Overview
Discover Cuenca’s cuisine and history on a small-group walking tour. In addition to sating your appetite and cultural curiosities, this tour is a great way to orient yourself to the city’s layout. Culinary highlights include Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and traditional beverages like morocho and coconut juice. Along the way, visit the ruins of Todos Los Santos, the Broken Bridge, and numerous other landmarks.
- Enjoy a small group size of maximum 15 people
- Relax in complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taste a variety of traditional Ecuadorian dishes
-Visit locations that most tourists miss
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Snacks 2
Local Drink 1
Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our guide will wait for you in front of the main door of the church, wearing a cap with the Polylepis Tours logo
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
30 min
We walk around the central square, observing the main historical buildings of the city such as: New and Old Cathedral, La Gobernacion, mayoralty, etc.
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Cuenca
15 min
In this place you have the possibility to enjoy a delicious Cuenca snack called Sanduche de pernil, accompanied by its chili sauce with tree tomato and a refreshing coconut juice drink.
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The Ruins of Todos Los Santos
30 min
Then we will walk through the cobbled streets of Cuenca, visiting some of the traditional neighborhoods such as the Barrio de Todos Santos or also called the neighborhood of the bakers, then we will connect with the Barranco del Rio Tomebamba before reaching the next food stall.
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El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba
15 min
In front of the Broken Bridge, an iconic place in the city, we will find a small food stall with many years of service where you can taste the best empandas and drink the famous "morocho" prepared with corn.
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Iglesia de El Vergel
1 hour
After walking along the bank of the river observing, part of the ravine of the city and the archaeological remains of Pumapungo, we will arrive at one of the most famous streets of the city of Cuenca where many colonial-style houses are preserved, which function as small restaurants with typical food, especially tortillas, tamles, empanadas, etc.
Remember that with these snacks your dinner will be more than complete -
Cuenca
10 min
In the final part of our tour, we will return close to the starting point of the tour to close the night with a delicious cocktail in one of the best restaurants in the city of Cuenca.
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
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador
Can I cancel Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Our guide will wait for you in front of the main door of the church, wearing a cap with the Polylepis Tours logo
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Snacks 2
- Local Drink 1
What's not included?
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca, The Ruins of Todos Los Santos, El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba, Iglesia de El Vergel.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Polylepis Tours
