About this experience
It is the perfect combination to get an amazing day trip. With some ancient Mayan ruins and one of the most amazing colonial cities of America.
You will visit first IXIMCHE, walking through pyramids and great nature. You will travel back in time to experience the way of living from 600 years ago and learn everything you are wondering about the ancient Maya civilization.
Then you will continue to Antigua to make a lovely walking tour visitting the highlight of the city such as the arch of Santa Catalina, the cathedral, central park, Museum of JADE and some other more beautiful buildings like La merced church and its convent.
And to make this even better you will enjoy the sunset with speciality coffee or Draft beer in one of the rooftops with great views of Antigua.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–8 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Amazing Coffee or Draft beer at the end of our experience. 1 cup/glass per person
- Arqueology site Iximche
- Local and professional tour guide
- Modern and comfortable transportation
Not included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Our local guide will show you the ancient maya city while explaining the architecture, use and culture of the precolumbian life of this mayan site. At the end of the walk we will experience their traditions of making offerings to their believes, we also will see mayan people with their beautiful outfits.
We will walk though all its highlights and most beautiful monuments and once were the capital of all the region of Central America. In the middle of the tour we will stop on the Chocolate museum and Jade Museum. Also we will go inside the cathedral ruins.
To close our tour we will enjoy part of the sunset with the greatest view on the most famous rooftop of Antigua Guatemala. For sure a day to remember.
Meeting and pickup information
- We pick up from any location in Guatemala city and Antigua Guatemala
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Guatemala Freelife Tours & Experiences
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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