Discover Antigua Guatemala: Essential Guided Tour
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Discover Antigua, the birthplace of Guatemalan coffee! On this fascinating tour, you’ll explore a city with two distinct histories, surrounded by three volcanoes and rich soil that gives rise to the finest high-altitude coffee. Experience a unique tradition!
Since 1800, coffee has been the country’s main agricultural product, and since 1915, its quality has been recognized worldwide.
The tour begins in the heart of the city: the central park, surrounded by the Cathedral of Santiago, the Palace of the Captains-General, and City Hall. We’ll also walk along Calle del Arco, the most photographed street in Antigua—it’s the quintessential postcard view of the country.
The tour continues to some of the city’s most iconic sites, such as La Merced and Santa Clara. Halfway through, we’ll take a break to enjoy a cup of authentic Antigua coffee grown among the Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango volcanoes. While sharing our coffee, we’ll also discuss the journey the beans take from farm to cup. We’ll wrap up the tour by appreciating something unique to Antigua: the coexistence of the colonial and the contemporary.
And so the tour concludes: history, architecture, and coffee intertwined in every corner of Antigua Guatemala.
Meeting point
palacio de gobierno
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 09:00, 15:00 (Antigua time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 19 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is palacio de gobierno. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English and Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 19 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 09:00 and 15:00. Times are local to Antigua.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
Other free tours in Antigua
- Antigua Guatemala Beyond the Streets Free Tour: History to Be Lived 4.2 ★ (70) · 2h
- Antigua Guatemala: Landscape of Ruins and Volcanoes 4.0 ★ (71) · 2h
- Antigua Guatemala Free Tour 4.5 ★ (7) · 2h 30min
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