Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano
5
Granada Colonial City Tour and Masaya Volcano
By Duran Tours Nicaragua
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
About
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 1-96, max of 12 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
More
- 1-hour boat ride
- Transportation with AC
- One cold bottle of water per guest
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Masaya Volcano Entree fee day Tour
- Entry/Admission - Masaya Volcano National Park 2025
What's not included- Meals
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic drinks
- Snack
- Entry/Admission - Las Isletas
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Granada, Granada, Granada DepartmentHotel in Granada or Managua
Pickup details- Air BB or Rental Homes
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Augusto C Sandino Airport, Managua Nicaragua
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24283P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24283P1
From
$150.00
per adult
Select date and travelers
Similar experiences
Itinerary
- 1
- 2
- 3
About the operator
Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- H8453PSdinak0 contributionsAmazing 10 days in NicaraguaWe had a wonderful time in Nicaragua with Gerald, Pedro and our driver Byron. It was meticulously organized by Gerald, and he was very accommodating with my requests to be active and see a lot of the country with our family of 6. Communication was outstanding. We felt safe and well cared for throughout the 10 days. I highly recommend working with Gerald and his team. muchos Gravias amigos!Written December 29, 2024
- 297jacobs0 contributionsWeeklong tour with Gerald -- Amazing!I toured around Nicaragua for a week with Gerald. He is organized, knowledgeable and friendly. Each destination was beautiful and Gerald knew good spots to go. We visited Leon, Grenada, Masaya, Ometepe, San Juan del Sur and more. I recommend Gerald to anybody looking to visit Nicaragua!Written October 18, 2024
- D1300SHcarlah0 contributionsGreat birding adventure to beautiful reservesWe spent a day birding with Gerald and it was quite educational. He knows a great deal about birds, plants, trees, and nature. We went to two beautiful preserves near Managua, Reserva Privada Montibelli and Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve. Both were beautiful, peaceful places. His English is excellent, but he also helped us practice our Spanish. Not only did we see and learn about birds but also about the country in general. It is one of the safest countries in Central Ameria. Thanks for an amazing day, Gerald!Written June 20, 2024
- michaelvK322SB0 contributionsWonderful Trip Across NicaraguaGerald is a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable about the history and the landscape of his beautiful country. Flexible and accommodating, very easy to get along, don’t hesitate to book a tour with Gerald!Written May 5, 2024
- travelbliss19800 contributionsFamily Adventure of a Lifetime!!!Amazing family vacation - boys were 5, 12 and 16. Gerald and Byron his driver were both fantastic through the whole tour. We felt safe and were always entertained. Gerald’s knowledge about the animals and places we visited made the trip so special and brought aspects we would have never known/found on our own. We did 4 nights 5 days in Granada and Ometepe with him after a week at playa Maderas on our own. Nicaragua is beautiful and we had the greatest family adventure - the boys want to go back and see their new friend Gerald! Siempre Tona (inside joke)Written April 13, 2024
- 885PamB0 contributionsA Fantastic TripOur trip to Nicaragua surpassed all our expectations. Gerald planned a 9 day personalized trip for us that provided all the types of experiences that we enjoy when we travel. We immediately felt comfortable with him and were amazed at his wealth of knowledge of everything Nicaraguan. Gerald is committed to supporting local businesses and took us to many little restaurants where we could sample the local cuisine. One of many memorable experiences was 'tobogganing' down the Cerro Negro volcano. We highly recommend Gerald for travellers of any age and hope to travel with him again.Written April 12, 2024
- evanwI1845TY0 contributionsBest Tour Guide In Nicaragua 🇳🇮This is the best tour guide in the entire country of Nicaragua 🇳🇮!! He will show you a side of the country you have never heard or seen. His tours are extremely reasonable and he even adds activities in them that are not listed here!! You will learn about the true beauty of Nicaragua in an extremely unique way. Plus he will accommodate you and provide you with the best recommendations for accommodations, nightlife, food, and much more!! If you don’t book one of his tours, you are missing out on an unforgettable and incredible experience!!Written April 12, 2024
- lavincentg20220 contributionsSpectacularThe view is amazing it is a must go to place to visit if you're in Nicaragua. I would recommend getting there around 5 PM just before the sun sets and the view is spectacular.Written January 30, 2024
- Lethejourneybegin0 contributions“Three Generations’ Unforgettable Journey: Exploring Nicaragua for the First Time”Absolutely unique experience for three generations of family members to experience culture, history, and some of the natural wonders in this beautiful Country.Written January 30, 2024
- mariaoT2908DR0 contributionsAmazing Day on Managua City TourGerald arranged a Managua city tour with Oscar as my guide. It was an amazing day!!! I really got to know the true beauty and joy of Managua. Highlights included a local craft market, chocolate tasting, civic and natural sights, and delicious authentic local lunch. As a bonus, unasked, Oscar took lots of pix of me throughout the day, providing me with a record of the day I would not have otherwise been able to capture as a solo traveler. Oscar’s english is impeccable and I’m leaving the country with a new friend and deep appreciation for the city of Managua. If you’re staying in Managua, don’t hesitate to explore the city with Oscar!!! I give this my highest recommendation.Written January 20, 2024
- abelm0rris0 contributionsDuran Tours NicaraguaMy husband & I had best time in Nicaragua thanks to our guide & new friend Gerald who is professional, knowledgeable & fun to be with. Gerald roamed the streets with us, hiked volcanic craters, shared meals together & even took an authentic Nicaraguan cooking class! Definitely would recommend Gerald for your visit to Nicaragua! 10+++++++++++ starsWritten December 22, 2023
- 880andim0 contributionsDuran Tours Nicaragua with GeraldThank you to our amazing guide & new friend Gerald for sharing your beautiful country with my husband & I. Gerald was professional, knowledgeable & lots of fun to be with. We loved roaming the streets with him, hiking the volcanic craters, sharing meals together and even learning to cook authentic Nicaraguan food. I would definitely recommend Gerald to make your visit to Nicaragua a forever memory! 10++++++++++ starsWritten December 22, 2023
- randyp440 contributionsGreat adventure in Nicaragua!This was an amazing experience! Gerald is an outstanding tour guide as he is full of Nicaraguan history and general knowledge. In order to have the greatest adventure in Nicaragua, you must book with Duran tours!Written November 12, 2023
- V7417KAdavidg0 contributionsNicaragua birding tourGerald was extremely professional and always punctual. Had a vast knowledge of Nicaragua and its history. We also travelled with Alejandro Lee who is a birding professional. Both took great care of us. Highly recommend. On top of all this , both are extremely kind and good company.Written September 28, 2023
- Charlotte A0 contributionsExcellent tour, amazing guideI absolutely LOVED my tour ☺️ the guide was super friendly as well as having a lot of information, and we had a great time. And the volcano was amazing! The communication from the company was also brilliant, I would 100% recommend using them.Written September 18, 2023
These reviews are the subjective opinions of Tripadvisor members and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
25 reviews
Excellent
24
Very good
1
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Jen F
21 contributions
We booked Gerald for a private all-day tour of Granada, the Islets on Lake Nicaragua and Masaya Volcano for a family of four. He was very accommodating and even came to San Juan del Sur to pick us up. We had a terrific day enjoying the sights and learning about Nicaraguan history. Gerald’s English is excellent and we enjoyed hearing about his experiences growing up in Central America. Highly recommend!
Highlights for us were holding the red-eyed tree frog, making pottery, climbing the tower at the Mercy church in Granada, and the boat tour of the islets. We enjoyed the volcano too but next time I would go at night to be able to see the lava more easily.
Highlights for us were holding the red-eyed tree frog, making pottery, climbing the tower at the Mercy church in Granada, and the boat tour of the islets. We enjoyed the volcano too but next time I would go at night to be able to see the lava more easily.
Written June 10, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much Jen and your wonderful family to book my tour in Nicaragua it was my pleasure serving you as your local guide.All the best for ya all!!!
Written June 11, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Les F
17 contributions
Nov 2021
Great tour and so much culture to see in a short period of time! My tour guide was Gerald who reached out ahead of time to confirm pick-up time and location. The tour was tailor made for me to make sure all items in the tour were visited and still allow enough time for my afternoon flight. Thank you to Gerald for making sure everything was organized ahead of time and went smoothly. We visited Granada, Masaya, Catarina and lastly we made a quick stop at the Masaya National Park to get some quick pics of the Volcano crater. I highly recommend this tour because you see so much in such a short period of time and for a such a small price, great value. Lastly, on a personal note Gerald took the time to show me Cerro De Piedra a special small-scale conservation project in Masaya Nicaragua that he is working on... Thank you for the tour and thank you for the wonderful conversation!
Written November 11, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you Les for having you in Nicaragua it was my pleasure to show you a piece of Nicaragua and having the opportunitu to show you my conservation project in a small scale.
Kinds regards
Gerald Duran
Written November 13, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Mary T
7 contributions
Jan 2023
My husband and I spent five memorable days in Nicaragua in late January 2023. We were very fortunate to have Gerald Duran as our guide the last three days for our visits to Granada, Lake Nicaragua, the small islands in Lake Nicaragua off the coast of Granada, the Masaya artisan market, and the Masaya Volcano. We also did side trips with him to local flower and produce markets, woodshops, and galleries. Probably the two highpoints were our visit to a locally owned ceramics school and workshop in San Juan de Oriente for a pottery-making demonstration by master potter Lopez, along with a refreshing late afternoon boat trip on Lake Nicaragua after our tour of colonial Grenada. Not only is Gerard very knowledgeable about Nicaraguan history, culture, flora and fauna, but also extremely personable and accommodating. He speaks perfect English, but also clearly articulated Spanish, which we took full advantage of. Mr. Duran has our highest recommendation.
Written March 3, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much Mary! Nicaragua will be waiting for you for a next visit with open arms!!
Written March 4, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Carly D
New York City, NY20 contributions
Gerald was an amazing tour guide. We spent one day exploring Granada, the islands, the masaya market and masaya volcano (sunset and at night).
We were able to see so many places with Gerald and he shared such interesting facts and history about everywhere we went.
We wish we had more time to spend with him and will 100% recommend him to anyone travelling to Nicaragua. He will create custom tours for you so just ask.
Thank you Gerald for such a memorable day!
We were able to see so many places with Gerald and he shared such interesting facts and history about everywhere we went.
We wish we had more time to spend with him and will 100% recommend him to anyone travelling to Nicaragua. He will create custom tours for you so just ask.
Thank you Gerald for such a memorable day!
Written January 8, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you Carly And Steven for booking my tour and the doors willl always be open pf Nicaragua for you guys to come back.
All the vest for this year 2023!!
Kinds regards
Gerald
Written January 10, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Laura F
6 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
I had one day to spend on mainland Nicaragua and reached out to Gerald to book a last minute tour. I had such a wonderful day, it became a highlight of my trip! Gerald was prompt and flexible, and customized the day to what I wanted to see, and he taught me a lot about the history and culture of the Nicaraguan people. We saw main sights (Granada city, Apoyo Lagoon, the Masaya Volcano at night, etc). But we also went to his conservation project to see wild monkeys, and even to a friend’s and family member’s house - a wonderful experience to meet and learn about the local people. Thank you Gerald for a great day and taste of your country!
Written March 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Laura it was my pleasure to serve you as your local guide and introducing my conservation project plus friends and family.This is your casa too.
Kinds regards
Gerald Duran
Written March 21, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Bruno M
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Family
After you take the first tour, you realize you actually need him for your entire trip. He was never rushed and never got tired. His prices are reasonable and he is flexible with the changing wishes of his customers. He made our masaya to granada trip a joy and a memorable experience. Es un hombre honesto y de confianza. El tour fue fantástico. Ein hoch empfohlener Reiseführer. Wir waren sehr begeistert.!
Written December 29, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much for you visit to Nicaragua and your wonderful family!! All the best this upcoming year 2025!! Nicaragua is your second home!
Written December 30, 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
TsooC
New York City, NY28 contributions
Very highly recommend!
We spent a full day with Gerald. He was so kind and knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. We especially appreciated his flexibility. For example, he was happy to change the plan when we wanted to stay longer at the market or leave other places earlier that we felt were a bit too touristic for us.
Just tell him what you like and he’ll easily find the right trip for you. Would definitely call him again next time.
We spent a full day with Gerald. He was so kind and knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. We especially appreciated his flexibility. For example, he was happy to change the plan when we wanted to stay longer at the market or leave other places earlier that we felt were a bit too touristic for us.
Just tell him what you like and he’ll easily find the right trip for you. Would definitely call him again next time.
Written September 26, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for booking my tour and would love to have you again in Nicaragua.My pleasure to have you in this country.
Kinds regards
Gerald Duran
Written November 13, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Leslie W
9 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
First time users of Tours by Locals(and to Nicaragua) and it was the best!! Gerald took us to the volcano (which was amazing), around the city (to beautiful and historical places), and to Grenada…but his knowledge and friendship was above and beyond our expectations! We had the best experience seeing how safe and magical and interesting Managua was. We couldn’t have navigated the city or seen so much, without Gerald. He even told us about other places to visit on our next trip to Nicaragua. Thank you sooo much Gerald!!
Written March 11, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you for your review and Nicaragua will be always with arms open.
Written March 13, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rob
Somone, Senegal3 contributions
What a great custom tour Gerald provided me. I had a short stay in Managua (1.5 days) and we saw so much, the sights of Managua / Granada / Masaya volcano at night / tour of the white cities. He is trustworthy, honest, very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommended 😊
Written February 5, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much for booking my tours from Managua and all the best o your next adventure.
Kinds regards
Gerald Duran
Written February 6, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Charles A
1 contribution
Nov 2021
We spent 4 really great days with Gerald D in Nicaragua. He is an excellent tour guide !! Very informative, great sense of humor and made sure our trip was wonderful.
We had never traveled with "Tours by Local" before but would definitely use them again and refer them because of Gerald D.
Thank You so much Gerald !
We had never traveled with "Tours by Local" before but would definitely use them again and refer them because of Gerald D.
Thank You so much Gerald !
Written December 1, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Thank you so much for coming to my little country in Central America,Nicaragua!!It was my pleasure to serve you as your local guide in Nicaragua and the time went so fast with your visit,next time you stay longer time.
All the best for you guys and happy holidays!!
Kinds Regards
Gerald Duran
Written December 6, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Showing results 1-1 of 1
Top rated
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.