Antigua: walking and discovering history

5.0
(7 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Visiting a cultural heritage of humanity allows us to travel in time to understand the bases of current Guatemalan society and current Guatemalan gastronomy.
Dare to discover the most iconic places of this beautiful city that is at the same time a living museum full of color and warmth of its inhabitants.
Let us guide you through Antigua with relevant data and information accompanied by places to take incredible photos that remind you of this unique experience.

What's Included

Historical, architectural and political/social explanation of the places to visit

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the right side of the arch street, just below the arch structure on the side of the Santa Catalina convent.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Iglesia de La Merced

    A beautiful example of the Barroque style of the colonial era. We will learn about the history of the construction process and many curious facts that make learning more enjoyable about its importance for current Guatemalan culture.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit to the historical recovery project of what was the headquarters of the Jesuit congregation in Guatemala.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Plaza Central Park

    We will move to the time when the layout of the city and the symbolic representation that surrounds this square full of light and darkness began. Visit to the Jade Museum where we will learn about the spirituality represented by jade in the Pre-Columbian Mayan culture.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Guided visit to the palace of the king's representative, where we can see original pieces from the Spanish colonial era and pieces of Guatemalan art.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Tour to the monumental archaeological site of the ancient cathedral complex and catacombs

    35 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Visit to the convent of the religious order that built a church with a very particular façade Tour of the ceramics museum inside the convent.

    25 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    We will get to know a historical place in the stories of the popular legends of Guatemala.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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