Iximché Ruins and Antigua City Tour from Guatemala City Discount Tickets

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Overview

See Guatemala’s mixture of Mayan and Spanish influences on this 8-hour tour from Guatemala City to the Iximché ruins and the city of Antigua. Learn about Mayan history from your expert guide as you explore the archeological site of Iximché. Then, move on to the Spanish colonial city of Antigua, where you’ll see some of its most famous sites, including San Francisco Church, Calle del Arco, La Merced Church and Plaza Central. This historical day trip is perfect for the whole family!

Pickup Information

We offer pick up from centrally located hotels in Guatemala City

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Iximche
Visit Iximche ruins located in the dusty town of Tecpan. You’ll explore the famous archeological site with your knowledgeable guide, who will take you past ceremonial plazas, towering temples and ancient ball courts. Many of the sites you’ll see date back as far as 1400 BC. Spend a couple of hours exploring the grounds before heading to Antigua.
Duration: 120 mins
2. The Plaza Central Park
Visit Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales and Palacio Real del Ayuntamiento.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Iglesia de La Merced
La Merced is a baroque church in Antigua. Its facade is one of the most beautiful in Guatemala. The cross in stone at the atrium and the rooms behind the main altar are the oldest structures in La Merced and date from the seventeenth century.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Arco de Santa Catalina
Follow your guide to the arch of Santa Catalina—one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks—and learn about the Santa Catalina Convent that was once stationed here.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande
San Francisco el Grande is a church in Antigua Guatemala and one of the most frequented sanctuaries by the local population because of the shrine of Peter of Saint Joseph Betancur (Santo Hermano Pedro).
Duration: 20 mins
6. Casa Del Jade
Visit Jade Museum, where you’ll find local craftsmen carving this beautiful green stone.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Guatemalan Adventure

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