Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Guayas Province, Ecuador

November 23, 2021 Venice Greaves

Guayas (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈɡwa.ʝas]) is a coastal province in Ecuador. It is bordered to the west by Manabí, Santa Elena, and the Pacific Ocean (as the Gulf of Guayaquil); to the east by Los Ríos, Bolívar, Chimborazo, Cañar, and Azuay; to the north by Los Ríos and Bolívar; and to the south by El Oro and the Pacific Ocean.
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1. Half Day: Guayaquil City Tour & Cocoa Route.

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Tour around the city of Guayaquil and cocoa route Our tour starts at 9 a.m. and we will visit a cocoa plantation in Valle Cerecita. This activity allows us to know the exotic plantations of our coastal region. We will learn the process of making the hands of our chocolate masters, we begin with the toasting, which together with the fermentation process is crucial for the development of aromas and flavors. This activity of chocolate is defined as "natural chocolate plantation, in the afternoon we will visit the center of the city, we will know the emblematic malecon Simón Bolívar where Puerto Santa Ana stands on the banks of the Guayas River, we will visit the cobbled streets and the old colonial style houses of the first traditional neighborhood of Guayaquil, known as Las Peñas or Culata, where the city was born, At the end of the tour we will visit the viewpoint of the galleon to enjoy its majestic panoramic view.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Transport by private vehicle, Driver/guide, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Dredeezy

Yamil was an excellent tour guide. The experience was unique and catered to me! I HIGHLY recommend using this company!

2. Guayaquil by Night Tour

Rebecca Adventure Travel
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During this tour, you will experience Guayaquil by night and enjoy its beautiful panoramic views. You will visit the most beautiful areas and buildings of Guayaquil. You will go up to the viewpoint in Las Peñas. from where you can spot the north and center part of town with a magnificent view. Then you will walk along The 9th of October Boulevard, El Malecón 2000, plazas, and monuments. During the tour, the guide will give you a brief explanation of the most emblematic and historical places of Guayaquil. There is a reason why Guayaquil city is also called the La Perla del Pacífico (the pearl of the Pacific). You will have a pick up from and to your hotel and a knowledgeable guide, who will show you all the hidden treasures of this magnificent city.

Inclusions: Professional English speaking driver/ guide, Private transportation from and to your hotel in Guayaquil, 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Extra food and drinks, Optional tips for the guide

Reviewed By mbennaton

We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!

3. Classic Ecuador Tour 8D - 7N

Bm Tours Quito
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In this tour we will pass through several tourist points of the main cities with greater awards for their tourist attractions.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide

Exclusions: Guayaquil Municipal Tax US$ 2,50 direct payment in the Guayaquil hotel value per night and per room.

Reviewed By SkiDocEdzell

Local guide with good English. Good factual information on main sites of interest. Had driver in private car, which, given the horrendous traffic gridlock and lack of parking in Quito old town, was essential! Felt rushed though, with request for coffee stop after 2 hours, dismissed.

4. City Tour in Guayaquil - Parque de las Iguanas - Malecon 2000 - Las Peñas

Parque Seminario, Chimborazo, Guayaquil 090313, Ecuador Free Tour Guayaquil
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City Tour in Guayaquil, English and Spanish. We travel through the most tourist places of Guayaquil. such as: Iguana Park (Seminar Park) Malecon 2000, San Francisco Square, Guayaquil Administration Palace and Las Peñas. Tour in Guayaquil of excellent quality but cheap in price. We don't do Guided Monologues! We are a professional team, lovers of Guayaquil, we are passionate about tourist guidance and meet friends from all over the world. We will be your friend accompanying you, while we show you the best of the city of Guayaquil.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch, Breakfast

Reviewed By DrJessicaPierce

We had a great downtown tour with Javeth. We walked around downtown while he told us about the rich history. The tour was around 2 hours which was just what we were looking for. We felt very safe.

5. Walking Tour in the Artisan Market of Guayaquil

Mercado Artesanal Guayaquil, Julián Coronel Centro, Guayaquil 090306, Ecuador ArteSol Ecuador
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Our guided tour is provided by the same people and families that have lived and worked together under one roof at the Mercado Artesanal de Guayaquil since 1982. Our families come from all different areas of the country and are looking forward to sharing with you more about their traditions.

Inclusions: Use of Traditional Clothing and/or Instruments

Exclusions: Food on request in Location, Private transportation

6. Night Tour in Guayaquil with Drinks at FrutaBar

Guayaquil, Ecuador Perfect Destiny
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The guide will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel in Guayaquil, we are going to explore the beautiful history of Guayaquil, we will visit the most important tourist attractives like Plaza san Francisco,Seminario Plaza (Iguana Park), Administration Plaza, Malecon 2000 and the Santa Ana Hills. After the tour we will visit FrutaBar to have a friendly time night FrutaBar is a traditional bar in Guayaquil here we can take a time with friends and drinking some beers or juices

Inclusions: Transportation , Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off, 1 drink (Alcohol drink or not, depend of the person)- 1 sandwiches or hamburger at FrutaBar

Exclusions: Gratuities, Nothing not specified

Reviewed By geierdianne

A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.

7. The Best of Ecuador & Galapagos 12 Days / 11 Nights (PRIVATE Trip)

Ecuador Local Guide
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Discover the Avenue of the Volcanoes at the Ecuadorian Andes very well known for its striking volcanic peaks and rugged Andean scenery. Some of Ecuador’s most visited sites lie in this area, including the view Cotopaxi volcano, the Quilotoa Lake a huge crater lake, the lively little holiday town of Baños and of course, Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborazo. Keeping going to the south visit the famous Devil´s nose train that follows a zigzag path carved into the rock to continue to Cuenca with its cozy old town with colonial plazas, squares and much more. The land tour end in the Guayaquil city based at the pacific coast in order to departure to the Enchanted Islands of Galapagos that will captivate to every traveler with its unique flora and fauna.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Private transportation, English speaking guide, Accommodation based in double room, Excursions as mentioned in the program, Public boat ticket to travel from Santa Cruz to Isabela Island and vice versa, Shared excursion to Tintoreras Islet with Snorkel gear, Shared excursion to Sierra Volcano, Devil´s Nose Train Ticket

Exclusions: Meals not mentioned in the program, Personal expenses, Flight ticket to Galapagos 480-500 usd pp aprox. pp, Entrance fees to the places mentioned in the program, Galapagos entrance fee 100 usd pp, Galapagos transit card 20 usd pp, Isabela dock fee at Galapagos 10 usd pp, Local bus at Baltra airport to get to the channel 5 usd pp per way, Local water taxis 5 usd pp for the whole program , Gratuities

Reviewed By Tina S

We needed a rapid Covid test within 72 hours of our flight back to the US. Guanguiltagua Expeditions to the rescue!! Dennis and team helped Us get the test from a private lab that came to our condo in Cuenca and we Received results the very next day! Great experience and great service!

8. City Tour Guayaquil

Grand Hotel Guayaquil, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, 1615 Boyaca entre, Diez de Agosto &, Guayaquil 090307, Ecuador Gray Line Ecuador
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Traveling along the main streets and avenues of the city, you'll see all of Guayaquil's highlights on this 3-hour tour. There are two schedules, in the morning and in the afternoon, if you choose the morning tour you may have the option to continue your day with a tour of Historic Park. The City Tour operates at 08:30 a.m and the Historic Park operates at 2:00 p.m

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Sightsee703687

Angel Yunda picked us up at our hotel on time for this wonderful tour. He answered our questions as we ambled to each of the animals featured along the board walk. Additionally, he took us to view the inside of the historical buildings at the park which were quite a treasure! He waited patiently as I snapped pictures in this relaxing environment. It almost felt like he was part of our family. The monkeys were so entertaining! The red mangroves were the tallest I had ever seen!

9. Half Day: Private Guayaquil City Tour and History Park

Viasam Tours
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This private touristic tour offers an exceptional chance to experience a true internal look at the most interesting and surprising places of Guayaquil, we will visit the historical park starting the tour in a wild zone whose path allows us a real contact with several species of birds, mammals, fishes and other endemic animals of our region, following the tour in a architecture urban zona where we will discover the antique Guayaquil, Julian Coronel´s house, Territorial Bank, the Green House and other traditional places full of the city's history. At the end of the park is the area of traditions where the Farm house and the peasant house stand out, as well as several crops typical of the region such as banana, coffee, cocoa, and rice,We will continue our excursion visiting Plaza Lagos complex located in the most exclusive and elitist zone of Guayas province, this place is considered one of the most avant-garde and modern constructions whose design evokes the Guayaquil of the 19th century

Inclusions: Private transportation with air conditioning, Tour guide, Map of Guayaquil, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By Dredeezy

Yamil was an excellent tour guide. The experience was unique and catered to me! I HIGHLY recommend using this company!

10. Private Guayaquil City Tour and Parque Historico

BM Tours
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Join this 4-hour tour and visit Guayaquil, known as La Perla del Pacífico. This tour will also take you to the Parque Historico which refers to the ancient city of Guayaquil.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All activities, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By robcantrell2

This was a great way to see the city in air conditioned comfort. Our tour guide is a retired airline pilot with perfect English and a great deal of knowledge regarding the city. We opted for the breakfast/lunch tour. We toured spots outside of the usual “tourists traps”. Lunch was perfection! We ate local cuisine at a corner cafe and the owner explained each dish in great detail. Don’t leave Guayaquil without taking this tour.

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