3-day itinerary · Antigua Guatemala
3 Days in Antigua Guatemala: First-Timer Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors looking for a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Start with a cultural walk and local flavors, then explore coffee, jade carving and mountain scenery before a volcano hike.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Culture and local flavors
Get oriented on foot, try chocolate making and explore local food through an evening tour.

Morning
Antigua Cultural Walking Tour
Take a guided cultural walk for an overview of the city, giving your first visit a foundation.

Afternoon
Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Workshop in ChocoMuseo Antigua
Make chocolate from bean to bar, adding hands-on learning to your introduction to local flavors.

Evening
Street Food Evening Tour in Antigua
Explore street food on a guided evening tour, bringing a food-focused perspective to your first day.
Day 2: Coffee, crafts and mountain views
Meet coffee producers, carve a jade keepsake and head into the mountains on an ATV tour.

Morning
Antigua Coffee Tour by Local Producers
Learn about coffee with local producers, connecting a familiar drink with the people behind it.

Afternoon
Carve your own jade piece in Antigua!
Design, cut and carve your own jade piece for a creative, hands-on complement to sightseeing.

Evening
Antigua ATV Sunset Tour
Join a sunset ATV tour across three mountain tops, adding outdoor adventure and elevated views to your introduction.
Day 3: Volcano adventure and cooking
Pair a volcano hike with hands-on cooking and a social finish.

Morning
Hike to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua
Hike Pacaya Volcano for an outdoor highlight that contrasts with the city's cultural experiences.

Afternoon
Authentic Guatemalan Cooking Class in Antigua
Prepare Guatemalan dishes in a cooking class, turning your introduction to local flavors into practical experience.

Evening
Antigua Bar Crawl
Meet other travelers on a bar crawl for a social introduction to the city's nightlife.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.