary would be inaugurated in 1680 under the direction of Juan Pascual and José de Porres, and there is also evidence that the Spanish engineer and imager Martín de Andújar Cantos worked on its reconstruction.
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Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon
What‘s Included
Tour Guide
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Admissions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Z4859ORdeniset,Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Armando was an excellent guide. He shared so much information about Guatemalan culture. One thing is for sure, Guatemala is the most significant country in Central America! We loved the tour.
Antigua Orientation
Ann D,Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was a perfect way to learn about the architecture and history of Antigua. Our guide, Armando, was extremely knowledgeable and charming!
Big the "Capi"!!
377alfonsoe,Jan 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide and full of knowledge about the city of ancient Guatemala, Don Armando "El Capi". Make yourself some good tennis shoes:)
10/10 Would Recommend
Voyage764581,Dec 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Geo, was absolutely amazing. He’s extremely knowledgeable and thorough in answering our questions - very detailed in his telling of the history. We walked at a regular pace but please wear comfortable shoes because there’s cobble stone streets.
Great Guide. Great Experience!
Sarina W,Apr 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I immensely enjoyed walking around Antigua and learning about the city’s fascinating history. My guide Moises did a great job and he even took as to a wedding.
A great tour of the history and culture of Antigua
S5909ZSsarahl,Mar 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great guide who was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was a local and spoke good English. We learned a lot about the history of Antigua Guatemala, the country and its people. A great tour and we were accommodated on short notice. Highly recommend!
Great overview of Antigua
Stephen A,Nov 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience!! Our guide, Moses, was very knowledgeable, having grown up In Antigua. He was very personable, with good English skills. He provided us with an excellent overview of the city.
Excellent Walking Tour
669theresad,Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roberto was an excellent guide who taught us so much about Antigua! We enjoyed the variety of sites we visited and appreciated the expertise and joy that Roberto brings to his work.
Antigua Guatemala excellent tour!
stevenjV4259SR,Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour with Moises. He is super knowledgeable about the history of Antigua and overall. His language skills are excellent and he has great choices of points of interest. We would take another tour with him any time!
Walking through Antigua with guide
fannyc229,Jan 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We toured Antigua accompanied by Mario. Every minute a story to learn and a place to photograph and contemplate. Punctual, attentive, respectful. We met the Enterprise on this tour and then took more services.
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