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Free tour Cuenca, historic center, secrets and rarities.

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Registered on March 20, 2019

We are Free Walking Tours Cuenca, the first free walking tour of the city of Cuenca- Ecuador since 2016. Winners of the Travellers' Choice Best of the Best, TripAdvisor's most important award in 2022 and 2023 Ted-Talkers as well.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to Free Walking Tours Cuenca! Cobbled streets, fascinating corners, notable stories, secrets and oddities of Cuenca

Our story begins in 2016. Being the first tour of the city, we know how important it is to make the most of your time in a new city, that is why we created the best Free Walking Tours in Cuenca.

Our young and talented hosts bring the city, its culture, history and heritage to life. They will take you through the cobblestone streets and most fascinating corners of Cuenca, revealing remarkable stories, hidden secrets and oddities. But our proposal goes further, we are proud to maintain quality, warmth and fun in each of our tours. For this reason, the tours are offered in Spanish but also in English with an advanced and fluent language level.

We want you to feel at home while you explore Cuenca and discover its unique charm. Our hosts are committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience.

We offer walks through the historic center of the city where you can explore the main attractions and learn about our rich traditions.

WE WILL VISIT:

  • Saint Louis Seminary
  • Santana Street
  • Cathedral terraces
  • Calderon Park
  • provincial court of justice
  • Efraín Jara Idrovo Room (if there is an exhibition)
  • flower square
  • San Francisco Square
  • August 10 Market
  • Clean at the market (Tuesday and Friday)
  • House of the Lyre (if open)
  • Traditional neighborhood “El Vado”


We invite you to join our experience and explore this wonderful city! If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, do not hesitate to contact us.

We hope to see you on one of our tours to share the beauty and history of Cuenca.

Thank you for choosing Free Walking Tours Cuenca!


Additional Information:

Meeting Point.
We will meet in the heart of Cuenca, in the main patio of the San Luis Seminary, located on Benigno Malo and Simón Bolívar streets. Our hosts will be waiting for you next to the elevator. (We don't wear red or yellow vests, but you can recognize us by our red umbrellas!).

Cuenca lives in an eternal spring, but it never hurts to come prepared for the tour. Check weather forecasts and dress appropriately. Bring comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, a hat, sunscreen, a raincoat or umbrella, a camera and $1.00 to access the cathedral domes.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Seminario San Luis, Benigno Malo &, C...
    Seminario San Luis, Benigno Malo &, Cuenca 010107, Ecuador
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    San Luis Seminary, located on Benigno Malo and Simón Bolívar streets. Our hosts will be waiting for you next to the elevator, you can recognize us by our red umbrellas.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Seminario San Luis
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Saint Louis Seminary
  • 3
    Outside visit
    House of the Lyre

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Diana 05 Apr 2024
Hamburg

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Tolle Tour mit Mateo, er hat nicht nur die Führung durch die meist interessante Plätze von Cuenca gegeben, sondern noch viele Tipps gegeben, was wir und wir noch mehr in Cuenca und Umgebung machen können. Seine Restaurants-Empfehlungen für Abends oder Frühstück waren auch super, richtig coole Locations. Danke Mateo, jederzeit gerne wieder!
Marty 09 Mar 2024

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Travelled alone - Mar 2024
Had a great time with Mel! The tour was fun, informative, and loaded with history. Would definitely recommend
Rebecca 24 Feb 2024
Chapala

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
Samantha told us fun stories, historical facts, and Spanish and indigenous words. She took us to try 3 different local unique foods, pointed us in the direction of other places to visit in Cuenca , and suggested places to eat local.
Nicola 22 Feb 2024
Feldkirch

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Travelled in couple - Feb 2024
Amazing tour!
steven 03 Feb 2024

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
I enjoyed the walk. Very informative.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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