Private Guatemala City Museums and Guatemala city sightseeing

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MUSEO POPOL VUH — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Popol Vuh Museum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Guatemala City has a small number of museums that tell part of the history of this beautiful country with an ancient culture such as the Maya, dating from the Classic (2000 BC) period before and ends after the independence of Guatemala.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: GTM Tour Guide and Travel Services

Ages: Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide
Included: Driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Drinks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Admissions

Itinerary

Museo Ixchel del Traje Indigena

1 h 30 min Admission included

The Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Dress is a non-profit institution that collects, registers, catalogs, conserves, examines, exhibits, and promulgates Guatemalan indigenous dress. Founded in 1973, the museum has a well-documented textile holding built almost exclusively on textile donations from Guatemalan collectors.
Museo Popol Vuh

1 h 30 min Admission included

The Popol Vuh Museum was founded in 1977 by Jorge and Ella Castillo, from their private collection of archaeological and colonial objects. Since the sixties, the Castillo collection was considered one of the best in Guatemala, and several objects of it had participated in international exhibitions on pre-Hispanic art in Guatemala. In 1978, Messrs. Castillo donated his collection to Francisco Marroquín University, in order to formally establish the museum, which was installed on Reforma Avenue and 16 calle, zone 10, Guatemala City. Three years later, he moved to the Galerias Reforma building, Zone 9 of the same city, where he remained 16 years. Throughout this period, the collection grew through several private donations, while the first efforts were made to catalog, restore and conserve materials.
Museo Miraflores

one hour Admission included

The Miraflores museum is located in the exact place where the ancient Mayan City of Kaminaljuyú was located in the department of Guatemala. It has a permanent collection of archaeological pieces, a beautiful botanical garden and the recreation of a pre-Columbian tomb.

This museum opened its doors to the public in 2002. It represents the link between the past and the present, because the reality of the first settlers of the region of the city of Guatemala is exhibited.
Stop 4

30 min

As a result of the destruction of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros de Guatemala by the Santa Marta earthquakes, there was a need to build a new city in the so-called Hermitage Valley.

Subsequently, the first neighborhoods were created, which expanded over time until it became the center of political activities. Its buildings are characteristic of the art deco, baroque, neoclassical, eclectic and art noveau architectural styles.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Holiday Inn Guatemala By IHG
Hotel Casa Veranda
Hilton Garden Inn Guatemala City
Casa Serena Apart - Hotel
Hotel Villa Espanola
Residencial Reforma La Casa Grande
Dai Nonni Hotel
Hotel San Carlos
Hotel Biltmore Guatemala
Courtyard by Marriott Guatemala City
Conquistador Hotel & Conference Center
La Inmaculada Hotel

and 23 more pickup points

Please be ready at you lobby hotel.

Using your ticket

Dress code is smart casual
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Dress code is formal
Dress code is smart casual
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions