Walking Tour Through The Historic Center Of Cuenca

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(2 reviews)

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

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
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Inside this house we will see its beautiful patio and the roof made entirely of metal,

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    We will stop in front of this building to be able to talk about its history and also its construction styles.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We will stop in front of this building and we will talk about its history and also about the Ecuadorian economy.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    In this park we will see the statue of the Hero of Cuenca and also the World Heritage inscription

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    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

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    A beautiful courtyard with rose sellers and full of history. We will talk about the importance of Ecuador in the world

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Inside this museum we will learn about the history of the toquilla straw hat along with a demonstration of how hats are made today.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Inside Cuenca

Tags

Half-day Tours
Beer & Brewery Tours
Walking Tours
Coffee & Tea Tours
Chocolate Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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