Quito by Night: Lights, Legends, and Panoramic Views

4.0 (4 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

This night tour will take you through the northern district and the Historic Center of Quito aboard a double-decker bus, offering stunning panoramic views of the city.

Explore both the modern area and the Historic Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a walking tour with a local guide through colonial squares and streets, listen to captivating Quito legends, and take advantage of free time to have dinner, grab a coffee, or taste authentic local chocolate.

What's included

  • Transportation, Bilingual Guide
  • Any expenses not specified as included, dinner, entrances, tips

What to expect

  1. Bulevar Naciones Unidas
    30m
    We will begin the tour by meeting at Boulevard Naciones Unidas, where we'll kick off our experience exploring the beautiful city of Quito.
  2. Parque La Carolina
    Pass by
    The tour kicks off with a drive past La Carolina Park, Quito’s vibrant "green lung," surrounded by sleek modern buildings and cultural hubs that beautifully showcase the contrast between the city's tradition and modernity.
  3. Barrio La Mariscal - Quito
    Pass by
    We continue toward La Mariscal, one of Quito's most lively areas, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and cafes. From the bus, you'll be able to take in the bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere of this neighborhood filled with history and energy.
  4. 1h
    The bus enters the Historic Downtown, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we move along, the cobblestone streets, colonial facades, and beautifully illuminated churches reveal the unique charm of historic Quito by night.

    Here, we will make a stop to hop off the bus for a walking tour. We will visit the Plaza Grande (Main Square), the political and social heart of the city, and the famous Calle de las Siete Cruces (Street of the Seven Crosses), one of Quito's most iconic streets, filled with legends and overlooking imposing colonial churches.

    After the walking tour, you will have free time to enjoy the area at your own pace—whether you want to have dinner, grab a coffee, or simply stroll around as you please.
  5. Bulevar Naciones Unidas
    30m
    To wrap up the experience, we will head back to the original starting point at Boulevard Naciones Unidas, where the tour concludes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point on Boulevard Naciones Unidas to begin the tour.

End point

The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point on Boulevard Naciones Unidas to begin the tour.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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