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Private Guayaquil City Tour: Explore the Pearl of the Pacific, Ecuador's Largest City
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33 Ratings
Guayaquil
Guayaquil, known as La Perla del Pac%C3%ADfico, is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador. Its has been a city with a great commercial tradition and now it is betting on tourism, and it is developing as a national and international tourist destination being home of many international fairs and events.
Guayaquil, known as La Perla del Pac%C3%ADfico, is the largest and the most populous city in Ecuador. Its has been a city with a great commercial tradition and now it is betting on tourism, and it is developing as a national and international tourist destination being home of many international fairs and events.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Guayaquil - The tour kicks off at the scheduled time in the hotel lobby. Guests will be picked up to embark on a cultural adventure throughout the city.
- Parque Seminario - Explore Seminario Park, affectionately known as Las Iguanas Park due to the reptiles residing there. The park boasts natural beauty with its trees and an artificial pond…
- Guayaquil - The tour kicks off at the scheduled time in the hotel lobby. Guests will be picked up to embark on a cultural adventure throughout the city.
- Parque Seminario - Explore Seminario Park, affectionately known as Las Iguanas Park due to the reptiles residing there. The park boasts natural beauty with its trees and an artificial pond where goldfish swim.
- Catedral Metropolitana de Guayaquil - Next, the tour heads to the Metropolitan Cathedral, which stands on the site of the first mother church of the New Town.
- Guayaquil Metropolitan Area - The journey continues to Plaza de Management. The Arosemena passage is a notable urban feature of the Plaza. Visitors can admire the Municipal Palace, with its iron and glass cover adorned with decorative stained glass. Nearby, the Nahim Isaias Museum and monuments such as A Sucre, The Forge of Vulcan, and the Fountain of Glory and Grace can be seen.
- Torre Morisca - The tour then visits the Torre Morisca, also known as the Public Clock Tower. A stroll along the Malecon 2000 offers views of the towers of the four elements. The tour arrives at the Monument to the 2 Liberators: Simon Bolivar and San Martin.
- Las Peñas - The tour concludes in the historic and significant area of Guayaquil: Las Peñas. Santa Ana Hill is also a tourist attraction, accessible via the 444 steps of Diego Noboa. Here, visitors will find plazas, gazebos, museums, a chapel, a lighthouse, art galleries, craft shops, cafes, bars, and restaurants. The tour proceeds to Santa Ana Hill and begins on Pompillo Llona Numa Street, where Plaza Colón Fortin the Planchada is located, showcasing two large guns from Ecuador’s republican era.
- Las Peñas - The tour reaches Puerto Santa Ana, which offers a natural setting by the Guayas River. Visit Plaza Pilsener, a hub for art events, and explore museums like the Popular Music Museum and the Beer Museum.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (in hotels within the urban perimeter)
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- All activities included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (in hotels within the urban perimeter)
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
- All activities included
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Guayaquil
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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(33 Ratings)
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K9738wltaniab
Dec 18, 2024
Our experience was excellent. - We traveled to Guayaquil, Ecuador, as part of a Linbladt National Geographic Expedition. Arriving two days earlier and looking for a tour of Guayaquil. At Hotel Oro Verde, Juan Pablo recommended a local tour guide (Banana tours). I highly recommend Juan Pablo. He set up a tour for two of us senior females. A half day tour of the city of Guayaquil plus a tour of a cacao farm. Chocolate is big business in Ecuador, and the Mango and Cacao farm is locally owned. The farmer and his family run the farm and they gave us a tour from plant to chocolate bar. We were able to buy the bars produced in the farm to bring home to the US. Contact Juan Pablo at Hotel Oro Verde in Guayaquil. Guayaquil was under a security alert in December 2024. Thus, It was important to feel and be safe.
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Knygard
Aug 26, 2023
A peek beneath the surface of this bustling city - I had a day layover in Guayaquil, so booked the 3 hour tour. Jaime was excellent. His English was good. He was smart, knowledgeable and patient. He's a retired pilot and now an artist by hobby. He took us to notable paintings in the museum and to sculptures outdoors. Naturally, we also visited a beautiful cathedral, an old neighborhood, and the famous Iguana Park.
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Kristi_b
Aug 8, 2023
Great city tour! - Saw some beautiful parts of the city. The estuary and birds were nice. Our guide was very knowledgeable.
Enjoyed walking down the Malecón.
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Tom_o
Jul 12, 2023
Three-hour Guayaquil tour - I needed something of a customized tour to accommodate a short layover. Viator arranged Corina, who was a fabulous tour guide, passionate about her city and adjusted our itinerary to make sure I was able to make a few purchases and still get back to the airport on time. I've now used Viator on three different continents and good experience in all cases.
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Lorrainehb3965me
Mar 6, 2023
Enjoyable tour showing the highlights of the city - We were impressed with our guide's, Corina, knowledge of the city and her English skills. Plus, the fact she self-taught herself in a total of three languages. We enjoyed our tour and gave us a good layout of the city. We felt very safe.
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Shelliesamuels
Dec 5, 2022
Fantastic tor and tour guide. - The best part of our experience was sour tour guide Walter. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about all things Quayaqui. History, politics, weather. I could go on and on. He had a lovely helpful personality and was a pleasure to listen to and ask questions of. Really the best tout I have ever been on.
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Mgb23
Sep 17, 2022
Great trip, highly recommended - Eddie is an great guide, so enthusiastic to share everything about Guayaquil, the modern, historical, must-see sights and other insights about life in Guayaquil and Ecuador . Highly recommended.
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Stefanie_m
Jan 6, 2024
A good overview of the city - This tour is a great introduction to the city. Our tour guide met us at the hotel on time and provided us with a map of the city to show us where we would visit during our 3 days together, as well as recommendations for additional visits on our own. With a private bus, we easily traversed the city, stopping at different points of interest to walk and take in the history and culture. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to explore many sites, such as museums, as we only had 3 hours together, but it gave us ideas of where to return at a later date. All in all, a good overview for a first-time visitor.
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Erickcz7684pu
Jul 2, 2022
Par1ue seminar - Good photos that take you with iguanas and qhi you can also take a tour with mirabus show you the whole city
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William_z
Mar 24, 2023
Tour to nowhere - I use Viator all the time. This is the first time it went wrong. I booked a private tour because I have mobility issues and want to be able to ensure I can navigate the tour. Just before the tour was scheduled, the tour guide decided to change it from a private tour to a semi private tour. The morning of the tour, my leg was hurting and my wife and I decided not to go on it. I guess the tour guide won but I will think twice about using Viator next time.
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