Top 15 Market Tours in Guatemala

1.Guatemalan Cooking Class & Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Antigua market tour plus a small-group cooking class on a rooftop with volcano views, hands-on Guatemalan dishes, and wine. Pickup included.

“This is a must-do activity in Antigua! Milton is fantastic and the experience is very authentic. You get a little bit of everything starting with experiencing the local market, picking out your fresh ingredients, and then learning about the local cuisine and the culture. His family is very gracious, opening up their home for this experience”

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2.Guatemalan Cooking Class and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $98

Antigua market tour and hands-on Guatemalan cooking class with hotel pickup, rooftop views, and recipes to take home in small groups.

“I loved the cooking part and the market tour was cool. The only thing I would say is that the tour guide didn’t wash his hands as often as I would have liked especially since he was the one selecting the food we would later eat.”

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3.Cooking class and market tour/Pepian Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50

Antigua market tour and a small-group pepián workshop in Parramos, cooking with a family and sharing lunch or dinner.

“This was by far the best experience we had in Antigua. Our guide met us as arranged and took us on a brief tour/overview of the town square of Parramos before heading to a local family's home. There, we met the family matriarch, who explained what we would be cooking. Throughout the afternoon, we were free to ask many questions about her life and the way of life of other indigenous people in the area. Throughout this time our guide interpreted for us as needed. When the meal was finished cooking, we all sat down and enjoyed the best meal we've had in all of Central America! Highly Recommend!”

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4.Full Day Tour: Chichicastenango Maya Market and Lake Atitlan from Guatemala City

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Full-day trip from Guatemala City to Chichicastenango market and Lake Atitlan, with Santo Tomás church rituals and scenic lake views.

“Urbano picked us up at the hotel and brought us back home. We picked up Celestino our tour guide at Antigua. They were both friendly and knowledgeable. You do spend apt of time in the car as it is far away, however it was worth the drive.”

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5.Mayan Nose Sunrise Hiking + Chichicastenango Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $60

Hike Indian Nose at sunrise near Lake Atitlán, then tour Chichicastenango markets with a guide and private transport for $60.

“This is a challenging hike tho well worth it. Waking up at 2:30 am and traveling with Salvatore was smooth and fun - It’s so beautiful - absolutely a must do while here”

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6.Market food tour and tortilla workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Antigua market tour plus tortilla workshop. Sample Guatemalan food, ride by tuk-tuk, make tortillas, then eat lunch at El Comalote.

“Wonderful! We highly recommend this tour for a dive into the food markets and a wonderful morning preparing and cooking, then eating, corn tortillas and the local Guatemala toppings . Our guide Veruska was marvelous, so engaging, knowledgeable and fun! Maria, the cook, and her mother and daughter were a delight to spend the morning with.”

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7.Shared shuttle – Visit Chichicastenango Market

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $18Best value

Shared shuttle to Chichicastenango Market from Antigua or Panajachel. One-way rides, plenty of market time, and budget-friendly value.

“Quick and organized efficiently! They arrived to pick us up and drop off in time. Drive took only roughly 2 hours”

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8.Solola Market, Panajachel Cloud Forest and Mayan Villages from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $127

Small-group day trip from Antigua to Sololá market, Panajachel on Lake Atitlán, cloud-forest farms, and Mayan villages with a guide.

“We had an amazing day Exploring the rich and vibrant market at Solola. We had a great experience writing the chicken us. We even explored a cliffside cave. We were able to make a wish. Overall, great experience with a great guide! Highly recommend.”

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9.Guatemala City Panoramic Tour + Visit to the Central Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $190

8-hour Guatemala City panoramic mini-bus tour with hotel pickup, monuments and churches, plus Central Market food tasting in English.

“This was an enjoyable tour! We had Winston Cuc as a tour guide. He was great showing us the different areas, getting out the van walking with us. We even sat and had a cup of coffee. The restaurant we chose to experience was GREAT! The food options were vast & delicious!”

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10.Chichicastenango Market Tour from Antigua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $155

Chichicastenango market day trip from Antigua with pickup, small group access, Santo Tomás church, cemetery offerings, and a mask shop.

“O melhor passeio na Guatemala para se ter contato direto com as tradições maias, ainda vivas em Chichi. O guia deu excelentes explicações sobre a cultura local, enquanto andávamos pelas ruas do mercado, pelas igrejas locais. Em Chichi vi a força do sincretismo religioso e tradições indígenas pulsantes e vivas! Passeio imperdível para quem vai à Guatemala!”

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11.Antigua Market Culture and Cuisine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $30

2-hour Antigua market food tour with fruit tastings, tortilla making at Mercado Central, plus optional lunch and restaurant tips near Calzada Santa Lucía.

“This was a good tour of the markets. We first did the walking tour and then segued into the market tour. Our guide, Christina, was knowledgeable and engaging. There were a few drawbacks being the lunch restaurant in the market was uRead more”

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12.Chichicastenango Market Day Tour from Panajachel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $119

Chichicastenango market day trip from Panajachel with Pascual Abaj, Santo Tomas, Mayan counting, and Fire Cleansing Ceremony.

“Manuel was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed our time at the market and getting to know him and his culture. He was very thoughtful and we all had a great time. The only downside was this was listed as a "private tour" and we did end up having others with us both in the shuttle and the tour but it wasn't an issue as the group was easy going.”

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13.Tour To Chichicastenango, An Ancestral Mayan Market + Panajachel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $290

Hotel pickup day trip to Chichicastenango’s Mayan market and Santo Tomás church, then Panajachel on Lake Atitlán.

“This tour was amazing!! My guides, Winston and Astrid, were so nice, knowledgeable, and professional. The drivers were also fantastic. I learned so much about Guatemala and Mayan culture. I also took some great photos at Lake Atitlan and Chichicastenango. This tour is great for families, couples, and solo travelers. Awesome experience!!!”

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14.Combo Walking and Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $45

Half-day walking plus market tour in Antigua, Guatemala. Small group, guided history and politics, fruit snacks, and market tasting.

“Very nice guide. Took her time to explain everything. She was patient and knowledgeable. I enjoyed her tour”

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15.Traditional & Colorful Chichicastenango Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $90

A guided walk through Chichicastenango’s Santo Tomás market and a visit to Santo Tomás Church, plus A/C transport and a boat transfer.

“It was marked as a “private” tour, so imagine our surprise when we were joined by others. If the tour is marketed as private, it should be private.”

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