What You Will Do
This tour offers a leisure walk around Antigua good for orientation or overview. It's an excellent narrative by licenced guide focusing on its cultural interest. This walk allows you to appreciate interesting facts about the most important monuments .You will explore the main square including cathedral (restored part / panoramic views of ruins) , the old university (3rd founded in the continent, City Hall Palace, panoramic views of The General's Captains Palace, Walk the main streets and have some panoramic views of the arch of Saint Catherine. Continue with the church of La Merced, walk to Casa Santo Domingo to end with an optional visit of the famous Jade Museum and factory.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Travelers must wait outside Cafe Condesa
1
Iglesia de La Merced
30 minutes
Once travelers meet the tour guide he/she will begin with a brief narrative of Antigua's historical importance
2
Arco de Santa Catalina
15 minutes
here travelers will hear about the way of life of the first order of nuns to settle in the city and the use of the famous arch
3
Centro de Formacion de la Cooperacion Espanola en La Antigua Guatemala
30 minutes
travelers will appreciate the best restored convent of the colonial jewel now turned into a prestigious cultural center
4
Museo del Libro Antiguo
here travelers will hear about the arrival of the first printing press came to exist and how this was turned into the book muesum
5
Real Palacio
learn about the palace that housed the most important military officials
6
Cathedral de Santiago
30 minutes
explore the most important religious palace of this world heritage site
7
Casa del Jade
40 minutes
learn about the importance of jade for the mayas by visiting a factory, museum and showroom with the best carvings in jade.
8
The Plaza Central Park
appreciate the authentic way of life of local with a quick overview of the heart of this colonial city
9
Casa Santo Domingo
30 minutes
traveler will get to explore with a guide the headquarters of the most important religious order known as Dominicos today turned into a major cultural center and hotel
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