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Free tour

Immerse yourself in the stories, traditions and legends of Cuenca, the "Athens of Ecuador"

4.94
Excellent (17 ratings)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English and Spanish
Guru: Jenny
Registered on 25 January 2024
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Hello!!! My name is Jenny and I am a tour guide, I love to meet people from all over the world. When they visit my city I see the opportunity to show them the history of wonderful places and taste traditional food.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to the city of Cuenca, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Cuenca is a city full of history since its settlements of Pre-Hispanic cultures such as the Cañari culture and the Inca culture, and later with the Spanish conquest.

This small town is full of magic and interesting facts that you will love! Also, during the tour I will help you with directions and suggestions to make your stay in the city more pleasant.

On our tour we will visit:

· Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help or Saint Alphonsus

· Mayor's Office

· Episcopal House
· Old Cathedral (The Tabernacle)

· Court of Justice
· Abdon Calderon Park

· Saint Louis Seminary

· Santa Ana Street

· New Cathedral (Immaculate Conception)

· Flower Square

· San Francisco Square

· August 10 Market

· House of the pigeons


Additional information and meeting point.

We will meet at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help or San Alfonso located on the corner of Simon Bolivar and President Borrero streets (one block from the main park Abdon Calderon), you can recognize me because I am carrying a green umbrella.

Recommendations for the tour include wearing sports shoes, a bottle of water, sunscreen and a raincoat or umbrella.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
4X3W+4V9, Cuenca, Ecuador
The meeting point is at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help or San Alfonso located on the corner of Simón Bolívar and Presidente Borrero streets (one block from the main park Abdón Calderón), you can recognize me because I am carrying a green umbrella.
1
Outside visit
Basílica y Santuario Católico Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro | Cuenca
2
Outside visit
Cuenca Mayor's Office
3
Outside visit
Calderon Park
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't 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).

Tour Reviews

4.94
Excellent (17 ratings)
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Professionalism
4.94
Fun
4.76
Expression
4.88
Quality
5.00
Route
4.94

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour requires payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.

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