Cuenca 4-hour tour

Free cancellation

Place: Cuenca Ecuador

Duration: up to 4 hours

Language: English, Spanish

Availability: See calendar

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Guided Tour

Do this because

Discover the unique Andean culture of the city
Visit the New Cathedral, the biggest in Ecuador
Enjoy the panoramic views from Barranco and the Turi balcony

What to expect

Explore this unique city surrounded by the Andean mountains, colonial charm and sunny climate.

The tour starts at Plaza San Sebastian, which constitutes the western colonial border of the city of Cuenca. You'll visit the modern art museum where many contemporary artworks are displayed. You'll walk by the downtown historical area to visit the San Francisco market, the flower market, the culture house, the Abdon Calderon Park, and the old Cathedral (without entering). Then, you'll enter the New Cathedral, the biggest in the country, where you’ll observe its famous gold leaf canopy.

You'll continue the tour to the Homero Ortega Panama Hat factory, the most important of the country and where you'll see the complete manufacturing process of the famous Panama hats. Later you'll visit the 'Barranco' with its colonial-style terraced houses located next to the Tomebamba River. Finally, you'll visit the 'broken bridge' and the tourist balcony of Turi, where you can admire a panoramic view of the city.

The tour departs from the following Cuenca hotels: Carvallo, El Dorado, Macondo, Casa del Águila, Victoria, Santa Lucía, Mansión Alcázar. If your hotel is not listed, your pick up will be at Hotel Carvallo (Gran Colombia 9-52 and Benigno Malo)
Please contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to your tour to verify your pickup time and location. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking
This tour is not wheelchair accessible

What’s included

Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)

Pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels

Entrance fees

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Tour departs from the following Cuenca hotels: Carvallo, El Dorado, Macondo, Casa del Águila, Victoria, Santa Lucía, Mansión Alcázar
If your hotel is not listed, your pickup will be at Hotel Carvallo (Gran Colombia 9-52 and Benigno Malo)
Please contact the local operator at least 24 hours prior to your tour to confirm your pickup time and location. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking