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GUIDED ANTIGUA CULTURAL WALKING TOUR By far the best tour of Antigua. Many worldwide traveler’s have called Elizabeth Bell one of the best tour guides in the world.  Meet at the fountain in the Central Park for the best walking of this colonial capital. Focus on cultural trends, city history, and restoration efforts. This comprehensive three-hour tour brings to life the rich history life and culture of Antigua Guatemala. We visit the Palace of City Hall, Palace of the Captains’ General, the Cathedral with its majestic ruins, focusing then on houses, Maya archeology through jade, and the best museums in town at Paseo de los Museos.
“Your tour was one of the best tours I have ever taken. And I have been traveling the world since I was 17. The information you conveyed was direct, succinct, interesting, complete and informative… obviously you were able to answer any question thoroughly. I think everyone felt they could have asked anything. And we got cultural, political information to take away and ponder. The tour was perfectly paced. Just enough rest, just enough sitting, just enough break-time, just enough walking and standing and listening. And it all felt effortless. Your enthusiasm and fresh manner were wonderful. More so considering you have been leading tours for so many days a week for so many years. I was blown away.” Nancy
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Monday and Thursday $20 per person includes all entrance fees
Tickets are available at the Antigua Tours offices located on the Central Park inside Casa del Conde Bookstore/Café (5a Avenida Norte #4) and next door to the Hotel Casa Santo Domingo (3a Calle Oriente #22), Antigua. GUIDED VILLAGE TOUR OUTSIDE ANTIGUA  Enjoy a tour of Antigua's surrounding villages where you will find the old Bishop's Palace in San Juan del Obispo, where we will Focus on the differences between colonial Renaissance and colonial Baroque architecture and then continue to the near by village of San Pedro las Huertas where you appreciate the day-to-day life of Guatemalans. You will then get a detailed explanation of one of Guatemala’s greatest treasures: its weavings. This millenary tradition is rich in culture, spirituality and craftsmanship. In San Antonio Aguas Calientes you will be surrounded by the Mayan people and learn how these handmade masterpieces are made in great detail.  Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday $35 per person includes guided tour in English and transportation. Pre-paid tickets required at least one day in advance. GUIDED MAXIMON TOUR  Drive from Antigua to the near-by town of San Andres Itzapa to see the Mayan god-figure, Maximon (Laj Mam/the grand grandfather) at his temple. This Maya “personage” is a central theme for the Mayas and not allowed in Catholic or Protestant churches.. Learn about the Maya people and the history behind Maximon and its importance in the Maya culture.Experience first hand ceremonies in the temple for further insight into the wooden life-like figure, followed by a tranquil drive back to Antigua. Tuesday and Thursday SAFE VOLCANO PACAYA SHUTTLE  Private Pacaya Volcano Tour (6 hour trip) Any time between 6am and 1pm (Last shuttle departs Antigua at 1pm) Antigua: Behind the Walls Benefit Slide Presentation Tuesday No reservations required.  Coffee Plantation Tour at Finca Colombia Daily 9:30am & 1:30pm
Visit a near-by farm that has grown coffee from the seed to the cup for more than 60 years. Guided walk through the coffee plantation to experience the traditional artisan roasted bean process and finish the tour with a coffee tasting. Tour rate includes guided tour in English (and/or Spanish) and transportation (departs from either Antigua Tours office) $20 per person includes transportation and guide. Pre-paid tickets required.
Coffee Plantation Tour at Finca Filadelfia 8:20, 10:20 & 1:20pm
Coffee Plantation Tour at Finca Filadelfia 8:20, 10:20 & 1:20pm Meet in front of Capuchinas Church (2a Avenida & 2a Calle) with ticket in hand for a 10 minutes drive to Filadelfia Coffee Estate to visit the near-by coffee farm and see the complete process from seedling to harvest to rosting and finish the tour with a coffeee tasting. $20 per person includes guide and transporation. Pre-paid tickets required.
 Antigua Canopy Tours
8:20, 10:20 & 1:20pm Meet in front of Capuchinas Church (2a Avenida & 2a Calle) for a 10 minutes drive to Filadelfia Coffee Estate where you will meet your instructor/guide for the mid-speed 6 steps zip line of the Forest Express Tour or the high-speed 2 steps zip line of Canyon Express Tour. Return shuttle to Antigua. $50 per person for one tour includes transportation, equipment and guide. |