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Crypts and Catacombs in Antigua Guatemala..

About this experience

Discover a completely different side of Antigua Guatemala — mysterious, hidden, historical, and unforgettable.

This is not the typical walking tour. It is a deep journey into the secret interiors, underground crypts, colonial convents, and forgotten stories of one of the most fascinating cities in Central America.

Walk through ancient corridors and sacred underground chambers that most visitors never discover without a specialized guide. Explore the hidden crypts beneath the historic churches and learn about colonial funerary practices, religious traditions, earthquakes, legends, and paranormal stories that still surround Antigua today.

Visit the impressive crypts of Convento de Santo Domingo, one of the most mysterious and emblematic religious complexes of the colonial era, famous for its underground chambers and historic catacombs.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Cripts and Catacombs.

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 3 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

  • Entrance fees
  • Bilingual Guide

Not included

  • Snacks
  • lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Wev will visit the catacombs and cripts plus the ruins. Old building from XVI century left destroyed since XVIII century with a lot of leyends and paranormal phenomenous.

We will visit the cripts. Conventual cript and the bone deposits in one of most amazing visits in Antigua, Ruins, museums and catacombs.

2nd biggest construction in Antigua. Under the big church we can find many crypts but some of them are closed. But the big attraction is to visit the tumb of brother Pedro a Catholic priest and his tumb is considered the most important destination in Antigua.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Look for main square and the biggest white church I'll be there with a Sign Viator.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Guate Tours by Nelson.

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • could be walking or by car.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Youth tickets: age 13–19; Adult tickets: age 20+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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