DETAILS

FULL LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
Today your tour of Guayaquil begins on the banks of the immense River Guayas, full of commercial shipping to and from the Pacific Ocean and home to the new Malecón 2000 promenade, noted for its excellent shops, bars, restaurants and modern architecture. Within the complex your guide will show you around some of the major attractions.

Afterwards, make your way towards the city centre where you will visit the Parque Seminario and appreciate the city’s cathedral. You will also have the chance to wander around the Square’s ornamental gardens, home to land iguanas measuring up to one metre in length.

You will also visit the excellent Anthropological Museum, home to an interesting collection of pre-Columbian items: this part of Ecuador is where the oldest relics of civilization have been found anywhere in the Americas.

Finally, make your way back to the port, stopping on the way in a craft store to shop for souvenirs.
 
SHORT LENGTH TOUR DESCRIPTION
This orientation tour of Guayaquil explores its modern, colonial and ancient aspects. Starting with the modern architecture of the new Malecón 2000 promenade, continue to see the city’s Cathedral and main square’s ornamental gardens. Finally, visit the excellent Anthropological Museum, home to an interesting collection of pre-Columbian items.
 
TIMING BREAKDOWN
00:00 - 00:35 Drive from pier to Malecón 2000
00:35 - 01:15 Tour of the Malecón; Bathrooms available
01:15 - 01:20 Drive to Parque Seminario
01:20 - 01:50 Tour of Parque Seminario
01:50 - 01:55 Walk one block to Anthropological Museum
01:55 - 02:40 Tour of Anthropological Museum; Bathrooms available
02:40 - 03:10 Drive to craft store
03:10 - 03:55 Free time in craft store; Bathrooms available
03:55 - 04:30 Drive back to pier

Approximate duration: 4½ hours
 
OPERATIONAL NOTES
- Leisurely walking involved, notably on the Malecón 2000, where the tour involves walking approximately 1 kilometre along flat, even ground. We do not recommend this tour for guests with limited mobility
- All sites are suitable for wheelchairs except the Parque Seminario
- Use of sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended
- The chronological order of this tour is subject to change
- Activity level is Moderate

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