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Private day tour from CuencaGualaceo and Chordeleg Craft Villages Private Day Trip from Cuenca
7h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Cuenca (the historic centre, El Vergel and the riverside districts)
Free cancellation, 24h
East from Cuenca to the craft towns of the Santa Bárbara valley: the market of Gualaceo, an ikat weaving workshop, the silver filigree of Chordeleg and the guitar makers of San Bartolomé.
The day
The market is liveliest early, so Gualaceo comes first and the workshops after.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in Cuenca. Gualaceo is under an hour east.
07:50
Gualaceo market
The town market, with fruit, flowers and food stalls.
09:00
Ikat weaving workshop
A family workshop near Gualaceo where the macana shawls are tie-dyed and woven by hand.
10:15
Chordeleg
A small town of jewellers, known for its silver and gold filigree, around a quiet main square.
11:45
San Bartolomé
A village of guitar makers, where instruments are built by hand in small workshops.
13:00
Back to Cuenca
About an hour back down the valley.
14:00
Back to your hotel
In time for a late lunch in the city.
Photos by Juan Ordonez on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Purchases, food and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Workshops
- The workshops are family-run, and not every one is open every day. Your driver picks the ones that are.
- Shopping
- Bring cash in US dollars. Small workshops do not always take cards.
- Best for
- Anyone interested in crafts, or a quieter day after the city.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €180. Choose the number of people when you book.
No. The makers are used to visitors who only watch.
Yes. Tell your driver and the day runs a little longer.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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