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Free tour

Freetour The best of Antigua.

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on August 15, 2019

Official Tour Guide for about 25 years, Aquila Training in cruise lines shore excursions and holder of Interpreting Heritage Title. My hobbies are photography and graphic design. I been doing this job for all these years because I love and enjoy to show to every visitor the beauty of this historical y magnificent city, that has more than 490 years. I like to meet people all over the world and also learn from them. I love interacting with different cultures. I speaks English, French and Spanish.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Antigua Guatemala friends.

In this option you have a popular, artisanal walk with a little history.
Promoting and visiting artisan workshops, ruins and local entities. (Purchases are optional)


A beautiful walk through the city with a tour of the central square, Cathedral, City Hall, Palace of the Captains General, and the fountain of the Sirens.

We will visit a Jade factory and museum where we have one of the best Mesoamerican Jade museums, the ancient and modern process one of the great mysteries of the Mayans.

The chocolate museum with a detailed description and history of cocoa in Mayan culture tastings are included.

We will visit Calle del Arco, a market of artisans selling the best cotton textiles

Ending in La Merced, the last building in Antigua and a brief description of the local cuisine.


You will learn:

Central square starting point. City Hall.
Cathedral, Palace of the Captains General and fountain of the mermaids.

houses and terraces

The Jade Process
Choco museum.

Mercedario neighborhood
The Mercy
Arch Street.


In case of heavy rain, the tour may be cancelled from May to October.




You will love it





Conditions and terms:


1. Pets are not allowed.

2. If you think you will not arrive on time, please cancel. We cannot wait more than 10 minutes.

3. Because the Guru is attending and explaining to the group, he is not available to answer the phone, so it is not permitted to join at any point other than the meeting point.

4. These walks are collective and not private.

5. This walk is oriented towards culture and shopping, promoting artisans and local entities.

6. All free tours do not have a fixed price, they are based on a financial recognition to the GURU according to the walkers' experience. Some give between $10 and $50. The suggested price for Guatemala is Q100. In the end, you decide.

7. People under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed.

8. These walks have a minimum of 4 participants. If we do not reach the minimum, you will be informed one hour beforehand.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    4a Calle Ote. 8, Antigua Guatemala, G...
    4a Calle Ote. 8, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala
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    Old House "El Jaulon"

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Catedral San José
  • 2
    Free admission
    Palacio del Ayuntamiento
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Fuente de las Sirenas
  • 4
    Entrance not included
    Museo de Arte Colonial (antigua Universidad de San Carlos de Borromeo)
  • 5
    Free admission
    Jade Maya
  • 6
    Free admission
    Choco museo Ek Chua
  • 7
    Free admission
    Mercado de Artesanías Antigua Guatemala
  • 8
    Outside visit
    El Arco de Santa Catalina
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Iglesia de La Merced

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Professionalism
4.94
Entertainment
4.59
Expression
4.82
Information
4.88
Route
4.88
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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  • Cancellation risk
    This guru has cancelled 7% of the last 100 bookings for this tour.
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  • Cancellation risk
    This guru has cancelled 7% of the last 100 bookings for this tour.
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