Private Tour

Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

This full day tour takes you to Guatemala’s most famous market.

This market is a traditional indigenous Quiche market, and includes a walk to the cemetery and Paschal Abaj, the Shaman Hill. You are likely to witness a sacred Fire Cleansing Ceremony conducted by a Mayan shaman. Learn about the Mayan story of creation, the Mayan ceremony, the base-20 counting system, and the 5,000 year-old Mayan calendar. Even visit the Mayor's office.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan or coach

Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located Panajachel hotels only)

Food and drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

Pascual Abaj

A small hill on the outskirts of Chichi. There are ceremonial areas at the top, and a mask museum at the entrance.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Plaza y Mercado Santo Tomas

The market is in the center of town.

2 hours•Admission Not Applicable

Options

Chichicastenango Market Tour

Round trip transportation from Panajachel, 5 hours guided tour of the market, church, and cemetery.

Chichicastenango plus Utatlan

Round trip transportation from Panajachel, 5 hours guided tour of the market, church, and cemetery. Add on a visit to the Mayan site Utatlan, ancestral home of the Quiche.

Reviews

4.40

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic Day and Experience
juliegilmore7,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We loved our tour. We were picked up by our guide in Panajachel and taken to Chichi. We had plenty of time for the market, cemetery, churches, and lunch. We would have been very overwhelmed and lost without a guide in the market because it is so big and there are so many sections. Our guide was patient with our shopping and indecisions. He also was really knowledgeable and we learned so much about things on the tour and also the Guatemalan culture. We loved our time with Manuel and highly recommend the tour.
Manuel was a fantastic...
Stephanie K,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Manuel was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed our time at the market and getting to know him and his culture. He was very thoughtful and we all had a great time. The only downside was this was listed as a "private tour" and we did end up having others with us both in the shuttle and the tour but it wasn't an issue as the group was easy going.
We had a great time....
Simone B,
Apr 17, 2023
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time. Emanuel did an amazing job and we definitely recommend this tour to anyone. He was very honest and authentic and asked for our personal preferences and adapted the tour to our interests and needs.