8-Hour Antigua Guatemala Shore Excursion from Puerto Quetzal

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• 02 Experience Antigua's local culture and landmarks on a personalized walking tour
• 03 Enjoy a flexible dining experience with a choice of meal options in the city
• 04 Take a scenic drive from Puerto Quetzal through picturesque mountain roads

Enjoy a day tour around the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, one of the World Heritage sites in our country. Perfect for your visit while your cruise ship docks on Guatemala's Pacific coast, about 1.5 hours away. Along the way, you'll notice the change in elevation, the shifting ecosystem, and the difference in the fresh weather.

Enjoy a day tour around the colonial city of Antigua Guatemala, one of the World Heritage sites in our country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Antigua Guatemala Shore Excursion and Walking Tour

• We meet at the cruise ship docking area of Puerto Quetzal as early as possible according to your ship's schedule. I'll carry a sign with your name so you can identify me.
• From there, we drive an average of 1.5 to 2 hours to Antigua Guatemala.
• On arrival, we will walk around the town's Central Square highlights and visit different landmarks and attractions.
• For lunch, there are different choices: we can arrange reservations at a local restaurant with traditional meals, organize a gourmet experience at an author's cuisine restaurant, or simply buy fruits, snacks, or sandwiches at a nice coffee shop. It's all flexible.
• We leave Antigua at any time we agree upon before your booking in order to arrive at the dock so you can board your ship on time.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation for the group in a comfortable van with A/C
• Entrance tickets to La Merced Convent ruins
• Entrance tickets to San Francisco's Convent ruins

What's Not Included

• Food and beverages

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes for walking
• Clothing suitable for temperate to warm weather
• Sunscreen
• Hat or cap
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• I arrive at the port before the ship docks to go through all the formalities and tax payments.
• Antigua Guatemala's streets are covered in uneven cobblestones, and most sidewalks are uneven as well, so it is important to pay attention to your footing at all times.
• The transfer between the port and Antigua Guatemala goes through the mountains, so expect a winding road and some traffic.
• This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. Unfortunately, the city has not developed the proper infrastructure for that kind of mobility.
• Users of walking aids should be able to get in and out of a van and walk at least 3 miles before considering this activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Playa marina pez vela, Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Tour start

Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.