Top 10 Tours in Guatemala, Guatemala

October 18, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Coordinates: 15°30′N 90°15′W / 15.500°N 90.250°W / 15.500; -90.250
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1. Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala - Collective tour

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Youtube Video Experience: https://youtu.be/tpSymGu6yf8 Visit this magnificent colonial city of over 400 years old, and just one hour from Guatemala City. 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 the center where crafts from all over the country meet. Cerro de la cruz is a must do in this experience.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By farmerjohn1324

Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!

2. Skip the Line: Casa Santo Domingo Museums Admission Ticket

Guatemalan Adventure Day Tour
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In Casa Santo Domingo, a profound respect for yesterday and today’s culture prevails; that is why we have undertaken the task of building and restoring a colonial monument in order to preserve and highlight the artistic manifestations that, due to their relevance, deserve to be called true works of art.The Museums Promenade is a cultural route that makes it possible to visit the museums installed in what was the church and convent of Santo Domingo and Santo Tomás de Aquino College.

Inclusions: Entrance fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Qualified and professional driver

Reviewed By roxyosuna

This company was very professional from beginning to end. They answered all my questions prior to booking, they were on time for pick up and the tour was as described. Excellent service

3. Acatenango overnight experience

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The unique overnight experience at Acatenango. Hike Acatenango's most scenic route to a new, carefully designed campsite. You'll get your gear: • Jacket • Hat • Gloves • Walking stick • Flashlight

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Evening Snack

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4. Private La Antigua Villages Tour

Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, 3a Calle Oriente 28 A, Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala MB Guatemaya Travel
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Be picked up from your hotel to appreciate Antigua's surrounding beautiful landscape from the hill of the cross, enjoy spectacular views of the valley and surrounding volcanoes, continue to the convent/museum of the bishop’s Palace in San Juan del Obispo. A village also known for its tradicional homemade fermented wine based on local fruits and chocolate workshops that will impress your paladar, next follows a scenic ride through small towns like San Pedro Las Huertas where the jade workshops stand out and Ciudad Vieja considered an old capital. At the end we have a stop at the Mayan town of San Antonio Aguas Calientes to learn about traditional Mayan textiles at the weaving cooperative; famous for creating some of the best textiles in the country.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: TIPS (10% recommended based on satisfaction), Personal Expenses

Reviewed By 61tiar

Erwin was an absolutely fantastic tour guide! He is extremely knowledgeable and definitely has a passion for his city! He even recommended and joined us for an extremely delicious, traditional Guatemalan meal. We not only had a blast on our tour, but also gained a life long friend. I highly recommend taking a tour with Erwin.

5. Lake Atitlan Day Tour From Antigua

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Lake Atitlan is one of the most beautiful destination in Guatemala. You cannot miss this place. This day tour is ideal if you want to experience culture and nature in one activity. Our driver will pick you up at your hotel in Antigua to take you in a 2:30 hour drive to the beautiful highlands of Guatemala. This transfer is private an exclusively for you and your family or friends. This transportation mode gives the opportunity to stop along the road at couple of places that are worth visiting, such as the lake's viewpoint. Our tour guide is a local Mayan inhabitant that will share with you his knowledge as a certified guide but also his experience in life as a Mayan descendent.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Boat Transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Trvl_Mor_Often

If you are traveling to Guatemala, you have to ride with Byron! He had all of the essentials covered! He was right there for us when we arrived at the airport with a sign and everything. His vehicle was well maintained and absolutely pristine. Not only was he polite, kind and great with kids; he also spoke flawless English which helped quite a bit because my Spanish is... a little rusty. I cannot say enough good things about this experience. He went above and beyond in every way possible including but not limited to amazing knowledge of local custom and history. My wife and I have traveled all over the world and I can say I would come back to Guatemala just to see Byron again. He was that good!

6. Shared shuttle - Antigua to Guatemala City Airport

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We provide timely shared airport transfers at a competitive rate from Antigua to Guatemala City's La Aurora International Airport.

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Reviewed By raf_rafff

I heard about this travel agency from a few friends that I’ve met while staying at Yoga forest. We all needed a shuttle from San Marcos to Antigua. They offered pickup from San Marcos but we elected to get the pick up from Panajachel. The person managing the WhatsApp hotline has been amazing. Even on a Sunday she/he replied very promptly and answered all the questions and concerns we had. I would highly recommend them!

7. Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala Cuscun
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Cuscun is a cooking school & a tour operator, focusing on authentic experiences in Antigua Guatemala, Jocotenango. With us, you can learn more about Guatemalan food, culture, traditions and everyday life. We offer custom made cooking classes, evening street food tours and off-the-grid tours around the city of Antigua. With us, you will taste the true and traditional flavors of Guatemala. We are locals. We support the locals. We love what we do. Our mission is to pass our passion to our guests and make them feel part of our Guatemalan family.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, Restroom on board, Private transportation

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Reviewed By lanarb2018

We knew we were in for a fun day the moment we met Joaquin and Fernando! They were fun, friendly and very personable. Fernando spoke perfect English while Joaquin spoke only Spanish but somewhat understood English. They picked us up, on time, from our hotel and we were on our way to the market in Antigua. The market was nothing like anything we had ever experienced in the states! Joaquin led us through a maze of different sections containing produce, meats, herbs, spices, clothing and a food court. They showed us their favorite place to eat and introduced us to the owner and chef, Jaime. He let us into his small cooking area where he had many pots full of delicious smelling concoctions all cooking at once! As we made our way around the market, Joaquin expertly picked out items we would need to prepare a traditional Guatemalan dish called Pepian. We also sampled various fresh fruits and a delectable treat made with fresh figs, vanilla and cinnamon. We left the market and headed to Jocotenango. Joaquin set up the cooking school, Cuscun, in his home which was a very short distance from the market. He had a cooking area downstairs and one upstairs on his beautifully decorated rooftop. The view was spectacular! We could see Aqua Volcano and the surrounding town of Jocotenango. We met the third person of their team, Ingrid, who got us started on making Pepian. We also made tostadas with the fresh ingredients from the market. Ingrid spoke Spanish and Fernando expertly translated everything into English. We had done a couple of other tours and activities before the cooking school, and by far, it was the best experience of our whole trip! It was just the two of us in the class so we had a very personal experience and made 3 new friends! We will do this again when we go back to Guatemala and we can’t say enough good things about Joaquin, Fernando, and Ingrid! The whole experience was muy bueno!!!!!

8. Tikal VIP Private Day Tour from Flores with transportation

Linea Dorada, Flores, Guatemala Tikal VIP Tours
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Private day tour of Tikal National Park with round-trip transportation from the airport and hotels in Flores. You can expect to learn about Mayan and Guatemalan history and culture, archaeology, and the region's flora and fauna. What sets our tours apart from others is our dedication and love for our work and our empathetic approach towards guests. We strive to ensure that our tours exceed your expectations in every way, but especially in terms of experience and value. Tikal VIP Tours is aptly named for the importance of our clients—we strive to provide a VIP experience for everyone and hope that your time in Guatemala will be an experience of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour guide

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch, Park ticket

Reviewed By zacharyk2014

I visited both Tikal and Yaxha with VIP tours. Elmer is absolutely a phenomenal tour guide. You cannot go wrong booking Elmer, as his knowledge is outstanding and he really gives people a VIP treatment with hotel pick up, flexibility, and the small touches. As far as the park itself, it was well worth the visit. Smaller than Tikal. The day I went, there was literally 1 other group in the entire place, so it felt like I had the entire place to myself. Maybe this was due to COVID and/or going mid-week. Either way, it was awesome to go. One tip - do the sunset tour. It overlooks two lakes & you can see for miles.

9. Rural Coffee Tour / Coffee Tour

San Miguel Dueñas, Guatemala B1 Experience
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On this tour you will learn the artisanal process of coffee from seed to cup, with one of the small coffee farmers in this region.

Inclusions: Tour of the local market

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Reviewed By James-0009127

Was the most amazing experience. Lovely family and translator. Delicious food!!!! Cool kitchen very traditional worth every penny. So fun

10. Cooking class/Pepian Workshop

Central Park, Parramos, Guatemala B1 Experience
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Come to be part of this Guatemalan community where love is shown through food, sharing and enjoying a delicious dish living a unique experience with a family. Learning unique Guatemalan stories and traditions of this beautiful town that you will discover called Parramos.

Inclusions: Depending on the reservation time it can be lunch or dinner, Kitchen utensils, All the ingredients for cooking, Recipe

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Reviewed By Kelly N

My boyfriend and I did the Pepian cooking class on Valentine's Day. We were both very impressed by the class. The company organizing everything is very professional and helpful. They even helped arrange our transportation to and from the local town where the cooking classes are held in families' homes. (It is only about a 20 minute drive from Antigua.) Both the translator/guide and the instructor were wonderful! It was very hands on. Everything tasted amazing and we got a nice recipe card to take home with us. Such a lovely experience being welcomed into a family's home!

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