The old UNESCO

5.0
(3 reviews)
Antigua, Guatemala

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

This walk shows you the city from an architectural, interpretative and cultural point of view, a mixture of two cultures that identifies our country.

You will learn a lot and take the experience of enjoying La Antigua in an entertaining, interesting and relaxed way by interacting with a local Guide, making you feel at home and getting to know more deeply the cultural diversity that inhabits our country, the places or things that you may never have found interesting and awakening your senses, collecting moments and memories to add to your travel experience. You will also have the opportunity to enter one of the most important ruins and finish tasting a coffee of the day to relax after this walk.

What's Included

Coffee of the day
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

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

When meeting with the traveler, the respective identification will be carried out to perform the service, it is advisable to be a few minutes before the established time.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Arco de Santa Catalina

    The fifth avenue adorns the city with lights, shops, bars and restaurants that give life at all times, being one of the most recurring attractions due to its unique arch that is part of our historical heritage. Our guide will give information about the construction of it and the details it keeps, as well as the function it performed at the corresponding time.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Iglesia de La Merced

    The city is surrounded by various buildings that were erected at different times, for this reason, taking a walk from the heart of the city to this point means traveling in time, knowing the different eras and reaching one in which art, symbology; religious syncretism and culture came together in a single monument, giving it an incomparable appearance.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    The Plaza Central Park

    Since the Plaza Mayor is considered the heart of the city. our guide will give a brief introduction about the history and founding process of the city; Likewise, it will make a brief review of the monuments that surround it. In this same place, a few meters away is the National Museum of Art of Guatemala (MUNAG) which houses a collection of works of painting and sculpture that are part of Guatemalan culture. This visit is optional and the entrance to other monuments is the responsibility of each traveler.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    One of the many squares that adorns the city of La Antigua Guatemala, today it is still a very important meeting point for visitors and locals. As part of the history that formed the square, there are several buildings that at the time were the residence of religious and one of them a medical assistance center. Upon reaching the square, the imposing public laundry takes its place and takes you back to the time when it was very important for the inhabitants of the city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    We will appreciate the ancient construction of what was once the Cathedral of Santiago de Los Caballeros de Guatemala, with its enveloping architecture and spaces that still tell stories.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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