Antigua’s Living Villages Tour
Overview
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Explore the colorful villages that surround Antigua Guatemala on this immersive cultural tour. Travel through the valley and visit Chocojol Juyú for beautiful landscapes and Maya history, explore the weaving traditions of San Antonio Aguas Calientes, walk through the lively market of Ciudad Vieja, and enjoy the peaceful central parks of San Pedro Las Huertas and San Juan del Obispo.
Learn about local chocolate production at La Sanjuanerita, taste artisanal cacao, and discover unique handmade crafts along the way. This tour offers an authentic experience of daily life, traditions, and culture beyond the city of Antigua. Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection to Guatemala’s heritage.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
San Juan del Obispo
Artisanal chocolate factory Artisanal wine factory Central park Colonial church Museum
Central park, local church, jade workshop
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tastings of different kinds of chocolate and fruit wines.
Options
Tour around Antigua´s villages
Guided tour of three villages
Duration: 4 hours
sedan
Full day & Botanical garden.
Botanical Garden: Peaceful escape. This lovely garden features tranquil paths, native plants, and shaded areas for relaxing and photography.
Lunch: Lunch is included, along with one refreshing drink per person.
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic Experience
Nicole P,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005 out of 5 I really enjoyed this tour. It was fun and educational! Loved meeting the beautiful people of these villages and the guide was fantastic! I highly recommend as it will be one of the highlights of my trip
A cultural experience.
EdwinS1413,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Axel was a great guide, very knowledgeable on the culture and physical aspects of our surroundings.
My guide - Axel - was...
Jeffrey B,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide - Axel - was terrific. While we drove around he not only shared the history of the towns we visited and Guatemela history but he also gave me some great advice on how to interact with the locals in the market, at the grocery store, etc. that really enhanced my experience. I ended up returning to two of the places he took me on the tour (San Juanera in San Juan del Obispo & the Looming School in San Antonio Aguas Calientes) because I enjoyed them so much. This tour is well worth the price and the time. Definitely recommend.
Lovely morning out...
Georgia L,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely morning out visiting villages around Antigua, Axel is a very professional and friendly guide.
Great tour!
Daniel B,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. I really enjoyed the chocolate factory, and the other stops were fun too. Axel was a great tour guide as well
Enjoyable morning seeing Guatemalan daily life
sbdauer,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a lovely morning with Axel and can definitely recommend his tour! As it turns out, I was the only person on the tour, and enjoyed spending time with Axel learning about Guatemalan people and culture. I felt like I had a chance to see what day-to-day life is like for people living in the towns around Antigua. I enjoyed the weaving, Jade and coffee stops, and didn’t feel pressure to purchase anything. I also volunteered my services helping the women washing clothes in the communal, town, facilities, and got a great appreciation for how hard it is! Don’t expect to be visiting small villages - these are towns fairly close to Antigua.
What a great way to see more of the greater Antigua area!
Maureen J,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We LOVED our tour! Our guide, Delmy, and driver, Axel, were so friendly and kind and knowledgeable. The personal interactions made our time so wonderful. We felt that we begun to understand some of the Guatemalan culture and history. Seeing traditional weaving at a school, cacao production, and we lucked into a harvest festival was truly an added benefit to our trip. The only critique is that the description on Viator was not complete. We believe more people would sign up if they truly understood what they would experience.
Nice tour of the villages
maylip2019,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ameno and interesting tour knowing the different villages of Antigua. We met history, customs, and gastronomy. The guide Axel very good company and knowledgeable about all the issues related to the tour.
Absolutely wonderful tour with lots of information!
Renee C,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour. Axel was a great guide and he provided tons of information about all of the town that we visited. He took the time to ask me what I was interested in seeing, and he took me to lots of different local vendors so that I could buy textiles and other Guatemalan gifts for myself and for my family. I couldn't have asked for anything more. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in seeing the small towns around Antigua and learning more about Guatemalan culture.
Fun 1/2 day tour of villages near la Antigua
dinat766,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Axel is an excellent guide. We visited a weaving school, several small towns, an artisanal chocolate store, a woman coffee farmer, saw many churches, and a town fiesta, and had a great time doing so. I enjoyed learning more about the local history, culture and customs. I highly recommend this tour with Axel. And I got a small gift at the end!
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