Tour of the Historic Center of Antigua Guatemala

In this tour with a HISTORICAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL APPROACH, the untold history of Antigua Guatemala, we visit the essential buildings of old Guatemala, full of history, architecture, and local customs, as well as practical information, including environmental, demographic, social, and political aspects of Guatemala, without overlooking the current situation we live in. Or if you are simply arriving in the city and want to have an overview of the area where we are, do not hesitate to join us, as by the end of the tour the city will be very familiar to you.

Focusing on the explanation of the city's design, the most important buildings, and the characters who inhabited old Guatemala, as well as the iconography on the church facades that blend the religious symbolism of the indigenous Mayan peoples with Catholic traditions.

Exterior tour of:

we meet in front of the Fountain of the Sirens, I have a red circular sign

• Main square and the buildings representing the four powers of Goathemala
• Fountain of the Sirens, a fountain from 1738 crafted by the Master Architect Diego de Porres, inspired by the Fountain of the Sirens in Bologna, Italy.
• Cathedral; a visit to the two remaining chapels out of the total 18 chapels

• Old University of San Carlos de Borromeo: currently the Museum of Colonial Art, but represents university education, one of the Royal and Pontifical universities in America.

• Company of Jesus: former Jesuit convent, who introduced coffee and regulated education, expelled in 1767

• Church of La Merced: we discuss the baroque facade and the architectural elements of Mayan influence and religious syncretism.

• Arch of Santa Catarina: we share about the Roman grid design of the streets of old Guatemala, as well as the history of the convent of Santa Catalina Martir and the function of the Arch

• Jade Museum, where we have an explanation of the importance of the Mayan stone, see the process of stone carving, and visit the jewelry to see high-quality and original craftsmanship representative of Guatemala.

Additionally, I focus on explaining the grid design of the city.

The history of the beginnings and development of coffee in Guatemala

It is a pleasure to share the cultural historical elements of our region.

Recommendations and information

1. Pets are not allowed. They are not permitted in several places.

2. If you think you won't arrive on time, please cancel as we cannot wait long out of respect for our other clients.

3. Since the Guru is attending and explaining to the group, he is not available to answer the phone, so it will be very frustrating for you not to be able to communicate with the GURU.

4. These walks are collective and not private.

5. This walk is oriented towards the culture, daily life, and history of the city.

6. All free tours do not have a fixed price, they are based on an economic recognition to the GURU, according to the experience of the walkers.

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

8. These walks require a minimum of 4 participants to take place. If we do not reach the minimum, you will be informed one hour in advance.

Important Note:
For better understanding, we use speakers on all tours.

You will enjoy the tour, don't miss it

Tour in native Spanish
And 80% English

$$$ we do not require a fixed fee

A guruwalk is a paid free tour, which means the reservation is completely free, but the guru expects to be rewarded with the desired amount at the end. Some hikers give 10€ per person, others 50$, you decide the price.