The most relevant and extraordinary things about Antigua Guatemala
Official Tour Guide for about 25 years, Aquila Training in cruise lines shore excursions and holder of Interpreting Heritage Title. My hobbies are photography and graphic design. I been doing this job for all these years because I love and enjoy to show to every visitor the beauty of this historical y magnificent city, that has more than 490 years. I like to meet people all over the world and also learn from them. I love interacting with different cultures. I speaks English, French and Spanish.
Pickup
El Jaulon 4ta calle oriente #8, we will be there with sign Guruwalk.
Description
Welcome to Antigua Guatemala
Behind the natural beauty and wonderful colonial architecture are hidden cultural, traditional and gastronomic values that only a good guided tour can reveal to you.
The risk of cancellation is due to rain during this season.
As you know "Systems don't know about that"
WE DO NOT REQUIRE OR ASK FOR FIXED FEES.
Step by step we will walk through the most relevant parts of the city, we will be conducting the tour in an interpretive and orderly manner. Starting in the 16th century with the Casa Antigua and the Cathedral. The history of Pedro Alvarado, Doña Beatriz, Doña Luisa and Bernal Diaz del Castillo.
Then we dive into the 17th century with the College, the University and St. Peter's Square, meeting our character "Brother Peter".
To then begin our denouement in the 18th century, the best and most beautiful buildings are framed in this century. How the new Bourbon monarchy influenced, the sirens in architecture and the fascinating style of Juan de Dios Estrada "El Barroco Antigueño" Diego de Porres and the influential best mayor of Madrid "Carlos III"
Apart from its heritage, the city's greatest asset is its people. What do they do? How do they live? What are their traditions? At the end of this tour, you will understand this beautiful city and how it has been preserved.
It is a city with 500 years of history, we will talk a little about everything and our focus is: have a good time!
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On this tour we will learn about:
The Jaulón and the central square, the University, the small square of San Pedro with its 17th century hospital of Brother Pedro, and the Unión Tank.
Mermaids in Antigua Guatemala and their curious history,
Arco Street and we end at La Merced, beautiful architecture of the Antigua Baroque.
Recommendations and information.
1). Pets are not allowed (You cannot enter historic buildings with them).
2). If you wish to visit the interior of religious centers, please dress appropriately, no shorts or short sleeves.
3) If you are late for any reason, it is better to cancel and you can make another booking at another time. We have 4 different schedules.
4). These walks are collective and not private.
6). We ask that you please not delay the group with individual interests such as: staying in stores, hanging out with street vendors, or distracting the group.
7). If you wish to participate for a fraction of time and not finish the tour, you must notify the GURU of your withdrawal and the recognition stipulated on the platform is 50%.
8). All free tours do not have a fixed price, it is a recognition of the GURU's performance and the walkers' good experience.
9). No drugs and no alcohol. In Antigua, it is forbidden to drink alcohol on the streets.
10), Minimum of 4 participants required.
Tour available in the afternoons.
Important Note:
For better understanding we use audiovisual equipment on all tours.
!!!DON'T MISS IT!!!
Language Levels
Native Spanish
Fluent English 90
Our meeting point will be: OLD HOUSE "EL JAULÓN"
4th street west #10.