Top Antigua Walking Tours

This was an amazing experience mostly because the instructor was so much fun and very knowledgeable as well as kept the class interesting and absolutely memorable! She included the class in everything and was super friendly! I will be back with my husband so that he can take this class too!

The experience was truly unforgettable. I highly recommend not missing the morning hike to the summit. It made the entire trek so worth it. The views were incredible and it was so special to see the sunrise while also seeing an active volcano erupt. A couple of things I will mention: 1) This hike is extremely challenging. I hike fairly often in the US and would consider myself to be in good shape. This hike was on a whole different level. It is amazing but it is very steep the entire way up, which made the altitude even more challenging. I didn’t think the altitude was a huge factor but I would definitely bring Tylenol or another over the counter pain medication. I had a little headache, which the Tylenol helped out with quite a bit. 2) Bring lots of water. This hike is no joke and it is very hot, especially at the bottom. The website suggested a certain amount of water, but I would air on the side of bringing more than was recommended. I went through roughly 8 liters and was fine, but definitely could have used more. 3) Bring a few extra layers. I brought a puffer jacket and a rain jacket as well as a pair of pants that were more water/wind resistant. I also had gloves. When packing my bag, I was considering not bringing these items because they were big, but they were completely necessary. It gets really cold and windy at night and at the summit. The cabin we stayed in was great, as it protected us from the wind, but it was still cold. 4) Bring lots of Quetzales (roughly 500). There are no shops that take credit card once you get close to the trailhead. There are many opportunities to buy snacks/drinks along the way up but they are cash only and more expensive than what you’d expect to pay in Antigua. Additionally, it costs 100Q to get into the park once you’re there (cash only). If you want to do the extra fuego hike, it costs 250Q extra (cash only). So it’s best to have some extra money in case of any emergency. 5) Bring toilet paper. There are toilets but they are definitely quite rough. There is no toilet paper unless you bring or buy your own at the very base of the trail. I didn’t use the bathroom but it’s best to have in case of an emergency. 6) Leave some extra space in your pack to also carry your lunch and dinner. The tour company does provide lunch and dinner on the first day of the trek, but you do need to carry it up the mountain. I had to consolidate a few things to fit it. 7) The weather changes extremely quickly. You may have bad visibility one minute, but the following minute, it’s perfect. However, the weather and visibility seemed to be best in the morning barring any rainstorms. It’s very worth it to wake up early to see the sunrise for the best chance at getting a clear view of the volcano. 8) As mentioned above, the hike is really challenging and you do get very dirty/sweaty over the two days you’re trekking. I’d recommend splurging a little bit if you can on the night after the hike back down. I was staying in a shared dorm room to save a few bucks, but it would have been really nice to have my own space to unpack and organize my dirty/clean clothes. (This is minor, but just a personal recommendation). 9) The guides are very helpful, but don’t expect very much historical information about the mountains or the volcanoes/ the people that lived there. It’s not that kind of tour. The guides are mostly there to chaperone your trip up to the huts at the top. It would come in handy to know more Spanish to learn more from the guides. They spoke good English, but it would have helped if I spoke more Spanish.

10/10!! Oscar and Brandon were our tour guides. Tour started promptly after filling out paperwork and grabbing our helmets. Cacao demo was informative and fun — Naomi was our presenter. We purchased some rums and lotions. Hobbitenago was our favorite (definitely get the pizza - delicious!) our tour was a little over 6 hours. Wonderful weather, felt safe despite the crazy steep drive. Oscar not only guided us but entertained us and took our pics at every stop. Would highly recommend!

Luis was a fantastic guide. Punctual and contacted us prior to the tour to confirm we were familiar with the meeting point. Excellent English, affable and good sense of humor. Tour was well paced and a mix of history , politics, cullture, architecture, food and other tourist experiences.

This cooking class was such a highlight of our trip! From start to finish, everything was well organized, fun, and interactive. We got to learn about local ingredients, explore traditional cooking techniques, and actually prepare authentic Guatemalan dishes ourselves. The instructor was incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel very welcoming and personal. The food turned out absolutely delicious, and it was so rewarding to enjoy a meal we made from scratch. It was not just a class, but a cultural experience, highly recommend it to anyone visiting!

Our driver was super friendly, arrived on time, and we were able to coordinate a departure time so that we arrived to the airport without any issues. We had 9 people in our car and 3 of them elderly. The driver was super helpful with our family members. Appreciated it.

This was a great experience as we didn’t have a car in Antigua and it takes you to places outside the city center that we probably wouldn’t have gone to. We got to try various foods and had an unexpected drink making session which was a lot of fun. Leaning about various dishes was helpful for the rest of our trip. Alejandro was a great guide.

I did the Acatenango Volcano Tour and it was an unforgettable experience! I’m not a professional hiker, but the team made everything very well organized and safe. The guides were supportive and encouraging throughout the hike, and the whole tour was perfectly arranged. Watching the volcano was absolutely breathtaking — truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Highly recommended!