Things to do in  Guatemala

Driver was on-time for our late pickup at the airport. We felt safe during the trip from the airport to our Airbnb in the city. He was flexible and make a stop for us to buy food in our way to the city. He also provided recommendations on main things to do in the Guatemala City area.

This was a very comprehensive tour that suited all our needs to see Guatemala City before flying back! Great overview and super nice guide!

The driver picked us up on time. He spoke English and gave us some helpful tips on where to go in Guatemala City. The car was clean, and he was a safe driver. The ride from Aurora Airport to our hotel in Guatemala City was brief, but we were glad to have a pleasant welcome.

We absolutely loved our tour with Fabio! He showed us all around Guatemala city, we got to see a lot of the important buildings and monuments. We had great food at a local coffee shop and market! We also learned a lot about the history of the city and country. Would highly recommend!

Excellent experience. Our guide (Joshua?) was fantastic. Kind, funny, and happy to please. He has great English and all of the stops were excellent! One of the best things we did in Guatemala. Joshua was also considerate of everyone's safety and clearly takes his job seriously. Thanks for a fun time for our whole family!

Ruben was a wonderful tour guide! He is very knowledgeable about Guatemalan history. We got to see so many beautiful cities that we wouldn’t have made it to on our own. The boat ride on Lake Atitlan was very rough/bumpy. But it was worth it because my boyfriend proposed at the lake, and Ruben took some amazing photos of us!

Great tour with very knowledgeable and friendly guides. Pacaya was cool to see and there are a number of stops to the top to buy snacks and drinks, including pizza cooked on the volcano rocks. Picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel in Guatemala City with no issues.

We scheduled our tour for Easter weekend, which little did we know would be insane. Our shuttle from Antigua caused us to be late but Humberto was only concerned with our well-being. When we arrived at Xocomil Tour office they were not particularly polite but thankfully Humberto was in contact with us. Be prepared once you hit the road that leads to the boats for multiple men to approach you trying to take you to your ferry. We happily hopped in Humberto's van to first arrive at the house of Marcelo, the Mayan shaman. Humberto's passion for sharing knowledge about his culture was obvious. We gave a small donation to the alter and were blessed by the shaman. Then we walked by some locals preparing lunch and stopped to purchase a water. We then hiked down a mountainside and this is when I realized we probably should've worn hiking shoes. There were some quite precarious moments Humberto just graced through as we grasped on and made sure each other weren't going to fall. If you are scared of heights this isn't for you. Due to time constraints we were only able to see one cave but Humberto made our tour absolutely worthwhile. Leaving the incredible view of the cave we climbed back up the mountainside and hopped in the "pick-up" Humberto arranged for us last minute. He was determined to get us across the lake for our next tour on time and we even managed to be early. After the most authentic Guatemalan travel I can think of, only 2nd to a chicken bus, we hopped out of the back of the pick-up at the beach full of festivities. Not only had Humberto arranged a pick up to get us down the mountain, he also arranged a boat ride for us across the lake. It was like being James Bond and just contacting Humberto for help. Even after the boat ride he walked us to our next tour. I would HIGHLY recommend purchasing this tour and soaking up the opportunity to learn directly from Mayans. Bring decent shoes for hiking and if you're from the flat lands like me get a little incline cardio in before you go.

We had an afternoon flight back to the U.S., but we had the morning free. Luckily there was this option to book a quick tour of Guatemala City. We had already toured around Antigua and Tikal, so this was our last day to get a dose of Guatemalan history and culture. We were greeted by Adolfo at our hotel. We were fortunate to have him as a guide in Antigua, so it was really nice to see him again. He toured us around the main tourist sites of Guatemala City, including a new development in the town of Cayala. Cayala is a modern development of shopping and residential. It felt more like Southern California meets Europe. It didn't feel like Guatemala anymore, but it was interesting to visit nonetheless. The tour was a mix of driving around the city with time spent walking around as well. Adolfo even bought us a quick snack by Palacio Nacional. Our tour was completed in 3 hours - with just enough time to get a coffee before heading to the airport. If you have limited time, this is a great option!

We took this ride from our AirBnB in Antigua to Guatemala Airport. Our driver arrived a few minutes early our scheduled time. What stood out the most was how clean the car (mini-van) was. For most of the ride, the driver remained quiet. He probably wasn't sure if we spoke Spanish. Towards the end of the ride, I started to speak to him in Spanish, and mentioned that we were going to visit Tikal. He started to light up and spoke enthusiastically about Tikal. Too bad we didn't speak with him earlier in the ride. How nice to have a positive genuine interaction at the very end of the ride.

Had an amazing day with Rejes. We were the only couple that signed up, but instead of them cancelling the tour (which sometimes happens at other tours), we got a private tour for the day. First a pickup at our hotel where we had a ride to the park wherein Rejes explained a lot about Guatemala/Belize history. After arrival we had a far better than expected lunch. The tour itself was a nice combination of walking in the jungle from temple to temple and checking out amazing views. Meanwhile Rejes was explaining the history of the Majas and details about the structures itself; He gave us a document to keep the story more clear and structured for us since there are many rulers. We also saw lots of monkeys and birds and could use Rejes' binoculars to see them better. After the amazing sunset from the temple we did stargazing and spotted some more night animals like fireflies, a snake and big spiders. My girlfriend who did this tour before at another company said this tour was a lot better because we went through the jungle to get from place to place so we saw a lot more. We also got a far more in detail explanation, that's all thanks to the extremely passionate guide. We even could still ask him questions after the tour. As you can see, we had an amazing experience and really recommend to get this tour. Enjoy!

I’ve been to Guatemala many times and have done many touristy things. This was by far one of THE most fun things I’ve ever done in the country. My boyfriend and I had so much more fun than we thought we’d have. Pickup was super convenient, getting there was so easy, I was so excited to go to jocotenango. We cooked and ate on the rooftop during sunset, and it was amazing. It got a little chilly once the sun actually went down, but if you just bring a sweater, you’ll be fine. They also have blankets if you don’t bring one. Our cooking teacher was so fun and sweet to cook with, as was our translator. Both were very involved in the experience too and were cooking right with us, which made the experience more personal, which I loved. We learned a lot about the food we were cooking, as well as Guatemala as a country. We will definitely do this again the next time we are in Antigua, and I would recommend this experience 100 times over again to anyone!

My wife and I had a fantastic ride from our Bed and Breakfast in Antigua to La Aurora Airport in Guatemala City. Our driver Byron arrived a few minutes early for us and got us to our destination quickly and safely. The trip was made even more pleasant by Byron's conversation in both English and Spanish. He shared with us information about Guatemalteco culture, language, politics, and socioeconomic struggles as well as sharing a bit about his own life as an Antiguan. We were thrilled with the smoothness of the trip and the knowledge and friendliness of our driver. This was easily one of the best shuttle experiences we've had in any country.

It's a great way to see Tikal if you are limited on time. I spent about 4.5 hours in Tikal, and I think that's enough time to see pretty much everything there with the tour guide (Aquilino), who is very friendly and knowledgeable about Mayan history and culture. Here's how it went (FYI): I got picked up at a hotel in Zone 9 in Guatemala City at 4:30am; checked-in with Aeromar/G Airways to Flores (Note: you can bring liquid onboard, there's no liquid limitation on domestic flights in Guatemala...and it's important because once you pass security, there's only a waiting hall with bathrooms and nothing else). Flight was on-time, 50 min to Flores. Once at Flores at around 7:30, I was greeted by someone with a sign with my name on it. I hanged out at the cafeteria next door until 8am when we (the tour group) departed for Tikal. It took about an hour and a half to get to Tikal, and we made couple stops: first to check out the model of the Tikal site with bathrooms and shops for about 15-20 min; second was a quick stop to take picture of the lake. We arrived at Tikal at about 9:30. On the way walking to the different temple, we ordered lunch (a choice of beef, chicken, port, veggie, comes with rice and veggie). The lunch is served after we were done with the tour at Tikal, and the restaurant is within the site. I think we got to the restaurant at about 2:30 and after that we left the site. Since we got a bit of time, for those who were flying back to GUA, the tour guy arranged a quick stop at Flores Island for 50 min (4:30-5:20ish) before we were dropped off at about 5:30 at the airport for the 7:20pm flight back to GUA. At the Flores Airport, there's a cafeteria where I had a quick dinner before flight. Other options are available across the street slightly to the east of the airport where there's a shopping center with Pizza Hut, McDonald's and Taco Bell. Again, after security at the airport, there's waiting hall with bathrooms only. Flight back was on-time and got picked up again at GUA back to the hotel. Everything went smoothly with no issues. It's a long day but it is perfect if you are short in-time and really want to visit Tikal (which is the best Mayan site I've visited so far, and I've been to Tulum, Coba, Chichen Itza, Altun Ha, and Iximche)

Fue un tour muy interesante y muy bien en todas maneras. Es muy recomendable. It’s a great tour and perfect in many ways. It’s a great way to see Guatemala City. Everything was good. Gracias a Armando. Thanks to Armando.

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.

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.