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Guatemala City Tours and Activities
Guatemala City tours and activities listing, a guide of excursions available while traveling in Guatemala City
This safari started as a way to protect Guatemala’s native endangered species. It has expanded to include a wide variety of species from Africa and other continents. Most of the animals here live in wide-open spaces, free from enclosures. Plants like orchids and butterfly trees make it a beautiful space for the animals to inhabit.
Spend a half day exploring the church and market of Chichicastenango. This tour will give you a good look at the rich culture of this town.
This tour takes travelers to the top natural and cultural attractions in the southeastern portion of Guatemala. In total, you'll visit Semuc Champey, the Lanquín Caves, Cobán, Copán, Quiriguá, Lívingston, and the San Felipe Castle.
The 8,373-foot (2,552-m) Pacaya Volcano looms large over Lake Amatitlán. About an hour’s drive from Antigua, this volcano makes for a convenient day trip while visiting the area or an OVERNIGHT safe adventure experience. Pacaya is active and tends to spew ash and lava on a fairly consistent basis. Some days the activity is limited to quiet steam emissions, while other days see full-blown explosions.
Cerro Alux covers 13,270 acres (5,3270 ha) just outside of Guatemala City. This ecological reserve is known for its unspoiled tract of pine oak forest, and a clean water supply that helps quench the local population. Cerro Alux is also a federally-maintained Important Bird Area (IBA).
Cayala ecological park is part of Guatemala City’s metropolitan green belt. Green belts are sometimes referred to as the “lungs” of a city – a sizeable population of trees in an urban area has a demonstrably beneficial effect on air quality.
Just outside of Guatemala City, a 19th-century farm has transformed itself into an ecological safe haven. Finca Santiago functions as an ecotourism site, creating a safe zone for 17 acres (7 ha) of wildlife. Proceeds from tourism go towards the preservation of the surrounding mountain forests.
Santa Teresita is a resort, hotel, and a hot springs spa in Guatemala. It has thermal pools with slides, steam baths combined with hydrotherapy, a spa, and a thermal circuit with pools at different temperatures.
The Pacaya Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Guatemala. During this tour, you’ll hike (or ride horses) up the volcano and enjoy incredible views of both the volcano and the surrounding area.
On the first day of your journey, you’ll start your exploration of the area’s wildlife on a trail through the jungle of the Tikal National Park. Eventually you will come to a clearing, scattered with the stony ruins of Mayan temples and palaces. You have arrived at Tikal, home to one of the most prominent dynasties during the Mayan classic period. OPTIONAL only Professional Bird guide, lunch ,entrance fee to site.
Guatemala City is a big and fascinating place. This tour will take you to some of its most interesting attractions.
Get ready to explore Guatemala's living Mayan culture on this 6-day tour. The tour includes visits to Chichicastenango, Sololá, Lake Atitlán, Santiago Atitlán, Antigua, and Guatemala City.
This 2-night, 3-day tour explores the Maya highland areas of Guatemala. You'll visit the market of Chichicastenango, the villages of Lake Atitlán (including both Panajachel and Santiago Atitlán), and the historic sites of Antigua.
This 3-night, 4-day tour explores some of the best places in the Guatemalan highlands. You'll visit the street markets of Chichicastenango and Sololá, the villages of Lake Atitlán (including both Panajachel and Santiago Atitlán), and the historic sites of Antigua.
This 2-night, 2-day tour offers travelers a short and satisfying glimpse of the Guatemalan highlands. Along the way you will visit the market and church of Chichicastenango, the shores of Lake Atitlán, and the cultural sites of Antigua.
This 6-day, 5-night tour takes you to some of the best markets and cultural sites in Guatemala. In the process you'll explore Antigua, Panajachel, Santiago Atitlán, Quetzaltenango, Todos Santos Cuchumatanes, Huehuetenango, and Chichicastenango.
This 2-week tour hits the Guatemalan highlights. You'll explore a new place each day and make visits to Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Todos Santos Cuchumatán, Semuc Champey, Quetzaltenango, the Río Dulce, Flores, and Tikal.
This tour explores a wide range of cultural, natural, and historical destinations in Guatemala. Over the course of a week you'll visit Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlán, Santiago Atitlán, Panajachel, Antigua, Yaxhá, Tikal, and Guatemala City.
This tour combines a fascinating range of activities and destinations. Over the course of a week you'll visit Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlán, Santiago Atitlán, Panajachel, Antigua, Ceibal, Tikal, and Guatemala City.
This tour explores some of the most important and interesting attractions in Guatemala City.
Join this golfing tour to try out an 18-hole course designed to follow the sun’s path, as laid out in the Maya solar calendar. This course has breathtaking views of the Fuego Volcano and the Pacific coast. You might even see a red trickle of lava oozing from the distant volcano.
This short 1-night, 2-day tour provides travelers with a glimpse of Guatemala. Explore both the Spanish-colonial city of Antigua and the market and church of Chichicastenango. You'll also get a quick look at Lake Atitlán.
This tour opens you up to the essence of Guatemala—its old churches, colorful markets, traditional villages, and outdoor areas. It's a great introduction to the traditions, people, and landscapes of Guatemala.
This tour is a nice mixture of culture, history, and beautiful scenery. Over the course of 6 days you'll visit Guatemala City, La Democracia, Chichicastenango, Quetzaltenango, Panajachel, Lake Atitlán, Santiago Atitlán, and Antigua.
Get ready to spot some colorful birds during this full-day bird watching tour in Antigua. The tour explores the El Pilar Nature Reserve, which is set just 2 miles (3.5 km) from Antigua’s central park.
Over three days and two nights, you'll get to explore two of the most influential cities in the Maya kingdom. Both Tikal and Yaxhá offer ancient, intriguing settings for you to observe and document the surrounding birds and wildlife.
This tour of Guatemala’s Pacific coast will put you in touch with nature, and allow you to experience the laid-back vibe of the Monterrico beach. As such it's a great introduction to both coastal and mangrove environments in Guatemala.
This tour packs a lot into 2 days. You'll explore the charming town of Antigua, the market and church of Chichicastenango, and get a quick look at Lake Atitlán.
Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most lovely and historic cities. During this tour you’ll visit some of its best sights.
On this journey, you will visit a beautiful selection of private reserves. Each of these reserves has their own unique set of atmospheric conditions, with endemic and rare species of bird.
La Antigua is one of Guatemala’s most charming and historic cities. During this half-day walking tour you’ll enjoy an evening visit of some of Antigua’s best sites.
This tour explores some of the most important and interesting attractions in Guatemala City.
Spend a half-day visiting the best attractions in Guatemala City, including the national palace and cathedral.
Come along for a fun visit to Antigua, Chichicastenango, Lake Atitlán, and Guatemala City. This 4-night, 5-day tour is a good introduction to the natural and cultural wonders of Guatemala.
During this tour, you'll explore the towns of Antigua, Chichicastenango, Sololá, and Santiago Atitlán. The tour lasts four days and four nights.
This tour includes visits to wonderful mixture of cultural and historical sites. Over the course of 3 days you'll visit the San Felipe Castle, Lívingston, Río Dulce, Quiriguá, and Copán.
This 4-night, 5-day tour takes you to some of the best places in the Central and Western Highlands of Guatemala. You'll visit Guatemala City, Antigua, Chichicastenango, and Panajachel.
This weeklong tour exposes travelers to a variety of places in Guatemala. Among other things, you'll see the Mayan ruins of Tikal, the colonial buildings in Antigua, and the colorful market in Chichicastenango.