Historic and Cultural Tour of Guatemala City - Panoramic & Walking Experience

4.5 (4 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Walking Tour at 6th Ave. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Tourist having Lunch — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

On this tour, you can appreciate the main cultural, residential, commercial, and economic infrastructure of the city. There will be a panoramic journey of the most important streets and avenues of the city, like the Civic Center and its surroundings.

Later, there will be a visit to the Main Square, the Cathedral Church, and the Old Presidential Palace (only from the Outside). In the afternoon, you will visit the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology or the Popol Vuh Museum, which are the best museums in the country with the largest collections of Mayan artifacts. Later, the tour will end at the Arts and Crafts Market (Mercado de Artesanías).

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Guat2do Travel Experiences

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Archeology Museum Entrance Fee
Included: Bottled water
Included: Certified Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Guatemala City

20 min

We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Guatemala City. All biosecurity protocols are a top priority for us and once that is taken care of, we´ll head to Las Americas Avenue, our first point.
Stop 2

Passing by

After leaving your hotel or starting point, we will experience Las Americas Avenue, place where they can find all the way along with different monuments and artistic sculptures that commemorate the most important people of the Latin American governments and culture. Also, travelers will see all the contemporary buildings and most expensive residential zone of Guatemala City.
Avenida La Reforma

Passing by

At the end of Las Americas Avenue, you will find the Obelisco, which also connects with La Reforma Avenue that it's considered one of the main boulevards of Guatemala City. Today many of the residential homes have been replaced by modern buildings and it is now considered a business and commercial district. Also, a cycleway was built along the avenue in 2013.

Throughout the 20th century, more sculptures were added, honoring diverse people such as Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross; Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and Benito Juárez, Mexican leaders; José Joaquín Palma and Rafael Álvarez Ovalle, creators of the national anthem of Guatemala; and Miguel Ángel Asturias, winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature. Other notable monuments are the Monumento a la Madre, which honors motherhood; the Star of David, located in the Israel Plaza; and several statues of animals such as lions, bulls, and wild boars.
Stop 4

20 min

The place that can´t be missed on a sightseeing tour through the historic center of Guatemala City must be the Constitution Square (officially: Plaza Mayor de la Constitución), which has also been called Central Park since it is in the heart of Zone 1, the city downtown. In this area, there are the most important government, financial and administrative buildings of the country.
Stop 5

20 min

It is an imposing twin-towered structure. It stands 300 feet long and 100 feet wide on the east side of Constitution Square. It was designed by the Spanish architect Marcos Ibáñez and built in the neoclassical style with completion in 1815. The cathedral has survived three major earthquakes: 1830, 1917, and 1976. Here you will appreciate the image of the Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), the oldest catholic image in Guatemala, brought by Hernán Cortés in 1522.
Palacio Nacional

10 min Admission not included

Built between 1939 and 1943 to be the National Palace or house of the government, was declared Historic, Cultural and Artistic Patrimony of Guatemala in November 1980 and it is now open to the public as a museum, an art gallery for permanent and temporary exhibits. The ballroom and other big areas within the palace are used now to celebrate official ceremonies, like the signing of Guatemala's historic Peace Accords, held on December 28, 1986.
Museo Nacional De Arqueologia & Etnologia

2 hours Admission included

Visit the national museum of archeology and ethnology. This is the house of the biggest collection of Mayan artifacts displayed in the whole country. This Museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday, if the museum isn't open to visitors we are going to replace it with the Popol Vuh Museum.
Mercado De Artesanias La Aurora

30 min

Interesting Crafts from all over the country are located here, where visitors can take a look at the different products that Guatemala export and also take the chance of buying some travel souvenirs.
Stop 9

20 min

Visit Guatemala´s Down Town. This is one of the wealthiest districts and business centers, as well as being the place where many restaurants and bars are located giving this place a very attractive nightlife.
Guatemala City

30 min

At this point, we´ll return to your hotel. Thanks for traveling with us!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Hotel Casa Veranda
Hotel Royal Palace
Casa del Viajero Colonial
Hotel Villa Espanola
Hotel Sinaloa 2
Residencial Reforma La Casa Grande
Hotel San Carlos
Blue House
Courtyard by Marriott Guatemala City
Hotel La Asuncion
Conquistador Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel Plaza Dorada

and 54 more pickup points

We pick up all travelers at the motor lobby of their hotel or accommodation in Guatemala City

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is aceptable

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time