Biking Cuenca City Tour
Overview
Our tour takes you along riverside trails to enjoy nice views and the charming architecture of El "Barranco". We will also explore Pumapungo (Inca site) and the modern area of Cuenca, a UNESCO World Heritage city on this bike tour on the riverside along charming parks.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up
- Rental Bike
- Helmet
- Licensed bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Taxes and surcharges
- Entry/Admission - Parque El Paraiso
- Entry/Admission - Pumapungo Museo
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Sebastian, Cuenca, Ecuador
This is the old western limit of Cuenca, a great place to start the tour with an interpretation of the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rio Tomebamba, Cuenca Ecuador
This is the most important river in town due to the water supply, we will stop for great picture sports from the river and the famous Barranco with its hanging houses.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba, Calle Larga 12 de Abril, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Considered the border of the historical town and the modern are, this attraction shows the unique architecture of the XIX century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Puente Roto, Calle del Puente, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Our guide will explain about the stories of Cuenca related to the Tomabamba river. In 1960s the flood of the river destroyed all bridges. They rebuilt all but this one.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pumapungo Museo, Calle Larga y Huayna Capac Esquina, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Considered the most important museum in town. We will explore the Ethnographic and Archaeological exhibitions and then the in situ archaeological site with its crop terraces.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque El Paraiso, Cuenca Ecuador
We will bike by the biggest park in town, you will see a bit of the daily life of Cuencanos as you go.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Sebastian, Cuenca, Ecuador
This is the old western limit of Cuenca, a great place to start the tour with an interpretation of the city
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Rio Tomebamba, Cuenca Ecuador
This is the most important river in town due to the water supply, we will stop for great picture sports from the river and the famous Barranco with its hanging houses.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Barranco del Rio Tomebamba, Calle Larga 12 de Abril, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Considered the border of the historical town and the modern are, this attraction shows the unique architecture of the XIX century.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Puente Roto, Calle del Puente, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Our guide will explain about the stories of Cuenca related to the Tomabamba river. In 1960s the flood of the river destroyed all bridges. They rebuilt all but this one.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Pumapungo Museo, Calle Larga y Huayna Capac Esquina, Cuenca 010150 Ecuador
Considered the most important museum in town. We will explore the Ethnographic and Archaeological exhibitions and then the in situ archaeological site with its crop terraces.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Parque El Paraiso, Cuenca Ecuador
We will bike by the biggest park in town, you will see a bit of the daily life of Cuencanos as you go.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required on group tours
- Comfortable shoes and sun protection is recommended
- Please contact us to [email protected] within 2 days notice to reconfirm the tour.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
cynthiakN8729YG
February 2022
Fun way to see the city. A little stressful biking amongst the traffic, but still fun. Guide was very accommodating & willing to customize.
Fun way to see the city. A little stressful biking amongst the traffic, but still fun. Guide was very accommodating & willing to customize.752duncanm
October 2023
On a sunday afternoon, we had the idea to do the bike tour in Cuenca the next day. I found a telephone number on the site and send a whatsapp message. I got an answer real quick that they would do their best to find a guide for the next morning. And a few hours later, I got a message that they ac...
On a sunday afternoon, we had the idea to do the bike tour in Cuenca the next day. I found a telephone number on the site and send a whatsapp message. I got an answer real quick that they would do their best to find a guide for the next morning. And a few hours later, I got a message that they actually found somebody: Wilson! So the next day, Wilson's wife picked us up at the hotel and she took us to their home, where the bikes were. We met Wilson and he explained some things about the bikes (mostly about braking :)). Wilson is a very friendly guide who knows a lot about Cuenca and it's history. We always love to see cities while biking through them and with Wilson sharing his knowledge, it made it even more interesting. After the tour we went back to his home, where we were welcomed by his wife with some fruit to eat. We loved the tour!easybreezytravelgirl
January 2023
My husband and I really enjoyed our biking tour! From the beginning, it was a smooth process. Booking was easy and communication from start to finish was excellent. Wilson was our guide and his super friendly, accommodating, and very knowledgeable about Ecuadorian history and culture. He speaks ...
My husband and I really enjoyed our biking tour! From the beginning, it was a smooth process. Booking was easy and communication from start to finish was excellent. Wilson was our guide and his super friendly, accommodating, and very knowledgeable about Ecuadorian history and culture. He speaks clear English, making the experience easy for folks still learning Spanish. In fact, he also taught us some new Spanish words we used during the rest of our stay. We road around Cuenca for a couple of hours visiting historical sites, and museums, and experiencing the beauty of this amazing city. It was laid back and customized to our biking ability and preferences. Wilson also gave us recommendations for coffee, dinner, places to explore, etc and we enjoyed everyone one of them. It was such a great experience and I would recommend it to anyone interested in exploring Cuenca in a fun and active way!!Diana3448
January 2022
Sebastian, our guide, had such extensive knowledge of Cuenca it made our ride so interesting. He kept us safe and the bike paths are beautiful. We even tasted local food and drink in the colonial section of town that was delicious. 5 star experience
Sebastian, our guide, had such extensive knowledge of Cuenca it made our ride so interesting. He kept us safe and the bike paths are beautiful. We even tasted local food and drink in the colonial section of town that was delicious. 5 star experienceNancy_M
August 2021
Maria was our guide and she was always smiling even while navigating traffic circles. She enjoyed illustrating history using the beautiful city of Cuenca's rivers and gardens. The biking was vigorous but not exhausting and Maria frequently gave us rest stops. She gracefully switched to a full to...
Maria was our guide and she was always smiling even while navigating traffic circles. She enjoyed illustrating history using the beautiful city of Cuenca's rivers and gardens. The biking was vigorous but not exhausting and Maria frequently gave us rest stops. She gracefully switched to a full tour of an Ecuadorian botanical garden showing plants and fruits unique to her country. She talked about the critical role clean water nourishes the land and the harvest of wonderful food Ecuadorians enjoy. Of course she guided us safely throughout Cuenca waiting for my wife and I as needed. I highly recommend her guided bicycle tour of beautiful Cuenca.followthenorthstar
June 2021
The Biking Cuenca City Tour was a real treat! Wilson was an excellent guide who provided a thorough and safety-conscious introduction followed by an enjoyable and informative biking tour around older and newer parts of the city. His knowledge of history and architecture enhanced the experience, a...
The Biking Cuenca City Tour was a real treat! Wilson was an excellent guide who provided a thorough and safety-conscious introduction followed by an enjoyable and informative biking tour around older and newer parts of the city. His knowledge of history and architecture enhanced the experience, and I highly recommend Wilson and Bestours for your city tour.