About this experience
This tour, by Due South Travels, is a 2+ hour guided walking tour of Antigua, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Our local guide will give you tons of great information, including the history of the city and its architecture, the geography, culture, and religion of historical and modern day Guatemala.
During the tour we will visit and discuss Antigua's significant landmarks. We will talk about the volcanoes and earthquakes Guatemala has experienced, the Mayan ethnic groups, the Spanish invasion, and modern day life here.
If you would like to visit the jade museums or learn more about places to eat and drink, have a coffee, etc, please ask your guide!
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Certified tour guide
Not included
- We will have a chance to stop for a restroom break and a drink or snack if any guest is in need of a break.
- Gratuities are appreciated
Itinerary and highlights
This Due South Travels tour will walk a leisurely route from Iglesia de la Merced, down 5a Avenida, through Central Park. Then we will visit the cathedral ruins and head past Tanque Union Park, and end at Iglesia de San Francisco.
Learn about the famous arch, a symbol of Antigua
Baroque architecture. Starting point at the front of the church. If you'd like to enter, please wear conservative clothing that covers to your elbows and knees, and remove any hats before entering. (You cannot enter during a mass service)
Learn about this park, the medical clinic, the pila, and the ruins of Santa Clara.
We will end here with a visit to the church and tomb of San Pedro. If you'd like to enter the church, please wear conservative clothing, covered to your elbows and knees, and remove hats. You cannot enter while mass is taking place.
Meeting and pickup information
- Your guide will be wearing a t-shirt with the Due South Travels logo, standing in front of Iglesia de la Merced, which is the large yellow church at the corner of 6a Avenida Norte and 1a Calle Poniente.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Due South Travels
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There is approximately 1.5 miles/2.5km of walking.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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