Walking Tour of Guayaquil: Seminario Park to Santa Ana Hill

Iguanas in the park, colonial streets underfoot, a hilltop view of the whole city.

This three-hour walking tour of Guayaquil covers the city's main landmarks: Seminario Park (where iguanas live in the trees), the neoclassical Municipality building at Plaza de Administración, the riverside Rotonda and Torre Morisca, the colonial Las Peñas neighborhood, and Santa Ana Hill with its viewpoint overlooking the Guayas River. A bilingual guide leads the route on foot, and an air-conditioned vehicle is included for transport between stops. The tour returns to Seminario Park to close the loop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Guayaquil's main attractions

• Meet at Seminario Park
• Walk through Seminario Park
• Visit Plaza de Administración
• Tour the Rotonda and Torre Morisca
• Pass through Las Peñas neighborhood
• Visit Santa Ana Hill viewpoint
• Visit Monument of La Rotonda
• Return to Seminario Park

The experience

The tour starts at Seminario Park, one of Guayaquil's oldest sites, where you'll walk among the iguanas that inhabit the trees. From there the route moves through Plaza de Administración to see the Municipality's neoclassical building, then heads to the riverside attractions (the Rotonda and Torre Morisca), where you can learn the history of the Guayas waterfront and take photographs. The bilingual guide handles the narration while you move between stops.

The colonial neighborhood of Las Peñas sits at the foot of Santa Ana Hill, and you'll pass through its traditional streets on the way up. The hill itself has a viewpoint where the city and the river spread out below you. The hilltop also holds art galleries, bars and restaurants if you want to linger. Time spent here can shift based on tour logistics and coordination with your group.

The route finishes back at Seminario Park, completing a circuit through the city's historic core. An air-conditioned vehicle moves the group between the walking sections, so you're not on foot for the entire three hours.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport between stops.
• walking access to Seminario Park, Plaza de Administración, the riverside Rotonda and Torre Morisca, Las Peñas neighborhood, and Santa Ana Hill viewpoint.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Three hours is short enough to fit comfortably into a morning or afternoon in Guayaquil, leaving time to explore other parts of the city or rest at your hotel. The fixed route covers the main historic landmarks without requiring you to plan the stops yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What is Seminario Park and why do people visit it?

Seminario Park, also called Simon Bolivar Park or Park of the Iguanas, is one of Guayaquil's oldest and most traditional sites. Large numbers of iguanas live in the trees throughout the park, and the tour begins with a walk through it to see them and take in the atmosphere of this central landmark.

Does the tour include entry to the Historical Park and Botanical Garden?

Entry fees to the Historical Park and Botanical Garden are not included in the tour price. The guide will show you these sites and their surroundings, but admission costs are separate.

What can I see from Santa Ana Hill?

From the viewpoint at the top of Santa Ana Hill, you have a panoramic view of Guayaquil city and the Guayas River. The hilltop also has art galleries, bars and restaurants where you can spend additional time if you choose.

Is this tour mostly walking or do we use transportation?

The tour combines walking sections with an air-conditioned vehicle that moves the group between stops. You'll walk through Seminario Park, Las Peñas and up Santa Ana Hill, but the vehicle handles transport to the different neighborhoods and attractions.