Cuenca-Ec- Highlights City Tour

Overview

Discover the beauty of Cuenca, considered one of the most picturesque cities in South America, on a guided 4-hour tour of the city including neighborhoods, markets, churches and museums. Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Itinerary

1. On this tour, you will be able to visit the Central Park where the city of Cuencan was founded on April 12, 1557.

   · 20 min

2. Den Nye Domkirke (Catedral de la Immaculada)

   You will visit the largest church in Ecuador with its imposing architecture.

   · 15 min

3. Mercado 10 De Agosto

   You will visit the 10 de Agosto market, the most beautiful and colorful in the historic center of Cuenca.

   · 15 min

4. Homero Ortega

   You will visit the toquilla straw hat factory where you will learn about the elaboration of the most important handicraft in Ecuador.

   · 20 min

5. Plaza de las flores

   You will visit the plaza de las flores located next to the religious complex of Carmen del Asuncion.

   · 10 min

6. Cruz del Vado

   You will visit one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Cuenca, the Cruz del Vado with a very particular architecture.

   · 15 min

7. Seminario San Luis

   You will visit one of the most picturesque buildings in the city of Cuenca, located in front of the central park and from where you can see the domes of the new cathedral.

   · 15 min

8. Calle Santa Ana

   You will walk through this pedestrian street, the first one built by the Spanish.

   · 10 min

9. Iglesia de El Vergel

   You will walk through the El Vergel neighborhood where its main attraction is Calle de las Herrerias, located where the Inca Trail used to pass and today it is a mandatory place to visit for its traditional food restaurants.

   · 20 min

10. Mirador de Turi

    You will visit the most important viewpoint in Cuenca, from where you will see almost the entire city.

    · 30 min

11. El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba

    You will walk through the ravine of the Tomebamba river, here you will enjoy the architectural beauty of Cuenca and also its most important river.

    · 30 min

12. El Puente Roto

    This place is very important in Cuenca city, from here you will have a nice view of Tomebamba river and Todos Santos church.

    · 15 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

If you will stay in an Airbnb, please provide us the exact address in advance.

How to use your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

What to know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum of 1 adults required
• Children with minimun an adult required
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 15 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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Activity offered by Polylepis Tours via Viator.