Guatemala City Full Day Private Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Guatemala Native Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–64 years) · Seniors (65–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch can be incluided for an extra charge.

Itinerary

Kaminaljuyu

one hour Admission included

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!
Museo Miraflores

2 hours Admission included

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

10 min

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.
Palacio Nacional

45 min Admission included

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.
Metropolitan Cathedral Of Guatemala

15 min

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!
Mercado Central

25 min

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.
Paseo De La Sexta

30 min

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.
Relief Map

30 min Admission included

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.
Cerrito del Carmen

15 min

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.
Stop 10

45 min

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!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Casa Mimi Antigua Guatemala
Hotel Antigua House
Apartamento La Casa de Las Aves
Hotel Antigua Inn
Good Hotel Guatemala City
Finca Filadelfia Coffee Resort & Tours
Sun Palace
Casa 96
Utz Service Hotel Xela
Posada De San Carlos La Calzada
Hotel Posada la Merced
Hotel El Eden

and 215 more pickup points

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.