Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City
Overview
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9 hours
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See Guatemala’s mixture of Mayan and Spanish influences on this 8-hour tour from Guatemala City to the Iximché ruins and the city of Antigua. Learn about Mayan history from your expert guide as you explore the archeological site of Iximché. Then, move on to the Spanish colonial city of Antigua, where you’ll see some of its most famous sites, including San Francisco Church, Calle del Arco, La Merced Church and Plaza Central. This historical day trip is perfect for the whole family!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Iximche
Visit Iximche ruins located in the dusty town of Tecpan. You’ll explore the famous archeological site with your knowledgeable guide, who will take you past ceremonial plazas, towering temples and ancient ball courts. Many of the sites you’ll see date back as far as 1400 BC. Spend a couple of hours exploring the grounds before heading to Antigua.
The Plaza Central Park
Visit Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales and Palacio Real del Ayuntamiento.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Hyatt Centric Guatemala City
12 Calle 2-25, Zona 10 Guatemala City Guatemala
The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala
Avenida la Reforma y 14 Calle, Guatemala City Guatemala
Hilton Garden Inn Guatemala City
13 Calle 7-65, Guatemala City Guatemala
Barcelo Guatemala City
7 Avenida 15-45, Zona 9 Guatemala City Guatemala
AC Hotel Guatemala City
11 Ave 35-02, Paseo Cayala Zona 16, Paseo Cayala Zona 16 Guatemala City Guatemala
Best Western Plus Hotel Stofella
2 Avenida 12-28 Zona 10, Zona 10 Guatemala City Guatemala
Wyndham Garden Guatemala City
1era Avenida 12-46 Zona 10 Guatemala City Guatemala
Clarion Suites Guatemala City
14 Street 3-08 Zona 10, Guatemala City Guatemala
Options
Option 1
Pickup included
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had an amazing time...
Mariya E,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time learning about Guatemala's history with Davis. He was very knowledgeable, attentive to our needs, and willing to make minor changes to the sequence of events based on our request. The entire experience was excellent, thanks to Davis!
Very nice excursion ...
nathalie r,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice excursion Very professional guide and drivers Antigua is a colonial city and the ruins are a Mayan site
Jorge is an incredible...
Machivei D,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jorge is an incredible tour guide with so much experience, energy and passion to share with tourists. He knows so much and translates between English and Spanish effortlessly.
Antigua is a must see,...
Nicolas I,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Antigua is a must see, highly recommend a guided tour if you have limited time! Iximché was a perfect addition to fill out the day.
Great way to experience a lot in 1 day
Jason P,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect day to spend with family seeing the ancient history and more modern history combined into one tour. Great and very informative tour guide.
Places not included in other tours of Antigua and great archaeological area!
Francisco S,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great place that is recommended to visit during a visit to Antigua, and although it is not as big as Tikal if you like the archaeological areas are ruins to be known. Very close departing from Antigua and the rest of places we visited in Antigua were not included in another Antigua-only tour. The guide very friendly and attentive sharing the explanations of each place visited at all times both in Antigua and in the ruins.
We had a great time, our...
Maria V,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time, our tour guide Jorge did a great job telling us about the history of the ruins and the city of Antigua! He recommended a great place for lunch and everything run on time! Absolutely recommend it!
Fun day with Gustavo
Helen Y,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I thought there would be other travelers on the tour, but it ended up to be a private tour which was great. We enjoyed spending the day with our guide, Gustavo. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and demonstrated professionalism throughout our trip. We loved learning the history and hearing his stories. We appreciate that he attended to our needs, waited for us while we shopped, and took us to interesting restaurants. We love the group selfies he took!
Iximche and Antigua tour
dalmoradie,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What was supposed to be a small group tour became a private tour (my husband and I were the only passengers). Our guide, Davis, is very knowledgeable. We are seniors and he made sure to always walk at our pace, never trying to hurry us up. He explained, in great detail, the objects in the iximche museum and pointed out the birds, plants and other animals as we were walking through the ruins. In Antigua, it was nice walking the cobblestone streets while Davis pointed out the landmarks and narrated their history. Antigua is a beautiful place surrounded by volcanos and we witnessed Volcan de Fuego errupting and spewing black smoke. It was a very enjoyable tour. Iximche and Antigua are must sees if you are in Guatemala.
it was a great tour; we...
Gus F,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00it was a great tour; we enjoyed it and had a beautiful day in Antigua Guatemala! Mirko was the best! His knowledge of everything was amazing! The ruins were also a very unique experience!
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