Guatemala City Express: Half-day city tour

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About this activity

Discover the essentials of the capital on a dynamic tour that combines history, culture and architecture. During the tour you will visit Berlin Square, Reforma Avenue, Constitution Square, the National Palace of Culture and the Metropolitan Cathedral, icons that narrate the past and present of the country. You will also walk along iconic avenues such as Sixth Avenue, full of life and color, and you will have a stop at the Central Market, ideal to appreciate local crafts and flavors. The walk concludes with a panoramic view of the city from a nearby viewpoint, perfect for memorable photos.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: JAGUAR TRAVELS

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour guide
Included: Transport

Itinerary

Plaza Berlin

15 min

Berlin Square in Guatemala City is an iconic viewpoint located at the end of Avenida de las Américas, famous for its panoramic views of Pacaya, Agua y Fuego volcanoes, and for preserving original fragments of the Berlin Wall as a symbol of freedom and unity.
Avenida La Reforma

Passing by

Avenida Reforma is one of Guatemala City’s most iconic boulevards, opened in 1895, 2.26 km in length and 60 meters wide, connecting downtown with modern areas and housing historic monuments, gardens and European-style architecture.
Iglesia Yurrita

Passing by

The Yurrita Church, also known as Our Lady of Anguishes Church, is a unique temple in Guatemala City, built between 1927 and 1941 by Felipe Yurrita as an offering to the Virgin after surviving the eruption of the Santa Maria volcano in 1902. Its red facade and mixed Baroque architectural style with romantic and Byzantine influences make it a cultural and religious gem.
Stop 4

Passing by

The Civic Center of Guatemala City is an architectural and cultural complex built between the 1950s and 1960s, which brings together the main government and financial buildings of the country, designed as a symbol of modernity and inspired by Mayan acropolises.
Stop 5

20 min

Constitution Square, also known as Central Park, is the historic and civic heart of Guatemala City.
Metropolitan Cathedral Of Guatemala

15 min

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago Apostle, located in the Plaza de la Constitución in the heart of Guatemala City, is the main Catholic temple in the country and one of the most representative monuments of the capital.
Mercado Central

20 min

Guatemala’s Central Market, located in Zone 1 in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral, is one of the most traditional and vibrant spaces in the capital, famous for its offer of crafts, textiles, flowers and typical cuisine. With more than 150 years of history, it is a key point to know the daily life and culture of Guatemala.