Antigua Tours & Holidays
Antigua Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
Set in the scenic central highlands of Guatemala is the beautiful colonial city of Antigua. Nestling in a lovely valley that lies within the dominating embrace of three spectacular volcanoes: Agua (3,766 m), Fuego (3,763 m) and Acatenango (3,976 m), the city is rightly considered one of the most graceful and picturesque in the Americas, despite suffering a series of devastating earthquakes during the 16th and 18th centuries. Founded by Spanish Conquistadors in 1543, the city today is a UNESCO ...
Set in the scenic central highlands of Guatemala is the beautiful colonial city of Antigua. Nestling in a lovely valley that lies within the dominating embrace of three spectacular volcanoes: Agua (3,766 m), Fuego (3,763 m) and Acatenango (3,976 m), the city is rightly considered one of the most graceful and picturesque in the Americas, despite suffering a series of devastating earthquakes during the 16th and 18th centuries. Founded by Spanish Conquistadors in 1543, the city today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of some note, its rich mix of Mayan and Spanish customs and traditions still permeate every aspect of Antiguan life and the rich architectural heritage left by its past is a reminder of its historical importance.
Best experiences
Go on a historic walking tour
The historic importance of this city is evident from the grandeur of its wonderfully preserved colonial buildings. Your local guide will cover the historical, cultural and social highlights of the colourful city as you walk through its cobblestone streets.
Take a Mayan cooking class
Mayan traditional dishes and their colonisation resulted in a fusion of flavours. This private experience is an fun way to learn more about Guatemalan cuisine with a local family before sitting down for a cultural interaction over lunch.
Hike active Pacaya Volcano
Go on a 2-mile private guided hike with a picnic lunch on Pacaya Volcano 2,552m (8,373ft) through farmland and pine forest to an exposed ridge offering a panoramic view of Pacaya's smoking black cone and miles of old blackened lava flows.
OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
El Convento, Antigua
El Convento is an award-winning, luxury hotel within the UNESCO city of Antigua. Across from the Convent of the Capuchinas and four blocks from the central park, this stylish recreation of a…
Meson De Maria, Antigua
Created to uphold the history oozing from every pore of the city, Meson de Maria perfectly does just that set in a converted historic building and designed with beautiful antique decor. Due to the…