Top Things to do in Guatemala Department
Top Hotels in Guatemala Department
- 1. Barcelo Guatemala City
- 2. Hyatt Centric Guatemala City
- 3. Grand Tikal Futura Hotel
- 4. Intercontinental Real Guatemala
- 5. The Westin Camino Real, Guatemala
- 6. Holiday Inn Guatemala
- 7. Clarion Suites Guatemala
- 8. Hotel Biltmore Guatemala
- 9. Radisson Hotel And Suites Guatemala City
- 10. Holiday Inn Guatemala
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What to do and see in Guatemala Department, Guatemala Department: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Guatemala Department, Guatemala including Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala - Collective tour, Skip the Line: Casa Santo Domingo Museums Admission Ticket, Private La Antigua Villages Tour, Acatenango overnight experience, Lake Atitlan Day Tour From Antigua, Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour, Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class, Shared shuttle - Antigua to Guatemala City Airport, Cooking class/Pepian Workshop, Rural Coffee Tour / Coffee Tour.
Restaurants in Guatemala Department
1. Half Day Experience in Antigua Guatemala - Collective tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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. Private La Antigua Villages Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
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.
4. Acatenango overnight experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
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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5. Lake Atitlan Day Tour From Antigua
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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. Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
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: Private transportation, Restroom on board, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, Lunch, Snacks
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Reviewed By emilysI9303GV
Just took this class today, May 2021. I would highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a good cooking class and an introduction to typical Guatemalan foods. The host was very kind and welcoming and the chef, Ingrid, was lovely, patient and experienced. We also appreciated the fact that it was outside on the rooftop terraza, so important these days during the pandemic. We made pepian (a very yummy, traditional stew), rellenitos de platano (super delicious desert), tortillas (much harder than it looks!), arroz con verduras, tostadas with toppings, and rosa de jamaica to drink. We both live in Guatemala, but we still learned a lot. Plus, we had a super delicious lunch in the end!
7. Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
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. Shared shuttle - Antigua to Guatemala City Airport
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
9. Cooking class/Pepian Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
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
Exclusions: Private transportation
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!
10. Rural Coffee Tour / Coffee Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
Exclusions: Lunch, Private transportation
Reviewed By James-0009127
Was the most amazing experience. Lovely family and translator. Delicious food!!!! Cool kitchen very traditional worth every penny. So fun
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