Free walking tour of Cuenca: History, Art, Culture, and Tradition

1.00

Acceptable(1)

Cuenca

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Belén

Registered on 8 July 2025

👣 Hello, traveler! Welcome to Ecuador, land of wonders! 🌿🌋 I am Belén, a National Tour Guide with 15 years of experience, certified by the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism and specialized in cultural and natural heritage. Proudly from Cuenca, a passionate traveler and tireless explorer of every magical corner of my country. I have traveled from the colonial streets of Cuenca to the volcanoes of the Andes, the indigenous communities of the Sierra, the hidden beaches of the Coast and the best-kept secrets of the Amazon and the enchanting Galapagos Islands. And now... I want to share it with you! ✨ My tours are dynamic, fun, full of history, legends, and travel tips that you won't find in a guidebook. My style mixes accurate information with a human and cheerful touch, so you live an unforgettable experience, not just a walk. ✅ With me, you will discover not only the places, but also the stories that make them vibrate. 📍If you're looking for a professional guide who will make you laugh, think, and feel, you've come to the right place!

Free reservation and cancellation

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

Tour description

Charming basin of fountains and flowers, magic in its houses, doors and churches

Untold stories, an experience that will take you back in time.

Pick up – Office I Tour (Sucre and Benigno Malo Street)
We begin our walking tour of iconic city sites by enjoying the magic of Cuenca's French colonial and republican architecture.
We will visit the Abdón Calderón central park, the New Cathedral, and the Old Cathedral (exteriors).
Santa Ana Street - San Luis Seminary (time for photos of the best angle of the Cathedral's domes)
Tour of San Francisco Square, Parque de las Flores, and the Carmen Monastery. (Tasting of a traditional drink)
Visit to the Toquilla Straw Shading Museum.
We will enjoy a magnificent view of the Tomebamba River and the modern city.
End of the tour.

Tour Duration: 2 hours
Toquilla Straw Hat Museum $1.00 USD

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

4X2W+R43, Cuenca, Ecuador

In front of the I Tour offices, next to the City Hall, on Sucre Street, across from Abdón Calderón Park. A green and orange pennant reads "Free Walking Tour Cuenca." (The logo resembles a suitcase.)

Outside visit

Calderon Park

Outside visit

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Outside visit

Old Cathedral of Cuenca

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 €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).