Top Cuenca Historical Tours

Ingapirca is the most important archaeological site in Ecuador and a unique example of two cultures in one site. Enjoy the beautiful stone architecture at the site and learn about its Cañari and Inca inhabitants. A short walk reveals a rock formation that resembles an Incan profile and, on Sundays, a local market is visited as well.

Explore the centuries-old traces of the cultures that forged Ecuador in a unique and comprehensive tour. This tour takes you through breathtaking archaeological sites full of history, traditions and amazing scenery. Immerse yourself in ancient civilizations, learn about their mysteries and marvel at the cultural and natural richness that these places offer.

The countryside surrounding Cuenca in the southern Ecuadorean Andes is home to some of the country’s most important archaeological sites and artisan villages. If you have limited time in Cuenca, this tour combines two top attractions into a single day trip. Tour Ingapirca, the largest Incan site in Ecuador, as well as Gualaceo and Chordeleg, villages known for their silver filigree and hand-woven shawls.

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

Cuenca, with its museums, markets, sunny squares, and historic buildings, is Ecuador’s most beautiful colonial city. With this half-day tour, work with your own private guide to personalize your itinerary, prioritizing the sites you most want to see and skipping those you don’t. Choose a departure time that works best for you.

Travel back in time to the days of the Incan Empire on an 8-hour small-group tour to Ingapirca. Visit the Rocio Virgin Church, then enjoy a Panama hat weaving demonstration at the home of an indigenous family. Continue with a scenic drive through the Andean highlands, then explore the extensive archaeological complex, including the elliptical Temple of the Sun. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, then return to Cuenca.

Explore Cuenca, one of Ecuador's most beautiful cities, on foot and by vehicle during this half-day guided tour. Highlights include colonial architecture such as wrought iron balconies and carved doors, museums, churches, parks, a flower market, and a world-renowned hat factory where so-called Panama hats are made. Hats can also be purchased and shipped directly to your home address. Finally, enjoy an overview of the city from the Mirador de Turi  viewpoint.

Make the most of your visit to Cuenca with a day trip to three important artisan villages of Ecuador. After pickup from your hotel, take in the Andean landscape on your way to Chordeleg and San Bartolomé. You’ll get an immersive look at the craftsmanship that goes into textiles, guitars, and more.  Let your private guide help you decide on what to eat for your included lunch in Gualaceo.

Make your ride to Cuenca, Loja or Vilcabamba swift and stress-frees with a 4-hour transfer by private van. Your journey is direct, comfortable, and exclusive, unlike public buses that make frequent stops and are often delayed. You decide on a pickup time and your English-speaking driver takes care of the rest. With only your party on board, you’re free to sprawl out and completely relax.

The Ingapirca ruins, one of Ecuador’s largest and most important archaeological sites, sit just north of Cuenca. Save time navigating public transport and waiting in line at the entrance to the site with this private tour, and visit this Incan fortress-temple in the Cañar Valley with a guide who can fill you in on its history. This leaves time to visit a family of indigenous weavers to see who Panama hats are made.

The villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg with their traditions of producing fine local handicrafts lie just east of Cuenca. With this private tour, browse the colorful wares at your leisure while learning about traditional artisan techniques. Watch as guitars, filigree jewelry, Panama hats, and shawls are being made, taste local fruits only found in Ecuador, and sit down for a local lunch. You’ll have plenty of time to shop in each village.

The tour is a new way of getting to know a city, during the tour the history of Cuenca and its culture are known. We ride an electric scooter through the bicycle lanes of the city, discovering its architecture, its most emblematic squares and buildings and enjoying a tour in a silent and environmentally friendly vehicle. The tour starts and ends in the central square, Parque Calderón.

Discover Ecuador’s most noteworthy archaeological attraction on a small-group tour to Ingapirca. Relax, as comfortable transportation takes you from your Cuenca hotel on a scenic drive through Andean landscapes. Then, explore the ruins, while your guide provides commentary about Canari and Incan cultures and history. The tour also includes visits to the Biblian church, also known as La Virgen del Rocio, and a typical Canari market.

With this two day tour you can enjoy the most popular places to visit while you are in Cuenca. It is a tour for all tastes, you can enjoy history while walking through the Inca ruins, gastronomy while you are in Gualaceo, shopping on your visit to Chordeleg and for nature lovers there is the Cajas National Park. We have everything for all tastes

We start the tour we will take an walk in Tambo in old ferry and view of a old and indigen town. Then we arrive to Ingapircar Ruins we make all the tour in old castle onf Incas the biggest in Ecuador and second then of Machu Pichu. Before returning to Cuenca, we will have a tipical lunch in a magic place with a lot energy where you discovered the engenier and tecnologic development for inca empire

Cuenca is Ecuador’s cultural capital, but most visitors only see the colonial center. This 4-hour tour from Cuenca explores the Andean villages of San Bartolome, Chordeleg, and Gualaceo, where you can experience local life, browse the markets, sample regional specialties, and visit traditional handicrafts workshops. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore the beautiful city of Cuenca by bike on this 3-hour tour. Pedal along the river and admire the architecture of the El Barranco neighborhood. Visit an old Inca archaeological site, Pumapungo, and learn about this ancient culture at the adjacent museum and finish up with a pedal around the UNESCO-listed historic center of Cuenca.

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

This tour is specially designed for those who want to enjoy the wonderful landscapes, culture and history of the Ecuadorian highlands.

Get a comprehensive overview of Cuenca's historical and cultural attractions on a private half-day sightseeing tour. Enjoy immersive commentary as your guide leads you around the UNESCO-listed city center to Barrio de San Sebastián, Parque Calderón, Catedral del Sagrario, Catedral Immaculate Conception, and other landmarks. You'll also visit a Panama straw hat factory and get a postcard-worthy view of the city at Mirador de Turi.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes of Cuenca with this two-day experience that takes you through archaeological wonders, artisan villages, and stunning natural reserves.