Free walking tour of the city of Antigua Antigua tour
Hello everyone!! My name is Pablo I am a professional tour guide in Antigua Guatemala and its surrounding villages. I speak Spanish and English, I am 28 years old and I have been working in this industry for 6 years, doing historical walking tours that include visiting important monuments, ruins, and beautiful villages in the City of Antigua Guatemala. My experience doing these tours have been truly amazing and unforgettable because I have met a lot of people from all over the world, from different cultural and language backgrounds. So please join me and take a personalized and affordable walking tour that will be the experience of a lifetime for you and your friends!! I am looking forward to showing you why I love what I do! I'm so proud to be a Tour Guide in the most beautiful country: Guatemala, I'm in love with my country and all its beautiful places, art and history.
Pickup
I will be standing in front of the stone fountain in front of the church of la merced, the yellow church, I will be standing there, wearing a big cap, a silver bracelet on my arm with jade and my guide license, and a jade necklace,
Description
Welcome!
This is a historical tour in which you'll visit the most important monuments in the city of Antigua Guatemala, learning about its history, architecture, and other important facts.
You'll learn about the city's various foundings and relocations in the history of Santiago de Goathemala, important figures, and the various events that influenced it.
Its conservation process, the way it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979, the interpretation of its architectural facades, and much more.
TOUR THEME AND WHO IT IS FOR
The tour is focused on history and architecture, aimed at anyone who truly enjoys history, architecture, and art history. *
My tour is geared toward an audience interested in the aforementioned topics. I'm specifying this here because some people don't like what I explain related to the above and leave me bad comments because they don't like the story. Therefore, please read carefully what it's about to avoid problems. Thank you.
It is not suitable for children under 12 years old since due to the type of tour they tend to get desperate very easily.
* Note:
Only an exterior visit to the monuments is made and we do not enter the ruins.
🗺️ Check the itinerary at the end of this description
TOUR CONDITIONS
- Punctuality
The tour starts at 9:30 AM. I ask for punctuality since arriving late delays the tour and the rest of the group. If you do not come by 9:30 AM, the tour will start out of respect for the group.
If you cannot come to the tour on time, it is better to cancel in advance so as not to delay the tour.
- No distractions to the group
During the tour we did not enter any shops, craft markets, bars, shops, ruins, or restaurants.
- Flexible tour payment
If you want to recognize my work as a professional and don't know how much to contribute, at least €10 per person is expected .
ADDITIONAL NOTES
- Outfit
To enter some important religious sites, it is suggested to dress appropriately since low-cut tops and shorts are not allowed. It is recommended to remove glasses and hats when entering a religious site,
- Inappropriate behavior
The consumption of alcohol or drugs, much less smoking, is not permitted during the tour, as it disrupts its development. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE TOUR, LESS ALSO THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL. IN ANTIGUA, THE CONSUMPTION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN FRONT OF THE GUIDE.
IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE TOUR FROM THE START, IT IS BETTER TO LEAVE, BUT IF YOU LEAVE HALFWAY THROUGH THE TOUR, YOU MUST GIVE THE RESPECTIVE TIP. IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE THE TOUR WITHOUT GIVING A TIP NOR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TOUR. THE CONCEPT OF "FREE" TOUR DOES NOT MEAN THAT IT IS "FREE". READ THE CONCEPT OF FREE TOUR CAREFULLY SINCE MANY THINK THAT IT IS FREE AND IT IS NOT, YOU ARE FREE TO CHOOSE WHO TO GO WITH, MANY DO NOT UNDERSTAND THAT CONCEPT. PLEASE READ.
IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO SHOW GOOD BEHAVIOR, IT IS BETTER TO REFRAIN FROM COMING SO THAT WE AVOID PROBLEMS, SINCE IF YOU COME ON A TOUR IT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN IT,
ONLY BANKNOTES IN GOOD CONDITION AND NOT DAMAGED ARE ACCEPTED. I DO NOT ACCEPT OTHER CURRENCIES. I ONLY ACCEPT QUETZALES OR DOLLARS.
- Respect for the group
It is suggested and I would ask you to please not use the phone 📵 while I am giving my explanations as it disrupts the tour (except in emergencies)
IF YOU BRING MORE PEOPLE PLEASE NOTIFY IT THROUGH WHATSAPP OR THROUGH THE APPLICATION, SINCE THERE IS A LIMIT ON THE TOUR AND IT IS SUGGESTED TO GIVE A TIP STARTING AT $10 IS THE STIPULATED
WHAT WE WILL SEE / ITINERARY
1) The Church of La Merced
2) The Pilgrim Fountain
3) The Arch of Santa Catalina
4 The House of Lions
5) Plaza de Armas
6) Las Panaderas Portal
7) Trade Portal
8) Palace of the Captains General
9) Fountain of the Mermaids
10) City Hall
11) Santiago de Goathemala Cathedral Exterior Visit
12) Archbishop's Palace
13) Old University of San Carlos
14) Former Major Seminary
15 Church of St. Peter
16) Convent of Santa Clara Explanation of the Exterior
17) Union Tank