Location: Guatemala City
Top Things to do in Guatemala City
Top Restaurants in Guatemala City
10 Private Tours in Guatemala City That You Shouldn't Miss
Guatemala City draws visitors whose interests range from Maya history to contemporary culture. Two museums house Maya artifacts, some of which were discovered on a nearby archaeological site. Other museums exhibit indigenous and modern art. In Mercado Central, an underground market, shoppers bargain with vendors selling local handicrafts. Additional attractions include a botanical garden and a scale replica of the Eiffel Tower. A night out in bustling Zona Viva caps off a day of sightseeing.
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1. Private Tour: Lake Atitlan Boat Tour and Santiago Village from Guatemala City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Departing from Guatemala City, visit Lake Atitlán and its surrounding villages, a winning combination of scenic beauty and a relaxed atmosphere, immersed in Mayan culture. In particular, visit Santiago Atitlán, a small town on the south side of Lake Atitlán, famous for a shrine to Maximón and Textiles.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By lou_lou_fur
This was a great way to relieve our designated driver for a day and so glad we opted for this tour. A lovely little hike to see Pacaya Volcano close-up, we were the first party to ascend that day and glimpsed some lava. The views from the top were well worth it and taking El Arenal route on the descent was an adventure. After the hike, the Kawilal Spa was just the ticket! We even had the whole area to ourselves due to the pandemic, so all felt very safe. The smoothie and lunch there were also very delicious. Could have done with a tad more direction at times, but all part of the fun!
2. Private Guatemala City Museums and Guatemala city sightseeing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Guatemala City has a small number of museums that tell part of the history of this beautiful country with an ancient culture such as the Maya, dating from the Classic (2000 BC) period before and ends after the independence of Guatemala.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Admissions
Reviewed By tvans19
Excellent experience! This was one of the best walking tours I’ve been on. Armando was a great guide, who’s very kind and knowledgeable of the area. He made me feel safe and put a lot of care into making sure you have the best possible experience. The amount of things covered throughout the tour is remarkable. I highly recommend this tour if you plan to visit Guatemala City. Thanks again. ☺️
3. Ipala Lagoon and Volcano Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Located in the middle of the subtropical forest, in the Southeast area of Guatemala, this is one of the easiest-to-climb volcanoes in the country. It will only take us 1 hour and a half to get to its emerald-blueish lagoon in its crater. This short hike will give you a breathtaking scenic route to the top, and when you think it cannot get better... you will feel at peace with the nice humid forest weather of the crater lagoon. If you like swimming, immerse yourself in the ravishing and refreshing waters. Are you ready?
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified Tour Guide, Entrance fee to Ipala Volcano , Bottled Water, Lunch
Exclusions: Any other activities not metioned, Gratuities
Reviewed By farmerjohn1324
Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!
4. Private Full-Day Lake Atitlan Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
You will explore Lake Atitlan with local people in a fun way who will be happy to share their lifestyle and traditions. The tour is private and flexible according to your tastes and preferences. The trip to the lake lasts 3 hours each way, upon arrival you will take a shared boat to explore the villages around the lake.
Inclusions: Shared boat transfers, Tuc Tuc rides, Admission fees , Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Breakfast
Reviewed By Ghoza
A surprising great day thanks to our tour guide, Gustavo. He was very knowledgeable of Guatemala’s history and flexible with itinerary. He took us to a great spot with local cuisine for lunch. Highly recommend.
5. Private Day Tour in Antigua Guatemala and Colorful Towns
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Founded on the 10th of March of 1543, Antigua Guatemala was declared Cultural Humanity Heritage by UNESCO in 1979. This beautiful and enchanted Colonial City holds almost 500 years of history. It has phenomenal spring-feeling weather and an exceptional view of the Volcanos around its territory. Get to know by first hand the true local culture of Antigua Guatemala and its colorful towns. The people of each town have specialized in distinctive handicrafts which differentiates them and highlights the importance of nowadays Mayan culture, the roots of Mayan textiles, syncretism, daily life, and its talented artisans. Not to mention the terrific photos you´ll take back home. So if you are looking to be part of an out of the ordinary Antigua Guatemala experience this is exactly for you.
Inclusions: Round Trip Transportation, Certified Tour Guide, Bottled water, Biosecurity Welcome Kit, Sustainable Tour at San Cristóbal el Alto, Lunch
Exclusions: Any other Activity or Visit besides those described in the itinerary., Gratuities
Reviewed By farmerjohn1324
Everything was great. Ruben was a great and informative guide. Couldn't ask for more. Definitely worth it!
6. Guatemala City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 48 reviews
The tour is guided by local people who want to share with you their knowledge and experiences of living in this great city. The route has been specially designed to show you the city in an authentic and fun way. You will discover a vibrant city, full of color, with people always ready to give you a smile. Book this tour with us!
Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By Ajuice
Fabio was fantastic! He was excellent with our last minute change of plans. Things we LOVED in no particular order: -Friendly, punctual, and safe drivers -They followed covid safety practices -Clean and sanitized vehicles -Our tours were private and fully customizable -Good mix of local culture with the lake towns, and nature activities (boating, kayaking & swimming). Literally something for everybody -Guides monitored our safety while doing different excursions -Great guides with good local food and shopping suggestions -They also took amazing pics of us with our personal devices -Definitely would do again!
7. Guatemala City Complete Day Private Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 7 reviews
The Guatemala City Tour by a native travel guide is the safest way to know the city. Our travel guide drive you around all the highlights and historical points of the city, with a nice and comfortable vehicle. Your safety is our greatest concern. Immerse in the mystical Mayan civilization with a visit to The Archeological Museum with a unique explanation of all the magical pieces that conforms the History of Guatemala. Then we drive around the city most famous streets and zones only to stop in the Historical Center of Guatemala City, for a three-hour visit to the Market, Main Cathedral, The National Palace, Plaza la Constitution, the 6th avenue and more.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch can be incluided for an extra charge.
8. Guatemala City Half Day Private Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
The Guatemala City Tour by a native tour guide is the safest way to know the city. Our tour guide drives you around all the highlights and historical points of the city, with a nice and comfortable vehicle. Immerse in the mystical Mayan civilization with a visit to The Archaeological Museum with a unique explanation of all the magical pieces that conform the History of Guatemala. Then we drive around the city most famous streets and zones only to stop in the Historical Center of Guatemala City, for a two-hour visit to the Market, Main Cathedral, The National Palace, Constitution Plaza and the 6th avenue.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By IzziGirlAbroad
All of the logistics around the tour were perfect -- great communication, easy to book, they even offered a carseat for my daughter. The vehicle was comfortable, wifi worked great, and all of the stops were well-planned and interesting. I've been in Guate for a year, and I saw a ton of new and interesting things. Be prepared that is is a FULL day. We were exhausted by lunchtime. It's also not super kid-friendly, and I wish we'd made other arrangements for my 4 y/o. Usually, she loves this sort of thing, but the bouncing around and quick pace made it hard for her to get into anything. The guide was polite, knowledgeable, and very helpful during the tour. He was flexible when we requested changes to the schedule and could quickly and easily answer our questions about the places we visited. What really turned us off was all the political commentary -- about Guatemalan politics and US politics alike. The guide was very knowledgeable about the sites and their history, but would often diverge to talk about his personal opinions on capitalism, the Trump presidency, and why the Mayan people lack the ability to think logically due to deficiencies in their language (*eyeroll*). I am very liberal, and my sister who traveled with us is very conservative, and we both walked away offended -- no small feat! It made it hard to simply enjoy the history of the places we visited because we weren't sure what was being filtered. I also wish there was more of an emphasis on the STORIES behind the sites, not just the facts. It felt a little dry. It was a nice tour and I would recommend the company as a whole, but I hope the guide sticks to the facts next time.
9. Private Full Day Experience in Guatemala City from Antigua
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 3 reviews
Youtube Overview Video : https://youtu.be/iJpUnGPH8cc On this tour you can appreciate the main cultural, residential, commercial, and economical 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 is going to be a visit of the Main Square, the Cathedral Church and then Old Presidential Palace (Only From Outside) Then you will be taken to a restaurant of your choice to have lunch. In the afternoon you will visit the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology Or Popol Vuh museum which are the best museums with the biggest collection of mayan artefacts of whole county. Later, the tour will end at the Arts and Crafts Market (Mercado de Artesanías).
Inclusions: Private transportation, Certified Tour Guide, Lunch, Archeology Museum Entrance Fee, Modern Art Museum entrance
Exclusions: Personal expenses, Gratuities
Reviewed By yurykravchuk
Impeccable service, everything was organized at the highest level. Thank you for a wonderful trip to Guatemala.
10. Private Tour: Guatemala City Morning or Afternoon Tour
Overall Ratings
4.1 based on 8 reviews
In this tour you'll visit one of the largest city of Central America along with a local guide to see important landmarks such as the National Palace of Culture, the Civic Center seeing buildings as the Guatemalan Tourism Commission. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience with optional stay at Paseo Cayala.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By lou_lou_fur
This was a great way to relieve our designated driver for a day and so glad we opted for this tour. A lovely little hike to see Pacaya Volcano close-up, we were the first party to ascend that day and glimpsed some lava. The views from the top were well worth it and taking El Arenal route on the descent was an adventure. After the hike, the Kawilal Spa was just the ticket! We even had the whole area to ourselves due to the pandemic, so all felt very safe. The smoothie and lunch there were also very delicious. Could have done with a tad more direction at times, but all part of the fun!
