Guatemala City & Antigua Guatemala Private Tour: 8 Hours

Eight hours across two cities: colonial ruins, a viewpoint, and pre-Columbian archaeology

A private tour of Guatemala City and Antigua Guatemala with a live guide in English or Spanish, covering colonial churches, the 1773 earthquake ruins, Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint, the Santa Catalina Arch, Central Park, the Capuchinas Convent, and the Kaminaljuyu Maya archaeological site. The tour includes pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, WiFi on board, and all admission tickets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hill of the Cross30m
2. La Merced Church15m
3. Santa Catalina Arch15m
4. Central Park Antigua15m
5. Las Capuchinas45m · entry included
6. Kaminaljuyu1h · entry included
7. Constitution Square1h

Explore Antigua and Guatemala City

• Visit Cerro de la Cruz viewpoint
• Visit La Merced Church
• Walk under Santa Catalina Arch
• Walk through Central Park Antigua
• Visit Las Capuchinas Convent
• Visit Kaminaljuyu archaeological site
• Walk around Constitution Square in Guatemala City

The experience

Eight hours means you move through both cities without rushing the stops. The guide drives you in a comfortable vehicle and walks you through the historical points: start at Cerro de la Cruz for the elevated view of Antigua, then down to La Merced Church, one of the city's most important religious buildings. You pass under the Santa Catalina Arch on 5th Avenue (the spot where most photos get taken), and walk through Central Park to see the Cathedral of Santiago ruins, the Captain General Palace, and the City Hall.

The tour then shifts to the Capuchinas Convent, founded in 1736 as the last female convent in Santiago de los Caballeros, where the guide explains the life the nuns lived inside. From there you travel to Guatemala City and Kaminaljuyu, the largest archaeological site in the city, where the guide walks you through the Maya history. The day ends in the Historical Center of Guatemala City: you walk around the Central Market, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace of Culture, Constitution Plaza, and La Sexta avenue.

Pickup is included, and the vehicle has air conditioning, bottled water, and WiFi. Admission to all sites is covered. The guide speaks English or Spanish. You choose at booking.

What’s included

• Pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• admission tickets to La Merced Church, the Capuchinas Convent, Kaminaljuyu, and all other sites.
• bottled water.
• and WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 95 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Guatemala Native Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover both Antigua and Guatemala City in one day with your own guide setting the pace, rather than following a group itinerary.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4).

What is Cerro de la Cruz and why do people stop there on the tour?

Cerro de la Cruz is a viewpoint overlooking Antigua Guatemala that gives you an elevated perspective of the entire colonial city and the surrounding landscape. It's the first stop on the tour.

Can I see actual Maya ruins on this tour?

Yes. Kaminaljuyu is the largest archaeological site in Guatemala City, and your guide will walk you through it and explain the history of the Maya civilization there.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included. The tour covers admission to all sites, transport, water, and a guide, but you'll need to arrange your own meal during the eight hours.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes. The vehicle is air-conditioned and includes bottled water and WiFi on board.