Antigua Central Park (Parque Central) Tours and Tickets - page 2

As one of the oldest cities in Guatemala, Antigua is brimming with history, legends, and plenty of sightseeing. This guided tour of Antigua gives you a taste of all the city has to offer—wander through the cobbled colonial streets with your guide to get the local perspective on key sights and attractions like La Merced, plus get recommendations on great restaurants and fun activities to check out while you're in town.

A brief introduction to the city. You'll save time, get to know the city and be able to understand it better on your free time

Escape the streets of Guatemala City with a visit to Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Just an hour outside the city, Antigua feels like another world with its tranquil cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. Explore on foot, walking from the central park to sites like cathedral ruins and a local jade factory. After your tour, you’ll have time to lunch and souvenir shop before your return to Guatemala City.

Visit this magnificent colonial city of almost 500 years old, beautifully preserved with its convents and churches, stately homes, and gardens that evoke the tranquility and splendor of past epochs. Antigua is today a center of much activity. It hosts many cultural gatherings, seminars, congresses, weddings, and also is the center where crafts from all over the country meet. This walking tour of half-day will take you to the most important and iconic places and tell you all the history behind it. There´s no doubt that you will enjoy every moment of it.

Ringed by three towering volcanoes in Guatemala’s central highlands, the 16th-century colonial city of Antigua is a cultural jewel in modern day Guatemala. On this day trip from Puerto Quetzal, you’ll explore UNESCO World Heritage-listed cobbled streets, crumbling churches, ornate palaces, and beautiful buildings, and discover how Mayan traditions and Spanish architecture sit side by side in this historic ex-capital. You’ll also enjoy the city’s gastronomical delights (at own cost) before returning to the coast.

This tour, by Due South Travels, is a unique offering as we have established relationships with specific artisans that work out of their homes. Our first stop brings you to a village established in the 1530s. We will be welcomed into the home of an artisan who has worked with jade for over 40 years. After learning about the sourcing and history of jade in Guatemala, you will be able to select your own jade stone and polish it into a small take-away charm. On our second stop, you will meet an artisan who has worked with leather since he was a young boy. He can make the most beautiful pair of handmade leather boots you've ever seen! Learn about the process of boot making from start to finish. Last, we will enjoy a light, local lunch. Our weavers will give a backstrap loom demonstration and you will be guided through a collection of beautiful, authentic examples of traditional Guatemalan dress. This tour is educational, fun, and a client favorite, especially if you like to shop!

Your walking tour will begin when your authorized guide picks you up at the previously agreed point. During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the places described in the itinerary, among these places are the viewpoint of the city, Cerro de la Cruz, from where you can appreciate the view and have a better idea of the distribution of streets and avenues. . Next you can visit the former monastery of the Dominican order of friars, now converted into a hotel, restaurant and convention center. A museum and Jade factory where you will learn more about the Mayan culture. You will see the public laundry of the Tanque de La Union square, the Church of San Francisco where you will visit the tomb of Hermano Pedro who was beatified and canonized by Pope John Paul II, the Central Park with its Cathedral, City Hall Palace and former Palace of The General Captains and finally the iconic Arch of Santa Catalina from the 16th century

At Avem Travel we offer complete private tours and travel experiences in Guatemala that are unique and suited to our travelers' needs. In this Private Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour, like no other, you'll walk around the cobblestone streets as you discover the most emblematic landmarks in this beautiful colonial city. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require additional assistance with your tour.

Experience the beauty of Antigua on this half-day tour from Guatemala City. A great way to squeeze all the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city into half a day, this small-group tour includes visits to earthquake-damaged churches, a 15th-century park, and a 19th-century communal laundry. You’ll also delve into the history of the old colonial capital as you walk around the cobbled streets with your local guide.

Discover Guatemala’s two major cities in just one day on a private tour that covers both Antigua and Guatemala City. This tour is ideal if you want to break up your journey from Antigua back to Guatemala City, particularly if you’re flying back from La Aurora International Airport. Plus, you private guide will ensure that you receive undivided attention and enjoy the flexibility to personalize your itinerary and take comfort break on your schedule.

Founded by the Spaniards in 1543, nowadays Antigua is a beautiful blend of ruins, restored colonial buildings, and new buildings in colonial style. It was declared “Monument of America” in 1965.

Antigua Guatemala is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Central America, you'll enjoy a guided tour throughout the most iconic places of interest and in the end, have fun with one of the main exports of Antigua Guatemala. The macadamia Farm offers the opportunity of knowing more about this very healthy and useful nut such as massages, health, and more. You will love knowing all that Antigua has to offer!

This tour is going to be full of history, get to know the two main cities that Guatemala has had after the Spaniard conquest. We will start this tour by taking you to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. You will get to know the history of this charming country chronologically on a tour of the past and the present. Prepare your camera to record the most iconic points of Antigua Guatemala, then we will take you to the city and you will know the beautiful historic center.

Visit the Colonial City of La Antigua, a UNESCO World Hertiage Site Enjoy of the colonial architecture of La Antigua Guatemala and learn the History of the Former Capital of Spanish Guatemala Appreciate the wonderful landscape of La Antigua Guatemala and the Agua Volcano Visit the villages just outside of LaAntigua Guatemala

Discover the highlights of historic Guatemala on this 2-day sightseeing tour of Antigua and Chichicastenango from Guatemala City. A great way to maximize your time in Guatemala, this guided trip includes the chance to explore the old churches and cobbled streets of Antigua, as well the fascinating city of Chichicastenango—which is home to one of the largest open-air markets in Central America and a 400-year-old church built atop an ancient Pre-Columbian temple.

We have created this tour so you can have a complete sensory experience and enjoy it from beginning to end. This day will be dedicated to pampering you. First, we want you to know the incredible history of the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. Marvel at the singing of the birds, the fresh air, and the beauty of its cobblestone streets. Then, we will dedicate the rest of the day to relax in one of the most luxurious spas in the city, located in what used to be a convent more than 400 years ago. Enjoy the facilities of this place and eat deliciously in its renowned restaurant. At the end of the day, we will take you to a terrace where you will enjoy a glass of wine and see how the sun sets on the roofs of the houses and churches of Antigua Guatemala. Without a doubt, this is a luxurious and relaxing experience that will stimulate all your senses.

Discover the beauty of Antigua on this full-day tour of the old Spanish capital from Guatemala City. A great way to maximize your time in Guatemala, this guided day trip includes a trip up to an avocado farm in the hills where you’ll enjoy panoramic views over the volcanoes and outdoor activities including a jungle canopy walk. You’ll also go on a tour of Antigua and explore churches, palaces, and landmarks including Santa Catalina Arch and Central Park.

Visit Guatemala City - The Largest City in Central America Enjoy the charm of the modern city of Guatemala, full of history that comes from the colonial times View the ancient statues of important figures in the history of Guatemala and the region Visit the Colonial City of La Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy the colonial architecture of La Antigua Guatemala and learn the history of the Former Capital of Spanish Guatemala Appreciate the wonderful landscape of Antigua Guatemala and the Agua Volcano

Get off the beaten path in Guatemala during this 8-hour trip to Antigua and the idyllic indigenous villages in the surrounding area. Start your morning with an exploration of the charming cobblestone streets and colonial architecture of Antigua, visiting key city landmarks like the Plaza Mayor and some of its many cathedrals. Then head to the villages outside of town, including Ciudad Vieja, San Juan del Obispo and San Antonio Aguascalientes among others, where you’ll the history, culture and traditions of Guatemalan small-town life. Your small villages excursion includes a guide, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Holy Week in the Spanish-Colonial city of Antigua Guatemala offers a spectacle worth a visit whether you celebrate Easter or not. Layers of sand are placed on Antigua's cobblestone streets and then covered with multi-colored sawdust, decorations, pine needles, flowers, and other plants, creating exquisite natural carpets. You can start taking this tour during The Easter season—known as Lent—which begins on Ash Wednesday (March 2nd, 2022) with Decorated churches and special vigils, or explore the city during Holy Week starting April 10th. All the Antigua Guatemala religious floats during the holy week are a "not to miss" when you visit Guatemala. But there are 4 special processions you should keep in mind when booking your tour: - Palm Sunday - Good Friday - Holy Saturday - Easter Sunday Guatemala ranks # 1 in the world in terms of its traditions of Holy Week. Travel with a team of professionals and an expert guide who will explain the meaning of each thing, no matter how small.

Nice car and nice walking tour seen the highlights of Antigua, fullfilled with many history about the city plus in and outs of the country. Pick you up and safe return on time port call.

This tour revolves around chocolate. Learn about the history and importance of chocolate for the ancient Mayans, the importance it has in today's world, and its entire harvesting process. After that, you will learn how to make your own chocolate bar from the bean. In the morning we will take you to know all the iconic places of Antigua Guatemala. Marvel at its cobbled streets, its churches, convents, and beautiful landscapes. This was the third city in Guatemala after the previous city was buried by a landslide caused by Volcàn de Agua. The 400+ years of history of this colonial city will enchant you!

When you thought of visiting Guatemala, must likely Antigua Guatemala was on your list. This is an enchanted city that will bring you back in time almost 500 years ago, to the colonial period full of maidens and knights. Picture yourself entering that wonderful city with its cobblestone streets, colonial houses, churches and monasteries, and beautiful streets. Surrounding this magical city we will find 3 imponent volcanoes: Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango Volcano. The Fuego Volcano is one of our 3 Active Volcanos. If the weather is on our side, you will be able to see its fumaroles from some special places we got for you; it will give you goosebumps! So grab your camera and comfy walking shoes because history and the best spots in Antigua Guatemala are waiting for you!

Best Guatemala has designed a half-day (4hrs) tour through the most iconic facades and monuments of this city, Former General Captaincy of Guatemala, is named a world heritage by UNESCO and Guatemala´s pride. A perfect place to stay and use as a starting point to get to know the highlights of Guatemala, its atmosphere, its colonial architecture, cobbled stone streets, its small size, and various museums, monuments, and stores, makes La Antigua the ideal destination in Guatemala. A cup of Maya hot chocolate is included with the purchase of this tour.