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Half Day Guayaquil Historical Tour and Cocoa Culinary Experience

By Yamil Saman Cabrera
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €72 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This half-day experience invites you to get to know Guayaquil. Explore its history, cultural diversity, and Ecuadorian cuisine. The tour begins at the Historic Park, where you can observe wildlife and the architectural history of the city.

Next, we will visit the Las Peñas area, famous for its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. The climb to Cerro Santa Ana offers breathtaking panoramic views.

Additionally, we will visit the Cacao Museum. You will learn about the agricultural tradition and development of cacao in the region. You will see the chocolate-making process at the Cacao Factory, an educational and delicious experience.

We will finish with an Ecuadorian cooking class. We will prepare traditional dishes, especially seafood, and enjoy homemade hot chocolate. We will cook fish with cacao paste, a recipe that will help you better understand local gastronomy and the uses of cacao. The objective is to appreciate the cultural and culinary diversity of Ecuador.

Activity location
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
    • Avenida Central y avenida Rio Esmeraldas, Samborondon
    • 090150, Guayaquil, Ecuador, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Parque Historico Guayaquil
    • Avenida Central y avenida Rio Esmeraldas, Samborondon
    • 090150, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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3 hours private guayaquil tour
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Spanish

Express cultural tour: explore guayaquil history ,cocoa heritage and wildlife on flexible 3 hours private tour with a driver -guide
Private driver -guide tour: private 3 hours cultural tour with driver -guide flexible and personalised experience in guayaquil
Duration: 3 hours
express cultural route: short visits to las peñas ,cocoa museum esplanade 2000,and parque historico ,flexible timing within 3 hours
Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Price details
€72.18 x 2 Adults€144.36
Total
Price is €144.36
Trips for family groups
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Guayaquil Cultural & Culinary : Guayaquil Cultural & Culinary Half-Day Tour

Private or small-group.
Duration: 5 hours
Food & Drinks: Chocolate tasting, prepared seafood dish, hot chocolate

Tour Route: Historic Park
Las Peñas
Santa Ana Hill
Cacao Museum
chocolate factory
Cooking class

Vehicle Type: Air-conditioned SUV or minivan

Family friendly experience : All cooking equipment provided; basic travel insurance included

Pickup included

Price details
€117.19 x 4 Adults€468.76
Total
Price is €468.76
Prívate express experience
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Private tour : Private tour with personalised attention and flexible pace
Duration: 3 hours: A short and well-paced private experience, ideal for travellers with limited time.
Cocoa Tasting & Cooking Class: Cocoa tasting, homemade hot chocolate, and a hands-on Ecuadorian cooking experience.
Cocoa & Cooking Experience: A short cultural and culinary route focused on cacao and traditional Ecuadorian cuisine.
Private air-conditioned vehicl: Short transfers combined with walking, depending on the meeting point.
Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€114.64 x 1 Adult€114.64
Total
Price is €114.64
Last-minute offers
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Guayaquil Cultural & Culinary: Guided walk through Historic Park, Las Peñas, Santa Ana Hill, and Cacao Museum

Private tour : Private or small-group experience

Duration: 5 hours
Food & Drinks: Chocolate tasting, prepared seafood dish, hot chocolate

Guayaquil Cultural & Culinary : Professional bilingual guide
Entry fees to Historic Park and Cacao Museum
Chocolate tasting Hands-on Ecuadorian cooking
Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€136.72 x 2 Adults€273.44
Total
Price is €273.44
Early Bird rate
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

History & Cacao: Cultural and gastronomic experience in Guayaquil.
Private and personalised tour.: A private tour that allows you to see the city from a different perspective, guided by an expert.”

Duration: 5 hours
Cacao Tasting: Cacao and chocolate tastings, plus a hands-on local cooking experience.
History & Cacao: Las Peñas (historical origin of Guayaquil).
•Coffee Museum tasting session.
• Cacao Museum (history, cacao varieties .
Private Tour: A private tour that allows you to see the city from a different perspective, guided by an expert.”

Pickup included

Price details
€164.74 x 2 Adults€329.48
Total
Price is €329.48

What's included, what's not

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    Map of Guayaquil
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    Tour guide
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off
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    Bottled water
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    Private transport with air conditioning
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    Lunch
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    Coffee and/or Tea
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    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Parque Historico Guayaquil
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Historical Park: The tour begins at the Historical Park, which is home to a variety of wildlife and also preserves the architectural history of Guayaquil. This park provides a unique opportunity to learn about the city's past while enjoying the natural surroundings.
Las Penas
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Las Peñas: Next, you will visit the historic area of Las Peñas. This area is known for its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture. It offers a glimpse into Guayaquil's past and a chance to explore the charming streets lined with colourful houses and art galleries.
El Museo Del Cacao
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Guayaquil Cocoa Museum: The tour also includes a visit to the Guayaquil Cocoa Museum, where you can learn about the agricultural tradition and socioeconomic development of cocoa in the region. This museum offers a fascinating insight into the chocolate industry and the important role it plays in Ecuador. Cacao Factory: As part of the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit a Cacao Factory and witness the chocolate-making process first-hand. This educational experience allows you to see how cocoa beans are transformed into delicious chocolate products.
Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Cerro Santa Ana: The tour includes a climb to Cerro Santa Ana, a hill that provides a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. From the top, you can admire the beauty of Guayaquil and take in the stunning skyline.
Villa 97 Guayaquil – Suites y Habitaciones Económicas Cerca del Aeropuerto
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
in villa 97 we will have an Ecuadorian cooking class where we will learn to prepare traditional food especially seafood dishes, besides tasting various desserts and tasting homemade artisan chocolate we will cook our main dish chicken with cocoa a homemade recipe that will allow you to better understand the varied local cuisine and the different uses of cocoa, this experience has as its main objective to understand and appreciate the cultural and culinary diversity of Ecuador.

Location

Activity location
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    Parque Historico Guayaquil
    • Avenida Central y avenida Rio Esmeraldas, Samborondon
    • 090150, Guayaquil, Ecuador, Ecuador
Meeting/Redemption Point
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    Parque Historico Guayaquil
    • Avenida Central y avenida Rio Esmeraldas, Samborondon
    • 090150, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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