Excursion Pirates in guayaquil tour at Guayaquil

See sites from the pages of pirate history in downtown Guyaquil and visit the places where citizens sheltered themselves from marauders who found Guayaquil to be a tempting target for revelry and robbery.

Drive 45 minutes from the pier to downtown Guayaquil for your Walking Pirate Tour that takes you through this fascinating history, setting out from from La Rotonda. The stories of pirates and their lasting legend are compellingly told by a local expert on pirate history.

Continue to the crest of Cerro Santa Ana, a hilltop rising above the charming and recently restored district of Las Peñas, one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. The area's 16th century cobblestone streets and refurbished buildings, cheerfully painted in bright colors, belie a time when raids by pirates where frequent.

See the remains of the fortress at the crest of the hill, which provide an enduring reminder of the foundations of the citadel, built in 1629, and cannons pointing towards the water appearing forever ready to defend the city.

Make your way back to the coach and return 45 minutes to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Downtown Guayaquil, Walking Pirate Tour, Las Peñas old town, 1629 citadel foundations

Note

Please note: Guests are recommended to wear flat shoes, lightweight clothing, hats, sunscreen, and to bring sunglasses, insect repellent and umbrellas. This is a three-hour walking tour end-to-end on paved surfaces. Guests cannot return to the coach. This excursion is not suitable for guests with limited mobility because of stairs.