Location: Guayaquil
Top Things to do in Guayaquil
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Founded in the 1530s, Ecuador's largest city and main port is the top access point for Galapagos cruises and home to a bustling import-export business. Tourism is on the rise as well, thanks to a new international airport and urban renewal projects along the River Guayas promenade and in the historic neighborhood of Las Peñas. The 465-step climb to the top of Santa Ana Hill provides sweeping views and a chance to stand on the site of the city's birthplace.
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1. Life and gastronomy of Guayaquil
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a perfect combination! First, take a city tour and visit the most interesting places of Guayaquil. Then, enjoy an Ecuadorian culinary experience. Roundtrip transportation, local guide and a 3-course meal all included!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Traditional Ceviche, Lunch in Pez Azul, a famous local restaurant focused on seafood
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities
Reviewed By dannydN9975SW
My nephew and I had a nice time at Darwin's Observatory, the turtles were amazing. I highly recommend walking through this park and the out on the rocks that line the shoreline behind it. Scuba diving was awesome, I went out on an older wooden sailboat in excellent condition for a wonderful 2 tank dive. We saw a number of native fish to the islands, Hammer Head Sharks and other specie's I had not seen before. Food was awesome, especially if you enjoy fresh right from the boats freshness. Hiking was great too. You were able to crawl through lava formed tunnels and walk through them too. The sites on the island were amazing. Great surfing, we caught some really nice right breaks. Waves were awesome to to big to ride. Down hill skateboarding was a treat on really smooth asphalt roads on challaging hills. Tent a bike and really your the island and beaches. This was a great trip, spent a week in this island looking to go back and sport fish and dive some of the other islands real soon.
2. Guayaquil Layover Sightseeing Tour with Round-Trip Airport Transport
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Make the most of your layover at the Guayaquil airport with a layover sightseeing tour that includes round-trip airport transfer. Enjoy a short tour of the city, do some shopping at the handicraft market and supermarket, and stop for dinner at a restaurant of your choice before returning to the airport.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Jared H
I was very fortunate to have Mario (the owner) as my guide, and he provided me with an exceptional experience today!!! Mario was nice, friendly and extremely knowledgeable in the local flora and fauna, and he made it very clear his primary interest was in my satisfaction with a memorable visit to Ecuador. First, we visited the Lara family farm where Mario and Alberto showed me how cocoa is made into dark chocolate bars and tasty hot chocolate beverages, and we even had an authentic home cooked Ecuadorian dish made by Ninfa Lara (who was also very friendly and welcoming, and an outstanding chef). After lunch, Mario and Jairo Lara took me to the protected forest of Churute for a small hike, where we found more than 12 howler monkeys, which was an amazing experience to hear them screaming and producing sounds so loud it makes them appear much larger than what they are!!! Then we also rented a motor boat and toured the mangrove forest preserve to look for exotic birds and crocodiles. I can say without a doubt you WILL NOT be disappointed with your experience by booking with this company!!!
3. Small Group Guayaquil and Cocoa Farm Full-Day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
This is a great combination for a 7-hour day trip of Guayaquil. In this private tour, travelers get to see the countryside of Ecuador and check out the city of Guayaquil in the same day. From 10am to 2pm you will visit a Cocoa farm and the countryside to learn and make chocolate, after you'll visit the highlights of downtown Guayaquil. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop off with a driver/guide and transportation in a private vehicle.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Jared H
I was very fortunate to have Mario (the owner) as my guide, and he provided me with an exceptional experience today!!! Mario was nice, friendly and extremely knowledgeable in the local flora and fauna, and he made it very clear his primary interest was in my satisfaction with a memorable visit to Ecuador. First, we visited the Lara family farm where Mario and Alberto showed me how cocoa is made into dark chocolate bars and tasty hot chocolate beverages, and we even had an authentic home cooked Ecuadorian dish made by Ninfa Lara (who was also very friendly and welcoming, and an outstanding chef). After lunch, Mario and Jairo Lara took me to the protected forest of Churute for a small hike, where we found more than 12 howler monkeys, which was an amazing experience to hear them screaming and producing sounds so loud it makes them appear much larger than what they are!!! Then we also rented a motor boat and toured the mangrove forest preserve to look for exotic birds and crocodiles. I can say without a doubt you WILL NOT be disappointed with your experience by booking with this company!!!
4. Classic Ecuador Tour 8D - 7N
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
5. City Tour in Guayaquil - Parque de las Iguanas - Malecon 2000 - Las Peñas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
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.
6. Dolphin Watching in Puerto El Morro from Guayaquil
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The guide will pick up you in the lobby of ypour hotel ( Hotel pick up inside the urban perimeter of Guayaquil) In this tour we will watching Dolphins then we will go to Puerto Villamil to take the lunch and see the sea
Inclusions: Transportation , Professional guide, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By geierdianne
A nice way to spend a few hours bike riding on trails; then walking to see wildlife including crocodiles.
7. Night Tour in Guayaquil with Drinks at FrutaBar
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
8. Guayaquil to Cuenca one-way tour with Cajas Park and a Cacao Farm
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4.9 based on 21 reviews
Enjoy our one-way flexible, convenient and private tour departing from Guayaquil to Cuenca including a visit to a cacao farm and a optional hike in Cajas National Park. Allowed 2 suitcases p.p
Inclusions: Tour Guide/Driver (Licensed), Transportation, Lunch (If option selected), Hotel pickup and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By julieb1954
Best trip to the airport EVER! My driver, Wilson, was not only an excellant, thoughtful driver, he is an experienced tour guide. He pointed out geographical features throughout the trip. I learned a great deal about beautiful Ecuador. Thank you!
9. City Tour Guayaquil
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 17 reviews
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!
10. Half Day: Private Guayaquil City Tour and History Park
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4.8 based on 19 reviews
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!
