City tour at Cuenca
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bilingual Guide
What's not
- Any expense not specified as included, entrances, tips, lunch or dinner
Itinerary
We will meet at the Abdón Calderón Park, located in the center of the city of Cuenca, to begin our tour.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Here, after getting to know the history and culture of the city of Cuenca, we will end our tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Tangol
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cuenca
- Its from-price is 38% above the median of the 123 experiences we list in Cuenca.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cuenca
Cuenca is a high Andean city in southern Ecuador, a UNESCO-listed colonial centre with a blue-domed cathedral, flower markets and four rivers.
Cuenca sits at about 2,500 metres in a basin of the southern Andes, and its historic centre is listed by UNESCO. The Tomebamba River runs beside the old quarter, with colonial houses overlooking its banks. The New Cathedral, with its three blue domes, faces Parque Calderón, and the nearby flower market sells roses and orchids. Spanish settlers founded the city in 1557 close to the Inca city of Tomebamba.
Top-ranked sights in Cuenca: Mirador de Turi.
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