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Cuenca's Historic Center Tour

9.4 (59)

Experience the authentic heart of Cuenca on our exclusive tour. Discover hidden gems, savor local delicacies, and soak in rich cultural insights. Unveil the essence of this enchanting city in record time with our knowledgeable guides.

Provided by Thomas

4h 30min

9:15 AM, 3:30 PM

4h 30min

9:15 AM, 3:30 PM

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Free Gastronomic Tour: Explore the Flavors of Cuenca

9.9 (3)

Explore Cuenca's heritage! This gastronomic tour takes you through local markets to taste the best of corn and potatoes. Discover culinary secrets with an expert in this jewel of humanity.

Provided by GTH Travel

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Free Walking Tour Cuenca, Ecuador

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We will tour the historic center of beautiful Cuenca, one of the best preserved historic centers in Latin America. Lots of architecture, gastronomy, religion, handicrafts.

Provided by Flavio Munoz

3 hours

9:15 AM

3 hours

9:15 AM

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Discover Ecuador and Cuenca: Colonial Jewel & Andean Beauty Free Tour

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Discover Cuenca and the essence of Ecuador! On this unique tour, you will connect with a vibrant historical heritage and breathtaking nature. Experience an authentic destination where culture comes alive.

Provided by Marcelo

2h 45min

1:00 PM

2h 45min

1:00 PM

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Cuenca: Chocolate Tour with Practical Class

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Create your own chocolate bar! Discover why Ecuadorian cocoa is the best in the world in a practical and delicious experience. Learn its history, participate in an artisan workshop and take home the sweetest souvenir of your visit to Cuenca.

Provided by GTH Travel

2 hours

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 1:45 PM

From €17.00

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Pub Crawl, Cuenca Nightlife Experience

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Come and discover the magic of Cuenca under the stars! Explore the illuminated Casco Colonial, relive legends under the moonlight and immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of Calle Larga, the most beautiful city in the country!

Provided by GTH Travel

3h 30min

8:30 PM

3h 30min

8:30 PM

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67 Reviews in Cuenca

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

by Cecilia Ortiz

(2 reviews)

"El mejor Tour Gastronómico"

I've visited the city of Cuenca several times, but this was the first time I came across a free tour that showed me those unique spots that only a local guide can point out. It was, without a...

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

by Cristina Ottzen

(3 reviews)

"Thank you for a fantastic afternoon!"

Thomas did an amazing job! He knew everything about the city and was fun at the same time. I’m very glad I did the tour and even more happy that Thomas was our guide:)

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

by Patrina Drummond

(2 reviews)

"Excellent"

Thonas was excellent. Answered all our questions. Really enjoyed his tour

Reviewed on Apr 09, 2026

by GABRIELE BERTO

(1 review)

"tour super consejado!! thomas muy simpatico!"

The walking tour of Cuenca was a lot of fun, and it's all thanks to THOMAS!! He's a native of Cuenca and has an incredible knowledge of the city!! Such a great guy!!! Best regards from Cristina...

Reviewed on Mar 04, 2026

by Martina Huber

(2 reviews)

"Un fantástico tour para todos los sentidoa"

This guided tour is 100% recommended! Tomás has in-depth knowledge of Cuenca, a great sense of humor, and engages participants in an interactive way. We tasted artisanal cheeses, freshly ground...

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

by carina verbeke

(4 reviews)

"Very informative & fun"

Fantastic tour! The guide was very engaging, knowledgeable, and brought Cuenca’s history to life. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

by Andrea Garland

(8 reviews)

"Great Tour"

Don't be put off by the length of this tour, it actually flies by. Thomas was a wonderful guide, informative, funny and took us to places we would never have found on our own.

Reviewed on Sep 09, 2025

by Markus

(1 review)

"Great tour in Cuenca with a great guide"

We had a great time with Thomas. He made the tour very interesting and fun. The 4 hours passed by in no time. Would recommend it a friend

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

by Maria

(3 reviews)

"The perfect tour in Cuenca"

Thomas is a great guide, knowledgeable and funny. He did the tour even though it was just me. It's a perfect tour to get to know more about Cuenca and Ecuador in general. I would recommend it.

Reviewed on May 29, 2025

by greg kehn

(1 review)

"Free walking tour tip based"

This was a very interesting tour the owner operator and tour guide Thomas is extremely knowledgeable about the area There were just three of us on the tour well for if you included a 2 year old...

Reviewed on May 24, 2025

by Charles-Alexandre Thomas

(10 reviews)

"Wonderful"

It was great ! Even if 4h30 is a lot we enjoyed every moment sites. Its challenging so take water and snacks. Tomas knows the city like his pocket and this is a very nice city. Lots of interesting...

Reviewed on Dec 07, 2023

by Min

(2 reviews)

"Awesome tour"

Best tour guide ever. He gave so much context, background and insights. His English is good, best we meet in Latin America so far.

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