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Guatemala City to Antigua & Lake Atitlan: Private Transfer
Guatemala City to Antigua & Lake Atitlan: Private Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (349)2h 10m–3hYou get picked up at Guatemala City airport in a private vehicle matched to your group size, driven by a professional to Antigua or Lake Atitlan with the fare fixed before arrival. The service includes air conditioning, wheelchair accessibility, and a driver who knows the route—which means you skip the taxi negotiation and arrive on schedule, ready to explore.Is it for me?Right choice if you're landing in Guatemala City and want to reach Antigua or Lake Atitlan without arranging transport yourself—the driver meets you at arrivals and the price is fixed, so travel stops being a negotiation and starts being a ride.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 42View ›
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Shuttle & Scenic Route
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Shuttle & Scenic Route★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (308)You get picked up at the airport or your Guatemala City hotel and driven to Antigua in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who knows the highland route. Infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children. The drive takes roughly ninety minutes and covers the scenic climb from the capital into the Central Highlands, with no stops or other passengers along the way.Is it for me?Right choice if you land in Guatemala City and want to reach Antigua without arranging a taxi or joining a shared van—the fixed price and confirmed pickup remove the negotiation at the terminal. The ninety-minute drive is what it takes to climb from the capital into the highlands, and a private shuttle means you're not stopping for other passengers along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 15View ›
Guatemala City: Private Tour with Pickup & Historic Landmarks
Guatemala City: Private Tour with Pickup & Historic Landmarks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (282)4h–5hYou’ll walk Guatemala City’s historic streets with a local guide, tasting chuchitos at the market and exploring landmarks like Yurrita Church and Avenida Reforma. Expect laughter, new smells, and honest moments—plus hotel pickup for an easy start to your day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 65View ›
Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: Private Transfer with Pickup Sign
Guatemala City Airport to Antigua: Private Transfer with Pickup Sign★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (254)1hYou get picked up by name at the airport, ride alone in a sanitized minivan with A/C and reclinable seats, and arrive in Antigua about an hour later without negotiating with a driver or waiting for other passengers. The company tracks your flight and monitors the vehicle by GPS, so delays don't catch them off guard.Is it for me?Right choice if you land at Guatemala City airport and need to reach Antigua without arranging a taxi or waiting for a shuttle to fill up. The driver meets you by name and the vehicle is yours alone, which is what makes the one-hour drive straightforward instead of a negotiation at the curb.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −16%fromUS$ 30View ›
Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City & Lunch
Tikal Day Trip by Air from Guatemala City & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.68 (191)15hYou fly out of Guatemala City before dawn, spend the day exploring Tikal's major temples and plazas with an expert guide, eat lunch at the park, and return to your hotel by early evening. The tour includes round-trip airfare, park entry, transport, and a professional guide — so you're not arranging flights or navigation yourself. Early start and moderate walking required; the schedule is fixed around flight times.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want to see Tikal's major temples and plazas in one day without arranging your own flights, park tickets, or navigation — the fixed schedule and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the logistics are handled.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 449View ›
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Airport Transfer
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Airport Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (188)1h 30mYou get picked up at La Aurora Airport with your flight tracked and confirmed in advance, travel in a private vehicle sized to your group, and arrive at your Antigua hotel with your luggage intact and no negotiation required. The drive is 1.5 hours in normal traffic; plan for delays during peak hours or bad weather.Is it for me?Right choice if you're landing at La Aurora with luggage and want to skip the taxi negotiation at arrivals. The drive is 1.5 hours in light traffic, longer during peak hours or bad weather — that's the route, and it's what the fixed price accounts for.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 30View ›
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Transfer with Pickup
Guatemala City to Antigua: Private Transfer with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (163)45m–1h 30mYou’ll step off your flight in Guatemala City and get whisked away to Antigua in a private car or van with a local driver who actually greets you by name. The ride is smooth (AC included), there’s flexibility for stops if needed, and you won’t have to worry about anything except soaking up those first glimpses of volcanoes—or maybe just catching your breath before your trip really begins.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
Tikal from Guatemala City: Early Flight & Mayan Temples
Tikal from Guatemala City: Early Flight & Mayan Temples★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (139)14hYou fly out early from Guatemala City, meet your guide at Flores airport, and spend the day moving through Tikal's main temples — Temple IV, III, II and I — with lunch included and transport handled. The return flight gets you back to the capital by evening, making it a full archaeological day without staying overnight.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Guatemala City and want to see Tikal's main temples without staying in Flores overnight — the early flight and fixed schedule are what compress a full archaeological day into a single push from home.fromUS$ 425View ›
Shuttle Guatemala City to Antigua with Meet-and-Greet
Shuttle Guatemala City to Antigua with Meet-and-Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (112)1hYou get picked up at La Aurora airport with your name on a sign, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle sized for your group, and arrive at your Antigua hotel with luggage help. The driver's contact and vehicle details arrive before your flight lands, so there's no uncertainty at arrivals. Fixed price means no negotiation, and the route is planned to move efficiently through the city and into the highlands.Is it for me?Right choice if you land at La Aurora and want to reach Antigua without arranging a taxi or navigating ride-hailing apps in an unfamiliar city—the driver waiting with your name and the fixed price remove both the uncertainty and the curb negotiation. The hour-long drive is what it takes to climb from the airport into the highlands, and having a private vehicle means you can rest instead of making conversation with other passengers.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 32View ›
Guatemala City: Half-Day Tour, Berlin Wall & Market Walk
Guatemala City: Half-Day Tour, Berlin Wall & Market Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (112)4hYou’ll see Berlin Wall fragments against volcano views, wander lively markets with your guide, taste street snacks and hear stories behind Guatemala City’s bold buildings. This half-day tour brings you close to real city life — sometimes messy, always memorable.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 60View ›
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 ›
Lake Atitlán Sightseeing Cruise from Guatemala City
Lake Atitlán Sightseeing Cruise from Guatemala City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.27 (95)10hA sightseeing cruise on Lake Atitlán departing from Guatemala City includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, and boat passage to Santiago de Atitlán and back to Panajachel. The tour runs 10 hours and covers the lake's three volcanoes—San Pedro, Atitlán and Tolimán—all rising above 9,000 feet, plus time to explore the Tzutujil village and Panajachel's main street on foot.Is it for me?Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you skip the drive and the logistics—the guide handles the route and the boat, so a day on the lake becomes possible without renting a car or arranging transport yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −35%fromUS$ 156View ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Pacaya Volcano hike and pizza: Volcanic heat cooking
Pacaya Volcano hike and pizza: Volcanic heat cooking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (43)7h–8hThis full-day tour from your hotel combines a hike up Pacaya Volcano with artisanal pizza cooked using volcanic heat at the summit. The hike takes 35 to 90 minutes depending on your pace, crossing petrified lava fields to reach panoramic views of the volcano and surrounding landscapes. Hotel pickup, a certified local guide in English or Spanish, entrance fees, bottled water and one pizza per group are included; if volcanic heat is unavailable, the chef uses charcoal instead. The experience lasts 7 to 8 hours total.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in the city without a car and want a full day that combines serious hiking with a meal you can't get anywhere else—the guide and transport handle the logistics, and the pizza cooks while you catch your breath at the top.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-10%fromUS$ 176View ›
Guatemala City: Private Full Day Tour with Local Guide
Guatemala City: Private Full Day Tour with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (35)8hYou’ll walk ancient Mayan ruins at Kaminaljuyu, explore artifacts at Museo Miraflores, wander Guatemala City’s historic center with your local guide, taste market snacks, and end among street art in 4 Grados Norte. It’s a full day that lets you feel both past and present—one you’ll remember long after heading home.Free cancellationfromUS$ 145View ›
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