




Cuenca is a sizeable Ecuadorian city located in the Southern Andean region of the country. This city offers an astounding variety of art, culturally rich traditions, monumental architectural gems and exceptional cuisine. Located in the heart of the city, El Mercado’s menu centers around locally-sourced seasonal products prepared using traditional Ecuadorian techniques. A visit to Parque Abdon Calderon is a must, in the center of the city. As well as being a lovely place to relax for a while, you can also visit the new cathedral flanking the square. Enjoy this half day tour of the city of Cuenca that includes a typical lunch.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $98.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
The visit to the beautiful city of Cuenca includes places such as picturesque and traditional San Sebastián neighborhood, the Museum of Modern Art, the beautiful Plaza de las Flores, and its traditional Central Park called “Parque Calderón” surrounded by important and beautiful buildings such as the Cathedral of the Sagrario (Old Cathedral), Immaculate Cathedral Concepción (New Cathedral) considered the largest in Latin America, The Court of Justice, and other buildings of a French republican style. Also included is a visit to Homero Ortega's famous Toquilla Straw Hat Factory, where you can see the making of the finest hats. In addition, we will observe the “Barranco” where traditional and modern architecture combines with the natural environment on the banks of the Tomebamba River.
Finally we arrive at the "Mirador de Turi" from where you can see the landscape of a valley full of red roofs and blue domes framed by imposing mountains. The tour ends once our guide drops the passengers at the Restaurant for LUNCH. After the tour, passengers must return to the hotel on their own.
We can pick up the passengers at the hotel of their lodging.
Excurgo comparison of 122 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour with Typical Lunch lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $76 per person for this Cuenca experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $98. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 3–11 pay from $76, adults from $76.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick up the passengers at the hotel of their lodging. Pickup points include Hotel San Pablo, Hotel Milan.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour with Typical Lunch | 3–4 hours | — | $76 | |
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