50+ languages
Antigua Guatemala · Guatemala Antigua Guatemala Audio Tours
Discover Antigua Guatemala with self-guided audio walking tours
headphones
1 tours
pin_drop
20 landmarks
translate
Antigua Guatemala tours
Pick a Antigua Guatemala worth walking.
Self-guided audio tours written by people who actually live there.
1 tours
Top landmarks
The Antigua Guatemala everyone knows.
The landmarks in every guidebook — and the tours that tell you what guidebooks don't.
A few words on Antigua Guatemala
Five centuries of stone interrupted by volcanoes.
Three volcanoes ring the valley where Antigua sits: Agua to the south, Fuego to the west (still actively erupting), and Acatenango between them. The Spanish established their colonial capital here in 1543, and for 230 years Antigua was one of the most important cities in the Americas, home to grand churches, convents, a university, and administrative buildings constructed in a Spanish baroque style that adapted itself to frequent seismic shocks with lower walls and heavier buttresses. The 1773 Santa Marta earthquakes finally convinced the colonial authorities to move the capital to what is now Guatemala City.
They left behind something rare: a colonial city largely intact in its bones, with most of the abandoned churches and convents preserved as ruins rather than demolished for stone.
La Merced church keeps its ornate white and yellow facade. The Convent of Las Capuchinas has a circular tower whose function has never been conclusively explained. The Cathedral of San Jose stands partly ruined at the east end of the central park, its nave open to the sky, bougainvillea growing over the broken columns. UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site in 1979.
Antigua Guatemala
Antigua Guatemala FAQ
Before you walk.
The historic center within the main cobblestone grid is generally safe for tourists during the day. The city has a significant tourist infrastructure and tourist police presence in the center. Standard precautions apply - do not walk while staring at your phone, keep bags secure, and avoid poorly lit side streets after dark.
Antigua's center is on a flat grid of cobblestone streets in the valley. The cobbles are uneven and can be challenging for wheeled luggage or anyone with mobility difficulties. Flat shoes with grip are strongly recommended. The streets around the main park (Parque Central) are the most manageable.
Yes. Day hikes to Acatenango (with views of the erupting Fuego) depart from Antigua and are popular with fit visitors. The hike is strenuous and takes 6-8 hours round trip. Agua volcano is closer and easier. Both require a guide and should be booked through reputable agencies in the city.
Pepian (a rich, earthy stew made with roasted seeds and chilies) and kaq'ik (turkey soup) are the traditional Guatemalan dishes worth seeking out. Guatemalan coffee is outstanding and the cafes around Parque Central take it seriously. The covered market on Calle de Santa Lucia has local food stalls that offer the most authentic and affordable breakfast.
Every Antigua Guatemala tour, in your language.
All 50+ languages, included with every booking.
🇬🇧 English🇫🇷 Français🇪🇸 Español🇩🇪 Deutsch🇮🇹 Italiano🇯🇵 日本語🇨🇳 中文🇰🇷 한국어+ 41 more
star AudaTours Unlimited
Visiting more than one city? Subscribe.
Unlock every Antigua Guatemala tour — plus thousands more worldwide. Cancel any time.
$4.99/week · Cancel anytime
More in Guatemala
Explore Guatemala arrow_forwardOther cities to walk in Guatemala.
Loved by travellersThousands of tours started.
Thousands of tours started.
Plenty of opinions.
4.8 across the App Store and Google Play. Here's a few we keep coming back to.
starstarstarstarstar
This tour was such a great way to see the city. The stories were interesting without feeling too scripted, and I loved being able to explore at my own pace.
Jess
Tbilisi Tourstarstarstarstarstar
This was a solid way to get to know Brighton without feeling like a tourist. The narration had depth and context, but didn't overdo it.
Christoph
Brighton Tourstarstarstarstarstar
Started this tour with a croissant in one hand and zero expectations. The app just vibes with you, no pressure, just you, your headphones, and some cool stories.
John
Marseille Tourdownload Get the app Pop your headphones in.
Pop your headphones in.
Step outside.
Free to download. Tours in every city. Start in 60 seconds — no account, no card.
headphones
~ 4 min until your first tour starts
public
1,000+ cities worldwide
all_inclusive
AudaTours
Unlimited
Every tour. Every city. One subscription.
3097 tours2273 cities138 countries50+ languages
$39 /year
all_inclusive Explore Unlimited