Antigua Cultural Walking Tour
This tour offers a leisure walk around Antigua a site listed as World Heritage. It's an excellent narrative focusing on its history and architecture. This narrated walk allows you to appreciate interesting facts about the most important monuments to obtain a good understanding of their Cultural Importance. You will explore the City Hall Palace with this enjoy panoramic views of The General's Captains Palace, full visit of the magnificent Jesuits Convent, today a well-known cultural center. Walk the main streets and have some panoramic views of the arch of Saint Catherine. We will visit the Catedral, Santo Domingo convent and last (optional) explore the famous jade factory and museum.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Iglesia de La Merced, 5a Avenida Norte y 1a Calle Poniente Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
Once travelers meet the tour guide he/she will begin with a brief narrative of Antigua's historical importance
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arco de Santa Catalina, 5a Avenida Norte 28, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
here travelers will hear about the way of life of the first order of nuns to settle in the city and the use of the famous arch
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Centro de Formacion de la Cooperacion Espanola en La Antigua Guatemala, 6a. Av. Norte Entre 3a. y 4a. Calle Poniente Calle Poniente, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
travelers will appreciate the best restored convent of the colonial jewel now turned into a prestigious cultural center
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Museo del Libro Antiguo, Casa de la Primera Imprenta 6 Portal del Ayuntamiento, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
here travelers will hear about the arrival of the first printing press came to exist and how this was turned into the book muesum
Pass By: Real Palacio, Calle Poniente 5A Between 4ta and 5ta avenida parque central, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
learn about the palace that housed the most important military officials
Stop At: Cathedral de Santiago, 4a Calle Oriente 1C Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
explore the most important religious palace of this world heritage site
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casa del Jade, 4 Calle Oriente # 10 Edificio El Jaulon, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
learn about the importance of jade for the mayas by visiting a factory, museum and showroom with the best carvings in jade.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: The Plaza Central Park, Plaza Mayor City Center, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
appreciate the authentic way of life of local with a quick overview of the heart of this colonial city
Stop At: Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A Centro Histórico, Antigua 03001 Guatemala
traveler will get to explore with a guide the headquarters of the most important religious order known as Dominicos today turned into a major cultural center and hotel
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Infant seats available"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Children pay half price when accompanied by two adults."
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 3 Hours
Ponto de partida: Hotel Eterna Primavera Antigua, 4 calle Oriente No.17 Antigua Guatemala, Antigua Guatemala 03001, Guatemala
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.