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Colonial and Cultural Walk in Antigua Guatemala

4.9 (71 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Colonial and Cultural Walk in Antigua Guatemala

About this activity

We will visit all the points of interest in the city. This is a cultural and historical tour of this great museum open to the world that is the city of Antigua Guatemala. The participants will visit monuments such as the San José Cathedral, the Central Park, the Palace of the Captains, the City Hall Palace, the Union Tank, the Santa Clara Church, the San Francisco Church, the Santo Domingo House, the Museum of Jade, La Merced church and the famous Arco de Santa Catalina and its charming street.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
The Tour Guide Gt

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–18 years) · Adults (19–55 years) · Seniors (56–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: tourist guide

Not included

  • Not included: San Francisco Church, Q 20. Cathedral Q 20. La Merced Q20.

Itinerary

  1. Catedral de San Jose

    15 min

    Within the tour we will visit the beautiful open museum Antigua where we will visit places of interest starting with the Cathedral, followed by:

    The fountain of the sirens

    Cathedral

    captains palace

    The very noble town hall

    St. Peter's Church

    public laundries

    santa clara facade

    Saint Francis Church

    jade museum

    Santo Domingo House

    Arch Street

  2. Stop 2

    15 min

    Church of San Pedro and Hospital de San, it was founded as the first Hospital for the poor in colonial times, by Hermano Pedro.

  3. Tanque de la Union

    15 min

    The union tank or Public Lavaderos is highly praised and visited, that is due to its famous history of housing hundreds of women who came to use those laundries.

  4. Convento Santa Clara

    15 min

    Santa Clara

    We will pass in front of the façade of Santa Clara, which, thanks to generous donations from the residents of that neighborhood, was able to carry out the construction of said convent. The place becomes attractive, since it is located in front of the Tanque la Unión, "Public Lavaderos"

  5. Stop 5

    20 min

    San Francisco el Grande, is one of the churches also very visited by parishioners for their devotion to Saint Brother Pedro. In this place we will take a tour of the church and we will also visit the tomb of Santo Hermano Pedro

  6. Jade Maya - The original Jade factory, museum & showroom

    25 min

    Jade Museum.

    In this wonderful museum we will learn a little about the Mayans, their relationship and belief with the valuable Jade stone. A tour that is worth it. room for doubt

  7. Stop 7

    18 min

    We will visit the beautiful and wonderful Arco de Santa Catalina since it is one of the most praised places for its fascinating structure and history, since it was of very important use for the nuns of the Convent of Santa Catalina.

  8. Iglesia de La Merced

    25 min

    One of the most beautiful churches, and of a wonderful baroque style.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • In front of the Church of Mercy

End point

Using your ticket

Clients must present the electronic reservation

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 71 reviews
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