Guatemala · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the $20 Tikal tour from Flores, with transport, expert guides, sunrise options, temple views, costs, and practical advice.
“we had Luis as a guide, who was entertaining, and especially knowledgeable about wildlife in the park.”
Explore Antigua Guatemala on a small-group walking tour covering churches, ruins, markets, history, legends, and useful local tips.
“Luis was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a great orientation to the city.”
Review of the 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with Fuego eruptions, sunrise views, camping details, costs, food, and practical tips.
“I loved the experience! Our guides were so nice with each of us, always taking care of everyone. Team BARCO is the best 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌻🦋❤️🩹”
Review of Flores’ $25 Yaxha sunset tour, with Mayan ruins, wildlife, bilingual guides, transport tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“it was a great trip, highly recommend coming in the dry season”
Review of a budget Tikal tour from Flores with air-conditioned transport, local guides, temple views, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“Is was nice. Everything was very good organized we had a really nice time. The guaid was calm and knowledgeable.”
Review of the Lake Atitlan boat tour from Panajachel, with Maya culture, village walks, hands-on workshops, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Great way to spend the day on the lake! Got to see many different towns and it was nice to have it all organized. Our guide was very friendly and informative and went out of her way to made sure we enjoyed the trip and had all of our questions answered. This is perfect for anyone with limited time on the lake that wants to make the most of it, would recommend!”
Explore Antigua Guatemala at night through Mayan lore, colonial legends, historic churches, markets, and expert storytelling for $25.
“It was a great tour, and I would highly recommend it to anyone staying in Antigua! Our guide was amazing and gave us great recommendations!”
Review of Pachamama Tours’ 2-day Acatenango hike from Antigua, with meals, cabins, volcano views, costs, difficulty, and practical tips.
“Highlight of our trip to Guatemala. The guide Willy was great. Thanks for this experience!”
Explore Kanba Cave, tube the Kahabon River, and swim in Semuc Champey’s turquoise pools on a practical seven-hour tour from Lanquin.
Review of the Tikal transfer from Flores, including boat ride, guided ruins tour, Temple IV, costs, timing, tips, and booking advice.
“The guide, Nathaniel, spoke excellent Wnglish, but also had a depth of knowledge on Mayan culture, local wildlife, history...”
Review of the Tikal National Park tour from Flores, with Mayan temples, Temple IV views, transport, costs, guide quality, and practical tips.
“Viator sold me a product that the operator tikalgo wasn’t offering anymore and I end up losing all my money because they both play the blame game and niether of them took responsibility. It was a very bad and frustrating experience.”
Review of the Tikal tour from Flores or Mundo Maya Airport, with shared transport, local guide, lunch, ticket advice, and practical tips.
“Historic and iconic site. Tour guide and driver were excellent. Lunch was a nice complement to a memorable day.”
Explore Yaxha from Flores with a bilingual guide, Maya temples, palace ruins, shared transport, and a sunset from the pyramids.
“need quetzals to enter not 10 us dollars as advertised.”
Explore Antigua Guatemala with a private local guide, visiting ruins, markets, jade sites, churches, and cultural landmarks for $45.
“An excellent experience! The tour included many sites you would not know about without our guide pointing them out and gaining access.”
Review of the $20 Tikal tour from Flores, covering transport, guides, costs, walking demands, timing, and who should book.
“I’m purely stating the facts so you can make up your own minds and be aware: - We turned up at 4am as instructed with 2 tired children. - Bus turned up on time. - We didn’t leave until 4.45am and ride took 90 minutes. - We had an obligatory 45 minute breakfast break before the tour at the onsite restaurant (food was ok but an additional premium fee). - The entry fees are not included as per the advert. - We booked an English tour but the tour was primarily in Spanish with a short translation into English (eg 10-15 minutes in Spanish and then a few minutes in…”
Volcanoes, ruins, lake villages and market days.
