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An ancient pyramid with a staircase, surrounded by trees and grassy areas. 1
Two women in colorful traditional attire, one gesturing, in a grassy outdoor setting with trees in the background. 2
Ancient ruins with a large tree in the background. 3
A person walking in a grassy area with ancient stone structures in the background. 4
A cobblestone street with people walking, a yellow building with a clock tower, and a red building on the right. 5
By Guatemalan Adventure

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $117 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

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!

Activity location

  • Iximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Iximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

Iximche

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
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.

The Plaza Central Park

  • 15m
Visit Palacio de Los Capitanes Generales and Palacio Real del Ayuntamiento.

Iglesia de La Merced

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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.

Arco de Santa Catalina

  • 15m
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.

Iglesia de San Francisco El Grande

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
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).

Casa del Jade

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Jade Museum, where you’ll find local craftsmen carving this beautiful green stone.

Location

Activity location

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    Iximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Iximche
    • Tecpan, Guatemala

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