What You Will Do
This tour is focused on showing you Quito in the right context based on the geography, history, culture, and structure of the city. We will visit the most important places and in chronological order to the history of the city for you to have the right idea and enjoy one of the most beautiful and better-preserved cities in South America. We will know the importance of being located in the middle of the world, the history of the inhabitants, and walking through its streets the most traditional places for our culture, legends, and ways of living.
It is the best, safe and cheap way to get to know the whole city of Quito in one day, with exclusive private transportation, ambient traditional music, and local walking experiences.
Accompanied by a certificated local open-minded tour guide and driver, a cultural mindset and comfortability of its car.
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Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
1
Intinan Museum
2 hours
An introductory visit to the exact place where the equatorial line passes, an interactive museum where you can see the different gravitational and light phenomena that we have in the city. $4
2
La Virgen del Panecillo
2 hours
The highest aluminum-made statue! Panecillo's virgin; Quito's guardian. Place where we can learn about the settlements that have arisen in the place and the use of it, as well as about such an incredible giant sculpture that adorns such a beautiful city. There is also the option of going up to the interior of the virgin, it depends on the time we are in the place. ($3)
3
Basilica del Voto Nacional
1 hour
The first church that we will visit, where we will go up to its towers, bell towers and we can take very nice photos while we talk a little history. $3
4
Calle de las Siete Cruces
(Seven crosses st.) Traditional street in the historic center of the city, through which we will walk in order to understand the reason for its name and its history.
5
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
20 minutes
In order to have a context of modern life within an old area, we can understand the history of the city as well as the different times that have marked important changes in the city and the country.
6
Hasta la vuelta, Señor
1 hour
Lunch in one of the most traditional places in Quito, I have two options and both with more than 200 years of service. They have lunch specials and a la carte dishes. Very good service and always a pleasant experience. ($12)
7
Quito Old Town
2 hours
Learn about history and live the local living style of traditional people from Quito
8
Church of the Society of Jesus
30 minutes
A well-known Jesuit church of baroque origin, where we can experience the shine of gold and the different artistic influences that adorn it. $5
9
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced
Quick walk through this church to see and compare with another religious and historical style. You also have the option of looking at the different shops along the way.
10
San Francisco de Quito
20 minutes
Church full of stories from before colonization, being of the Franciscan order, the symbolism and art is reflected in a very particular way.
11
Calle La Ronda
One of the most traditional streets of old Quito, a place where beautiful poems and artists of the time were born.
12
Quito
Return to the hotel or to the agreed place to drop you off at the end of the tour.
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