Top Experiences in Santa Catalina Arch (Arco de Santa Catalina)

All places have legends and Antigua Guatemala is no exception. On this tour you will hear the most famous and dark legends of the city and Guatemala, while we walk the cobblestone streets and visit iconic places: such as:

The Church of Mercy
The Arch of Saint Catherine
Central Park
The Union Tank

The tour is only for the brave and history lovers, as we will walk through the streets of the city that was once the capital of Guatemala.

Among the Legends to tell are:
"The cadejo" a dog that can protect you or chase you to bite you.
"The carriage of death" a carriage that leaves at night.
"La llorona" the story of a woman who lost her children.
"La Tatuana" a witch who lived in Antigua Guatemala.
"The legend of the Owl" mysterious animal for the Mayans.
and many more.

We will start the tour at 6:30 in the afternoon and end at 8:30 at night.

Discover the history and beauty of one of the Americas’ oldest cities on this sightseeing day tour from Guatemala City to Antigua! On this 8-hour tour, visit top attractions like the Museo del Jade (Jade Museum), La Merced Church, Calle del Arco, Santo Domingo Monastery, San Francisco Church and a coffee plantation. Enjoy fabulous views of Antigua from Cerro de la Cruz, and learn the history of this historical city from your expert guide.

See the sights of Antigua City, coffee farm, shopping, volcanoes and colonial architecture during this 6-hour tour. Get you onboard your air conditioned transportation at the port and your exploration of Guatemala begins. As you head towards Antigua City, your guide will give you interesting information not only about the city but also his native Guatemala, the cultural and history. You will pass the beautiful countryside with views of the famous volcanoes. During this excursion you will have a lot of photo opportunities

We will shuttle 30 minutes outside Antigua through the town of Parramos and the small village of Chirijuyu to meet our trailhead. From there we begin an introductory climb followed by a 3km jeep track descent through coffee and avocado plantations. We will ride smooth trails through agricultural operations and then cross the rustic town of San Andres Itzapa. From there we will start our second climb (4km) up through the town on paved and cobble stoned roads before entering a pine forest at 1900m (6,400ft). Crossing a small ravine
will bring us to a smooth descent and fast singletrack through pine trees. This will exit into the plains of Parramos crossing fields of corn, fruit, beans and greenhouses as you wind along agricultural singletrack. The final descent follows 500+ year old trails that have been eroded into tunnels of tight twisty fun. Exit in the town of Pastores and cycle the gradual paved downhill back to Antigua!

This tour talks a little bit of everything, you are able to understand popular life, history, textiles, about mayan culture, general Guatemala traditions.
We have design this walking for covering as much we can.
Is not just history is life,

Food is the universal language and our food experience is curated to connect you to the greatest local food in the world. Our expert guide will share with you the many wonders of this city and the magic of the flavors and textures of the Guatemalan Gastronomy.

Evening sightseeing and local food-tasting tour of Antigua, Guatemala UNESCO World Heritage–listed as Central America’s most beautiful Colonial City— is one of our favorites

On this tour you will learn about Antigua ,Guatemala through gastronomy. This five-hour tour of the colonial city visits the different areas of culinary culture and explains the eating habits of the Guatemalans specially of the Antigueños and the history behind them.

Cycle around the iconic Arch street and marvel at Palacio de los Capitanes Learn about Antigua history, culture, architecture and culinary prowess. Take in beautiful night time city views. Stop at a local eatery to enjoy foods famous in the city and in the region.

Along the way your local host will show you the highlights of the city, share the history of Antigua and the secrets only a local can know.

To end this amazing experience we will stop by the Antigua Brewing Company to taste the best Antigua crafted beers.

Join us for an unforgettable full-day private photo activity in the charming city of Antigua, where we invite photography enthusiasts of all levels to embark on a journey of creativity, learning, and inspiration. Whether you're a beginner seeking to master the basics or an experienced photographer aiming to refine your skills, this tour is tailor-made to take your photography to the next level, regardless of the device you use, be it a professional camera or a smartphone.

If you're seeking professional tips and guidance regarding taking breathtaking photos, our knowledgeable photographer will provide insights on composition, lighting, and techniques specific to each location.

For those desiring a truly immersive experience, we offer the option of a professional photo session at each stop of the tour. Bring along a change of clothes, accessories like hats or sunglasses, and any elements that will enhance your personal style.

*Choose between taking photos or having a photo session.

You will be pick up in your hotel to start a day full of history, beautiful landscapes and walk on cobblestone streets. Antigua Guatemala, once the third largest city in all of Spanish Colonial America and the old capital of Guatemala, actually is a peaceful, beautiful and partially restored colonial city. Surrounded by villages like San Antonio Aguascalientes with their wonderful textiles, Ciudad Vieja with their history and San Miguel Dueñas, unique for the experiencie at the Macadamia Plantation.

Enjoy a soft walking tour in Antigua, famous for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque influenced architecture, as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches, combined with a bit of relaxation at the hot springs to enjoy thermal circuit pools and lunch (included).

Departing from Guatemala City, explore the fascinating city of La Antigua and learn about it´s history and culture during colonial times. Also, our expert guide will share with you the many wonders of this fabulous city, such as oral traditions, culture, customs, and more, of the once considered the third most important Spanish colony in the Americas, the you'll transfer to Kawilal Hot Springs to enjoy a relaxing afternoon at hot springs

Shore excursion from cruise terminal Quetzal Port. Driving to Antigua Guatemala through the wonderful countryside, amazing views to the volcanos fire. water and Acatenango, arriving to Antigua the first point is the lookout point Cerro de la Cruz breathtaking view to the city with the water volcano behind.
After you will have a walking with local guide discovering, facts, legends and visiting old buildings very well preserve like the Old University, The Cathedral ruins or the wonderful Hotel museum "Casa Santo Domingo". This is a Private tour exclusive for people that doesn't like to travel in large groups. Even in some cases could be share with another couples. Maximun group 6 persons.

Our tour is unique because we visit a traditional Mayan village around Antigua Guatemala where fabrics are made in the ancient ways and visit Antigua Guatemala with its Old colonial architecture and watch how jade is formed. The route to Antigua have has a wonderful scenic panorama of the Pacific lowlands considered a mythical land between volcanoes beautiful colonial homes, buildings and ruins of churches, cloisters and monasteries. Upon arriving to San Antonio Aguas Calientes learn about Guatemala’s Mayan Heritage of Weaving. Then we visit Antiguas Merced Church from where we walk to the Central Plaza to admire the main palaces of the City. For lunch we offere options and provide time then we visit a Jade Factory.before. returning to pier. End of services

Starting in the same city, Antigua Guatemala, we begin to explore this fascinating city and learn about its history during colonial times. You will learn about the many wonders of this city, once considered the third most important Spanish colony in the America, and also explore the villages surrounding Antigua, observing their colorful textiles made in waist looms by women, learning their history and visiting a Macadamia Farm.

Board your AC minivan to enjoy a scenic 90-minutes narrated drive to Antigua through Guatemala's Pacific Plains cultivated with sugar cane. Then the route climbs and the landscape transforms to volcanic scenery and magnificent arabica coffee farms as you approach to La Antigua declared a “World Heritage Site” by UNESCO. Upon arrival comfort stop and panoramic of La Merced Church from where we walk to visit the Central Plaza and its surroundings. After the Plaza a typical lunch is served at a one prestigious Restaurant. In the afternoon visit to the Museum Hotel Casa Santo Domingo a restored Monastery that now houses a five-star Hotel, Convention Center, its own archaelogical site, plus 7 Museums. Our last stop will be the Jade Museum & Factory maybe the newest and oldest industry of today's Guatemala to learn how a precious stone captivaded a whole culture and how today is transformed into masterpieces. Time for purchasing. Then Drive back to pier. End of services.

This tour is going to be full of history, get to know the two main cities that Guatemala has had after the Spaniard conquest.

We will start this tour by taking you to the beautiful colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. You will get to know the history of this charming country chronologically on a tour of the past and the present. Prepare your camera to record the most iconic points of Antigua Guatemala, then we will take you to the city and you will know the beautiful historic center.

Antigua Guatemala is a city that once was the Capital of the entire Central America. In this tour, you'll travel back in time to the XV through the XVII century, with its cobblestone streets, Catholic churches, and convents, unique monuments, and gastronomy.

Today we will take you on an unparalleled tour of this magical city. Enjoy and take photos of the most iconic places of this colonial city and close with a flourish enjoying a lunch full of flavor in a fine dining restaurant. Join us on this premium tour!

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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.

This group experience is ideal to discover the enchanting history of the place while you walk on the city cobble-stoned streets, meet the locals and take hundreds of pictures of breathtaking landscapes, gardens, fountains, monuments, people and some hidden secrets that our expert guides will share with you. Our meeting point is La Merced Church. If you need hotel pickup/drop-off, you are able to book it here with us for a little extra price.

Beauty and history are together in one of the oldest cities of the Americas.  Your full-day excursion includes stops at some of the colonial town’s main attractions, including the Museo del Jade, La Merced Church , Las Capuccinas Convent. Take in epic views of the city from Cerro de la Cruz and learn about this colorful city.

Your walking tour will begin when your authorized guide picks you up at the previously agreed point. During this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the places described in the itinerary, among these places are the viewpoint of the city, Cerro de la Cruz, from where you can appreciate the view and have a better idea of the distribution of streets and avenues. . Next you can visit the former monastery of the Dominican order of friars, now converted into a hotel, restaurant and convention center. A museum and Jade factory where you will learn more about the Mayan culture. You will see the public laundry of the Tanque de La Union square, the Church of San Francisco where you will visit the tomb of Hermano Pedro who was beatified and canonized by Pope John Paul II, the Central Park with its Cathedral, City Hall Palace and former Palace of The General Captains and finally the iconic Arch of Santa Catalina from the 16th century

You will enjoy the most charming spots of Antigua Guatemala in an authentic and fun way, exploring across its cobblestone streets and enjoying the color and tastes of our culture. You will visit ruins of convents and churches, old colonial houses, emblematic parks, and beautiful markets, accompanied by a local guide.

At Avem Travel we offer complete private tours and travel experiences in Guatemala that are unique and suited to our travelers' needs. In this Private Antigua Guatemala Walking Tour, like no other, you'll walk around the cobblestone streets as you discover the most emblematic landmarks in this beautiful colonial city.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require additional assistance with your tour.

Travel to Antigua Guatemala and Guatemala City with the best local guides. Our tour guides drives you around all the historical points and monuments of the city in a nice and comfortable vehicle.

Get ready to immerse in a city in ruins, left by the earthquakes of 1773. Enjoy the view in the famous viewpoint Cerro de la Cruz, so you get a better perspective of the city. Then we enter to the most important church Iglesia y Convento La Merced, to continue the visit we walk through the Arc of Santa Catarina to stop for an iconic photo. We keep walking to the Central Park to get directly to the ruins of the Cathedral of San José.

The tour continue to Guatemala City, to the ancient Maya ruins of Kaminaljuyu, The City of the Deaths. We end the tour with a visit to the city most famous streets and zones, only to stop in the Historical Center. The visit consists in walking around the Central Market, Main Cathedral, The National Palace of Culture, Constitution Plaza and La Sexta.

Antigua Guatemala is a city that once was the Capital of the Whole Central America.
In this tour you'll travel back in time to the XV through XVII century, with its cobblestone streets, catholic churches and convents, unique monuments and gastronomy.
Today we enjoy all that heritage, join us.

This is an out-of-the-box tour to get to know Antigua Guatemala and its lands full of avocado.

After we finished wandering around the Colonial city of Antigua, we'll take you to a natural space in the hills where you can get familiar with avocado production, canopy lines, Guatemalan homemade restaurant, and much more. Its facilities are ecological, with suspension bridges and wonderful views. It is certainly ideal to visit with family, friends, or couples.

The tour is private, but the tour in the avocado farm is collective*

You'll enjoy a 3-hour tour exploring the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala! Your guide will show you important, historical and wonderful places that mean a lot to the history of the city and the daily life of the people. At one of the declared UNESCO World Heritage Site, you will visit the landscapes, the architecture, while walking on cobblestone streets.

Best Guatemala has designed a half-day (4hrs) tour through the most iconic facades and monuments of this city, Former General Captaincy of Guatemala, is named a world heritage by UNESCO and Guatemala´s pride. A perfect place to stay and use as a starting point to get to know the highlights of Guatemala, its atmosphere, its colonial architecture, cobbled stone streets, its small size, and various museums, monuments, and stores, makes La Antigua the ideal destination in Guatemala. A cup of Maya hot chocolate is included with the purchase of this tour.

Ven y descubre la belleza de Antigua Guatemala con una persona local, en nuestro recorrido te enseñare una ciudad llena de influencia española combinada con la cultura maya. Antigua es una ciudad UNESCO, patrimonio de la humanidad, que espera ser explorada conmigo.

Enjoy the colonial architecture of La Antigua Guatemala, while walking on cobblestone streets, you'll learn more about this city and its history, and will appreciate the wonderful landscapes surrounding the Central Park and their colonial enviroment.

Depart from Guatemala City to explore the fascinating city of Antigua Guatemala, declared World Heritage Site for its historical value, wonderful architecture and colorful landscapes, learning about history and culture. You will visit some buildings with unique architecture style of the once consdered the third most important Spanish colony in the Americas.

Be picked up from your Guatemala city hotel to be transfered to the city known for many as the colonial jewel of the Americas, wich today is called La Antigua. After a 1 hour drive with a profesional driver, you will enjoy the beauty, the historical past and active present in this cultural walk and appreciate the colonial city’s monuments. Explore sites like Casa Santo Domingo Hotel-Restaurant and Cultural Center, the Mayan Jade Museum and Factory, San Francisco Church, the Central Plaza with sourounding monuments like General Captains Palace, Cathedral Ruins and why not the Old Jail in the Ayuntamiento today’s City Hall. Return to Guatemala City in between 6 or 7 PM. 

Lets immerse ourselves in the diversity of local Antigua culture. Antigua, Guatemala dates back to 1543 and was the second capital of the Spanish colony. The nearly 500-year-old city is cradled by three volcanoes and accented with colorful facades of 16th century mansions. We we will visit ancient buildings that once were convents, monasteries, and churches, becoming this a beautiful introduction to the Guatemalan lifestyle and culture.
Our wonderful day around Antigua will be memorable and you will get a great orientation visiting San Francisco church, Parque Central, Santo Domingo, La Merced church, the street with the famous Santa Catalina Arch. We will also pass-thru some of our favorite spots, we will have time to enjoy local coffee, hot chocolate or refreshing sample beer. Be ready to fall in love with our little city.

We have created this tour so you can have a complete sensory experience and enjoy it from beginning to end. This day will be dedicated to pampering you.

First, we want you to know the incredible history of the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala. Marvel at the singing of the birds, the fresh air, and the beauty of its cobblestone streets. Then, we will dedicate the rest of the day to relax in one of the most luxurious spas in the city, located in what used to be a convent more than 400 years ago. Enjoy the facilities of this place and eat deliciously in its renowned restaurant. At the end of the day, we will take you to a terrace where you will enjoy a glass of wine and see how the sun sets on the roofs of the houses and churches of Antigua Guatemala. Without a doubt, this is a luxurious and relaxing experience that will stimulate all your senses.

We will depart to the Heritage City of Antigua Guatemala as soon as you leave the cruise ship. Get amazed by its warm and lovely people, their traditions, the combination of indigenous people from around the country, and visitors from around the world.
This city of almost 500 years will impress you with its colonial architecture, nice gardens, attractive shops, and all the history behind the beautiful landscapes and monuments.
The tour will be interactive. We´ll share important information and give you enough time to take pictures and shop around.

When you thought of visiting Guatemala, must likely Antigua Guatemala was on your list. This is an enchanted city that will bring you back in time almost 500 years ago, to the colonial period full of maidens and knights. Picture yourself entering that wonderful city with its cobblestone streets, colonial houses, churches and monasteries, and beautiful streets. Surrounding this magical city we will find 3 imponent volcanoes: Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango Volcano. The Fuego Volcano is one of our 3 Active Volcanos. If the weather is on our side, you will be able to see its fumaroles from some special places we got for you; it will give you goosebumps! So grab your camera and comfy walking shoes because history and the best spots in Antigua Guatemala are waiting for you!

Visit this magnificent colonial city of almost 500 years old, 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 is the center where crafts from all over the country meet.

This walking tour of half-day will take you to the most important and iconic places and tell you all the history behind it. There´s no doubt that you will enjoy every moment of it.

Nice visit in Antigua Walking or by car. Interiors and exteriors. Great for pictures and garden lovers. You will have the oportunities to visit the interior or Casa Santa Domingo, Cathedral ruins, The Jesuit center and the beautiful interior that used to be a school. And Finally the beauty of court yard where is the biggest fountain in latinamerica. Our offer is complitly different from the others competitors. We are guides and tour operators same time we now how to make an experience and not just a trip.

This tour offers a leisure walk around Antigua a site listed as World Heritage. It's an excellent narrative focusing on its history and architecture. This narrated walk allows you to appreciate interesting facts about the most important monuments to obtain a good understanding of their Cultural Importance. You will explore the City Hall Palace with this enjoy panoramic views of The General's Captains Palace, full visit of the magnificent Jesuits Convent, today a well-known cultural center. Walk the main streets and have some panoramic views of the arch of Saint Catherine. We will visit the Catedral, Santo Domingo convent and last (optional) explore the famous jade factory and museum.

Antigua Guatemala is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Central America, you'll enjoy a guided tour throughout the most iconic places of interest and in the end, have fun with one of the main exports of Antigua Guatemala.
The macadamia Farm offers the opportunity of knowing more about this very healthy and useful nut such as massages, health, and more. You will love knowing all that Antigua has to offer!

Depart from Puerto Quetzal and enjoy the amazing Antigua Guatemala. This city is outstanding and the best-preserved colonial city in Latin America. Tourists visit Antigua, Guatemala every year from around the world to enjoy its natural beauty and historical monuments. The Spanish Colonial style permeates every part of the town: its houses, churches, squares, parks and ruins, also its traditions and folklore as well. Antigua is a city of charm and color where you can see and buy an overwhelming variety of attractive, handmade products that honor the traditions of generations of artisans

This walk shows you the city from an architectural, interpretative and cultural point of view, a mixture of two cultures that identifies our country. You will learn a lot and you will take the experience of enjoying La Antigua in an entertaining, interesting and relaxed way interacting with a local guide, making you feel at home and letting you know more about the cultural diversity that inhabits our country, places or things that perhaps you never found interesting and awakening your senses, collecting moments and memories to add to your travel experience.

This tour is unique because you have the opportunity to wake up in Chichicastenango and see some of the Mayan rites inside the Catholic Church.

See Guatemala’s mixture of Mayan and Spanish influences on this 8-hour tour from Guatemala City to the Iximché ruins and the city of Antigua. Learn about Mayan history from your expert guide as you explore the archeological site of Iximché. Then, move on to the Spanish colonial city of Antigua, where you’ll see some of its most famous sites, including San Francisco Church, Calle del Arco, La Merced Church and Plaza Central. This historical day trip is perfect for the whole family!

Visit city sites and a preserved colonial heritage in a valley with three mighty volcanoes during this 8-hour guided tour. The wonderland of Antigua Guatemala, commonly referred to as just Antigua or la Antigua, is a city in the central highlands of Guatemala famous for its well-preserved Spanish Baroque influenced architecture as well as a number of spectacular ruins of colonial churches. It has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

We are the leading fleet in Antigua Guatemala, being your best option with style and comfort. A cultural experience in the city of Antigua Guatemala where we will tour the main streets of the city in style.

In our tour service, we guarantee that there are vehicles for all ages and tastes. You can choose between ATV or UTV, the price is the same no matter which vehicle you choose, however it is important to keep in mind that each vehicle has minimum occupancy requirements.
ATV - quad bikes. They are available for 1 or 2 passengers
UTV - buggy's. They can carry 2 to 5 people