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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Based on the need of travelers to be able to experience the city in a more local and experiential way, this tour allows you to discover the best and most well-known places in the city in a more immersive and authentic manner.
We will explore and visit the most renowned and important places in the city, from the old town to the modern city. Led by a certified local tour guide, we will tailor the experience to your tastes and preferences to ensure your visit is exactly what you're looking for and leaves you with wonderful memories.
Feel free to ask! LGBTQ 420 friendly.
What's included
Traditional sweets and treats in local businesses around our walk
Metro Service tickets
Gratuities
Extra entrance to places are not included
Price to pat at the market based on your food preferences
What to expect
15m · Admission ticket included
Meeting place, and where we will take our means of transport that will take us to the historic center of the city, and also our transportation and the end, for the way back to the same point.
Parque La Alameda
Pass by
After getting out of the Metro station, we will walk by this park, so it's a good chance to have a walk around on our way into old town
Mercado Central
30m
To experience how commerce and different businesses operate in the city, from tasting different fruits to observing the well-known Mamas and their famous, energetic cleansing rituals with plants. As its name shows, it is the most central market in the city, so we will have a perfect city experience.
Basilica del Voto Nacional
40m · Admission ticket not included
Where we will climb up to the bell towers and learn about Gothic architecture style churches and their adaptation to our beliefs. (pay on-site) $4.
KITU Chocolate Artesanal del Ecuador
30m
Where we will stop to have a chocolate experience and learn more about it
Palacio Arzobispal
10m
A quick visit where we'll sample traditional Quito sweets, as well as visit other shops and see the beauty of the building from the inside.
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
10m
To experience city life from a local and experiential perspective, we will walk around the surrounding area and understand the reason for its name.
30m · Admission ticket not included
Known as the Golden Church, it is one of the most representative churches in the city, as well as one of the most beautiful and historically significant. (pay on-site) $6.
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
40m · Admission ticket not included
Our final stop, where we can learn more about the Quito School of Art within one of the oldest and most historically significant buildings in the city, will include a visit to its convent and a climb to its bell towers, where we will witness the passage of time and its influence on what now makes up the city of Quito. (pay on-site) $4.
15m
One of the oldest and most traditional flea and craft markets in Quito.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting outside Iñaquito Metro Station, Carolina Park corner, I will be wearing a polo grey shirt and brown framed glasses
End point
Meeting outside Iñaquito Metro Station, Carolina Park corner, I will be wearing a polo grey shirt and brown framed glasses
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
