This Central American country is a gem for discovering the fascinating Mayan culture and the diversity of the area's nature. Tours abound, with wildlife and history at the forefront of day trips to Tikal, culture and history during Antigua and Guatemala City sightseeing tours, and exotic culinary experiences. Each region of Guatemala delivers its own unique moments worthy of experiencing with other like-minded travellers. Whether you want the thrill of theme parks or the beauty of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala tours leave a lasting impression.
Don't miss these Guatemala attractions
- Lake Atitlan sightseeing cruises
- Ziplining through the Antigua forest
- Copan day trips
- Pacaya Volcano
- Xocomil Water Park
Exciting day trips
Thanks to Guatemala's compact size, you don't need to spend entire weeks seeing the best sights the country has to offer. Short day tours are available to incredible places such as the Mayan ruins of Tikal, around Antigua City, out to the Heritage-listed Copan and to the Pacaya Volcano.
You don't even need to pick just one for the day, with plenty of tours that combine multiple sights into one jam-packed day of sightseeing. These tours allow you to do more than just see the places, thanks to knowledgeable guides who are happy to share the history, myths and stories about each place.
Attractions galore
It's easy to get lost amongst the many attractions in Antigua and Guatemala City. Antigua is one of America's oldest cities, boasting stunning architecture that is best learned about on a tour. The city is full of cultural sights such as San Francisco Church and the famous arch of Santa Catalina.
Back in Guatemala City the attractions keep coming with national landmarks including the National Palaca of Culture, Civic Centre and the Metropolitan Cathedral. A sightseeing tour grants you access to all the biggest sights, while teaching you about the history and significance of each one.