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Cuenca Culinary & Gastronomy Tour

Cuenca, Azuay

Full day

Starting at USD 329 pp

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A delectable gastro tour through Cuenca

Fresh produce stalls at the 10 de Agosto Market, a stop on this Cuenca food tour
Dining room interior at El Mercado Restaurant in Cuenca, Ecuador
Chef baking bread in a wood fired oven in the Herrerias neighborhood of Cuenca
  • Relish the booming culinary scene of this Southern Andean gem.
  • Experience an authentic local market in the city, where a mesmerizing array of colorful fruits, vegetables, and local dishes await.
  • Break open some freshly-baked bread at Todos Santos neighborhood and taste some delightful humitas at Herrerias.
  • Top off the day at a rooftop bar with some top-notch cocktails coupled with romantic sunset views of the city and its iconic three-domed Cathedral as a backdrop.
  • Fully hosted and guided, with every transfer handled by Metropolitan Touring and its 70+ years of experience as the definitive Destination Expert in the region.
2026
USD 329
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2027
USD 349
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Places and Activities

10 de Agosto Market

An authentic working market in the heart of Cuenca, where Metropolitan Touring’s bilingual guide will provide the cultural context that turns a stroll alongside fresh produce, traditional pork dishes, and local spiritual practices into a genuine window into daily life in the city.

Todos Santos Neighborhood

Todos Santos is one of Cuenca’s most traditional neighborhoods, home to bakeries where bread is still made in wood-fired ovens using recipes passed down through generations, a scrumptious stop Metropolitan Touring has built into this itinerary for good reason! 

Agua de Pitimas

Don’t miss this traditional drink, made from various herbs and plants. It is said that once you have one, you always ask for a little more Agua de Pitimás.

Herrerias Neighborhood

Stroll along Herrerias Street and grab a quick snack along the way. Humitas, tamales, and quimbolitos are all the rave here.

Beer Tasting

A stop inside Casa del Parque, one of Cuenca’s most important gastronomic centers, to sample beers from Latitud Cero, one of the city’s finest craft breweries, rounding out a day that covers Cuenca’s culinary range from market stalls to rooftop bars.

Consuelo Restaurant

A highly regarded Cuenca restaurant serving traditional Andean and Azuayan comfort food in a setting as culturally rich as the dishes themselves, with an excellent bar and decor that reflects the depth of southern Ecuadorian culture.

Drinks at Casa Firenza

Enjoy some delicious cocktails in Casa Firenza’s exclusive rooftop bar with a privileged view of Parque Calderon and Cuenca’s iconic three-domed Cathedral to finish the day.
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Map of your visit

Map of the Cuenca Culinary and Gastronomy Tour route through the city's historic neighborhoods

What's included

Seamless exploration
Metropolitan Touring’s own guide and transportation services throughout the experience

Curated experiences
Visits and activities described in the itinerary

Curated gastronomy
Lunch at a premier restaurant in Cuenca

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