What does the Cuenca City tour within the Andes Mountains show me?

Cuenca's UNESCO old town. See blue-domed churches. Cross riverside plazas and viewpoints. Visit the Panama-hat workshop (optionally). Enjoy a leisurely medium-effort walking day.

What Andes Mountains tours does Viaaza offer?

Trips from Quito and Cuenca. Follow city and culture tours. See the equator line and Otavalo market. Go horseback riding at Cotopaxi, and hiking in the Mindo cloud-forest.

Are the Andes Mountains tours physically demanding?

Most are low-to-medium intensity. For example city walks and jungle hikes. The exception is the Cotopaxi Horseback tour, rated high intensity.

Can I customize a tour or build a private itinerary?

Yes, every tour is customizable, and Viaaza will design a private, tailor-made Ecuador itinerary around your dates, pace and interests.

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1 Day Cuenca City Tour, Ecuador

Andes Mountains

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Cuenca is Ecuador's UNESCO World Heritage jewel. This private one-day walk lets you explore the city at your own pace. Explore the streets of Cuenca, blue-domed churches and riverside parks with a guide who brings extra quality to your tour.

Your dedicated guide leads you through Cuenca's picturesque neighborhoods. See traditional churches, green city parks and viewpoints out to the surrounding mountains. The old town sits at about 8,400 ft / 2,560 m. Bring a camera, Cuenca's old town is one of the most photogenic city centers in South America.

Your Cuenca city tour gives you a healthy walk with UNESCO certified memories.
— Jonatan Chimarro, Ecuador Travel Expert

From

$149/ person

1 Day

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A UNESCO World Heritage City! Explore Cuenca's preserved colonial old town on foot. One of the most beautiful and best-kept city centers in South America.
Churches, Parks and Viewpoints! Walk from blue-domed cathedrals to riverside parks and lookouts over the surrounding Andes.
Optional Panama-Hat Workshop! Detour to see the real Panama hat. This Ecuadorian craft that is made by hand. See how it is made.
Explore the city at your own pace. Your tour guide leads you through the city with educative details that make the history of the city come alive.

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1–16 people
Physical intensity: Medium
Activities: Hiking
Environment: City, Mountains, Sun
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Region: Andes Mountains

Included: Hotel, pick up and return.
English speaking tour guide.
Not included: Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and tips.
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance.
Lunch, drinks and snacks.

01: What does the Cuenca City tour within the Andes Mountains show me?
Cuenca's UNESCO old town. See blue-domed churches. Cross riverside plazas and viewpoints. Visit the Panama-hat workshop (optionally). Enjoy a leisurely medium-effort walking day.
02: What Andes Mountains tours does Viaaza offer?
Trips from Quito and Cuenca. Follow city and culture tours. See the equator line and Otavalo market. Go horseback riding at Cotopaxi, and hiking in the Mindo cloud-forest.
03: Are the Andes Mountains tours physically demanding?
Most are low-to-medium intensity. For example city walks and jungle hikes. The exception is the Cotopaxi Horseback tour, rated high intensity.
04: Can I customize a tour or build a private itinerary?
Yes, every tour is customizable, and Viaaza will design a private, tailor-made Ecuador itinerary around your dates, pace and interests.