Top Guayaquil Sightseeing Tours

Guayaquil is Ecuador’s largest city and it can be a challenge for first-time visitors to get their bearings. This 3-hour sightseeing tour offers the ideal introduction, visiting landmarks such as The Metropolitan Cathedral, Tower Morica, and Malecon 2000; exploring neighborhoods like Las Peñas and Santa Ana Hill; and strolling through Las Iguanas park. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Short on time or stuck with a flight layover in Guayaquil, Ecuador on your way to or from the Galapagos Islands? This half-day city tour delivers the best of the city in a small amount of time including the gardens, birds, and monkeys of Historic Park, the shops and cafes of Plaza Lagos, the architecture of the old city, the Guayas River, and more.

Ecuador’s largest city can be overwhelming for first-time visitors and this 3-hour tour of Guayaquil is the ideal way to get your bearings. Visit sights such as Malecón 2000, La Rotonda, and Seminario Park; explore the colonial district of Las Peñas, and take in the views from Santa Ana Fort. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” the city of Guayaquil combines colonial-era buildings and a lively street scene into a distinct cultural experience. Visit the city’s top attractions with a guide who provides historical and cultural insight on this 3-hour tour, which includes a special visit to the Parque Historico. Round-trip transportation from your hotel can be arranged for a seamless experience.

Combine culture with nature on a private full-day city and cocoa farm tour from Guayaquil. Designed for travelers passing through Guayaquil, this excursion takes you to a rural cocoa farm where you’ll tour the plantation and make chocolate from scratch. Then, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of Guayaquil city, home to attractions such as Las Penas neighborhood, Malecon 2000, and Parque Historico. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Non-traditional travelers will love a nighttime tour of Ecuador’s biggest city.  Relax, as private transportation picks you up from your hotel and takes you to the Government Palace, Malecon 2000, and more. With everything illuminated and the streets alive with locals, it’s arguably the best time to experience Guayaquil. You and your private guide will also make the climb up Las Peñas for the best view of the city.

Take a break from the city and head to Alausí for a train ride along the Devil’s Nose.  This full-day excursion begins with private pick up from your Guayaquil hotel.  Your train ticket is pre-arranged by your private guide, so there’s no need for you to fuss over money or stand in long lines.  Then, enjoy an immersive cultural experience with the Puruhuas people in Sibambe before returning to Guayaquil.

Make the most of the journey from Guayaquil to Cuenca, Ecuador. This full-day one-way trip includes a stop at a cacao farm to see how the main ingredient in chocolate is grown and processed. In Cajas National Park, enjoy a short hike through the high altitude paramo moorland which is an important and scenic watershed.

Being with a local guide is more than a simple tour because one thing is to read all the information on the internet and other feeling is to know from the lifestyle of the people. And also to have private transportation, gives you the opportunity to save time and also be comfortable.

Guayaquil, Gateway to the Galapagos, is more than just a layover city. See for yourself during this layover roundtrip sightseeing tour to/from the airport. This whirl around Ecuador's most important port city is completely flexible depending on the length of your layover. Stop by a local market to haggle over Ecuadorian handicrafts, pick up some handmade chocolate, get an overview of the city from downtown sights, or simply grab a bite to eat. Whatever you decide, it beats hanging out in an airport!

Guayaquil comes to life after dark, but it can be intimidating for visitors to take to the streets alone at night. This 5-hour tour ensures a fun and safe experience as you marvel at the city’s illuminated landmarks, then sip cocktails at the legendary Rayuela Bar in Las Peñas. Drinks and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

This full-day tour of some of the most beautiful and popular coastal areas of Ecuador includes Salinas, the San Lorenzo boardwalk, white sand beaches around the Ruta del Sol and Ballenita Beach, salt mines, a sea lion refuge, a nautical and pirate museum, and an included seafood lunch.

Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” the city of Guayaquil combines colonial-era buildings and a lively street scene into a distinct cultural experience. Visit the city’s top attractions with a guide who can provide historical and cultural insight on this 4-hour guided tour, which includes a special visit to Cerro Santa Ana.

If you can’t make it to the Galapagos, see some of the best Ecuadorian wildlife on a 6-hour tour from Guayaquil. Complimentary round trip transportation from your hotel eliminates the stress of taxis and buses. Board your boat at the pier, then head to Puerto El Morro to see mangroves, albatrosses, and blue-footed boobies. The highlight of the tour (aside from a provided lunch) are the bottlenose dolphins, known locally as bufeos.

Spend a day exploring the Isle of Silver which is also known as a mini Galapagos. Short hiking trails provide opportunities to see marine birds including blue-footed boobies, red-footed boobies, pelicans, frigate birds, and albatrosses. Snorkel around the island to enjoy coral reefs and marine life including colorful reef fish, sea turtles, manta rays, dolphins, and even sea lions. Whales may also be spotted from June to September.

Discover the architecture, history, and culture of Guayaquil on a group tour that handles all the logistics so you can relax and enjoy the sights. Ideal for first-time visitors who don’t want to find their way around or navigate public transportation, this tour takes you to city highlights such as Seminario Park, Las Peñas, and La Rotonda. Along the way, a guide shares stories and details most visitors miss.

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.

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On this wonderful tour we will visit the charming Simón Bolivar park, the modern Malecon 2000, its fascinating docks and the spectacular Plaza "La Rotonda" (with the statues of Bolívar and San Martín). We will also visit the charming and colonial “Barrio Las Peñas”, where we will observe its wooden architecture and its houses converted into an art gallery, after this we will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Guayaquil and the Guayas River from Santa Ana Hill.

Spend a half day exploring both the city of Guayaquil and the Cocoa Route with a private guide. The tour is done at your own pace, so you can maximize your experience. In private transport, you and your guide will visit a nearby cocoa plantation, enjoy a hands-on experience with chocolate making. Later, experience the excitement of Ecuador’s largest city, stopping at the Malecon Simón Bolívar and more.

You will see how people live in Guayaquil beyond main tourist attractions and develop a unique insight and understanding of the city. Guayaquil is the “economical capital” of Ecuador and a city of contrasts, where the wealthiest and the poorest of Ecuador live.

See many sides of Guayaquil, Ecuador during this guided nighttime city tour and river tour. Start at Parque de la Iguanas where dozens of docile, friendly iguanas have taken up residence. Stroll the bustling riverfront Malecón 2000 boardwalk area before boarding the Pirate Morgan boat for a one hour (approximately) tour on the Guayas River including views of the illuminated city, neighborhoods, and lighthouse.

The lush countryside outside of Guayaquil on the Ecuadorean coast packs big natural and cultural appeal. On this day tour, trade the bustle of the big city for the tranquility of the Churute Ecological Reserve. Spot tropical and migratory birds on a cruise through the estuary and keep your ears open for howler monkeys on Pancho Diablo Hill. In the afternoon, you’ll have time to sample artisan chocolate along the Cacao Route—the heart of Ecuador’s chocolate industry.

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.