Best Walking Tours in Cuenca

Discover the beauty of Cuenca on foot with our curated walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Cuenca by walking lets you experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.

Top Walking Tours in Cuenca

Cuenca Half-Day City Tour Including Panama Hat Factory in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (82 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.99

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

Head through Cuenca historic district with a local expert that will show you the highlights including churches, beautiful historical buildings with wrought-iron balconies, and carved wooden doors, amidst a flower market, art galleries, etc.

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Ingapirca Ruins & Inca mountain face tour from Cuenca with Small Group in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (43 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 53.59

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Ingapirca is the major Inca-Cañari archaeological site in Ecuador. Explore the ruins, including the only elliptical temple of the sun made of perfectly carved stones, terraces, patios, etc. On Sundays, we include a visit to the Indigenous Cañar Market. Highlights:  • Visit the largest archaeological Inca site in Ecuador and the only elliptical temple of the Inca empire • Enjoy the beauty of the Ecuadorian Andes while you drive through the fertile ranchland of the countryside.  • Visit the Cañar Market and immerse yourself in the traditions of the local indigenous tribes (Sundays) • See how the famous Panama Hats are woven

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Street food Tour in Cuenca,Ecuador in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (25 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 32.99

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Discover Cuenca’s cuisine and history on a small-group walking tour. In addition to sating your appetite and cultural curiosities, this tour is a great way to orient yourself to the city’s layout. Culinary highlights include Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and traditional beverages like morocho and coconut juice. Along the way, visit the ruins of Todos Los Santos, the Broken Bridge, and numerous other landmarks. - Enjoy a small group size of maximum 15 people - Relax in complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off - Taste a variety of traditional Ecuadorian dishes -Visit locations that most tourists miss

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Hike El Cajas - Beyond the Common Trail in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (14 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 55.00

Duration: 5 hours (approx.)

Join us on a private tour of the beautiful Llaviucu Lake and Valley! Our guided hike will be along an ancient Inca trail where we will see Lake LLaviucu, the ruins of an abandoned German brewery, and meadows where wild horses and alpacas graze. Many of the sights are beyond the park trail most visited. Normally, we are the only ones in this area, which adds to the charm and enrichment of the experience.

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Cuenca Food tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small Groups in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (6 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 69.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

"Embark on a culinary journey in the heart of Ecuador with our 'Typical and Delicious Ecuadorian Food Tour.' What sets Ecuadorian cuisine apart is its unique blend of coast, Andean, Amazonian, and Galapagos influences, creating a harmonious tapestry of flavors. We're fortunate to take you off the beaten path to discover the authentic, local spots that aren't the typical tourist destinations but are unquestionably the best. From tasting authentic street food to enjoying elegant gastronomic experiences, this tour will immerse us in the aromas, colors, and textures that make Ecuadorian food unique. Each stop on our tour offers an opportunity to dive deeper into Ecuadorian culinary heritage, ensuring an enriching and delicious journey. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and discover the magic that waits in every dish. Let's indulge in an unforgettable culinary adventure!

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Cuenca City Tour at Night in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 75.00

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

Cuenca City is one of the famous city in Ecuador for its architecture and the culture, in this experience by night will see how the city is illuminated for its own light, addition we will explore the most important part of the city like the old and the new church as El Turi viewpoint

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All You Need to Know About Cuenca in a Smooth Walk in the Historic District in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 18.00

 

This tour is a combination of a description of the best architectural sites with a description of the history of Cuenca. After the tour, not only you will know more about the city, you will love it more as well.

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Private Day Tour in Cuenca and Cajas in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 40.99

Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

A unique experience very private small group, personalized attention, and the best places, we include the most complete tour, include food, landscapes, nature, history, heritage, and culture in a very friendly and host environment we try to do feeling like family. We start the tour We will take an walk in the highlands through the moorland ecosystem of wetlands and lakes to get to the unique forest of Polylepis trees. These are the highest growing trees in the world and are native to South America. Before returning to Cuenca, we will have a hot chocolate with sweet bread at a amazing hostery in Cajas Discover In addition to sating your appetite and cultural curiosities, this tour is a great way to know the fusion between nature, landscapes, culture, architecture, and heritagehighlights include Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and traditional beverages like morocho and coconut juice. Along the way, visit the ruins of Todos Los Santos, the Broken Bridge, and other

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Cuenca City Private Tour  in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 79.00

 

Discover the beauty and colonial ambience of Cuenca, the Athens of Ecuador, walking through its historical and colorful streets. This four-hour Cuenca city tour on foot gives you the opportunity to live the city as no way before, it waves its way through downtown so you could see Cuenca’s magnificent Cathedral and colonial houses. You will have the chance to be involved with local people and their culture while we visit one of its traditional markets, and leaving the best for last, you will visit Turi to enjoy the incredible and unique view of Cuenca from the altitude. Join us in this unique experience and admire the culture, history and tradition of Cuenca through its beautiful streets.

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Walking Tour Through The Historic Center Of Cuenca in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 35.00

Duration: 4 hours (approx.)

This tour is special because we will enter houses and colonial buildings that usually could not be done personally, we will try 100% Ecuadorian and artisan products in unexpected and hidden places, we will try to make the information fun and dynamic, the best thing about this tour is that we will by a legal and 100% certified guide

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Private Cuenca City Half Day Tour in Cuenca

Cuenca , Ecuador

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 51.00

 

Cuenca offer an astounding variety of art, culturally rich traditions, monumental architectural gems and exceptional cuisine. A city crossed by four rivers and situated in an Andean valley in the South Ecuadorian mountain region, nature makes its home in the city center. The famous 10 de Agosto Market, is very famous in the city for being a place where it is very interesting to get to the market and walk through the aisles of the fruit and medicinal herbs vendors as well as the large number of local shops selling food also deciding on where to eat isn’t easy.

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Local Tips for Cuenca

Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours

A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore Cuenca at your own pace using maps and mobile apps. Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.

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