Historic and Cultural Tour of Guatemala City - Panoramic & Walking Experience

Overview

On this tour, you can appreciate the main cultural, residential, commercial, and economic infrastructure of the city. There will be a panoramic journey of the most important streets and avenues of the city, like the Civic Center and its surroundings. Later, there will be a visit to the Main Square, the Cathedral Church, and the Old Presidential Palace (only from the Outside). In the afternoon, you will visit the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology or the Popol Vuh Museum, which are the best museums in the country with the largest collections of Mayan artifacts. Later, the tour will end at the Arts and Crafts Market (Mercado de Artesanías).

Itinerary

1. Guatemala (ville)

   We will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Guatemala City. All biosecurity protocols are a top priority for us and once that is taken care of, we´ll head to Las Americas Avenue, our first point.

   · 20 min

2. After leaving your hotel or starting point, we will experience Las Americas Avenue, place where they can find all the way along with different monuments and artistic sculptures that commemorate the most important people of the Latin American governments and culture. Also, travelers will see all the contemporary buildings and most expensive residential zone of Guatemala City.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Avenida La Reforma

   At the end of Las Americas Avenue, you will find the Obelisco, which also connects with La Reforma Avenue that it's considered one of the main boulevards of Guatemala City. Today many of the residential homes have been replaced by modern buildings and it is now considered a business and commercial district. Also, a cycleway was built along the avenue in 2013. Throughout the 20th century, more sculptures were added, honoring diverse people such as Henry Dunant, founder of the Red Cross; Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla and Benito Juárez, Mexican leaders; José Joaquín Palma and Rafael Álvarez Ovalle, creators of the national anthem of Guatemala; and Miguel Ángel Asturias, winner of the 1967 Nobel Prize in Literature. Other notable monuments are the Monumento a la Madre, which honors motherhood; the Star of David, located in the Israel Plaza; and several statues of animals such as lions, bulls, and wild boars.

   · Non-stop passage

4. The place that can´t be missed on a sightseeing tour through the historic center of Guatemala City must be the Constitution Square (officially: Plaza Mayor de la Constitución), which has also been called Central Park since it is in the heart of Zone 1, the city downtown. In this area, there are the most important government, financial and administrative buildings of the country.

   · 20 min

5. It is an imposing twin-towered structure. It stands 300 feet long and 100 feet wide on the east side of Constitution Square. It was designed by the Spanish architect Marcos Ibáñez and built in the neoclassical style with completion in 1815. The cathedral has survived three major earthquakes: 1830, 1917, and 1976. Here you will appreciate the image of the Virgen del Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help), the oldest catholic image in Guatemala, brought by Hernán Cortés in 1522.

   · 20 min

6. Palacio Nacional

   Built between 1939 and 1943 to be the National Palace or house of the government, was declared Historic, Cultural and Artistic Patrimony of Guatemala in November 1980 and it is now open to the public as a museum, an art gallery for permanent and temporary exhibits. The ballroom and other big areas within the palace are used now to celebrate official ceremonies, like the signing of Guatemala's historic Peace Accords, held on December 28, 1986.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

7. Museo Nacional De Arqueologia & Etnologia

   Visit the national museum of archeology and ethnology. This is the house of the biggest collection of Mayan artifacts displayed in the whole country. This Museum operates from Tuesday to Sunday, if the museum isn't open to visitors we are going to replace it with the Popol Vuh Museum.

   · 2 h· Admission included

8. Mercado De Artesanias La Aurora

   Interesting Crafts from all over the country are located here, where visitors can take a look at the different products that Guatemala export and also take the chance of buying some travel souvenirs.

   · 30 min

9. Visit Guatemala´s Down Town. This is one of the wealthiest districts and business centers, as well as being the place where many restaurants and bars are located giving this place a very attractive nightlife.

   · 20 min

10. Guatemala (ville)

    At this point, we´ll return to your hotel. Thanks for traveling with us!

    · 30 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

We pick up all travelers at the motor lobby of their hotel or accommodation in Guatemala City

How to use your ticket

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is aceptable Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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