Tours & Activities in Guatemala City
Do you want to better understand what Guatemala is, the war, the corruption cases, the local gastronomy, its history and architecture? This is the tour for you! Through knowing the Central Plaza, the Central Market, Sixth Avenue and the surroundings you will be able to understand how to live as a common Guatemalan. I will tell you about the history, but also about the current situation, about our food and our beliefs.
Itinerary:
1. We will tour the Central Park.
2. We will observe the National Palace.
3. We will visit the Central Market.
4. We will visit the Aycinena Passage and discover El Portalito.
5. We will walk along Sixth Avenue until we reach the Police Palace.
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We meet in the morning at 4grados Norte, a bohemian area of the city, and walk towards the emblematic Reforma Avenue, where we will see different government buildings and emblematic statues. We cross the Obelisk, an iconic meeting point where important celebrations and demonstrations have taken place. We head towards Las Americas Avenue, where we will see plazas with monuments from each American country identifying a leader from that country. We end up at the Pope John Paul II Park, which commemorates one of the Pope's visits to our country. Throughout the tour, we will try different sweets and typical foods from our country and see public transportation and landmarks of the City. All expenses are optional, if you consume or enter the sites, otherwise everything is free!
I offer you a tour between buildings and history through the Historic Center of Guatemala City
I will be your guru during your visit to the emblematic Guatemala City, the heart of Guatemala.
Here we will learn about its history, architecture, gastronomy, among others.
We will walk on the well-known Paseo de la sixth or sixth avenue, will you accompany me on this historical adventure?
*** *READ BEFORE BOOKING ***
* Remember it is a "walking" activity so you will have to walk and go up/down stairs.
* Visit of ancient places, history, tasting of drinks made from seeds, folk music, etc.
* Not suitable for children
* Not suitable for people with reduced mobility or physical condition.
* At two points, the public bus is used, which is very safe and is paid for ONLY WITH VISA/MASTERCARD.
* The tour is collective, but not the payment, which is individual.
* Reservation or cancellation is free, plus the application suggests a minimum of €10/Q100 up to $50 individually.
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We will visit
• First building from 1620, the beginning of the last capital.
• Historic center/Emblematic places such as: Central Plaza, central market, National Palace and others founded in the 4th Capital in 1776, Old house where they prepare traditional natural drinks (Q15.00 per tasting), ending at the house of a President from 1851.
• At the end of the tour, you can ask me for a list of more places to visit on your own. I'm sure you'll like them.
* Some places may be closed on Saturday/Tuesday *
Hi, I'm Joa! I'll be your guide specialized in Guatemalan textiles. If you want to learn more about my country before starting your trip, I recommend taking this tour.
You will learn about the textile tradition of Guatemala, its colors, designs, techniques, looms. This is the ideal tour to learn about this topic so rich in tradition and culture, worldview and history. I have 10 years of knowing and learning about the textile tradition in my country and I would love to share it with you.
We will visit the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Clothing, the first museum in Guatemala dedicated to the conservation and research of Mayan clothing.
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Join an eco-friendly tour of Central America's largest city with this bike tour of Guatemala City. A fun and different way to explore the capital!
