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Cuenca, Ecuador Street Food Tour: Explore Local Cuisine and Historical Landmarks
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Cuenca
Join a small-group walking tour in Cuenca, Ecuador to explore the local cuisine and historical landmarks. Indulge in traditional dishes and visit hidden gems off the beaten path!
Join a small-group walking tour in Cuenca, Ecuador to explore the local cuisine and historical landmarks. Indulge in traditional dishes and visit hidden gems off the beaten path!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca - We walk around the central square, observing the main historical buildings of the city such as: New and Old Cathedral, La Gobernacion, mayoralty, etc.
- La Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Cuenca - We walk around the central square, observing the main historical buildings of the city such as: New and Old Cathedral, La Gobernacion, mayoralty, etc.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Assortment of 2 snacks
- 1 local beverage
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Assortment of 2 snacks
- 1 local beverage
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks (available for purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join a small, intimate exploration group and dive into the taste and history of Cuenca. Use this excursion as a means to familiarize yourself with the city layout, while whetting your appetite and cultural fascination. Satisfy your taste buds with traditional dishes such as Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and local drinks like morocho and…
Join a small, intimate exploration group and dive into the taste and history of Cuenca. Use this excursion as a means to familiarize yourself with the city layout, while whetting your appetite and cultural fascination. Satisfy your taste buds with traditional dishes such as Sanduche de pernil, tamales, empanadas, and local drinks like morocho and coconut juice. Discover the Todos Los Santos ruins, the Broken Bridge, and other noteworthy sites during your journey.
- Experience a personalized tour with a group size limited to 15 individuals
- Unwind with free pickup and drop-off from your hotel
- Delight in a diverse range of typical Ecuadorian flavors
- Explore hidden gems that most tourists overlook
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Minimum of 1 adults required
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Location
Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de La Merced | Cuenca
Hermano Miguel
Our guide will wait for you in front of the main door of the church, wearing a cap with the Polylepis Tours logo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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913josefineh
Feb 27, 2026
Very nice. - It was very nice. We tried many different Snacks like Tortillas, drinks, chocolates etc. And we also knew the city. I can recommend it!
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Teresa
Feb 6, 2026
Great, relaxed tour and a lot of fun. - What a fun tour. Delicious food, friendly and knowledgeable guide. The pace was perfect and we had the opportunity to stop at little shops as we went. I would do the same tour again!
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Arialdi
Jan 24, 2026
The city of the beautiful rivers - Tuvimos una EXCELENTE gira y experiencia con Flavio. Flavio mostró conocimiento profundo de la ciudad y su cultura, y nos hizo sentir bienvenidos.
We had an EXCELLENT tour of the city with Flavio. Flavio exhibited profound knowledge and passion for the city and its culture. Very importantly, Flavio made us feel welcome and at home.
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R10326
Nov 8, 2025
Loira Bistró Francés - FINALLY. Cuenca has an authentic French restaurant. Others, at best, are copies of French cooking that does not evoke and memories of traditional France. They merely use French names. They are not necessarily bad, but certainly not French. I am French from Quebec and, like all of us, a foodie. I have spend many years in France
The place is newly opened, owned and operated by a handsome Frenchman from Orléans (where Joan of Arc came from). It is decorated in a style that is indistinguishable from 1000s of France restaurants, and the view from the windows on El Centro (the old city) compliments that.
I began with a foie gras...nicely prepared and served with garnishes. (a first for Cuenca or Ecuador for that matter). Very pleased. I continued with an exceptional (and large) plate of grilled octopus ersillade, a favorite of mine. Best I have had here in 15 years. I finished with a Tarte Tatin (the legendary French dessert) and expresso allongé.
My companion had a Magret of Duck, sliced and pretty and ended with profiterolles
I am going back tomorrow with my wife. I shall take photos.
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Dharwatib
Nov 5, 2025
A gastronomic delight with Edison - Edison was very accommodating by changing the day because it was raining heavily at our appointed time. However, he arrived on time, agreed on a different time, kindly dropped us off at a different destination, & met us the following day. He’s very knowledgeable about the history of and customs of Cuenca and Ecuador, of the city, and the best places to procure Cuenca foods. He was full of information about all the questions we had. It was a joy to spend time with him.
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Lauragracea217
Sep 28, 2025
Delicious and enjoyable time - My husband, daughter and I did an evening tour with Cris and had such a great time. We got to learn a lot about Cuenca’s history and culture alongside the delicious food. We liked that we got to choose the amount of food we’d get, so we didn’t feel overloaded at the end. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about Cuenca. Cris was easy to talk to and had helpful suggestions for things to do beyond the tour as well.
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John
Sep 27, 2025
Wonderful tour with Christian - We had an excellent tour with Christian trying a variety of street fits and hearing about the culture and history of some of El Centro in Cuenca. Christian was very personable and knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour with him.
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147julietaa
Sep 16, 2025
Great Tour! DO IT - Flavio was AMAZING! We tried so many fun snacks and got options to try sweet savory salty or all the above. It’s very customizable and you learn a lot about the history.
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D248xylaurab
Aug 11, 2025
Great tour of the city and Ecuadorian food experience - Our tour with Flavio was fantastic! We really enjoyed hearing about Cuenca's history including the architecture and food influence. The walk around the city was informative, hitting on major areas in the historic district. We stopped at the 10 de Augusto Mercado and several food places trying authentic Ecuadorian foods including sweets and breads. Flavio was very friendly, personable and spoke great English. If you want a tour of great food and culture with a local, this is it.
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David
Jul 1, 2025
Fun, informative, and tasty tour with food tour with Flavio - I had a great experience with Flavio my tour guide. We ate many different things like pastries, ceviche, ice cream, and bread from the bakery. He shared insightful knowledge about the economy, the culture and the soul of Cuenca and Ecuador. I would highly suggest booking this tour at the beginning of your trip so you can get a feel for this city and revisit places that interest you.
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