Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

4.9 (18 reviews) Cuenca, Ecuador
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the beauty of Cuenca, considered one of the most picturesque cities in South America, on a guided 4-hour tour of the city including neighborhoods, markets, churches and museums. Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options

Group tour

Option that includes more people.
Pickup included

Cuenca City tour by night

Group Tour: Option of 3 hours tour to discover Cuenca by night to admire its iluminated landmarks and colorful neighborhoods.
Pickup included

Private tour

Option that let you organize the visit according to your requirements.
Pickup included

Walking City Tour

Walking City Tour/ 3 hours: For people who wish to explore the most important of the city's historic center on foot. /Metting point Church san Sebastian
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Local Snack ( Herrerias street)
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase)
  • Personal expenses

What to expect

  1. 20m
    On this tour, you will be able to visit the Central Park where the city of Cuencan was founded on April 12, 1557.
  2. La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
    15m
    You will visit the largest church in Ecuador with its imposing architecture.
  3. Mercado 10 De Agosto
    15m
    You will visit the 10 de Agosto market, the most beautiful and colorful in the historic center of Cuenca.
  4. Homero Ortega
    20m
    You will visit the toquilla straw hat factory where you will learn about the elaboration of the most important handicraft in Ecuador.
  5. Plaza de las flores
    10m
    You will visit the plaza de las flores located next to the religious complex of Carmen del Asuncion.
  6. Cruz del Vado
    15m
    You will visit one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Cuenca, the Cruz del Vado with a very particular architecture.
  7. Seminario San Luis
    15m
    You will visit one of the most picturesque buildings in the city of Cuenca, located in front of the central park and from where you can see the domes of the new cathedral.
  8. Calle Santa Ana
    10m
    You will walk through this pedestrian street, the first one built by the Spanish.
  9. Iglesia de El Vergel
    20m
    You will walk through the El Vergel neighborhood where its main attraction is Calle de las Herrerias, located where the Inca Trail used to pass and today it is a mandatory place to visit for its traditional food restaurants.
  10. Mirador de Turi
    30m
    You will visit the most important viewpoint in Cuenca, from where you will see almost the entire city.
  11. El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
    30m
    You will walk through the ravine of the Tomebamba river, here you will enjoy the architectural beauty of Cuenca and also its most important river.
  12. El Puente Roto
    15m
    This place is very important in Cuenca city, from here you will have a nice view of Tomebamba river and Todos Santos church.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

If you will stay in an Airbnb, please provide us the exact address in advance.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum of 1 adults required
  • Children with minimun an adult required
  • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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