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Even though it’s often overlooked by travelers rushing to get to Galapagos, Guayaquil has a wealth of wonders if you know where to look. This private tour of its highlights helps you check off the best of the city in a limited time and reveals culture and history through the eyes of a local, for deeper insight than you’d get alone.

Don't let time constraints keep you from seeing the best of Guayaquil—make the most of your stay in the city on a private tour that lets you customize your itinerary to suit your interests. You'll enjoy your guide's undivided attention as you travel between top landmarks including Parque Seminario (Parque de las Iguanas), Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, and the riverside boardwalk.

Guayaquil, Gateway to the Galapagos, is more than just a layover city. See for yourself during this layover roundtrip sightseeing tour to/from the airport. This whirl around Ecuador's most important port city is completely flexible depending on the length of your layover. Stop by a local market to haggle over Ecuadorian handicrafts, pick up some handmade chocolate, get an overview of the city from downtown sights, or simply grab a bite to eat. Whatever you decide, it beats hanging out in an airport!

Skip confusing bus timetables and taxi queues in Ecuador’s largest city with an airport meet-and-greet service and private transfer straight to your Guayaquil hotel. You are met upon arrival with a smile and an easy-to-spot board with your name on it and taken to your downtown hotel (roughly 30 minutes, depending on traffic).

Experience the true heart of Ecuadorian cacao at our family-owned hacienda in Ecuador. Unlike traditional tours, this experience is personally hosted by the hacienda owners, offering an authentic connection to our family traditions, cacao farm, and artisanal chocolate factory. Walk through cacao fields, learn the complete bean-to-bar process, visit our working chocolate factory, and create your own personalized chocolate bar. Enjoy a delicious three-course lunch prepared with fresh local ingredients while discovering the rich flavors of Ecuadorian coastal cuisine. This immersive cultural and culinary experience is perfect for chocolate lovers, foodies, and travelers seeking authenticity and unforgettable memories.

Chocoholics and cultural connoisseurs alike are sure to enjoy a private 4-hour tour from Guayaquil to a local cocoa farm. Relax, as private transportation takes you from your hotel and into the Ecuadorian countryside. Discover what makes chocolate production in Ecuador unique, as you explore the family owned cocoa plantation. Harvest ripe cocoa beans with your guide, then use dried beans to create a cocoa infusion of your own.

A tour led by a professional who will make you discover the city and its charms in a private way and willing to adapt the program according to your interests.

The minute you step out of your Guayaquil Hotel, get ready for a mesmerizing journey. This trip commences with a tranquilizing canoe ride and an adventurous hike through the tropical rainforest. Also, get prepared to be jolted by encountering the howler monkeys in the middle of the natural habitat in the pristine tropical forest. If you plan the tour during the rainy season, you will be delighted to see a small waterfall on the southeast slope of the hill, which can be easily reached in a 2-hour hike.

Guayaquil, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, for its history and contribution to the culture not only of Ecuador but at the level of South America, for being one of the main Ports of the Shipyard, in times of Colonization. You will be able to observe at each stop the relevance it has for the city.

Enjoy nature with this incredible full day in our tour, we will find, coffee plants, rice, around 50 tropical fruits, which you can taste and learn the processes of each, you can taste an exquisite 3-course lunch, and then move on to the preparation of artisanal chocolate, where you will visit the chocolate workshop and you can decorate with dehydrated fruits to your liking. Then we move Cerro Pereque Chico is one of the largest vanilla crops in the region, we will tour the vanilla greenhouses to learn about the process of cultivation, harvest, fermentation treatment and drying.

Guayaquil’s Best-Selling City Tour — Now with an Authentic Cocoa & Fruit Farm Experience! Discover the Best Highlights of Guayaquil, the city’s most loved tour — now upgraded with an authentic Cocoa & Fruit Farm Experience. Explore Guayaquil’s iconic landmarks, learn about its history and culture, and then head to the countryside for a truly authentic farm-to-table experience. Walk through cacao fields, taste fresh tropical fruits, and make your own chocolate bar from Ecuador’s world-famous cocoa. Two unforgettable experiences in one incredible day. The best of the city. The authentic taste of Ecuador.

Get a closer look at Ecuador's flora and fauna on a private half-day tour to the Churute Ecological Reserve from Guayaquil. Walk through lush forests with a local guide and spot howler monkeys and various bird species. Enjoy a canoe ride through the estuary to observe mangrove wildlife and savor a traditional Ecuadorian lunch included in the tour.

You don’t need to visit the Galapagos Island to experience the rich wildlife of Ecuador. Get up close to howler monkeys, freshwater birds, and more on a tour to Churute Mangroves Ecological Reserve. After comfortable transfer from your Guayaquil hotel, enjoy a peaceful canoe ride and hike through the tropical dry forest. Later, tour the grounds of a nearby cocoa plantation and enjoy a traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients.

Spend a day amongst the waterfalls and wildlife of Ecuador on a full-day private tour to a coastal cloud forest. Comfortable round-trip transportation from your Guayaquil hotel offers spectacular views of the Bucay Mountains. Follow your guide through the cloud forest trails to three different waterfalls and swim beneath each. Afterwards, learn how to operate a sugar cane press and enjoy a traditional lunch before your return to the city.

Live the Magic of the World's Best Cocoa Discover the heart of Ecuadorian cocoa on a unique private tour. Tour a beautiful Family Estate, learn about the traditions of the countryside and experience transforming cocoa into your own chocolate bar! Perfect for families, couples and chocolate lovers. Book now and immerse yourself in the culture, flavors and history of the world’s most famous cocoa! Includes delicious Farm to Table Lunch. A Pro experience!

Step into Guayaquil's past on this unique tour that combines the city’s main attractions with a guided walk through the city’s General Cemetery. Admire the artistic mausoleums and hear fascinating stories of historical figures buried there. A cultural and slightly mysterious twist to your classic city tour.

Combine culture with nature on a private full-day city and cocoa farm tour from Guayaquil. Designed for travelers passing through Guayaquil, this excursion takes you to a rural cocoa farm where you’ll tour the plantation and make chocolate from scratch. Then, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Guayaquil city, home to attractions such as Las Penas neighborhood, Malecon 2000, and Parque Historico. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Turn your scale in Guayaquil into an authentic, comfortable, and hassle-free experience. We pick you up at the airport to enjoy a private tour of the city's history and culture, followed by a practical Ecuadorian cooking class where you will discover local flavors and traditions. After the experience, rest one night in a cozy family accommodation near the airport. The next day, we coordinated your transfer back to the airport. A private and personalized experience, ideal for travelers passing through Guayaquil before or after visiting the Galápagos Islands and who want to take advantage of their stay to get to know the city in a different way.

Leave the busy city behind on this private full-day tour combining nature, culture, and Ecuadorian flavors. Increase your chances of spotting howler monkeys, forest birds, reptiles, and amphibians as you explore a natural reserve with a guide. Then visit a cacao farm to taste cacao-based products, learn the complete process from bean to bar, and prepare a cacao-forward 3-course meal during a hands-on cooking session. Hotel pickup is included for convenience.

Make the most of the journey from Guayaquil to Cuenca, Ecuador. This full-day one-way trip includes a stop at a cacao farm to see how the main ingredient in chocolate is grown and processed. In Cajas National Park, enjoy a short hike through the high altitude paramo moorland which is an important and scenic watershed.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and set sail on a tranquil adventure along the Pacific coast. Benefit from the expertise of a naturalist guide who enriches the journey by identifying local wildlife, such as blue-footed boobies and frigatebirds, along the way. You can also dive into the crystal-clear waters near Isla Salango for snorkeling opportunities, and admire the scenery from the El Rocio viewpoint in Machalilla National Park.

In this tour we will visit the main attractions of Guayaquil in a panoramic tour that includes the Seminario Park, the Simon Bolivar Malecon and the neighborhood of Las Peñas, with breathtaking views from the Santa Ana Hill. You will also visit the Historic Park of Guayaquil, where nature and traditional architecture merge.

Experience our Half-Day Private Tour in Guayaquil! Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Guayaquil as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Guayaquil. Make the most of your time in Guayaquil by taking a private tour that allows you to customize your itinerary based on your interests. Your guide will accompany you to popular attractions such as Parque Seminario, Guayaquil Metropolitan Cathedral, and the riverside boardwalk. We'll greet you directly at the city center or hotels and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day. Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Enjoy nature with this incredible full day tour where you can observe tropical and migratory birds sailing in a fishing canoe through the estuary, continuing with the hiking you must remain attentive to the howler monkeys and other species that inhabit the Pancho Diablo hill, the sounds they emit generate an echo that combines with nature. In the afternoon, you can taste an exquisite 3-course lunch, and then move on to the preparation of artisanal chocolate, where you will visit the chocolate workshop and you can decorate with dehydrated fruits to your liking. In our tour, we will find, coffee plants, vanilla, rice, around 50 tropical fruits, which you can taste and learn the processes of each one.