Free Tour of Antigua: History, Culture and Tradition

9.4
51 Reviews
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Provided by: Edgar M
Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
Fuente de las Sirenas
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Specialized tour with anthropological historical development of the monuments, convents and churches and the social political implications of the colonial era in Antigua Guatemala. With a professional guide with over 25 years of experience, extensive knowledge in Anthropology, sociology, environment, in addition to knowledge in Mayan Cosmovision, sharing about religious syncretism as a form of resistance and preservation of ancestral cultures. This city will always surprise you with its historical monuments, its streets and avenues full of secrets and legends.

We are in front of Café Condesa on 5th Avenue in front of the central park.
We start at the main square: city hall, palace, captains.
Ex University of San Carlos
Cathedral
Ex Convent of the Company of Jesus i
La Merced Church
Arch of Santa Catarina
We finish at the jade museum

Important note:
For better understanding we use speakers in all the tours.
Tour in native Spanish and 80% English.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Casa del Jade
  • Santa Catalina Arch
  • Antigua Guatemala Central Park
  • Antigua, Guatemala Cathedral
  • Museo de Arte Colonial
  • Fuente de las Sirenas
  • Royal Palace of the Captains General
  • Iglesia de la Merced

Meeting point

Fuente de las Sirenas

On arrival

The fountain that is in the center of the Central Plaza, that is the fountain of the mermaids, the day will be waiting with a sign that says walking tour, on his shirt will have a red button with the name of the guide.

If for any reason you cannot attend the tour you must cancel your reservation so as not to keep the guide waiting.

Things to note

Bring water, appropriate clothing to enter the church, sunglasses and a hat or cap.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
9.4
Organisation
9.5
Atmosphere
9.6
Content
9.5
Guide
9.6
Usefulness
9.5
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Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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