

Palace of the Captains General (Palacio de los Capitanes Generales) Tours and Tickets
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For more than 200 years, the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales was the colonial headquarters for the Spanish viceroy that governed the entire Central American region, housing the royal court, post office, treasury, and horse stables until the capital was relocated from Antigua to Guatemala City. After an extensive restoration, the palace now hosts cultural exhibits and performances.
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Private Antigua Walking Tour
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Step onto the cobblestone-clad streets of colonial Antigua for this flexible-length walking tour. Stroll the streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you visit top landmarks like the ‘Ayuntamiento’ (City Hall Palace), Palace of the Captain’s General, the main cathedral, and Santo Domingo, a well-known hotel and cultural center. A final stop at a local jade factory provides additional insight into Guatemala’s Mayan culture.
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$21.00
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Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala - Collective tour
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No trip to Guatemala is complete without visiting Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city widely considered Guatemala’s crown jewel. This half-day sightseeing tour from Guatemala City makes it possible to visit on even the shortest of time frames—squeeze it into a long layover or make the most of a quick trip without skimping on any of the sights.
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$39.99
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Fun and Enchanting Antigua Photo Walks
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Discover the best spots to make photos of Antigua’s landmarks and people during a 2-hour photography tour led by a photographer-guide. Your guide shares tips and techniques for improving your street photography skills, and takes you to scenic locations that many visitors miss. Your tour includes visits to iconic places in Angitua and the itinerary can be tailored to the group's interests.
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$45.00
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Antigua Walking Tour
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Get a glimpse of Guatemala’s colonial past with this walking tour of Antigua. This former capital is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beloved for its cobblestone streets and majestic church ruins. Meet your guide in the Central Plaza and visit sites like a jade factory, City Hall Palace, and Santo Domingo, an elegant hotel and cultural center. As you walk, your guide will share information on Antigua’s history and architecture.
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$40.00
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LA ANTIGUA SIGHTSEEING TOUR from Puerto Quetzal (Group)
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Don’t let limited mobility hold you back from exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua when in Guatemala. This Puerto Quetzal shore excursion is specially designed for those who are only able to walk short distances and want to see top Antigua sights without the difficulty of walking down too many cobbled, narrow roads. Visit the popular Jade Factory and Museum, Plaza Mayor, Central Park, and more with the ease of included transportation and the benefit of a guide.
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$109.00
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Antigua walking tour from Puerto Quetzal
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Maximize your limited time on dry land with a private sightseeing tour of Antigua. Meet your guide at Port Quetzal and then hop on your private air-conditioned transportation to the city. Along the way, take in the natural beauty of Guatemala. The day continues with a tour around the UNESCO listed city center of Antigua. Finally, unwind as your van returns you to your cruise ship
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$164.00
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Attractive Portraits Photo Session in Antigua Guatemala
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Bring home attractive portraits of you or your loved ones at the most photogenic and instagrammable spots of Antigua Guatemala.
Walk with me to my exclusive favorite spots while I capture the best memories of your visit. This photo session will be a fun and unforgettable for you and provides you with a unique memento of Antigua Guatemala.
I shoot these informal street photos, using mostly available light and some fill-flash, perfect for those seeking a professional street photographer to document their trip in a natural style, whether candid and/or posing in ‘A day in the life of’ style photoshoot. The photographs can be urban style, casual or formal, relaxed, fun, or classically posed in front of beautiful monuments and architecture. I can capture the individual mood and fun of your visit to Antigua Guatemala so that you have fabulous photos to remember the great time you had here.
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$177.00
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Join The Best Walking Tour of Antigua Departing From Antigua - Half Day Tour
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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.
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$25.00
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Visit an Avocado Plantation + Private Tour in Antigua Guatemala
This is an out-of-the-box tour to get to know Antigua Guatemala and its lands full of avocado.
After we finish wandering around the Colonial city of Antigua, we'll take you to a natural space in the hills where you can get familiar with the avocado production, canopy lines, Guatemalan homemade restaurant, and much more. Its facilities are ecological, with suspension bridges and wonderful views. It is certainly ideal to visit with family, friends or couple.
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$125.00
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$125.00
Price varies by group size
- Antigua Central Park (Parque Central)
- Catedral de Santiago (Antigua Cathedral)
- Santa Catalina Arch (Arco de Santa Catalina)
- Museum of Colonial Art (Museo de Arte Colonial)
- Jade Factory and Museum (Jade Maya)
- ChocoMuseo Antigua
- Antigua City Hall (Palacio del Ayuntamiento)
- Las Capuchinas (Convento de Las Capuchinas)
- Church of San Francisco (Iglesia de San Francisco)
- La Merced Church (Iglesia de la Merced)
- Casa Santo Domingo (Monasterio de Santo Domingo)
- Cerro de la Cruz (Hill of the Cross)
- Acatenango
- Pacaya Volcano
- Iximché