Quito City Tour: Old Town, Panecillo & Local Cuisine

5.0 (2 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
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Duration4h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

The Quito City Tour you were looking for. Explore the stunning Quito colonial architecture. Visit its charming squares, monumental churches, museums, viewpoint of the Virgen, taste the local cuisine, and listen to stories and legends. Walk through narrow streets surrounded by elegant residences built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. The Plaza Grande with the Independence Monument. The Panecillo; Protective Mother of Quito, The Golden Church. The imposing church and convent of San Francisco de Quito. The charming street of La Ronda, Queen´s arch. Listen to a bilingual guide who tells you that the city was already inhabited more than 9,000 years ago. Quito was the first human settlement in the Andes Mountains. Learn about the legend of the devil who helped an indigenous master build the atrium of San Francisco.

What's included

  • A Guide/driver
  • Pick-up from the Hotel
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals, tips
  • Optional activities

What to expect

  1. Quito Old Town
    Pass by
    Pick up from the hotel or meeting point to start the tour along with a local guide.
  2. Museo de la Ciudad
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The city Museum shows the history of Quito and Ecuador over many centuries. From the indigenous era to the Ecuadorian republican one. Walk through many halls to understand more about this delightful city. The museum is installed in the former hospital from Quito. A moorish colonial construction. This colonial residence keeps the pass of the time for new visitors.
  3. Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the oldest church in Quito that was built in 1535. This church still preserves its original architecture. Its main altar was bathed in gold leaf which makes it aesthetically impressive. Here, you can take photos and admire sculptures and paintings dating from the XVII or XVIII century. The first art school in the Americas and the first brewery were born in its convent.
  4. Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
    30m
    Political, historical and administrative center of the city, where four powers of the state are located; the Presidential Palace, City Hall, Catholic Church Office and the main Cathedral are standing out to give life to the Plaza.
  5. La Virgen del Panecillo
    30m · Admission ticket included
    The Immaculate Lady of Quito is the largest landmark that contemplates and look out the city. It is an incredible view point to see all the city. Its imposing height is visible from all sectors. The place where it sits was a worship-ceremonial site of the first indigenous settlements, even before the Incas arrived from the south. The perfect place to discover more beauties of the city and take extraordinary photos during your visit.
  6. Quito
    Pass by
    Back to the hotel.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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