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Guatemala City to Antigua & Lake Atitlan: Private Transfer
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Guatemala City: Private Tour with Pickup & Historic Landmarks

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Guatemala City Mercado Central Walk & Culture with Guide
Guatemala City Mercado Central Walk & Culture with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (22)2hStep into Guatemala City’s Mercado Central with a local guide, sample traditional dishes like Jocón or Rellenitos, and hear stories behind historic landmarks like Palacio Nacional. You’ll meet artisans, taste real flavors, and catch moments of daily life you’ll remember long after the tour ends.Free cancellationfromUS$ 29View ›
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Transfer with Local Tips
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Transfer with Local Tips★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (81)1h 30mYou’ll step off your flight in Guatemala City and meet your private driver right outside, skipping the airport scramble. On your way to Antigua, you’ll get real local tips (and maybe bakery smells), plus flexible stops for restrooms or currency exchange if you need them. It’s an easy start—and you might end up remembering that first warm welcome more than anything else.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 32View ›
Guatemala City Airport to El Paredon: Private Shuttle Service
Guatemala City Airport to El Paredon: Private Shuttle Service★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)2h–2h 30mYou get picked up at the airport or your Antigua hotel, driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to El Paredon beach (or the reverse), and dropped at your door. The driver waits for your luggage and knows the route, so you skip the taxi negotiation and the shared shuttle queue. Wheelchair accessible, suitable for families with small children, and the price is set in advance.Is it for me?Right for travelers landing at Guatemala City without a rental car or those staying in Antigua who need reliable transport to the coast. The drive is several hours, and that is exactly what a private shuttle handles — you sit back while someone else navigates the road.Free cancellationfromUS$ 40View ›
Guatemala City - Antigua: Private minibus transfer with A/C
Guatemala City - Antigua: Private minibus transfer with A/C★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (22)1h–1h 30mYou’ll be met right at the Pink Gate exit in Guatemala City for a private minibus ride to Antigua with air conditioning and bottled water included. Watch city life fade into green hills through wide windows while your local driver shares stories or lets you rest quietly—whatever you need after your flight. It’s an easy way to slip into Guatemala’s rhythm before you even unpack.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 60View ›
Pacaya Volcano Hike from Guatemala City: Active Volcano Tour
Pacaya Volcano Hike from Guatemala City: Active Volcano Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (66)6h–7hHike Pacaya Volcano, one of Guatemala's most active volcanoes, on a shared tour from Guatemala City that includes hotel pickup, a certified local guide, and volcano entrance. The ascent takes 1.5 hours at a gradual pace suitable for moderate fitness; the descent takes an hour. Four purchase options let you choose between shared and private departures, with the basic option requiring you to pay the entrance fee separately on arrival.Is it for me?Choose the VIP, Premium, or Private option if you want the entrance fee handled upfront and do not want to carry cash at the volcano. The Basic option works if you are comfortable bringing Q100 in quetzals and want the lowest price. If you prefer a smaller group or a private vehicle, the Private option gives you both; the shared options keep costs down and let you meet other travelers.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 65View ›
Antigua Guatemala: Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City with Guide
Antigua Guatemala: Full-Day Tour from Guatemala City with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (96)7h–8hYou’ll ride from Guatemala City to Antigua with a local guide, hike up Cerro de la Cruz for sweeping volcano views, sip real Antigüeño coffee by La Merced Church, wander under the Santa Catalina Arch, sample fresh chocolate at ChocoMuseo, and end your day among centuries-old churches and lively markets. It’s a day that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-15%fromUS$ 71View ›
Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan: Private Transfer & Viewpoint Stop
Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan: Private Transfer & Viewpoint Stop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (74)3hYou get picked up from your Guatemala City hotel or airport, driven 140km to Lake Atitlan in a private van with an experienced driver, and dropped at your destination with a scenic viewpoint stop along the way. The three-to-three-and-a-half-hour journey includes a chance to stop for coffee or shopping at roadside restaurants. Book between 9am and 2pm to avoid heavy traffic.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving in Guatemala City and need to reach Lake Atitlan without arranging a rental car or negotiating with taxis — the fixed price and scheduled pickup mean you know exactly what you're paying and when the driver will arrive.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 80View ›
Hobbitenango & Antigua Day Tour from Guatemala City
Hobbitenango & Antigua Day Tour from Guatemala City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (92)8hThis shared or private day tour from Guatemala City visits Hobbitenango, a Hobbit and Lord of the Rings-inspired retreat with whimsical houses and forest trails, then continues to Antigua Guatemala for a guided walk through cobblestone streets and colonial landmarks. Hotel pickup, transportation, entrance fee to Hobbitenango and a certified guide in English or Spanish are included; the tour runs eight hours and returns you to your hotel in either city.Is it for me?Choose the shared tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want a set schedule; pick the private tour if your group wants flexibility to adjust timing or spend extra time at either Hobbitenango or Antigua without keeping others waiting.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-20%fromUS$ 83View ›
Lake Atitlan Day Trip: Boat, Mayan Villages & Workshops
Lake Atitlan Day Trip: Boat, Mayan Villages & Workshops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (77)12h 30mYou’ll ride from Antigua or Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan by private van before crossing blue water by boat to San Juan La Laguna for Mayan workshops on textiles and chocolate making. Lunch in Panajachel brings local flavors before your return journey home — you’ll carry new stories (and maybe some chocolate) back with you.Free cancellationLikely to sell out-20%fromUS$ 88View ›
Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City with Hike & Pickup
Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City with Hike & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (73)6hYou’ll hike volcanic trails with a local guide from Guatemala City to Pacaya Volcano, feeling warm lava rocks underfoot and catching distant views of Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. Expect hotel pickup, entry fees covered, bottled water along the way—and moments where silence says more than any photo could.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −38%fromUS$ 117View ›
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