Antigua Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour, by Due South Travels, is a 2+ hour guided walking tour of Antigua, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Our local guide will give you tons of great information, including the history of the city and its architecture, the geography, culture, and religion of historical and modern day Guatemala.
During the tour we will visit and discuss Antigua's significant landmarks. We will talk about the volcanoes and earthquakes Guatemala has experienced, the Mayan ethnic groups, the Spanish invasion, and modern day life here.
If you would like to visit the jade museums or learn more about places to eat and drink, have a coffee, etc, please ask your guide!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There is approximately 1.5 miles/2.5km of walking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Plaza Central Park
This Due South Travels tour will walk a leisurely route from Iglesia de la Merced, down 5a Avenida, through Central Park. Then we will visit the cathedral ruins and head past Tanque Union Park, and end at Iglesia de San Francisco.
Arco de Santa Catalina
Learn about the famous arch, a symbol of Antigua
What‘s Included
Certified tour guide
We will have a chance to stop for a restroom break and a drink or snack if any guest is in need of a break.
Gratuities are appreciated
Options
Antigua Walking Tour - Spanish
Spanish: Este tour se ofrece completamente en Español, con un guía local.
Private Walking Tour
Custom Options: Please message us with the time, language required, and if you'd like to be picked up by our guide at your hotel.
Antigua Walking Tour - English
English: This walking tour is offered completely in English, with a local bi-lingual guide.
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fine Tour
danacY3630ZA,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was fine. It was overpriced for what it was. We didn’t really see anything and our guide didn’t really teach us much and what he did say was hard for my partner to understand.
Lovely walking tour with Carlos
Carol P,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Really appreciated that Carlos waited a very long time for us to arrive as our bus from Puerto Quetzal was very delayed. We enjoyed the tour and the architectural details and context Carlos pointed out. Didn’t get to the old city or the cathedral ruins, but that might have been due to our time constraints. Great option to see many of the highlights and some sights we definitely would have missed without having a guide. Definitely recommend!
10/10
myriam15107511183910,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing way to start a trip in Antigua. We learned a lot about the city! Luis was super nice :)
Not worth it.
Jennifer W,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour guide was nice but she was injured and couldn’t walk much. We also had a difficult time hearing and understanding her at times. We hardly walked the city at all. She kept having us sit down after going only a short way. I am guessing because she needed to rest her bad knee. Considering this was a walking tour, I felt like it was a rip off. I think we could have learned and seen so much more on a different tour. I cannot recommend this one. But I wish the very best for our guide’s recovery from her injury.
Wonderful experience
maryw4125,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We paid just a few dollars extra for the private tour, and it was well worth it. Our guide, Carlos, was super knowledgeable and personable. He told such interesting information and stories about Antigua, and he was very patient while we did a little shopping :).
Luis was super knowledgeable
Alexandra B,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely way to experience the city with a super knowledge guide. Luis was AMAZING. Would defo recommend this walking tour
The perfect introduction to Antugua
Vacationer410581,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis was probably the best tour guide I have ever had: he was extremely knowledgable and shared lot of interesting information, but he also made it fun and accessible for everyone. He taught us some Mayan words that we still remember, and did a couple of fun quizzes along the way. This was exactly what we were looking for in a tour - not too long, not too serious, but we learned a lot about Antigua. I was impressed that he knew the answer to just about every question we threw at him, but he was also honest when he (once) didn't know the answer. We also liked the sites he chose to focus on and we had the opportunity to enter a few places to see inside. Thank you so much!
Friendly and informative tour with Maria
Venture51176240355,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Maria. It's clear she loves Antigua and she shared her passion and knowledge with us. The tour was great value and really enhanced our short break. Highly recommend.
Nice mix of buildings and culture
Runshooze,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour because Cristina provided a nice mix of discussing several of the important buildings but she also spent considerable time talking about the culture and history of Antigua and provided lots of interesting facts. There was a short 15 minute tour of a shop that sold Jade jewelry given by one of the sales people there.
Tour guide was...
Richard H,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide was exceptional. Took his time to find out what we wanted to see and learn about. He knew the area very well, interjecting facts and local lore.
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