Colonial Antigua Afternoon Walking Tour

Summary

Get acquainted with the colonial treasures of Antigua on a 3-hour afternoon walking tour. Replete with charming churches and brightly colored buildings, the UNESCO-listed city of Antigua is ideal to explore by foot. Alongside your guide, you’ll stroll past landmarks such as La Merced Cathedral and the Cathedral of San Francisco while listening to history-rich commentary. See, too, the recognizable yellow Santa Catalina Arch, backed by the mighty Agua volcano, and Palacio del Ayuntamiento. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people. Greet your guide at your Antigua accommodation to begin exploring the charming city. As you walk towards Parque Central — the city’s green lung — you’ll receive an introduction to Antigua’s colonial history. At Parque Central, you’ll behold a plethora of impressive landmarks; gaze at the elaborate architecture of Palacio de las Capitanes Generales, Palacio del Ayuntamiento and the Mermaid’s Fountain, a structure that represents the legend of a king whose daughter refused to nurse their children. Next, head inside the beautiful La Merced Cathedral — whose grand Baroque façade was constructed in the 16th-centruy — and admire the elaborate belfry, smooth columns and glittering altarpiece. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Santa Catalina Arch, one of Antigua’s most famous structures, and admire the dramatic backdrop of the Agua volcano. Your tour ends with drop-off back at your Antigua hotel.    

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

You'll enjoy a 3-hour tour exploring the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala! Your guide will show you important, historical and wonderful places that mean a lot to the history of the city and the daily life of the people. At one of the declared UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will visit the landscapes, the architecture, while walking on cobblestone streets.

What’s included?

  • Local guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (coordinate with local provider)

  • Food and drinks

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Gray Line Guatemala

About operator:

Antigua Guatemala Things to do. Gray Line Tours its member of a Gray Line World Wide. Trully the local Expert. For more than 100 years, Gray Line has been at the center of creating and operating the best traveler experiences in the world’s. Gray Line Tours Guatemala member of Gray Line World Wide, we are a full service tour operator in Guatemala, offering an extensive line of travel services for visitors wishing to experience the best of the Heart of the Maya World. These services include airport transfers, half and one day tours and excursions, hotel reservations, cruise excursions, VIP services, multi day packages (shared and private departures) and much, much more. About one million tourists visit Guatemala every year and many of them find in us a reliable and recognizable supplier to book their travel arrangements. Gray Line Tours Guatemala is definitely the most professional, caring and quality tour operator. Our guiding principal is to provide total customer satisfaction both to the booking company and the traveler. Our dynamic and flexible procedures, competitive rates, creative sales efforts, highlytrained staff and excellent product line add up to provide a truly first class service. So far our name has become a synonym for the development and implementation of responsible tourism with local involvement in the entire region.

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