CityTour AI

Alt-Guatemala self-guided walking tour

Antigua Guatemala: Baroque Splendor and Hidden Ruins

Experience the colonial charm of Antigua Guatemala on a relaxed walking tour of magnificent baroque churches and mysterious ruins. Discover iconic landmarks like the Santa Catalina Arch and learn about the sacred significance of cacao. This tour combines living history with the authentic flair of Guatemala's former capital.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
191minutes
8.0 kmdistance
19stops
Audio guideFormat
Antigua Guatemala: Baroque Splendor and Hidden Ruins
Nerdoguate / CC BY-SA 4.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Alt-Guatemala without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Antigua Guatemala walking tour

Map for Antigua Guatemala walking tour with 19 stops
The static map shows the tour route with La Merced Church, Cerro de la Cruz, Primer Año Ruinas de la Candelaria, Kapuzinerkonvent Antigua, and 15 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. La Merced Church in Alt-Guatemala
    Rambling Traveler derivative work: MrPanyGoff / CC BY-SA 3.0

    1La Merced Church

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1767 · Style: baroque architecture · Wikidata

  2. Cerro de la Cruz in Alt-Guatemala
    Simon Burchell / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2Cerro de la Cruz

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  3. 3Primer Año Ruinas de la Candelaria

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  4. Kapuzinerkonvent Antigua in Alt-Guatemala
    Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa / CC BY-SA 2.0

    4Kapuzinerkonvent Antigua

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1736 · Style: Hispanic baroque · Wikidata

  5. Hotel Casa Santo Domingo in Alt-Guatemala
    Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada / CC BY-SA 2.0

    5Hotel Casa Santo Domingo

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1989 · Wikidata

  6. Casa Popenoe in Alt-Guatemala
    Lgalvarado / CC BY-SA 3.0

    6Casa PopenoeAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  7. 7La Casa del Jade

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

  8. 8Palacio del AyuntamientoBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

  9. Fuente de las Sirenas in Alt-Guatemala
    Chapin242 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    9Fuente de las Sirenas

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  10. Antigua Guatemala Cathedral in Alt-Guatemala
    Rialfver at Dutch Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0

    10Antigua Guatemala CathedralChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1680 · Style: Mannerist architecture · Named after: St. James the Elder · Wikidata

  11. 11Convento de Santa ClaraBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  12. San Francisco Church in Alt-Guatemala
    ZackClark / Public domain

    12San Francisco ChurchMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1702 · Style: baroque architecture · Named after: Francis of Assisi · Wikidata

  13. 13Calle de los PasosMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

  14. 14San José El Viejo

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  15. Palace of the Captain Generals in Alt-Guatemala
    BBCLCD / CC BY-SA 4.0

    15Palace of the Captain GeneralsMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1755 · Wikidata

  16. Iglesia de San Agustín in Alt-Guatemala
    Nerdoguate / CC BY-SA 4.0

    16Iglesia de San AgustínBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  17. 17College of the Company of JesusBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1608 · Heritage status: World Heritage Site · Wikidata

  18. El Sabor del Tiempo in Alt-Guatemala
    randreu / CC BY 3.0

    18El Sabor del Tiempo

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

  19. Santa Catalina Arch in Alt-Guatemala
    Public domain

    19Santa Catalina ArchMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

Unlock the full tour

This public page shows a preview. The full route, all content, and navigation are available in CityTour AI.

Go to tour

Cities nearby

Discover self-guided tours in nearby cities.

Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Alt-Guatemala — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, La Merced Church, Cerro de la Cruz, Primer Año Ruinas de la Candelaria, Kapuzinerkonvent Antigua, Hotel Casa Santo Domingo, Casa Popenoe and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at La Merced Church and ends at Santa Catalina Arch. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 191 minutes for 19 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 30 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $10.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.