Free tour

Discover the best of Cuenca by walking through its historic center.

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Cuenca

Duration: 4 hours

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Tomás

Registered on 20 December 2022

Hello everyone, I'm Tomás!!! I have been working as a tour guide within my country and my city for more than 2 years. I have had the great opportunity to guide many people around the world, and I really enjoy doing it, especially seeing their smiles when discovering the wonders that my country and city have to offer the world. If you want to know a little more about my city and also find the beauties it hides, do not hesitate to contact me, I will be very happy and eager to do so and to be able to help you, we will see you soon!!! :-)

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover the city of Cuenca and get to know the best places the Historic Center has to offer. As we walk , we'll discover the city's colonial buildings and its large, beautiful courtyards . Above all, we'll discover the city's hidden spots and taste top-quality products, enjoy delicious coffee, sample Dutch-style cheeses, and, finally, enjoy an exquisite craft beer.

On this tour we will visit the following places:

Provincial Court of Justice
Calderón Park
Old Cathedral
Park House
Cuenca Mayor's Office
Basilica of Saint Alphonsus
New Cathedral
Santa Ana Street
Climb to the Domes of the Cathedral
San Luis Seminary
Garden of the San Luis Seminary
Flower Square
San Francisco Square
Alcázar Mansion
Montalvo House
Casa Blanca Lookout (Optional)
PACCARI Experience House (Optional)
Toquilla Straw Hat Museum (Optional)
Many more surprises

Please, when starting the tour, I would like to hear your preferences and the places you most want to visit so I can plan the route we are going to take that day.

I guarantee that on this tour you'll fall in love with my city, and in just a few hours you'll feel like a Cuencan. You'll enjoy every minute of the tour and meet wonderful people.

Note: Remember this is a free tour, but we always make an effort to make sure you enjoy your day to the fullest. Please be generous with the guide. Thank you :)

(Recommended tip: $10 or more per person)

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

4X2W+R43, Cuenca, Ecuador

I will be waiting in Itur at the Cuenca Tourist Office, and I will be wearing my Local Guide badge along with my water bottle on my side. I will also be wearing a poncho so that they can recognize me.

Outside visit

Provincial Court of Justice of Azuay

Outside visit

Old Cathedral of Cuenca

Outside visit

Basilica and Catholic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Basin

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).