Historic and Cultural Tour of Guatemala City - Panoramic & Walking Experience
On this tour, you can appreciate the main cultural, residential, commercial, and economic infrastructure of the city. There will be a panoramic journey of the most important streets and avenues of the city, like the Civic Center and its surroundings.
Later, there is going to be a visit to the Main Square, the Cathedral Church and then Old Presidential Palace (Only From Outside) Then you will be taken to a nice restaurant to have lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Or Popol Vuh museum which are the best museums with the biggest collection of Mayan artifacts of the whole county. Later, the tour will end at the Arts and Crafts Market (Mercado de Artesanías).
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Guatemala City. All biosecurity protocols are a top priority for us and once that is taken care of, we´ll head to Las Americas Avenue, our first point.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: HFMH+H9J, Avenida Las Americas, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
After leaving your hotel or starting point, we will experience Las Americas Avenue, place where they can find all the way along with different monuments and artistic sculptures that commemorate the most important people of the Latin American governments and culture. Also, travelers will see all the contemporary buildings and most expensive residential zone of Guatemala City.
Pass By: Avenida La Reforma, 1 Calle a 20 Calle de las Zonas 9 y 10 Zonas 9 y 10, Guatemala City 01010 Guatemala
At the end of Las Americas Avenue, you will find the Obelisco, which also connects with La Reforma Avenue that it's considered one of the main boulevards of Guatemala City. Today many of the residential homes have been replaced by modern buildings and it is now considered a business and commercial district. Also, a cycleway was built along the avenue in 2013.
Throughout the 20th century, more sculptures were added, honoring diverse people such as Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross; Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and Benito Juárez, Mexican leaders; José Joaquín Palma and Rafael Álvarez Ovalle, creators of the national anthem of Guatemala; and Miguel Ángel Asturias, winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature. Other notable monuments are the Monumento a la Madre, which honors motherhood; the Star of David, located in the Israel Plaza; and several statues of animals such as lions, bulls, and wild boars.
Stop At: Centro Civico, JFGP+M9C, Mixco, Guatemala
The place that can´t be missed on a sightseeing tour through the historic center of Guatemala City must be the Constitution Square (officially: Plaza Mayor de la Constitución), which has also been called Central Park since it is in the heart of Zone 1, the city downtown. In this area, there are the most important government, financial and administrative buildings of the country.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago of Guatemala, 7A Avenida 6-73, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
It is an imposing twin-towered structure. It stands 300 feet long and 100 feet wide on the east side of Constitution Square. It was designed by the Spanish architect Marcos Ibáñez and built in the neoclassical style with completion in 1815. The cathedral has survived three major earthquakes: 1830, 1917, and 1976. Here you will appreciate the image of the Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), the oldest catholic image in Guatemala, brought by Hernán Cortés in 1522.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palacio Nacional, 6 Calle and 7 Ave. Plaza de Armas - Zona 1, Guatemala City 01001 Guatemala
Built between 1939 and 1943 to be the National Palace or house of the government, was declared Historic, Cultural and Artistic Patrimony of Guatemala in November 1980 and it is now open to the public as a museum, an art gallery for permanent and temporary exhibits. The ballroom and other big areas within the palace are used now to celebrate official ceremonies, like the signing of Guatemala's historic Peace Accords, held on December 28, 1986.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museo Nacional De Arqueologia & Etnologia, 7ta Avenida 6a, Guatemala City Guatemala
Visit the national museum of archeology and ethnology. This is the house of the biggest collection of Mayan artifacts displayed in the whole country. This Museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday, if the museum isn't open to visitors we are going to replace it with the Popol Vuh Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Museo Nacional de Arte Moderno "Carlos Mérida", HFWC+XFG, Guatemala City, Guatemala
It is highlighted by the beautiful works that it has inside, among them, one of the most famous murals in Guatemala, which is known as the Glorification of the Quetzal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado de Artesanias La Aurora, 6a Calle 10-95 Zona 13, Guatemala City Guatemala
Interesting Crafts from all over the country are located here, where visitors can take a look at the different products that Guatemala export and also take the chance of buying some travel souvenirs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: 4 Degrees North - Guatemala, Vía 4, 1-00 Zona 4, Campus Tecnológico Torre 2 Oficina 401. 4 grados Norte. Guatemala, C.A Guatemala, Cdad. de Guatemala 00104, Guatemala
Visit Guatemala´s Down Town. This is one of the wealthiest districts and business centers, as well as being the place where many restaurants and bars are located giving this place a very attractive nightlife.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
At this point, we´ll return to your hotel. Thanks for traveling with us!
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 6 To 7 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up all travelers at the motor lobby of their hotel or accommodation in Guatemala City
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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