Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour with Typical Lunch
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- certified bilingual tour guide
What's not
- Hotel drop-off
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- BM TOURS SA
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Recommendations: Use comfortable shoes, sun block, warm clothes.
- Take cash with you to pay tickets
How it compares in Cuenca
- Its from-price is 11% below 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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