Things to Do in Antigua

Discover the hidden treasures of Antigua Guatemala on a guided walking tour. Visit the Church of Mercy, Church of San Francisco, and other sites while hearing about the city's culture and history.

You´ll discover the unique flavors of the local cooking while learning about traditional ways of life. As part of this class, you will visit a local market, choose exotic ingredients, and learn to cook 5 typical dishes. (3 main dishes and 2 complements) We will bring you to the local market where you can sample a lot of the exotic fruits. Maybe you had no clue what half the fruits were. Without a local guide, you would’ve missed out on so many food opportunities! If you are interested in Private options contact directly the supplier.

Discover the best of Antigua Guatemala ​on this guided walking tour of its most emblematic landmarks and delve into the history of the country's former capital.

Travel comfortably from Guatemala City Airport to Antigua with a private transfer. Enjoy a stress-free ride in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Antigua and Guatemala City are connected by and excellent highway (30 Mls). Book safely and promptly your ground transfer from your hotel in Antigua to the airport with us. All our units are recent models, with A/C, reclinable seats, passenger insurance and GPS monitored. Morning traffic to enter Guatemala City is something to always have in mind. To calculate your pick up time, please take your flight´s departure time and consider 2 hours prior take off, please also add 1:30hrs “road time” for flights that leave from 5 to 7am or from 11am or later and 2hrs (road time) for flights that leave from 7am to 10am

Colorful colonial façades and an unparalleled historical legacy await you on this free tour of Antigua Guatemala, a truly captivating city.

Travel conveniently from Antigua Guatemala to Guatemala City in a comfortable and affordable shuttle. Pick the schedule that best fits your plans, with many different departure times to choose from.

Coffee Tour Experience Begin your journey in the charming town of San Pedro Las Huertas, where we’ll visit the central park and observe the traditional pila (public laundry), still used daily by local families. From there, we walk toward the foothills of the majestic Agua Volcano, surrounded by lush landscapes and authentic rural life. Along the way, you’ll explore coffee plantations and also learn about other crops and wild plants that thrive in this fertile volcanic soil. With a local small-scale farmer, you’ll discover the artisanal process of coffee—from seed to cup—participating in every step. You’ll roast, grind, and finally taste a delicious cup of freshly brewed coffee that you helped prepare. To end the experience, you’ll have the unique opportunity to purchase coffee directly from the producer, supporting local families and sustainable community growth.

Immerse yourself in the indigenous cultures of Guatemala visiting the town of Chichicastenango, its lively traditional market and beautiful Lake Atitlan.

Get to know Guatemala's first city, Antigua Guatemala with this shared transfer service. Book now to enjoy a safe and comfortable transportation from Guatemala City through this shuttle service.

Visit our organic, self-sustaining farm located just 15 minutes from the heart of Antigua! Here, you will roast, grind, brew and enjoy a cup of local Guatemalan coffee. Learn about fermentation and drying processes and experience our pulp remover in action during harvesting season. Explore our avocado plantation and make your own guacamole (seasonal) and corn tortillas. Discover the latest honey production technology and learn about the bees' critical role in food production. Learn about sustainable farming principles, including composting, fertilizing, and recycling. During the tour you will also meet the farms newest addition: Our chickens and ducks, producing organic eggs and natural fertilizer for all our plants and trees. Our passionate owner, fluent in English and Spanish, is deeply invested in the tour, offering an engaging and educational experience for all. Join us and learn about the (delicious!) benefits of organic farming! Bring a hat, sunscreen & insect repellent.

Enjoy a unique adventure climbing up the active Pacaya Volcano before relaxing at the Kawilal Hot Springs on this unmissable day trip.

Get to know Guatemala's first city, now known as Antigua Guatemala! Book now to enjoy a safe and comfortable transport from Panajachel through our shuttle service!

We will pick you up at your Hotel and the guide will take you around some beautifull towns around Antigua that you probably wouldn't visit without a local guide. There you will try incredible and unique street food dishes made by the locals themselves, each place will be a delicious surprise for you. You will learn about the history and culture of each town you visit. All locations are family businesses with unique recipes. Not recommend for vegetarian, vegans or gluten free.

Explore beautiful Lake Atitlan on this tour from Antigua Guatemala and enjoy a boat trip to San Juan La Laguna and discover the region's indigenous cultures!

Enjoy a full-day itinerary with local guides that will introduce you to the beauty of Antigua. Visit 4 mountains and a unique Lord of the Rings-themed eco-park.

What makes this activity stand out Authentic setting – You cook in the kitchen of a real Guatemalan family, not in a commercial cooking studio. Full cultural immersion – From a colorful chicken bus ride to visiting Antigua’s market, you experience daily life like a local. Hands-on cooking – Guests actively prepare Pepián, handmade tortillas, rice, and the traditional mole dessert. Family connection – Sharing a meal with the hosts creates a warm, memorable cultural exchange. All-in-one experience – Combines a market tour, fruit tasting, cooking class, dessert making, and local transport in one. Unforgettable memories – Learn recipes, take photos, and bring home flavors and stories from Guatemala.

On this trekking route up Pacaya volcano, we'll walk around its cone, admire the lava rivers and even toast marshmallows. It'll be a blast!

Experience the beauty of Guatemala from above. Trek from Antigua traveling through La Soledad village and on to Acatenango.

Our adventure starts at 6:00 am with our team picking you up at your hotel. The transportation service included in this tour is private, exclusively for you and your companion or group. All our vehicles are recent models with A/C, reclinable seats, and a cooler on board. The guide will accompany you along the tour to share the fascinating history and secrets of these destinations. The detailed itinerary goes as follows: 07:00 am - Antigua hotel pick up 09:30 am - Arrival at Chichicastenango and tour at the village visiting the following places: Market, churches and typical stores 12:30 pm - Tour ending and free time to have lunch (meal not included in price) 02:00 pm - Transfer from Chichicastenango to Iximche 03:30 pm - Arrival at Mayan ruins and tour 05:00 pm - Transfer from Iximche to Antigua Guatemala 06:30 pm - Arrival at Antigua

Join us on one of our private day trips from Antigua Guatemala to explore the most beautiful volcanic areas of the country and the deeply rooted local customs.

Experience a cooking class in Antigua: prepare pepián, tamalitos, and rellenitos with local chefs at Casa San Miguel and enjoy an authentic Guatemalan culinary journey.

What you will learn? You will learn about Mayan spirituality, and worldview, traditional music and dance during ceremonies, how Mayan spirituality has survive during history and syncretism (a combination of Mayan and Christian elements), the different language level we manage in the Mayans communities, what happen to Mayans during the colonization, traditional clothes, etc. What we will do? Go up to Cerro La Cruz for a Maya altar with artificial objects, it will give you a wide understanding about the Mayan worldview and how they are related with our culture and identity, play some traditional music, dance, etc. Learn about the history of the city and the Mayan civilization of the highlands of Guatemala before Spanish arrived. In our way down we will stop to La Candelaria Church to analyze the construction and the elements in the front face of the monument, visit Las Capuchinas Church (entrance Q40 not included), then visit Santa Catalina Arch, NIM POT, and finish our at La Merced.

On this excursion to the Paseo de las Nubes Farm, we'll visit its avocado plantations, greet the friendly llamas and glide on a zip line. Don't miss it!

Join a guided tour from Antigua to the active complex volcano of Pacaya. Walk through the volcanic area, see dry lava from the summit, and roast marshmallows on hot ash and rocks.

Pepian is one of Guatemala emblematic dishes, however on this cooking experience, you will learn how to make the Mayan San Antonio Aguas Calientes recipe: An explosion of flavors thanks to Mayan techniques. A unique experience you won’t see at any restaurant or cooking school.

On this activity, we'll hike to the Altamira viewpoint and enjoy the amazing views from the Mano de Oro - fall in love with this expansive landscape.

All places have legends and Antigua is no exception. On this tour you will hear the most famous and dark legends of the city and Guatemala, while we walk the cobbled streets and visit iconic places.

You will meet the Colonial City in deep, walking through Antigua Guatemala going to let you know about important places around you, even if you're short in time. The tour will help you in orientation to avoid getting lost easly. In addition you will learn about Guatemala. The guide is certified and is local, two things that support a nice experience in a foreign country.

Join us on this tour of Antigua Guatemala to discover the charms of this city and visit the surrounding colonial villages.

Discover Panajachel on Lake Atitlan with the help of this one-way, shared van transfer service from Antigua, Guatemala. Enjoy the convenience of pickup from select hotels in Antigua.

How do locals eat? On this food tour we’ll visit one of Guatemala’s biggest markets to taste some of our famous local “Antojitos” and see the variety and colors of fruits and vegetables on market days. Then a hands on experience of making your own criollo corn tortillas with a delicious traditional lunch.

On this tour of Antigua Guatemala, we'll visit the city's best viewpoints and admire the colonial city surrounded by impressive volcanoes.

A tour of the villages around Lake Atitlán is a culturally enriching experience. It's a chance to explore the cultural and natural diversity of this Guatemalan gem.

This is the best sightseeing adventure tour around Antigua! This unique tour is done on Motorcycles were you choose to be a driver or a back seat rider. Visit 5 Mountain attractions  around Antigua and an amazing dirt trail through one of the mountains, which includes El Cerrro de San Cristobal El Alto, an organic farm  that has the best view of the valley. Hobbitenango a unique ¨Hobbitt¨ theme lodge and restaurant located in one of the highest mountain in Antigua, ¨Earth Lodge¨ a relaxing EcoLodge Avocado farm that has unique and wonderful views of the valley, volcanoes, and nature, and finally Santa Maria de Jesus, a completely indigenous village located over a mile above sea level. There are plenty of stops to grab a drink, snacks and food, the tour covers about 50 km of riding all over the valley. The last stop of the tour is ¨El Cerro¨ de La Cruz the most popular landmark of antigua for a great aerial view of Antigua and the villages around the valley.

On this buggy tour, we'll explore the hills of Cerro de la Cruz and Cerro Altamira in Antigua Guatemala, and enjoy stunning panoramic views.

Join a cooking class in Antigua Guatemala with Chef David Farfán. Prepare traditional Guatemalan dishes using local ingredients and time-honored recipes.

Enjoy a private and personalized adventure to the majestic Pacaya Volcano, one of the most active and emblematic in Guatemala. During this guided walk you will live a safe experience, surrounded by stunning landscapes, pure nature and unforgettable views. Your local guide will accompany you at your own pace, sharing stories and curiosities about the volcano, while enjoying direct contact with the natural energy of this amazing place. In addition, you can grill marshmallows on hot volcanic rocks and capture the best photos of the tour with our help. It’s not just a walk, it’s a tailor-made experience, where tranquility, adventure and connection with nature come together to create memories you’ll never forget.

On this 2-day trekking tour on the Acatenango volcano we'll reach the summit of one of the highest peaks in Guatemala, as well as camp in the middle of nature!

Create your own piece from start to finish with a jade carving workshop in ANTIGUA. Learn about the cultural and historical significance of jade in Guatemala and take home a unique gemstone.

If you’re looking for a coffee tour that will deepen your knowledge and expose you to interact with local communities off-the-beaten-path, this is for you. The tours take place in the community of San Miguel Escobar in the outskirts of Antigua (20 or 30 minutes) where the coffee growers will lead you through their fields, explain the work behind cultivating coffee, walk you through each processing step from bean to brew, and finish the tour by joining you for a coffee in their home. Along the way, you’ll learn more than just the process behind coffee--you’ll have authentic and transparent conversations with small-scale producers to hear firsthand about their obstacles, triumphs, and goals as coffee growers and experience their persisting enthusiasm and dedication to the coffee industry.

On this tour around museums in Antigua Guatemala, we'll discover the country's history, culture and traditions by admiring works of art from the past.

Introducing you to the cultural and historical highlights. Antigua is known for both history and culture. This tour will provide information about that and restaurants, markets and getting around.

Our workshop is quite hands-on, with an introduction to various coffee brewing methods, tips and tricks to get the best out of your brew, step-by-step guide and demonstration, as well as the opportunity to taste our Guatemalan coffee that we are for. so famous.

On this tour of the Finca La Zotea coffee farm, we'll learn about the production process of this popular drink and, of course, enjoy a tasting!

Travel comfortably from Antigua to Guatemala City Airport with a private transfer. Enjoy a stress-free ride in an air-conditioned vehicle.

If you want to discover that Antigua´s charm relies on its hardworking and smiley people, their products and traditions… This is the adventure to go for!!  In this 5 hour tour through Antigua´s surroundings, you will experience the art of Chocolate Beverage, Coffee and its cultivation and Process, Macadamia Nuts and all its products, Monuments and Museums, Local Handicrafts Markets and More. This attraction operates from Monday to Saturday, all mornings. Join our well experienced team at the comfort of our vans and let´s learn and have fun together. 

Ready for a real adventure? On this quad tour of Antigua Guatemala, we'll explore the city's most famous streets in style!

This is the only tour that you have an ATV adventure, coffee tour, and get to visit one of the most visited places in Antigua, experiencing 3 activities in 3 hours.

Explore central Guatemala on a 3-day trip from Antigua. Visit the city of Cobán and hike around the forest of El Biotopo del Quetzal. Spend a day visiting Semuc Champey, with its natural pools, and visit Lanquin Caves to learn about these formations from your expert guide. You’ll also visit Rey Marcos Caves and take a guided exploration of this beautiful cave complex. This 3-day tour is a great way to experience some of Guatemala’s natural beauty in a fun way.