Gretchen Stuppy Carlson
Antigua is one of the best places to visit in Guatemala. I’ve spent well over 2 weeks exploring this town and been on many of the local tours and can honestly say that biking through the coffee farms just outside of town is the best day tour in Antigua.
If you’re planning a trip to Antigua with family or friends and wondering what to do beyond the standard volcano hike (which I also recommend) this is the activity I’d tell you not to skip. Here’s everything you need to know for this bike tour Antigua Guatemala.
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What Is the Coffee & Gastronomic Bike Tour in Antigua?
This is a half-day guided bike tour that winds from the streets of Antigua out to a working coffee plantation, through a local village market, and back, with plenty of food and drink stops along the way. The whole thing runs about four hours and is well priced.
The tour is run by CA Travelers, a local company with a strong reputation for small-group, community-focused experiences. The organization is also dedicated to giving back to the community and helps to support a local school directly with funds from these tours.
The Bikes (Yes, They’re Fat-Tire, and Yes, That Matters)
Let’s talk about the cobblestones. Antigua is famously beautiful and famously bumpy. Those charming stone streets are no joke on a standard bike, but the fat-tire bikes provided on this tour handle them surprisingly well. These fat tires are also great for biking through the coffee field.
Overall the tour does not have a lot of biking. Out of the 4 hours you are only biking for a total of 30-45 minutes (broken up over the whole tour). You have lots of stops to learn about the local coffee and food scene. We’d call the overall difficulty moderate-easy: accessible for most people who are comfortable on bikes (you do bike on roads with car traffic).
What to bring: Wear closed-toe shoes, The coffee farm trails are partly shaded, but the town sections are exposed. The tour supplies you will a small backpack and water bottle for the trip or you can bring your own.
Step by Step Break Down of the Bike Tour Antigua Guatemala
You will meet at the CA Travelers office right in town and get your bikes. After this you willhead off with your guide for the tour.
Stop 1: Finca La Azotea — The Coffee Farm
This was the highlight for us, no question.
Finca La Azotea is a working coffee estate just outside Antigua, and cycling through it feels like riding into a different world. It’s amazing that after just a few minutes you leave the city and ride into the coffee farm. The trails weave between coffee plants and shade trees, with volcanoes in the background.
Once you arrive at the farm, your guide takes you through the entire coffee production process: from how the berries are picked off the plant to how they’re processed, dried, roasted, and brewed. The tour was very personal and hands on and we ate the berries and got to touch and experience all parts of the process of making coffee. We loved this part of the tour!
After touring the farm and checking out the museum, you have a coffee tasting in the shop. You can also buy coffee here.
Stop 2: Chocolate Tasting
Tucked into the coffee plantation, there is also a small shop that sells chocolate. As part of the tour, they walked us through the process of making chocolate and we were able to taste different chocolate products. This was interesting and the kids enjoyed the chocolate even more than the coffee.
Stop 3: San Felipe de Jesús Village & Market
After the farm, the tour heads into the nearby village of San Felipe de Jesús. This isn’t a long ride but you are on the streets instead of the coffee plantation path.
The market is full of local artisans working with wood, clay, and textiles and it’s interesting to see where many of the locals work who can’t afford to live and work right in Antigua. It’s a great spot to pick up authentic souvenirs (bring cash). We stopped here for a small snack of tortillas with tomatoes, radishes and cilantro.
On the way out of the market, we stopped to try a number of candies and sweets. This was a lot more interesting than we anticipated.
Stop 4: Fermented Drinks
The final stop of the trip is to try some fermented drinks, including “Fresco de Suchiles,” which our guide described as Guatemala’s version of kombucha. It’s tangy, refreshing, and completely unlike anything you’ll find back home.
Like many of the other parts of the trip, this stop didn’t feel like a tourist trap, but was just a small stop on the side of the road.
Stop 5: Back to CA Travelers Office
The trip ends back where you started and you get a beer or other drink to end as well as watch a short video on CA Travelers impact in the local community.
Practical Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Duration | ~4 hours |
| Price | $41 per person (this was in the winter of 2026) |
| Group size | Max 9 travelers (although if you have a bigger group – try reading out to the company) |
| Fitness level | Moderate-easy |
| Bikes | Fat-tire (provided) |
| What’s included | Bike rental, museum entry, all tastings, cold beer at the end |
| If it rains | Rescheduled date or full refund offered |
| Book in advance | ~14 days ahead is typical – we booked 2 months in advance since we were a group of 9 |
Is It Worth It? Our Honest Take
Yes. Unequivocally.
For $41 per person, you get four hours of biking, a coffee farm visit, a museum, a village market, multiple food and drink tastings, and a guide who genuinely cares about the experience. We’ve spent more on far less memorable things in more expensive destinations. This tour far exceeded our expectations.
If you’re visiting Antigua and have one half-day to spend on a structured activity, this is the one. We did this activity on our first day in town and it was a great overview of the local area, architecture and food scene.
FAQs
Do you need biking experience? Basic comfort on a bike is enough. The pace is relaxed, there are frequent stops, and the guide adjusts for the group. The cobblestone sections take a little focus but are manageable for most riders.
Is it good for kids? Yes — we’d say ages 8 and up are ideal. Younger children may find the full four hours tiring, and they’ll need to be comfortable on a standard bike.
What should we wear? Comfortable athletic clothing, closed-toe shoes, and layers for the early morning. The coffee farm trails can be cooler than Antigua’s streets.
How far in advance should we book? The tour books up — especially during peak season. We’d recommend booking at least a week out, and 2 weeks to be safe.
Is the tour only in English? CA Travelers offers guides in English and Spanish. Confirm your preference when booking.
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