Walking Tour Through The Historic Center Of Cuenca

5.0 (8 reviews) Cuenca, Ecuador
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Duration4h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

This tour is special because we will enter houses and colonial buildings that usually could not be done personally, we will try 100% Ecuadorian and artisan products in unexpected and hidden places, we will try to make the information fun and dynamic, the best thing about this tour is that we will by a legal and 100% certified guide

What's included

  • Entrance inside the New Cathedral (Optional)
  • Tasting of 100% handmade and Ecuadorian cheeses
  • 100% Ecuadorian coffee and chocolate in a place where we see how they grind the coffee
  • 100% handmade Ecuadorian beer in bottle or barrel
  • Admission to the Old Cathedral Museum, admission is for $2.25 per person (Optional)
  • Climb to the top of the domes of the New Cathedral, entry is $2.25 per person (optional)
  • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

What to expect

  1. Corte Provincial de Justicia de Azuay
    15m
    Inside this house we will see its beautiful patio and the roof made entirely of metal,
  2. Old Cathedral of Cuenca
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    We will visit this museum from the outside to talk about the Cathedral but if the passengers wish we can also enter information, the entrance is for one dollar and visiting it is optional.
  3. Iglesia de San Alfonso
    15m
    We will stop in front of this building to be able to talk about its history and also its construction styles.
  4. Alcaldia de Cuenca
    15m
    We will stop in front of this building and we will talk about its history and also about the Ecuadorian economy.
  5. 30m
    Inside this house we will be able to see the different restaurants, we will talk about the history and we will also be able to taste cheeses.
  6. 15m
    In this park we will see the statue of the Hero of Cuenca and also the World Heritage inscription
  7. 30m
    Inside this beautiful cathedral we will see the different types of construction and also the history of the city.
    We can also climb to the top of the domes of the Cathedral, the entrance is $2 per person and there are 165 steps, the entrance is optional.
  8. Seminario San Luis
    30m
    Within this house we will have 2 of the most beautiful views of Cuenca, spectacular for photos, we will also have information about the city
  9. Plaza de las flores
    15m
    A beautiful courtyard with rose sellers and full of history. We will talk about the importance of Ecuador in the world
  10. Museo del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla
    30m
    Inside this museum we will learn about the history of the toquilla straw hat along with a demonstration of how hats are made today.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Itur, the tourist information office is located in front of the park, especially in front of the commemoration plaque of the world heritage of Cuenca.
I will be waiting on the stairs in front of Itur, I always carry a large bottle of water with me and an umbrella by my side

End point

We'll try Ecuadorian draught beer in a house where we can buy Basin beer

End point

We will finish the Tour inside this place because we will try Ecuadorian beer in a place a little hidden from the public eye but the products in this case the beer is a quality beer

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (8)

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