On your own, it’s difficult to squeeze the Chichicastenango Market into a single day, but this guided tour makes it a breeze by handling all the transportation logistics from Guatemala City. Plus, going with a guide keeps you from getting lost in the crowds of one of the largest open-air markets in Central America and provides tons of insight into the rich cultures.

Visit Chichicastenango Market from Guatemala City in a day
Guide shares history and fun facts about the highlands of Guatemala
Inclusions such as lunch and private transport make for a comfortable trip
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Guatemala City included

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off at Barceló Hotel and Westin Camino Real Hotel
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Gratuities
We do not pick up passengers in Antigua Guatemala

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Guatemala City, Guatemala City, Guatemala Department
The starting point of this tour is only at the following Guatemala City Hotels: - Barceló Guatemala City Hotel - The Westin Camino Real Hotel WE DO NOT PICK UP PASSENGERS STAYING IN ANTIGUA GUATEMALA

Pickup points

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Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

06:45 a.m. pick up at Westin Camino Real Hotel 07:00 a.m. pick up at Barceló Guatemala City Hotel WE DO NOT PICK UP PASSENGERS IN ANTIGUA GUATEMALA

What To Expect

Mercado de Chichicastenango

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Santo Tomas Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Diane_H

, beautiful drive, crazy Market, lots of interesting information., our guide Tony, took us to several beautiful locations and many interesting sites.

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Gregory_T, Sep 2022

The tour started very early, our guide Gonzalo and driver David were very nice. We stopped at Katok Restaurant for restroom and coffee break, then we went to Panajachel for a quick lookout of the lake. The market was very interesting, very colorful and so much fun learning about their culture and history. The churches are amazing and we wish we had more time to spend there but otherwise great tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Thank you for your comments!! We are very glad you enjoyed your visit to Chichicastenango and the services provided. Hope you visit Guatemala again soon!!

Day trip to Chichinango

staralaniz, Jan 2020

On the plus side; the guide Willie was organized, the driver quite competent and we did visit the market and see the lake. On the minus side, we arrived early at the Barcelo Hotel to meet the tour but when they arrived we were not in the list, and then we drive back to our hotel pick up someone else which was odd. The drive to see Lake Atitlan was interesting but all we did was view it from an overlook and it was foggy; it probably is one of the world’s most beautiful lakes, but we didn’t see that. Also the bathroom there which cost 3 Queztals was disgusting! The Chichicastenago Market was interesting but crowded and hot, and we didn’t stay there to shop as long as scheduled because most members of the group were ready to go home. The lunch was just okay. The main thing to know if considering this tour is that it was 4 hours Each Way in the van. Definitely if you want to see the lake it should be a separate outing.

Must see and do while in Guatemala

Diane_H, Sep 2019

, beautiful drive, crazy Market, lots of interesting information., our guide Tony, took us to several beautiful locations and many interesting sites.

Response from Host, Sep 2019

Thank you for your comments!! We are very glad you enjoyed your visit to Chichicastenango and the services provided. Hope you visit Guatemala again soon!!

This Tour should really just say...

christina_p, Feb 2018

This Tour should really just say chichicastenango day trip. Lake atitlan was just a stop at a viewpoint on the way to chichi. We thought it was visiting both. Confusing so that’s why I removed 1 star. Other than that great tour of chichicastenango! The lunch was delicious! tour is thru Clark tours

Great tour. Long day. Lots of traffic...

Lisa B, Jan 2018

Great tour. Long day. Lots of traffic can't help that. Might be tough with small kids.

This tour was fantastic. We had an...

Lindav12349, Oct 2017

This tour was fantastic. We had an older guy for a guide but he was good. The meal that I had at the Maya Inn, when we went to the market, was by far the best meal I had all over Central America. The market was impressive, with thousands of indigenous folk selling all kinds of beautiful vegetables and fruits. It was really impressive. This tour was really well devised.

Christian es excelente...

Zayra_T, Mar 2024

Christian es excelente guía y tiene mucho conocimiento. Es súper puntual. Referente al tour únicamente deben de especificar que no te llevan al lago y solo al mirados que no se alcanza a ver, del reto todo bien

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Buenos días Zayra! Muchas gracias por sus comentarios, nos complace escuchar que tuvieron una buena experiencia con Christian durante el tour. Estaremos revisando la información sobre el Lago ya que si indica que es únicamente al Mirador para una visita panorámica.

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JeanFrancois_H, Nov 2019

Sergio est un guide exceptionnel. J’admire sa facilité à passer de l’anglais au français ( qu’il pratique aisément) , à l’espagnol ! Il est cultivé et connaît très bien son pays. Un vrai bonheur ce (trop court) moment ensemble. Il nous fait aimer son pays et on n’a qu’une envie : revenir ! Merci sergio🤩

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