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Cuenca City Tour & Cooking Class (PRIVATE Tour from Cuenca)

Cuenca, Ecuadorby Ecuador Local Guide

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

Cuenca is surrounded by spectacular mountains on every side, Cuenca is encircled by outstanding natural beauty with its impressive concentration of historical buildings: museums, cathedrals, prominent homes, and more. Cuenca’s core is filled with interesting history, impressive beauty and much things to do are a source of enchantment for visitors and locals. • Visit the highlights laces of Cuenca’s city such as the Turi view point, The new Catedral, parque Calderon, Calle Larga and the panama hat shop. • Cooking class at local house in Cuenca.

What's included

  • Cooking Class (Lunch)
  • Visits as mentioned above
  • English Speaking Driver/Guide for tours based from 1-3 passenguers
  • English speaking guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottle of water
  • Entrance fees to the musuems
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Homero Ortega

    4 hours

    Begin your day with a visit to a traditional workshop that produces the famous “paja toquilla” hats known as Panama Hats, which actually originated in Ecuador. During your visit to the workshop, observe the entire process to produce the popular hats. Afterwards you will join a visit a local house where the family will be awaiting your arrival for a demonstration of preparing traditional foods. This delicious meal is then served to your table with a selection of fresh spices.

  2. 2

    Cuenca

    3 hours

    After your culinary experience, continue with a walking tour of the historic district of Cuenca. Your first visit will be to the neighborhood of Todos Los Santos, especially known in Cuenca for producing traditional bread in wooden ovens. As you continue leisurely strolling through this beautiful city, learning of its history and unique architecture, you will visit some of Cuenca's most attractive sites such as City Hall, the Parque Calderón, the newCathedral, and the flower market as one of the most outstanding Ecuadorian flower markets. Afternoon back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

The tour is based in private only and we will pick you from any hotel, apartment or house you are staying as long as it is in located in the city. Just make sure to detail the address to be picked up from the right place.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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