Guatemala City Explorer Half Day Tour

Highlights / General details

Your tour begins with pick up for a sightseeing tour of Guatemala City. First we will visit Las Americas Avenue, which is named after the Reform drawn in the late nineteenth century, due to the formation of the Organization of American States on April 30th, 1948. The area comprising the Avenue of the Americas was demarcated in several farms in the early decade of the 50’s with the intention of dedicating places to the American continent. Then continue to the Civic Center of the City, a set of buildings constructed between the 50’s and 60’s and includes: the Supreme Court of Justice, the Ministry of Public Finance, City Hall, the Social Security, the Bank of Guatemala, the National Mortgage Bank and the Guatemalan Tourism Commission. The Bank of Guatemala is decorated with high relief murals by Dagoberto Vasquez describing the history of the country, and the city also includes a mosaic by Carlos Merida.

Next continue to the Major Plaza of the Constitution. This Plaza is the heart of the Historic Center of the city. It is surrounded by important monuments such as the National Palace (now the Cultural National Palace and museum), the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Portal of Commerce and Centenarian Park. A few steps away are the National Library, the Periodicals Library and the General Archive of Central America. The tour includes a visit to the Central Market, which is located behind the Metropolitan Cathedral, in the basement of the Tabernacle Plaza. There, visitors can buy a variety of art and handicrafts from all over the country; ceramics, textiles, leather, wood, and silver.

At the end of the tour transfer back to your hotel.

Inclusion

Roundtrip Hotel Transfers from Most Hotels in Guatemala City, Bilingual Guise (English and Spanish).

Exclusion

Optional Gratuities, Meals not mentioned.

Hours of operation

Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Tour departs: Pick up at approximately 8:30am.

Duration

Approximately 4 hours.

Location Pick up from Most hotels in Guatemala City.

Participant restrictions

Child rate available with a 2 adult minimum.

Location

Pick up from Most hotels in Guatemala City.

Participant restrictions Child rate available with a 2 adult minimum.

Additional Information It is recommended that you bring walking shoes, hat, sunglasses, and a camera.

Policy Minimum of 2 passengers (adults) is required for the tour to run. You must confirm your tour with Gray Line Guatemala at least 48 hours before your departure. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation