The 9 Best Walking Tours in Guatemala

1.City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 2h 30m · from $25Our pick

Join Luis Francisco González Chávez, Delmy, Axel, or Gerardo for a 150-minute small-group walk through Antigua. See La Merced, Arch Street, Central Park, San Francisco Church, the Union Tank, ruins, and Nim Pot Craft Market while learning about Guatemalan history, culture, legends, and places to eat.

“Louis really was the best! We had such a wonderful time on this tour. He even gave us a cute little bracelet by the end of the tour. Wish there was a way I could tip him.”

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2.Street Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 3 hours · from $68

Walk Antigua with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as JJ, Roberto, or Esteban, sampling six to seven local foods, two drinks, fruit, sweets, coffee, and atol. You will visit food stalls and the market, hear about Mayan traditions and colonial Antigua, and finish with restaurant tips.

“I cannot rave more about this tour. Highly RECOMMEND, please don’t hesitate to book this. Our guide, Jay Jay was super knowledgeable, engaging and well respected in the community. We went deep into the Guatemalan culture to some great restaurants and were welcomed by the lovely and friendly owners. He gave us access to a part of the culture that we wouldn’t have otherwise and for that, I am grateful. I would tour over and over again. Btw, the Chicken Bus ride was a wild but fun experience. I hope you enjoy. Kesha- NYC”

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3.La Antigua Horror Stories Night Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · from $25

Meet Luis or Andrea at La Merced Church for a small-group, two-hour walk through Antigua after dark. Hear stories of El Cadejo, La Llorona, La Tatuana, and Maya folklore while visiting Santa Catalina Arch, Central Park, and Union Tank. Tours run in English or Spanish.

“A must do when in Antigua, Guatemala! Luis is great and the tour is 100% worth it. Loved the stories told and the historical information given. He also gave some really good local suggestions. Highly recommended.”

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4.Guatemala city Walking Tour and public bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Start at the Westin Camino Real at 10:30 a.m. and ride public transport into Guatemala City’s historic center with a local guide such as Armando or Fidencio. See grand civic buildings, churches, markets, and Constitution Plaza, then finish with coffee at San Martín.

“Good tour but very slow. The whole tour could’ve been done in 1/2 the time. Second half was better than the first.”

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5.Walk Antigua Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Start at Casa de la Mandarina at 9:00 a.m. for a three to four-hour walk through Antigua with a local guide such as Roberto, Carlos, or Esteban. Visit churches, ruins, the market area, chocolate and jade stops, and finish back at the meeting point.

“My friend and I were guided by Felix through the city of Antigua. He was such an amazing guide, we had such a great time. Felix was very knowledgable and happy to share information about the history as well as Mayan traditions and spiritual wisdom. He was happy to answer all of our questions, the tour was interesting, intriguing and helped us to fall in love with Antigua. We highly recommend him as a guide for a walking tour of this city.”

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6.Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $35

Join Guillermo de Leon for a small-group walk through Guatemala City’s Zones 2, 1, and 4. Visit the Mapa en Relieve, Constitution Square, the Civic Center, and Cuatro Grados Norte while discussing Guatemala’s history, politics, inequality, food, and coffee. English, French, and Spanish tours are available.

“The guide was extremely informative and let me ask many questions about the history of Guatemala - very appreciated!”

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7.Private Walking tour of Antigua Guatemala

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Antigua Guatemala with a private guide and shape the route around your interests. Visit Casa Santo Domingo, colonial churches, cathedral ruins, Casa del Jade, and the Santa Catalina Arch. Guides such as Geovanni and Luis are known for history, humor, and useful local recommendations.

“Our guide was just…average. He just stated a lot of facts rapidly, rather than connecting them to a story. It was okay but I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it.”

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8.Antigua Walking Tour Morning and Afternoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Spend about three and a half hours walking Antigua with guides such as Armando or Moises, learning how earthquakes shaped its churches, plazas, and convents. The route includes Central Park, San José Cathedral, San Francisco, Casa Santo Domingo, and a craft market, with entrance fees extra.

“I immensely enjoyed walking around Antigua and learning about the city’s fascinating history. My guide Moises did a great job and he even took as to a wedding.”

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9.Walk Antigua Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Spend three hours walking Antigua with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide, including Manuel, Esteban, Juan, and JJ. See Central Park, San Francisco, Santo Domingo, La Merced, Santa Catalina Arch, ChocoMuseo, and the Jade Museum at an easy pace.

“The tour was shorter than the 3 hours promised. They were however willing to work with us on starting later than the 9am start time.”

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