Walking Tour Through The Historic Center Of Cuenca
Description
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
Tour Options
Itinerary
Inside this house we will see its beautiful patio and the roof made entirely of metal,
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.
We will stop in front of this building to be able to talk about its history and also its construction styles.
We will stop in front of this building and we will talk about its history and also about the Ecuadorian economy.
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.
In this park we will see the statue of the Hero of Cuenca and also the World Heritage inscription
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.
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
A beautiful courtyard with rose sellers and full of history. We will talk about the importance of Ecuador in the world
Inside this museum we will learn about the history of the toquilla straw hat along with a demonstration of how hats are made today.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(8)
Tomas our guide has a lot of knowledge about Cuenca and Ecuador. He told us a lot and showed us many beautiful places, where we would not otherwise go.
Our time went by quickly as we had a highly informative guide who explained a lot about Ecuadorian culture, history, finances, etc. The stops were interactive. The guide knew the best places to get great photos.
Tomas was a fantastic tour guide and is very knowledgeable. He showed me some very beautiful buildings and told me all about the history of Cuenca and also part of Ecuador’s history too. Everyone seemed to know Tomas! He was very patient. The tour went on for a long time but it was broken up nicely with coffee breaks and beers. Tomas did not rush anything. It was just myself on the tour but it was not an issue. Tomas was very easy to talk to.
Thomas was an excellent guide! He provided lots of history and insight into Ecuador. The tour was an easy pace with plenty of opportunities for us to ask questions and see things beyond a typical tourist visit. Highly recommend!
We had a fantastic walking tour of Cuenca with our guide, Tomás. The tour was fun, engaging, and incredibly informative—we learned so much about both Cuenca and Ecuador along the way. Tomás was extremely knowledgeable, welcomed questions, and thoughtfully adapted the tour to focus on what we were most interested in seeing. One of the highlights was tasting some of the best coffee, chocolate, and local beer we’ve had—each stop added something special to the experience. And definitely try the soda… it was delicious! This tour was a perfect mix of history, culture, and local flavor. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Cuenca.
This is a beautiful, highly educational and interesting tour! Our guide, Guillermo, was so friendly and knowledgeable. We had such a fun time!
Thomas gave us an outstanding tour. Probably one of the top three walking tours I’ve taken and I’ve taken a lot. He took us into authentic Ecuadorian establishments that I would not have found on my own. He answered everybody’s questions about Ecuador’s history and present. He’s also just a nice guy and seemed to know everyone. Highly recommend. Annie
Cuenca is a stunning colonial city with colorful streets and beautiful architecture. The tour was rich in history and culture. The guides were fantastic, and the experience was both relaxing and informative!
