Itinerary
Get to know the architecture, culture, history, and people of Loja from our knowledgeable and passionate bilingual tour guides. Enjoy this culturally rich experience while hearing about the best hidden parts of our city’s local history. You will also get the best recommendations for free concerts, art exhibitions, and additional cultural events in Loja: Ecuador’s “Cradle of Artists.”
Stop At:
• Museo de la Cultura Lojano, De Augusto 13-30 10 Between Bolivar and Valdivieso, Loja 110150 Ecuador
• Catedral de Loja, Loja Ecuador
See Availability.
Plaza de Santo Domingo, 2Q2X+M7P, Simón Bolívar, Loja, Ecuador
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up if your hotel is close to our meeting point or we can meet directly at Plaza de Santo Domingo (Bolívar and Rocafuerte streets)
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Walking tour Loja
11/4/2019 - 6/2/2025
| Monday - Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday - Saturday : | 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM |
| Monday - Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
1 hour 45 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : raquelmI1241HG
Calling all anthropology & sociology lovers- this was an excellent city and history tour hosted by Jonathan of Life in Loja!! This tour was a beautiful exploration into the hidden gems of Loja’s history; a definite must book if you’re visiting Loja.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : sallieannb2021
We were so happy with Jonathon's walking tour. He's knowledgeable, passionate, and engaged with the lovely city of Loja. We enjoyed the histories he shared, as well the museums and statues. I highly recommend his tour, especially at the beginning of your visit to help set the stage for your enjoyment of Loja. Thank you, Jonathon.
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Posted On : 2024-02-01
Posted By : Jamie_M
Great tour. Got a great insight into loja. We were able to get a great coffee tasting experience, see the city's windmills, and see other cultural sights. Plus we were able to try guinea pig for the first time!
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Posted On : 2024-01-16
Posted By : Marge F
Jonathan was highly recommended by friends who had toured Loja with him. The two of us had only a couple of hours, but we were so glad to be able to do the Cultural Walking Tour of Loja with him.
Jonathan has excellent English language skills and he’s very knowledgeable about Ecuador and its history. You can tell that Jonathon loves Loja and is passionate about the city and all the city does for its people, both culturally and environmentally.
We very much enjoyed the 2 hours we spent with and would highly recommend him as a guide.
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Posted On : 2023-12-14
Posted By : laurafG4494PT
Jona is the BEST tour guide! For my husband's birthday, we visited Loja for a week. Jona took us on tours of Saraguro, Cera, Taquil, and surrounding areas. It was SO much fun! He is VERY knowledgeable about each city/town and its history. Jona is kind, thoughtful, and considerate of everyone's specific needs and preferences while touring. He also knows the locals, which helps give a truly unique and memorable experience. I cannot say enough good things about him. HIRE HIM! You won't regret it, I promise! We are already planning to return soon and do more adventures with Jona! :)
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Posted On : 2023-06-01
Posted By : mibzmom
Amazing experience. I highly recommend taking any of Jona's tours. We took three different tours with him while visiting Loja. He is a wealth of information and extremely knowledgeable about Loja and the surrounding areas. Loved the tours and would happily do more tours with him. Excellent!
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Posted On : 2023-05-23
Posted By : Rachel K
We were visiting Loja for a long weekend and decided to sign up for the walking tour. We are really glad that we did! Jonathan was an amazing guide and we learned much about the city and its people. We were impressed with Loja's efforts to be environmentally friendly with recycling, buried electric lines, and windmills. Jonathan was also very knowledgeable about the history of Ecuador and we learned more on his tour than we expected. We appreciated his very good English language skills as it was easy to understand him. Jonathan pointed out his favorite coffee shops and cafes during the walk, some of which we visited after our tour and enjoyed.
We would highly recommend a visit to Loja and this tour!
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Posted On : 2023-04-11
Posted By : Companion50799932976
Tremendous tour. Jonathan has a deep and nuanced understanding of Loja's history and culture. I generally don't go in for these things. Don't skip this tour
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Posted On : 2023-02-19
Posted By : tamaradZ6662UE
Thank you Jonathan for a fantastic tour of your city. Your knowledge of the history and community is unparalleled. We hope to visit again in future.
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Posted On : 2023-02-07
Posted By : Stephenmcnair
Great walking tour of Loja with Jona. Jona knows Loja very well and our family really enjoyed learning about his beautiful home city. Jona is very flexible and will ensure that everyone enjoys. We also did a super coffee farm tour in Vilcabamba with Jona that was also a lot of fun and he took us to a lovely hidden river restaurant. Jona is very friendly and helpful and is a wealth of knowledge about visiting and living in Ecuador. Jona also gave us a tour of the different residential areas in Loja. Many Thanks Jona for all your help and look forward to seeing you again soon, Hasta Luego Steve
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Posted On : 2022-10-01
