Free tour Cuenca, historic center, secrets and rarities.
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, which is why we have been recognized for 3 years with TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice.
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.