Top Antigua Sightseeing Tours

Benefit from the insights of your guide on a 3-hour walking tour of Antigua that delves into the city’s history and culture. See architectural landmarks, museums, and the Catedral de San Jose as your guide shares details about their importance and restoration. Bring your camera for great photo ops as you learn about Guatemala in history and today.

Get a short introduction to the Spanish-colonial charm of Antigua, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during this 3-hour morning tour from Guatemala City. This atmospheric city was the country’s capital for more than 200 years, creating a wealth of historic architecture and gorgeous scenery for you to discover during your walking tour. Tread on Antigua’s cobblestone streets as you explore sites like the Cathedral of Santiago, Central Park and the city's iconic Arch of Santa Catalina. Your Antigua visit includes a guide and round-trip hotel transport (except during Holy Week in April).

Explore the fascinating Spanish and Mayan history of Guatemala on this family-friendly 8-hour tour to Iximché and colonial Antigua. Wander the atmospheric archaeological site of Iximché to discover the history of the Mayans. Then head to Antigua, former colonial capital, where you’ll visit the San Francisco Church, Calle del Arco, La Merced Church and the central plaza. Your excursion also includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, a guide and all entrance fees.

Don't let the chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua pass you by—this private tour from Puerto Quetzal takes you straight from the port to the city so you can spend less time in transit and more time visiting the city's amazing sights like La Merced, the San Francisco Convent, and Casa Santo Domingo. On your way back, stop at a jade museum and factory and macadamia nut plantation.

Explore the UNESCO-listed colonial capital of Antigua, one of Guatemala’s most enchanting cities, on this full-day sightseeing tour – ideal for first-time visitors. Learn how Antigua is one of the oldest cities of the Americas as you follow your guide to landmarks like the San Francisco Church, the arch of Santa Catalina, Casa Santo Domingo and Plaza Central. After a typical Guatemalan lunch (own expense), admire the priceless gems on display at the Museo del Jade (Jade Museum), then visit a local coffee plantation to learn more about Guatemala’s most famous export.

Explore the Guatemalan countryside just outside Antigua during this flexible-length tour offering a taste of small-village life. You’ll ascend to the indigenous town of Santa Maria de Jesus at the base of the ‘Volcan de Agua’ volcano. Then travel to the tiny village of El Hato to the local eco-resort Earth Lodge, where you can relax and take in the views of Antigua in the distance.

Satisfy your appetite for Guatemalan street food during a private half-day tour during which you’ll sample several dishes from stalls and eateries that you might otherwise have missed. Plus, benefit from the undivided attention of your guide throughout to learn more about Guatemalan cuisine and culture than you would independently.

You will enjoy the most charming spots of Antigua Guatemala in an authentic and fun way, exploring across its cobblestone streets and enjoying the color and tastes of our culture. You will visit ruins of convents and churches, old colonial houses, emblematic parks, and beautiful markets, accompanied by a local guide.

Spend the day discovering the gorgeous Lake Atitlán, along with the picturesque villages that line its shore, during this 10-hour sightseeing excursion from Antigua. Take in breathtaking views of this mountain lake, its southern shore ringed by volcanoes, as you visit the town Panjachel and take a boat cruise to the hamlet of Santiago de Atitlán. This Lake Atitlán adventure finishes with time for browsing the handicraft stands and businesses along Panjachel’s Santander Street. Your tour also includes a guide and round-trip transportation from your Antigua hotel.

See the best of Antigua on this customizable private tour. As you make your way down the charming cobblestone streets, visit key sites like churches, the Santa Catalina Arch, and the Jade Museum. You can also check out the Central Market to sample local cuisine and coffee. As you walk, your guide shares information about the rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Get acquainted with the colonial treasures of Antigua, Guatemala, on a 3-hour afternoon walking tour. Replete with charming churches and brightly colored buildings, the UNESCO-listed city of Antigua is ideal to explore by foot. Alongside your guide, you’ll stroll past landmarks such as La Merced Cathedral and the Cathedral of San Francisco while listening to history-rich commentary. See, too, the recognizable yellow Santa Catalina Arch, backed by the mighty Agua volcano, and Palacio del Ayuntamiento. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

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!

Discover the indigenous lead industries of Guatemala on a private 5-hour tour from Antigua. All-inclusive transportation takes you from your accommodation to a number of communities surrounding the city. Experience the flavors of the country at a chocolate workshop, macadamia farm, and coffee plantation. You can also observe Mayan weavers at work at a textile museum in San Antonio Aguas Calientes.

This is a safe activity to enjoy with the family. The Pacaya Day Tour is the most easily accessible way to have a close encounter with an active volcano! The volcanic activity forms spectacular peculiarity, the creation of several lava rivers that flow down its slope. You cannot miss this real adventure during your time in Guatemala. You can climb or rent a horse or mule to make it more comfortable to the summit. You can toast marshmallows and bring comfortable boots or strong shoes, sun protector, hat, camera, comfortable clothes, binoculars, insect repellent, jacket, water.

We enjoy this guided tour, filling us with charms and going back in time, knowing different monuments and their history, you can visit museums full of history with very interesting data.

Within this tour you can take unique experiences learning secrets, legends, and stories of the city.

Camp on the slopes of a volcano on this 2-day hiking and camping adventure. Best suited for avid hikers ready for a challenge, this hike is strenuous but rewards you with stunning views of an active volcano and the valley below. Plus, unlike larger group tours, a private tour lets you go at your own pace and avoid the pressure of keeping up with a group on the steep climb.

Combine a sightseeing trip to stunning Lake Atitlan with a visit to the lake’s idyllic indigenous villages on this 10-hour private tour from Antigua. Pass through a landscape of quaint mountain villages, pine forests and highland lakes on your way to the town of Panjachel on the shores of Lake Atitlan. After a private boat ride across this gorgeous body of water, you’ll explore Santiago Atitlan, soaking up its rich indigenous culture and fascinating Mayan traditions. This private Santiago Atitlan and Lake Atitlan excursion includes a private guide and vehicle plus round-trip hotel transport.

Benefit from round-trip transportation to the picturesque town of San Juan La Laguna on this private full-day tour from Antigua. Start early with morning hotel pickup and head to Lake Atitlan to board a private boat that takes you to San Juan La Laguna. Visit local enterprises including a coffee plantation, textile and chocolate cooperatives, and an art gallery, then return to Antigua via Panajachel.

Walking experience visiting Museums of Casa Santo Domingo and the main historical ruins of La Antigua Guatemala (Unesco site since 1979). Includes a cup of Guatemalan coffee.

Get a close look at resident and migratory birds of Guatemala on a half-day bird watching tour from Antigua. Skip uncomfortable and indirect public transit and enjoy courtesy round trip transportation from your hotel to Finca el Pilar. The picturesque bird watching route takes you through lush foliage, coffee plantations, and a cloud forest. Expect to see a variety of different hummingbirds, as well as Pacific parakeets and hooded grosbeak.

Challenge yourself by climbing the Acatenango volcano. Your experienced bilingual guide will lead you on a roughly 6-hour climb, passing through cornfields and a cloud forest before reaching the ashy volcanic landscape. Acatenango is inactive but grants incredible views of Fuego, an active volcano nearby. Enjoy a picnic at the top before descending. Climbers are encouraged to bring good shoes, a fleece, raincoat, sunglasses, and sunblock.

Walking tour in Antigua Guatemala. Explore the history of the city which was once the capital of Central America while enjoying its mix of cultures: native traditions, colonial style, and modern life. During the tour, walk over cobblestone streets visiting colonial buildings and ruins. If there is time, visit the market for souvenir shopping.

Without a guided tour of Guatemala City, you might overlook the many museums, historical monuments, and public plazas that make Guatemala’s capital city a thriving cultural hub. This guided tour introduces you to must-see Guatemala City attractions like Plaza Mayor with the convenience of included transportation—one of the biggest deterrents from exploring on your own—plus includes loads of information about Guatemala’s history and culture from a certified tour guide.