Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour
Walk the streets of a city where every stone, every arch and every square tells centuries of history, tradition and living culture.
What happens, hour by hour.
Antigua Guatemala was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and is one of the best-preserved colonial cities in the Americas. For more than two centuries it was the capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala, and it still holds the splendor of that era on every corner.
Walk its cobblestone streets among baroque churches, convents and historic buildings that stand as witnesses to colonial grandeur, to the earthquakes that shaped its history, and to the resilience of its people.
This guided walk through its plazas and monuments invites you to discover the soul of one of Latin America's most fascinating cities, where every stone, every arch and every square tells centuries of history, tradition and living culture.
Hour by hour.
- 09:00
La Merced Church — meeting point
Start in front of this yellow-facaded baroque church with an introduction to the history of Antigua and the Mercedarian Order.
- 09:20
Calle del Arco
Stroll along one of the city's most photographed streets and learn about its architectural evolution and heritage conservation.
- 09:45
Parque Central
Reach the historic heart: the Fuente de las Sirenas, the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales, the Catedral de San José, the city hall and the Portal de los Panaderos.
- 11:00
Tanque de La Unión
Visit this 19th-century public washing place, part of the city's collective memory, with views toward the Volcán de Agua.
- 11:25
San Francisco El Grande Church
Enter the sanctuary of the Santo Hermano Pedro, a place of Franciscan devotion and spirituality.
- 12:00
End of the tour
Wrap up the walk with recommendations for continuing to explore Antigua on your own.
What's included
- Certified local guide
- Guided tour of the Historic Center
- Historical and cultural interpretation
- Assistance throughout the entire experience
Not included
- Admission to museums or monuments with paid access
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
