Cuenca: City walking tour with local guide.
Cuenca: City walking tour with local guide.

Cuenca: City walking tour with local guide.

Enjoy an exceptional tour of the beautiful city of Cuenca. Accompanied by a guide, you will be able to experience and enjoy the city as the locals do.

This tour of Cuenca includes a visit to the most important places in the city: museums, parks, squares and the cathedral.

From: $110.00

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Description

City Tour Cuenca.

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About City Tour Cuenca.

It was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on 1 December 1999. The recognition was obtained for the preservation of the original layout of the Historic Centre since its foundation on 12 April 1557. The UNESCO emphasizes that the use of materials in the construction of its real estate was considered for the declaration: stone, adobe, tapia, wood, bejuco, despite having a neoclassical European architecture; the attitude of building beautiful things like balconies, wood turnings, use of ceilings, all handmade. The customs of its people, especially the popular religiosity. The Passing of the Child stands out as an immaterial heritage. The gastronomy and the way of being of the people of Cuenca, among other aspects, are the characteristics that validate the title.

Itinerary - City Tour Cuenca:

The tour starts at the Seminary of San Luis, next to the Cathedral of Cuenca. This area is considered the heart of the city. Here you will find the city’s historic centre, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. During the tour you can visit the domes of the cathedral, the colonial houses, the cultural centres, the seminary and other places of great importance. And other places of great importance in the city of Cuenca: Santa Ana Street, Plaza de las Flores and the 10 de Agosto Market.

A part of the tour will be done in a shared panoramic tourist bus, in this tour you will see the city from the historic centre of Cuenca to the tourist area of Turi. In this last place you will have a wide view of the whole city.

The tour includes drinks and a box lunch based on the traditional menu of the city of Cuenca.

Details City Tour Cuenca:

Cancellation policy:

Cancellations can be made up to 3 days prior to the date selected in the system. With 100% reimbursement (excluding financial costs). Within 2 days of the tour date, no changes or cancellations can be made and 100% of the value of the tour will be charged.

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It is recommended to wear light clothing and comfortable shoes, a hat or cap. Also sunscreen and water. The tour starts in the morning at 09h30. It is possible to coordinate a little later if requested by the passenger. You will need to bring cash and some form of identification (passport is not required). Once you have made your payment, you will immediately receive a confirmation email.

Conditions for participants:

This experience is suitable for everyone. Not recommended for people with reduced mobility, pregnant women or children under 2 years of age.

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