Antigua Street Food Tour: Local Sandwiches & Churros

Taste shucos and churros at family spots a guide knows, not the tourist strips

A street food tour around Antigua and nearby towns where you taste Guatemalan sandwiches, tacos and churros made by local families, with hotel pickup and a guide who speaks English or Spanish. The tour lasts about three hours, starts at 7 pm, and includes all meals, water, local drinks and beer. Children from age 3 are welcome.

The Experience

The guide picks you up at your hotel and drives you to small towns around Antigua where locals eat, not where tour buses stop. You taste shucos—Guatemalan sandwiches layered with meat, cheese and spices—gringas (cheese and meat-filled tortillas), and churros made to a recipe the vendor has held for years. Each stop is a family business, and the guide knows which ones keep their prep surfaces clean and their ingredients fresh, so you get the real thing without the worry that comes with street food in an unfamiliar place.

The tour runs about three hours and starts at 7 pm, when locals are eating dinner and the streets around the markets are still busy. You'll meet other travelers on the same route, and the guide talks through the history and culture of each town as you move between stops. Transport, all the food you taste, water, local soft drinks, beer and rum are included in the price.

The tour is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans or anyone who needs gluten-free meals, since the focus is on meat-based street dishes and fried foods. Infants and small children can come along—specialized seats are available for car rides, and a pram or stroller works at the stops themselves.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• all meals tasted on the tour.
• water and soft drinks.
• local beer and local rum.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Foodietenango Guatemalan Food

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary and the stories about each town comfortably in whichever language you choose. If you're nervous about street food safety, this tour removes that worry—the guide knows which family spots keep their prep clean and their ingredients fresh, so you taste the real thing without the risk.

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Top questions

What kinds of food will I taste on the Antigua street food tour?

You'll taste shucos (Guatemalan sandwiches with meat and cheese), gringas (cheese and meat-filled tortillas), churros, and other local dishes. Each stop serves food made by the family that runs it, using recipes they've held for years. The guide chooses spots where the preparation is clean and the ingredients are fresh.

Does the street food tour include drinks?

Yes. Water, local soft drinks, local beer and local rum are all included. The tour runs about three hours starting at 7 pm, so you'll have time to sample drinks alongside the food at each stop.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour starts at 7 pm and lasts about three hours. Hotel pickup is included, so the guide will collect you from your accommodation and return you when the tour ends.

Can I bring my children on this tour?

Children from age 3 are welcome. The tour includes specialized infant seats for the car rides between stops, and a pram or stroller works at the food stops themselves. Infants and small children can ride comfortably throughout.

Is the street food tour suitable for vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions?

No. The tour focuses on meat-based street dishes and fried foods, so it is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans or anyone who needs gluten-free meals. All the dishes feature meat or animal products.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can choose the language that works for you when you book.