Guatemala City Full Day Private Tour

4.9
(25 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The Guatemala City Full Day Tour by a native guide is the safest way to know the city.
The local guide drive you around all the highlights and historical points of the city, with a nice and comfortable vehicle.
Immerse in the mystical Mayan civilization with a visit to the archaeological site Kaminaljuyu, to later enrich your knowledge with the Miraflores Museum, where you can find the must amazing pieces ever preserved.
Then we drive around the city most famous streets and zones only to stop in the Historical Center of Guatemala City, for a visit to the Constitution Plaza, National Palace of Culture, Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market and a walk through the 6th Avenue.
We end our visit in a modern area of the city, that used to be an industrialized zone and now is a mixed zone, where you’ll find residential and commercial areas with a touch of contemporary art all around.

What's Included

WiFi on board
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch can be incluided for an extra charge.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We’ll pick you up go at any location of Guatemala City and surroundings, it can be at your hotel, friend place, International Airport or even if you are in Antigua Guatemala. And after the tour end we drop you at location of request, it can be in the same place we pick you up or at any other location.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Kaminaljuyu

    This tour begins with a visit to a Maya city located in Guatemala City. Kaminaljuyu , better known as the “City of the Deaths”, hides a full history of the Maya civilization going back at 3,000 years A.C. A guided visit will leave you blown away!

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Museo Miraflores

    This new museum contains all the important pieces that conforms the history and city of Kaminaljuyu. Be prepared to learn from the mayas.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Plaza de la Constitucion

    We continue the tour by walking around the Plaza of Constitution, so you can have a better sighting and explanation of the historical buildings that surrounds it.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Palacio Nacional

    A visit inside the National Palace of Culture is one of the must wanted attractions to do in this tour. You can get in depth in the uniqueness architecture and style of the palace. Prepare to be amazed by the interesting history that this palace hides in plain sight.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Metropolitan Cathedral Of Guademala

    The next stop is the Metropolitan Cathedral where you can see some damage of the earthquake that hit Guatemala City in the 1917 and 1918. This is the most important church in Guatemala and in here you will find old paintings from the XVI century and the oldest virgin brought by the spanish conquers at the XV century. It’s neoclassical architecture will blow you away!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mercado Central

    In our way out of the cathedral, we’re going directly to the Central Market to shop some souvenirs or just to get the experience of being in one of the most iconic markets of Guatemala. You will be immerse in the colorful textile, the traditional food and the local craft.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Paseo De La Sexta

    The walk through the famous avenue of Guatemala City is a must! La Sexta is a pedestrian avenue where you can experience the day by day of the locals. In this walk you would be able to see the architecture of some historical buildings, the vibrant commerce and the different restaurants or food courts available. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Relief Map

    The Relief Map is an exact scale of all the places that Guatemala and Belice consists. It demonstrate the volcano chain, the different lakes, beaches and Maya cities.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Cerrito del Carmen

    At the top of hill its located the oldest church in Guatemala City, founded 150 years before the city itself, called Santuario Nuestra Señora del Carmen. It’s mystical and mysterious story will intrigue you as the view that you will able to appreciate.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    4 Grados Norte is the las stop of our tour. Explore this modern and contemporary zone, getting to see its arte and, if you want, taste some gastronomy of the place. In overall is a zone with only good vibes!

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Guatemala Native Tours

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