Private: Cuenca Markets Full Day Tour
Cuenca, Ecuador
- 7 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Soak up the atmosphere of Cuenca’s traditional markets on this full-day tour of Ecuador’s cultural capital. Browse the stalls, immerse yourself in local culture, and discover traditional handicrafts as you visit an animal market, the Mercado 10 de Agosto, the Rotary Market, and the Pottery Crafts Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included as needed.
- Full-day tour of Cuenca’s markets
- Visit Ecuador’s biggest animal market and learn more about the country’s agricultural trade
- Browse the stalls at the atmospheric Mercado 10 de Agosto
- Shop for traditional handicrafts at the Rotary Market and the Pottery Crafts Market.
- Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off as required
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Food and drinks not specified
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Your tour begins with pickup from your central Cuenca hotel in time for a 9am departure. Traveling in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle, set out to the first market of the day — Ecuador’s biggest animal market, where you’ll gain a fascinating insight into rural life and traditions.
Back in the city, visit the atmospheric Mercado 10 de Agosto, where you can browse the many stalls, learn more about the regional produce on display, and perhaps sample some local delicacies or delicious tropical fruits (own expense). If you do want to purchase anything, your guide can help you master the art of ‘trueque’ (bartering)!
After lunch (own expense), discover Ecuador’s rich craft-making heritage as you visit the Rotary Market and Pottery Crafts Market, and admire beautiful handicrafts made from wicker, iron, and clay. If you’re lucky, you might get to watch some of the craftsmen at work and witness for yourself the ancient craft-making traditions.
Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 5pm.
Back in the city, visit the atmospheric Mercado 10 de Agosto, where you can browse the many stalls, learn more about the regional produce on display, and perhaps sample some local delicacies or delicious tropical fruits (own expense). If you do want to purchase anything, your guide can help you master the art of ‘trueque’ (bartering)!
After lunch (own expense), discover Ecuador’s rich craft-making heritage as you visit the Rotary Market and Pottery Crafts Market, and admire beautiful handicrafts made from wicker, iron, and clay. If you’re lucky, you might get to watch some of the craftsmen at work and witness for yourself the ancient craft-making traditions.
Your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 5pm.
1
Mercado 10 De Agosto
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca
4 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Use comfortable shoes, sun block, warm clothes
- Take cash with you
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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