Things to do in  Guatemala

This was one of the more memorable experiences of our trip to Guatemala. The volcano is a must see. Pickup was smooth—it became a private trip since we were the only ones who booked that morning. The guide, Fausto, was friendly and spoke English. Would recommend them for others.

Wonderful cooking class and tour. We were able to see parts of the market we had missed and may not have checked out otherwise. Our guide Jose was super friendly and we were able to get some fruits we'd never seen before to try. We also got to take a tuk tuk to the class location (which I had decided I wanted to do last minute) and they were very accommodating! We were driven back after the class later at night. The rooftop kitchen and dining area is very beautiful and has a perfect view of the surrounding volcanos and city. There was a wood burning stove and our chef was so knowledgeable and taught us tips and tricks in preparing some Guatemalan specialities - rellenitos, tostados, and pepian with corn tortillas. It was fun and delicious and we also tried some local alcohols! It was an intimate and wonderful experience and we would definitely do it again! I'm also super happy I have some recipes I can now try at home.

Great tour to see the Atitlan lake and some of the surrounding towns. The lake and scenery is gorgeous and worth a full day trip to see it at least once. It takes about 3 to 3 1/2 hours to get there with a breakfast stop and about 2 1/2 hours to get back to Guatemala City. It’s not to bad if you are traveling with someone. Watch out for the Shannon visit in one of the towns. He will try to hustle a couple Quetzal out of you for visiting the place of worship.

We had a great time touring Guatemala City with tour operator Gustavo. He had such a wealth of knowledge and a strong command of the English to express that history to us. Because we were a small group, he gave us a lot of latitude to create our own tour, allowing us to choose places we wanted to visit or stop at a pub to have a beverage. All said, this was a very enjoyable tour.

Highly recommend! Due to Covid-19, the tour consisted of only my girlfriend and me. Our tour guide/driver was Miguel (Mike) who was highly knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating (request him!!). The drive was pleasant and we were given an option once we arrived at the lake as to which island we wanted to tour. We suggest San Juan as it has a rich Mayan history/culture. Activities included participating in a Mayan basket weaving activity, touring a local art gallery, visiting a coffee-bean plantation, and just cruising/shopping around the small village. The views of the lake are breathtaking! We opted to eat lunch on Panajachel and had delicious/inexpensive food before heading back to Guatemala City. Book this tour! It will exceed your expectations :)

This is one of the best activities you can do in Guatemala. The company was Very professional and organized. Breathtaking views and very helpful staff. Bring lots of water, sun protection and a scarf for dust.

We had a great day tour of Guatemala City thanks to the experience and ability of Esteban Calvillo who was our Guide. Guatemala City is a wonderful place to visit full of museums, history, buildings, and people. Esteban knows all the special places to visit . I would strongly recommend you take this tour and ask for Esteban.

Belisario was very kind and easy to talk to. Excellent English, entry fees for attractions were included. Felt very safe and we asked many questions about Guatemala and the sites. Would highly recommend, this was a highlight of the trip!

Our trip was awesome. The guides were good and spoke English and Spanish. Tikal is incredible and is a must visit if you are in Guatemala.

This trip was the highlight of our time in Guatemala. I would highly recommend going to see Tikal if in Guatemala.

This is a great trip that hits all the important spots in Tikal. This a truly exceptional option for someone that does not have many days in Guatemala but wants to see Tikal.

The tour guide was great and van was brand new. The only difficulty was that we were with a Spanish speaking couple so everything was said in both english and Spanish back and forth the whole time. The content on the tour was a little dry. I can’t say I got too excited about much in Guatemala City.

Juan-Pablo was a great tour guide and told us a lot about the city and the country. Honestly speaking, there is not too much to see in Guatemala City, but this short tour is a great first-day orientation.

For me, the main attractions were the view from Pacaya that included the Fuego Volcano producing a small eruption roughly about every half an hour, the Laguna de Calderas, and Guatemala City.

I loved my visit to Guatemala. Guatemalan Adventures had everything planned and their tourguides - such as Michelangelo and drivers such as Henry were always prompt and very informative. They provided ample time to visit the mayan ruins and the accommodations were great!

Fantastic tour with very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide and driver. We were in great hands -- it could not have been better. Tour guide spoke perfect English and had lots of interesting information about Guatemala. We truly enjoyed our day.

This was a fantastic tour. Our guide Manuel spoke English very well. He was very knowledgeable. The trip was exactly what I wanted: a plane trip from Guatemala City to Flores, a bus ride to Tikal, a walking tour of Tikal, a lunch, and a flight back to Guatemala City. Perfect.

Had amazing tour guys that were very informative and showed me all that Guatemala had to offer. The only downfall was the weight for the hobbitenango excursion makes the trip there pointless as you wait for an hour for a short time left to actually enjoy the place, not sure how this could be fixed as it’s out of the tour guides control but overall a very eventful tour.

This tour was a great addition to my stay in Guatemala. The tour guides were very accommodating with pick-up and drop-off at a location near my Airbnb. Plus the lunch was good at the Hot Springs Spa. The hike up the mountain wasn't extraneous if you are accustomed to hiking and walking distances longer than 2-3 miles. I'd recommend going on this tour!

This tour was absolutely wonderful! We were picked up in front of the hotel in an air-conditioned SUV by both the driver and guide who took us around the different villages. Our driver Gabby was equally fluent in English and Spanish and had a great personality. Our guide José also spoke very good English and Spanish and knew many of the owners of business we visited, which allowed us to really get to experience each location. At the coffee plantation, we saw where the coffee beans grew, walked to where they dried them out and watched while drinking fresh coffee from the plantation, then went into the factory portion to see how they ran the quality control and filled the bags with coffee. When we visit one of the Maya villages, we were able to try on the clothes and buy some of the local products of the Maya. They had a lot of beautiful clothes, bags, and small souvenirs. I’d recommend this place to buy some souvenirs because they had a large variety and several sellers so you can haggle a good price since some of them have similar goods and the prices in Antigua tend to be higher. The Jade factory we visited was interesting and behind the shop they had a place where you could buy all sorts of Jade jewelry and goods. They even find your day on the Mayan Calendar and your sign, explain it to you and give you the chance to buy a piece of Jade with your symbol on it. By the time we reached the chocolate factory, the workers had gone home so we didn’t get to see the process, but we did taste the different varieties of chocolate they had. The wine tasting was actually in someone’s home where you entered a courtyard and got to choose which kinds you would like to try. The guide helped us choose and of course at the end you have the option to buy some of them if you’d like. At the end of the tour, Gabby and José dropped us off at the hotel and gave us their contact info. When we visit Guatemala again, we will definitely be contacting them for other tours and I would recommend them for any of the tours they give.