Guatemala City Street Food – RY Marketplace

-Getting to know a very nice historic centre of Guatemala city, our capital-Guided by a local Guatemalan from the area who now lives in Antigua-A walking tour in the city including some snacks and an opportunity for lunch at a very famous local eatery in the centre of Guate

-Experiencing a different view of a very bad reputation metropolis and one of its famous markets, seeing and tasting the daily life of a Guatemalan from the city

Description

Taking the chance to visit the capital of Guatemala, we’ll meet our Antiguan restauranteur and food experimenter Andres, who will accompany us by private transfer. (If you are one of the lucky ones to have already eaten at Andres’ restaurant as part of the Altamira Sunset & Dinner experience, then you’ll know you’re in for a culinary treat…)

On arrival to Guatemala City, we’ll walk through the historic centre, taking in some of the main city sights as well as a visit to a traditional bakery for a morning snack & coffee, all before arriving to the Mercado Central. You may wonder why we’re travelling out of Antigua to go to a food market? Well, this food market is visited only by locals, and not on the normal tourist route. This is why we have our connoisseur Andres at hand to talk us through all the Guatemalan native cuisine & ingredients.

We’ll end up at the Comedor within the market, which is the dining hall for locals. Your chance to sit down and savour all that’s on offer…

Who this experience is good for

-People who like walking tour in cities-Foodies and folks open to experiment new foods-If you want to know a different city (this is your opportunity to see the Capital of Guatemala)

-People who like to go out of their comfort zone

Meet our local host

Andres is our guide & host for this experience. He is Guatemalan and has been living in Antigua for many years. Before setting up Montagu restaurant, Andres was responsible for curating experiences in the area for international groups, so knows a thing or two about providing excellent hospitality.
He brings all this knowledge and experience, (including which market stalls are safe on the stomach to eat from) to create a great twist for this bespoke tour.

Itinerary

Upon departing from the meet point (details on hub event), you will travel with Andres to Guatemala city (Guate as us locals call it), this takes about 45mins to an hour depending on traffic, arriving to Guate you leave the van at a parking lot and start your walking tour in the historic centre of the city, you will then visit a very famous local bakery to get a snack and coffee and continue onwards to the mercado central where you have the opportunity to try very local foods. Lunch is not included but its is an option also, and the visit to the bar at the end of the tour. A cherry on the cake that is up to you make this pit stop before heading back to Antigua. Andres is a great host and you will definitely enjoy the day in the city.

Whats included

-Coffee & Pastry from traditional bakery
-Local Guide (Andres from Montagu Restaurant)
-Transportation Round trip – from Antigua

Whats not included

-Lunch at the Comedor (local eatery)
-Local market produce (any extras you might want to try)
-Tips for vendors, driver and guide

Know before you go

-Weather dependent: If it’s too rainy, tour may need to be adjusted or postponed
-Difficulty Level – Easy – but some culture shock to be expected
-Bring personal water bottle
-Sun gear and rain gear (small jacket and or cap)
-This is off the beaten path, so while not dangerous, we suggest not flashing jewellery or devices and to dress as comfiest possible as its a walking tour

-Your Guide Andres will accompany you throughout this experience from Antigua-Tips not included for guides, drivers or vendors-Travel time to Guatemala city is subject to traffic (Approx. 1 hour there and about 2 hours back sometimes)-Minimum to operate: 10 people (this is the only high minimum tour in Antigua and will not run with less)-Maximum to operate: 30 people (in 2 vans if necessary)

-Deadline to book: 3 days prior to experience

What is the refund policy?

If you need to cancel your booking, no problem! Just send us an email at [email protected] with your Order # and let us know. If you cancel within 24 hours, you’ll receive a full refund. If it’s outside of the 24 hour window, don’t worry – our Local City Team will take a look and do their best to issue a refund if possible. Keep in mind, some financial commitments may have already been made, but if the minimum number of participants for the event is still met, we’ll do our best to give you your money back. If something unexpected comes up – like extreme weather or last-minute cancellations from our suppliers, don’t worry! In those cases, we’ll automatically process a refund for you. Just allow us 7-10 days to complete the process.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

Let’s be real – no one can control the weather, and sometimes things just don’t go as planned. But don’t worry, your City Manager is here to help and will do their best to come up with a solution if an event is affected. We understand that everyone’s schedule is different, so while we can’t guarantee a make-up option will work for everyone, we promise to try our hardest. If you’re unable to attend the make-up date, no problem – we’ll give you a full refund for your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Sure! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. We do, however, reserve the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using RY Services.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help?

Please reach out to us at [email protected] and we’ll help. In some cases, you may have multiple emails associated on the Marketplace and this is causing some confusion. Reach out and we’ll do our best to sort it out!

If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your booking to another Nation Member or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

Will I be able to work on this experience?

If you have to check in with work at any point during the scheduled time, we recommend confirming with the City Manager before booking.

I’m a Nation Member but not on an active program, can I still book?

We will always prioritize Remotes who are traveling with an active program on experiences. You may be able to book but there is a chance the City Manager will reach out to let you know we have to release your spot for an active Remote. If you’re in a city but not traveling with a program, we recommend reaching out to the City Manager on the Hub to confirm before booking.