City tour at Cuenca

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Cuenca is the third most important city in the country, you can find culture and art everywhere you go! It is also considered one of the most charming cities in Ecuador, it is formed by cobblestone streets, ancient cathedrals, colonial parks and emblematic rivers. You can't miss it!

The tour will start at Calderon Park and from there we will visit the most important attractions of the city that will allow you to immerse yourself in the history and local culture. Among them we will visit the Plaza de las Flores, the Museum of Modern Art, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and climb to the Mirador de Turi where you will get wonderful panoramic views of the city. We will also stop at the Homero Ortega hat factory where you can buy a local souvenir.

After half a day touring all the points mentioned in the itinerary, we will end the activity.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Bilingual Guide
Any expense not specified as included, entrances, tips, lunch or dinner

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Calderon Park is located in the historic center of the city, surrounded by impressive colonial buildings, such as the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will meet at the Abdón Calderón Park, located in the center of the city of Cuenca, to begin our tour.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This square is located in the heart of the historic center of the city of Cuenca. Here you can stroll through the market and admire the beauty of the local flora, as well as the market is integrated with the Church of Carmen de la Asuncion.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Here we will be able to see a collection of contemporary Ecuadorian and international art inside this museum located in an old colonial building with a fascinating history.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca

    Known as the “New Cathedral”, this iconic structure is one of the largest and most majestic in Latin America, and you will have the opportunity to see its exterior. If you wish to enter, you can pay the entrance fee and do so.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    In this viewpoint, known as “the balcony of Cuenca”, you can enjoy a unique panoramic view of the city in all its splendor. It is a perfect place to capture incredible photographs of the city.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    At this point, we will visit the Homero Ortega Hat Factory, where we will discover the process of making the famous Panama Hat, one of the most recognized craft traditions of Cuenca and Ecuador.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Here, after getting to know the history and culture of the city of Cuenca, we will end our tour.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Tangol

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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