Tour of Cuenca in Ecuador - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Guided Tour of Cuenca
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 30.00 USD
Rating: 9.2 (20 reviews)

Diego was excellent with the information about Cuenca.

Josue

Magnificent architecture, cultural diversity, the country's cradle of arts, sciences and literature... Immerse yourself in the incredible city of Cuenca and discover why it's known as the "Athens of Ecuador".

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
English–speaking guide
Transport by bus or minibus
Tickets

When to book

You can book up to 8 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 195 Travelers·20 reviews

August 25, 2026
Josue
Charlotte, United States
Diego was excellent with the information about Cuenca.
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June 22, 2025
Sandra Milena
Medellín, Colombia
The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, making this experience of passing through Cuenca wonderful.
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April 21, 2025
Pablo Marcos Castro
Alcorcón, Spain
Despite arriving a little late, Luis was very kind to us and took us to all the planned places. It was an interesting tour, and I learned a lot about ...
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February 20, 2025
Yolanda Delma
Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Excellent tour of Cuenca, a very beautiful city.
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February 6, 2025
Silvia
Santo Domingo Ecuador, Afghanistan
I just want to say that it was phenomenal and that the guide we had, Diego, explained everything very well.
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November 10, 2022
Adriana Canabrava
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
I loved it! The guide Angel is excellent, very attentive, explains everything with great enthusiasm. Only praise for everyone at the Maya agency, and ...
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January 29, 2022
Modesto
Alicante, Spain
A tour of the most complete and with the guide that I apologize because I do not remember the name was an excellent experience
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February 10, 2020
Adrián
Guayaquil, Ecuador
The service offered is very personalized
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January 4, 2019
Maria Carmen
Madrid, Spain
Isabel excepcional
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December 17, 2018
Patricia
Ibiza, Spain
La ciudad es pequeña y se recorre fácilmente. Ya llegamos el día anterior a la excursion y no nos aportó nada nuevo.
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Guided Tour of Cuenca

After being picked up from your hotel, you'll make your way to Cuenca's old town. One of the largest and best-preserved historic city centres in Ecuador, it has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Your guided tour of Cuenca will begin in the Plaza de San Sebastián, a peaceful square at the western edge of the colonial centre, where the 19th-century Church of San Sebastián takes pride of place. At the Museum of Modern Art, located in the former Casa de la Temperancia - which has its own interesting history - you'll enjoy a number of exhibitions of contemporary art by both Ecuadorian and foreign artists.

As you delve deeper into the historic city centre, you'll learn more about the daily life of Cuenca's locals, visiting favourite spots such as the San Francisco market. Let the vibrant colours and enticing aromas of the popular open-air flower market at the Plaza de las Flores captivate you - a truly beautiful sight.

Surrounded by lofty pines in Abdón Calderón Park, admire the view of the 16th-century Baroque-style Old Cathedral side by side with the New Cathedral. Inside the latter, built when the colonial church became too small for Cuenca's growing population, admire the grand golf-leaf altar and the floors of pink marble imported from Carrara.

The next stop on your tour will be at a factory where traditional toquilla straw hats, popularly known as Panama hats despite their Ecuadorian origins, are made. Discover the history and process of hat weaving, a handicraft that has been recognised as a practice of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

You'll then head down to the banks of the River Tomebamba where you'll see the colonial "hanging houses" overlooking the river, and the famous Puento Roto, or Broken Bridge. For the finishing touch on this comprehensive tour of the cultural capital of Ecuador, you'll head up to the Turi viewpoint to enjoy spectacular views over Cuenca.

After 4 hours of touring, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel.

Types of activities in Cuenca

Guided tours and free tours Hiking Day trips

Other activities in Cuenca

Cuenca Free Tour Ecuadorian Cooking Class Cuenca Bike Tour

Guided Tour of Cuenca

After 4 hours of touring, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel.

Guided Tour of Cuenca