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The 15 Best Tours in Antigua Guatemala

82 tours  ·  from $23 a head

Almost every trip to Guatemala runs through Antigua, and almost every day out starts on its cobbles. These 15 cover the volcano hikes that leave before dawn, the coffee slopes above the valley, the walking tours of the ruined churches and the long day trips to the lake and the market.

From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano - Leaving Antigua at 8:45 AM
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From Antigua: Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

1.Adventure, 2-Day Hiking to Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,189 reviews · 2 days · from $54Our pick

Acatenango Volcano hiking review from Antigua: a tough two-day climb, cold camp, sunrise views, Fuego eruptions, meals, costs, and practical tips.

“My partner and I have hiked before and thought this wouldn’t be as difficult as other reviews made it out to be, but we were so wrong—this hike is HARD!! However, this tour made sure to take it slow and stopped for plenty of breaks. Definitely bring warm clothes, as it’s very cold at the top, and bring heaps of snacks because the meals they provide don’t fill you up. You can buy snacks and water along the way, so don’t stress about running out. The cabins are exactly how they look in the photos. You will share with strangers, which is a bit close for comfort, but it’s only…”

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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish - Hotel Pickup Around Antigua
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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish

2.Pacaya Volcano Tour in English/Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 930 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Review of the Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua, with lava fields, volcano views, marshmallows, transport details, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour guide was extremely helpful. One of us had knee issues while climbing and the tour guide was patient and organised a last min horse to assist with the completion of the activity.”

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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek - The Four-Hour Walk Through Pine and Ash
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From Antigua: Pacaya Volcano Trek

3.Pacaya Volcano Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 798 reviews · 6 hours · from $23

Review of the Pacaya Volcano trek from Antigua, with hike details, lava views, costs, transport tips, difficulty, and advice for booking.

“We had a great time, the drive was safe, rather slow and a timely pick up/drop off. Our guide Roberto was very nice and took care of the group. We had different fitness levels on the tour and had breaks every 15-20 minutes which made the main hike pretty easy. For the price of this tour, it’s the exact same thing as all other tours offer and we had a great time!”

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Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking - The trailhead and the first steep miles
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Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

4.Antigua, Guatemala: Volcano Acatenango Overnight Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 645 reviews · 2 days · from $90

Review of Antigua’s Acatenango overnight hike, with lava views, sunrise, meals, cabins, guide quality, costs, and practical preparation tips.

“The guide Alex was truly great and looked for parts of group that were a bit slow (aka me). The tour itself is no joke, as other comments will let you know. Make sure to book two hiking poles. Up there the sleeping bags did not close, so make sure to put on really warm clothes. Do Fuego only if you feel well with highs. You can see it perfectly from Acatenango though. Absolutely worth the hike. I was slightly terrified the entire time (I have fear of hights, there aren’t many steep points though) but most people were quite okay. The first bit is quite dusty, make sure to…”

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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua - The climb begins with a sharp test
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Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

5.Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 502 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $35

Review of the Pacaya Volcano hike from Antigua, with costs, trail difficulty, transport, horse rentals, views, and practical packing tips.

“it was so much fun! very informative and the guides were so kind and friendly. I sincerely enjoyed every second! 10/10 recommend.”

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Antigua Guatemala: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour - Starting at La Merced Church
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Antigua Guatemala: City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

6.City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 2h 30m · from $25Top rated

Explore Antigua Guatemala on a small-group walking tour covering churches, ruins, markets, legends, culture, and useful local tips.

“Geraldo was an attentive, knowledgeable guide who taught and showed us so much in one morning. Highly recommend!”

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FROM ANTIGUA, ROUND TRIP: EXPLORING THE VILLAGES OF LAKE ATITLÁN. - The 5:30 AM Pickup From Antigua
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FROM ANTIGUA, ROUND TRIP: EXPLORING THE VILLAGES OF LAKE ATITLÁN.

7.From Antigua, Round Trip: Exploring The Villages Of Lake Atitlán.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 382 reviews · 14 hours · from $95

See Lake Atitlán from Antigua in one long day, with village visits, a private boat, Mayan culture, breakfast, and bilingual guides.

“Really enjoyed the tour and had the chance to see some beautiful places. Kevin, our guide, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I hope he gets the chance to see the Bulls play in Chicago someday!”

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Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua - Panajachel: breakfast and the first lake view
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Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

8.Lake Atitlan One Day Tour from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $92

Explore Lake Atitlán from Antigua on a full-day tour through four villages, with shared transport, boat rides, local crafts, and Mayan culture.

“This was an all day tour that was well worth it. Such beautiful places and the people. The tour guides are all well organized and very knowledgeable about the area and history. Will definitely recommend.”

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Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua - Finca La Azotea: coffee from plant to cup
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Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua

9.Coffee and Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $41

Ride Antigua’s cobblestones to a coffee farm, sample Guatemalan foods and drinks, and learn about local culture on this four-hour bike tour.

“I really enjoyed this tour - our guide was really knowledgeable about the coffee and food as well as giving us an interesting insight into Guatemalan society. The cycling was not difficult and the bikes were a great way of getting around, meaning we could see the plantation, the coffee and chocolate museum and go to a couple of street food stalls in the time.”

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Antigua: ATV Mountain Tour with Hobbitenango Entry - Starting on Antigua’s cobblestones
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Antigua: ATV Mountain Tour with Hobbitenango Entry

10.ATV Mountain Tour with Hobbitenango Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 277 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Ride an ATV through Antigua, visit Cerro de la Cruz and Hobbitenango, sample Guatemalan chocolate, and enjoy mountain views for $69.

“Roberto was an amazing guide, conscious of keeping the group together and being safe on public roads. The tour included so much, Cocoa, wine, honey and the sites all around Antigua and the outskirts. The driver’s skills going up and down the mountain to Hobbitenago were amazing. Lots of time there and great food. We were able to arrange transport to Guatemala City later that day with the same tour company for a great price too. Would definitely recommend!!”

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Shared shuttle - between Antigua and Panajachel, Lake Atitlan - Why This Route Is Worth Paying For
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Shared shuttle – between Antigua and Panajachel, Lake Atitlan

11.Shared shuttle – between Antigua and Panajachel, Lake Atitlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 153 reviews · from $20Best value

Review of the $20 shared shuttle between Antigua and Panajachel, with pickup details, comfort tips, timing, value, and honest drawbacks.

“For a shared shuttle, the experience was likely typical- meaning you will be at the mercy of limited pick up times, traffic, other travelers, and the driver. Some travelers had to exchange to another vehicle with minimal communication from the initial driver. If traveling with 3 or more people, consider private if able.”

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Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano - Reaching camp on the volcano slopes
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Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano

12.Overnight Adventure Hike Acatenango Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $84

Review of the two-day Acatenango Volcano hike from Antigua, with camping, costs, gear, food, group concerns, and practical booking advice.

“I was really excited about this experience—the opportunity to hike a volcano with like-minded adventurers. When I arrived at the office, I was surprised by how many people were there. I initially assumed there were multiple groups, but it quickly became clear that things were chaotic from the start. There was very little instruction, and people were essentially told to get in where they fit in. My group ended up being 40+ people for what was supposed to be a 16-person hike. The guides appeared to be very young and, unfortunately, didn’t seem to have the experience needed to manage such a large and varied group. We were never informed…”

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Antigua Sky High Adventure - AltaMira: statues, stairs, and big volcano views
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Antigua Sky High Adventure

13.Antigua Sky High Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Review of Antigua Sky High Adventure, with ATV rides, AltaMira views, Earth Lodge, Cerro de la Cruz, costs, tips, and practical details.

“We booked this trip last minute as we had an extra day in Antigua. The ATV’s were so much fun and the few locations/view points were beautiful. Our guide, Sergio, made sure we had a wonderful experience and spoke both English and Spanish very well. He was always offering to take photos for us and had so much knowledge about the area to share. At the end of the tour you go to a avocado farm that also has a restaurant. The restaurant has some of the freshest food we’ve ever had, and was a highlight of our trip. Dietary restrictions are understood well at this restaurant, and both vegan/vegetarian…”

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Antigua: Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour - Riding through villages and forest trails
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Antigua: Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour

14.Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 120 reviews · 7 hours · from $125

Review of Antigua’s Pacaya Volcano ATV Tour, with lava fields, Calderas Lagoon, lunch, safety tips, pricing, and honest advice.

“We had a wonderful time, a great day trip and so much time spent on the ATV’s with incredible views!”

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¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua! - Beginning the Pacaya Hike
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¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!

15.¡Pacaya Volcano Tour from Antigua!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $100

Review of the Pacaya Volcano tour from Antigua, with hike details, guides, costs, horse options, views, and practical booking advice.

“We had such a wonderful time and the hike was so beautiful. Even the driver joined us for the hike which was nice. The only thing was the owner asked us for extra money and we were delayed because we had to gas money.”

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