Guayaquil Layover Sightseeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transport
Overview
Make the most of your layover at the Guayaquil airport with a layover sightseeing tour that includes round-trip airport transfer. Enjoy a short tour of the city, do some shopping at the handicraft market and supermarket, and stop for dinner at a restaurant of your choice before returning to the airport.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parque Seminario, Avenida Chimborazo y calle Clemente Ballen, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
This is the iguana park, where travelers will get to walk and see the iguanas all around, learn about Simon Boolivar and the history of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catedral Metropolitana de Guayaquil, Clemente Ballen, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
Travelers will be able to visit the Cathedral of Guayaquil after the Iguana Park to learn about the main religion in Ecuador, arquitecture and art.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Malecon 2000, Sargento Vargas #116 y Av. Olmedo, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
Travelers will get to see the Malecon 2000, and walk a part of it. They will be able to stand and take pictures with the statue of Simon Bolivar and San Martin, learn the history behind it and understand why is so important.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Las Penas, Guayaquil Ecuador
Las Penas is the neighborhood with the colorful houses. In this stop, travelers will have the option to climb the 444 steps in the neighborhood that can take you to the lighthouse.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil, Dr. Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
Travelers will have the option to get souvenirs if it's their last day in Ecuador, for very unexpensive prices.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Urdesa, Guayaquil, Ecuador
At the end, travelers can choose a restaurant of their choice, among the options provided but the tour guide, to have dinner before being taken back to the airport.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parque Seminario, Avenida Chimborazo y calle Clemente Ballen, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
This is the iguana park, where travelers will get to walk and see the iguanas all around, learn about Simon Boolivar and the history of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catedral Metropolitana de Guayaquil, Clemente Ballen, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
Travelers will be able to visit the Cathedral of Guayaquil after the Iguana Park to learn about the main religion in Ecuador, arquitecture and art.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Malecon 2000, Sargento Vargas #116 y Av. Olmedo, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
Travelers will get to see the Malecon 2000, and walk a part of it. They will be able to stand and take pictures with the statue of Simon Bolivar and San Martin, learn the history behind it and understand why is so important.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Las Penas, Guayaquil Ecuador
Las Penas is the neighborhood with the colorful houses. In this stop, travelers will have the option to climb the 444 steps in the neighborhood that can take you to the lighthouse.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil, Dr. Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno, Guayaquil 090150 Ecuador
Travelers will have the option to get souvenirs if it's their last day in Ecuador, for very unexpensive prices.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Urdesa, Guayaquil, Ecuador
At the end, travelers can choose a restaurant of their choice, among the options provided but the tour guide, to have dinner before being taken back to the airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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.
LoriandBetsy
December 2019
What a fantastic journey with Mario for us three old ladies! Returning from Galapagos, we had a night at a local hotel with a late flight next day. Arranged for Mario to pick us up at hotel; we were not sure what we wanted to do. Asked for an authentic Panama Hat store; Mario got us in to a local...
What a fantastic journey with Mario for us three old ladies! Returning from Galapagos, we had a night at a local hotel with a late flight next day. Arranged for Mario to pick us up at hotel; we were not sure what we wanted to do. Asked for an authentic Panama Hat store; Mario got us in to a local Panama Hat FACTORY! They made our custom hats while we waited and all at a super price! We then asked for typical local lunch; Mario recommended crab, a local favorite. While we ate a fantastic crab feast, also reasonably priced, Mario shared lots of local info and history. This helped us decide what to do next, including a visit to the local park filled with friendly iguanas and the cathedral, among other city highlights. Mario was great; we loved his easy style and flexibility. Well worth the money!teddi2019
February 2019
We had been to Guayaquil before visiting the Galapagos but had a long layover on the way home. Mario met us promptly at the airport and even greeted us with cold waters and a snack. We told Mario what we had already seen and what we still wanted to see. He was very personable and polite and helpe...
We had been to Guayaquil before visiting the Galapagos but had a long layover on the way home. Mario met us promptly at the airport and even greeted us with cold waters and a snack. We told Mario what we had already seen and what we still wanted to see. He was very personable and polite and helped with both luggage and translation :-) We did some souvenir shopping and saw all the sightseeing spots on our list. He also took us to a local restaurant and we had a wonderful meal. He was extremely knowledgeable and one of the best guides we had on the trip. I would definitely recommend him to either the experienced or novice traveler.FJGonzalezG
February 2019
Mario Fuentes of My Trip to Ecuador Day Tours reminds me of the “go-to” person that each U.S. embassy and consulate finds to guide visiting members of Congress and other important officials. His English is excellent, he is flexible, and he knows how to read personalities and anticipate needs. H...
Mario Fuentes of My Trip to Ecuador Day Tours reminds me of the “go-to” person that each U.S. embassy and consulate finds to guide visiting members of Congress and other important officials. His English is excellent, he is flexible, and he knows how to read personalities and anticipate needs. He is well-read and conversant, not just about history and culture, but also current economic and political developments. In short, he will help you get the most of your time in Guayaquil. We had an 8-hour layover in Guayaquil on a recent return trip from the Galapagos Islands, so we arranged with Mario Fuentes for one of his “layover tours.” We contacted Mario directly (contact info can be found on the Trip Advisor page for My Trip to Ecuador Day Tours), which facilitated sketching out a plan and arranging his meeting us at the airport. Mario responded quickly to our e-mails and texts for final coordination, and he met us at the airport. After loading our carry-on luggage on his SUV and briefly going over the plan, we headed for Puerto Santa Ana, walked through Las Peñas, climbed up Cerro Santa Ana, went shopping at the arts and crafts market, had delightfully romantic dinner at a traditional restaurant, went shopping for chocolate and coffee in Samborondon, and got back to the airport with plenty time to catch our flight. My wife and I had spent a couple of days in Guayaquil on the way to the Galapagos, and years ago we had traveled to Quito and followed Ecuadorian political and economic developments for work. So, we appreciated that while driving or walking, Mario pointed out interesting sites and answered all our questions. His range is impressive: history, culture, customs, political developments, social issues, and, of course, economic issues. Thanks to Mario, we not only completed our tourist and shopping agendas for Guayaquil and had a great meal, but we found that, contrary to its reputation, Guayaquil was a surprisingly attractive and pleasant city. Also, we left feeling that we had a sense of the city and were better informed about Ecuador.Galapagos2018
December 2018
Mario personalised a tour of the city for my family on our way back from the Galapagos. We had a great 5 hours touring around in a small air-conditioned minibus, and got to see things most tourists wouldn't encounter - like the giant papier mache effigies being built in preparation for New Year's...
Mario personalised a tour of the city for my family on our way back from the Galapagos. We had a great 5 hours touring around in a small air-conditioned minibus, and got to see things most tourists wouldn't encounter - like the giant papier mache effigies being built in preparation for New Year's Eve bonfires. He even organised a meal at authentic local restaurant so we could celebrate my son's birthday prior to the long flight home. Mario was a genuinely nice guy, and we learned a lot about Guayaquil and Ecuador from him. Highly recommended.Laura O
October 2018
Mario was a phenomenal guide!!! He made our layover a fun adventure, with an incredible trip to a Cacao Farm & a taste of the local cuisine. He picked us up from the airport, dropped us back off at the airport, & he even walked us to the American Airlines counter to speak in Spanish for us, when ...
Mario was a phenomenal guide!!! He made our layover a fun adventure, with an incredible trip to a Cacao Farm & a taste of the local cuisine. He picked us up from the airport, dropped us back off at the airport, & he even walked us to the American Airlines counter to speak in Spanish for us, when we received notification our flight was cancelled. I would give him 10 stars if I could! I Highly recommend Mario & this layover tour! Lauracochran08
January 2018
What a wonderful time my family had touring the beautiful city of Guayaquil with Ninfa. She was absolutely the perfect guide! Her knowledge of the city and history was remarkable and had an infectious spirit. My only regret was that we did not have more time to explore a cocoa farm. Next time!!
What a wonderful time my family had touring the beautiful city of Guayaquil with Ninfa. She was absolutely the perfect guide! Her knowledge of the city and history was remarkable and had an infectious spirit. My only regret was that we did not have more time to explore a cocoa farm. Next time!!