Overview
Cuenca, is the third most important city in the country, you can find culture and art wherever you go! It is also considered one of the most charming cities in Ecuador, it is made up of cobbled streets, ancient cathedrals, colonial parks and emblematic rivers.
The tour will begin In the Plaza de San Sebastián, then we will visit the Modern Art museum, the historic center and we will visit the San Francisco market, the Plaza de las Flores, the Culture house, Abdón Calderón Park, the Old Cathedral (no We enter). We will enter to the New Cuenca Cathedral.
We will continue our interesting tour to a Toquilla Straw Hat factory, after that we will continue to the Barranco with their colonial houses hat are located next to the Tomebamba River, we will also observe the broken bridge.
To culminate our tour, we will visit the Turi viewpoint from where we will have an eclipsing view of the Cuenca. Return to the Hotel.Cuenca, is the third most important city in the country, you can find culture and art wherever you go! It is also considered one of the most charming cities in Ecuador, it is made up of cobbled streets, ancient cathedrals, colonial parks and emblematic rivers.
The tour will begin In the Plaza de San Sebastián, then we will visit the Modern Art museum, the historic center and we will visit the San Francisco market, the Plaza de las Flores, the Culture house, Abdón Calderón Park, the Old Cathedral (no We enter). We will enter to the New Cuenca Cathedral.
We will continue our interesting tour to a Toquilla Straw Hat factory, after that we will continue to the Barranco with their colonial houses hat are located next to the Tomebamba River, we will also observe the broken bridge.
To culminate our tour, we will visit the Turi viewpoint from where we will have an eclipsing view of the Cuenca. Return to the Hotel.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transportation and Bilingual Guide
Any expense not specified as included, entrances, tips, lunch or dinner
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our Staff will pick you up from Hotel desk
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
We suggest that you confirm your reservation details with us before you travel or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
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What to expect
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Plaza Abdon Calderon
20 min
Abdón Calderón Park is located in the center of Cuenca. It is a place full of cultural traditions of rural regions, here we find a monument to Abdón Calderón, hero of Independence in the Battle of Pichincha, which was inaugurated on May 24, 1931. In front of it we find the beautiful Cathedral of the city.
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Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno
40 min
The collections found here are mostly works of painting, screen printing, engraving, etching, xylopainting, ink, sculpture, drawing and photography, not forgetting samples of consecrated masters of Ecuadorian and foreign art, in addition to the presentation of round tables, conferences, recitals, projections, bibliographic releases, seminars and children's art workshops.
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Plaza de las flores
30 min
The Plaza de las Flores, located in the heart of the historic center of the city of Cuenca, tops the top 10 open-air flower markets in the world.
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1 hour 5 min
In the historic center are the vast majority of artisanal premises, where you can find: straw hats, tinsmith, jewelry, ceramics, fabrics and leather.
The historic center of Cuenca urban area, which has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. -
La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
30 min
Inside the cathedral, you can see the colorful stained glass windows and their details in gold leaf and marble. The main attraction is the canopy, which forms the four columns that cover the main altar. This work was inspired by the canopy of St. Peter's Basilica, located in the city of El Vaticano.
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El Puente Roto
45 min
An unusual crescent took this bridge in the year 1950, leaving the basin incommunicado, since then the inhabitants baptized the river as ‘Julián Matadero’. At the same time they placed a cross in a sign of divine support that still lasts.
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Mirador de Turi
1 hour
Mirador: It has a panoramic and unique view that allows you to observe the city in all its splendor, this place is a must for national and foreign tourists; It is known as "the balcony of Cuenca."
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Museo del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla
1 hour
Here we will observe how these wonderful toquilla straw hats, better known as Montecristi hats, are woven and made
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Guayaquil).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about City tour at Cuenca
Can I cancel City tour at Cuenca for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Our Staff will pick you up from Hotel desk Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Transportation and Bilingual Guide
What's not included?
- Any expense not specified as included, entrances, tips, lunch or dinner
Which places does it visit?
It visits Plaza Abdon Calderon, Museo Municipal de Arte Moderno, Plaza de las flores, La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca, El Puente Roto, Mirador de Turi, Museo del Sombrero de Paja Toquilla.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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