Guided Walking Tour Legends of Antigua Guatemala

4.9
(34 reviews)

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

All places have legends and Antigua Guatemala is no exception. On this tour you will hear the most famous and dark legends of the city and Guatemala, while we walk the cobblestone streets and visit iconic places: such as:

The Church of Mercy
The Arch of Saint Catherine
Central Park
The Union Tank

The tour is only for the brave and history lovers, as we will walk through the streets of the city that was once the capital of Guatemala.

Among the Legends to tell are:
"The cadejo" a dog that can protect you or chase you to bite you.
"The carriage of death" a carriage that leaves at night.
"La llorona" the story of a woman who lost her children.
"La Tatuana" a witch who lived in Antigua Guatemala.
"The legend of the Owl" mysterious animal for the Mayans.
and many more.

We will start the tour at 6:30 in the afternoon and end at 8:30 at night.

What's Included

Certified guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the church, it is a yellow church, I will be at the point with a backpack and my tourist guide card.

End point
Tanque La Unión

The tour ends two blocks from the central park of La Antigua Guatemala.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Iglesia de La Merced

    Meeting point and first place to visit, which was the last church to be built, in 1767.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Arco de Santa Catalina

    Emblematic monument, where you will have time to take a photo.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Very colorful craft market.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    The Plaza Central Park

    Place of high importance both in the colonial era and in the current one.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Place where the first university in Central America was located.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Point where the tour will end with one of the most terrifying legends of the city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Luis González

Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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