Half Day Guayaquil History Tour and Ecuadorian Cuisine with Cocoa

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What You’ll Experience
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5 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 12 guests
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English, Spanish, Italian
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Explore Guayaquil's history and culture on a half-day tour. Visit historic sites, the Cacao Museum, and enjoy a cooking class to experience Ecuadorian cuisine and vibrant heritage firsthand.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 neighborhood, 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.

What You Get

Map of Guayaquil
Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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Parque Historico Guayaquil

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.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Las Penas

Las Peñas: Next, you will visit the historic neighborhood 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 colorful houses and art galleries.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

El Museo Del Cacao

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 firsthand. This educational experience allows you to see how cocoa beans are transformed into delicious chocolate products.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Puerto Santa Ana, Guayaquil

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Villa 97 Guayaquil – Suites y Habitaciones Económicas Cerca del Aeropuerto

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

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We pickup the travelers in all the hotels in Guayaquil and in the Aeropuerto Internacional José Joaquín de Olmedo.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $460.95 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Ecuador Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: May 28, 2025
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Ecuador Time.
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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