Full day tour Quito: Equator & Old town plus transport
Description
The city at the middle of the world, the craddle of andean magic forged by thousands of histories above the clouds, a waltz between nature and divinity, a forgotten poem remembered indistinctly at the humming streets, the Equator the line where you can balance your imagination and the old town part of the city of Quito, an idilic place. My tour is an experience supported by years of working at the touristic area and also by high empathy to give you an unforgettable memory to enjoy with your loved ones, this is a private tour for this reason I will focus exactly on what you want to get and to learn from my city, my tour has many optional things to visit or to see, so you are in control on what your experience will be.
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Itinerary
We will have chance to appreciate the crater of Pululahua´s Volcano and the natural reserve for floral species, we will enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the volcano and learn about the history behind the eruption of it and the communities that used to live besides.
In this interactive museum we will learn about the effects of living at the Equator, the only place in which we can see the northern star and the southern cross constellations at the same sky, also we will learn about the Coriolis effect which affects the movement of the water, besides that we will have a brief tour of the 4 unique biomes in the Ecuador, Highlands, Coast, Rainforest, and insular region (Galapagos)
The famous monument that marks the Equator and gives the name to the country, the emblematic monument of mitad del Mundo a must see attraction at the city
The basilica of National vow, the highest church in Ecuador our first stop at the historic center of the city of Quito offers a beautiful panoramic of the whole city of Quito, here we will learn about the only neogothic church at the old town and apprecciate its great dimensions
This is the convent of one of the 4 close order congregations at the historic center of the city of Quito, we will learn a little bit the history of the congregation and how they live inside the structure
Know as the spookiest place in the old town part, its doors and fancy walls hide a tragic mystery that we will unravel, here we will learn about the occult story behind the place in which the highest ranks of the military forces in the Ecuador had their social meetings
The Cacao is a top product for exportation in Ecuador and its consumption in the country can be dated back to thousands of years in the past, in the museum republica del cacao we will have the chance to taste a little bit the Ecuadorian cacao this is a free taste and it is optional
An emblematic structure at the old town part of the city Quito this place was the main building for the Spanish government in the villa at the 15th century
The main Square of the city of Quito here we will learn about the history of the foundation of the city and also see the structures that marked the beginning of the city and appreciate the statue constructed to commemorate the first proclamation of independence in the Hispanic American territory
The most important church in the whole Ecuadorian territory here we will appreciate one of the first churches constructed at the villa of Quito we will learn about the most famous architectonic style of construction at the historic center: The baroque
the main chapel of the cathedral church, here we will have the chance to enter to the church and appreciate how religion is celebrated in the city
Considered by many people as the most beautiful church at the historic center of the city of Quito the church has an impressive façade and unique details worth of appreciation
The first economic administration in the history of the Ecuador here we will learn a little bit about the economic history of the country and how it has changed throughout the years
The most famous church at the whole old town part of the city, here we will appreciate a unique church that mixes many schools of architecture and also learn about the most popular legend at the villa of Quito
This structure was the first hospital in the Ecuador and worked for almost 500 years we will learn a little about the history of the structure and how it managed to work for so many years
The last stop at the guided tour, the bohemian street La Ronda where people used to go to pass their good times we will learn about the history of the street and also of the origins of the most famous music genera in Ecuador, The pasillo
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I have private transportation from your hotel or from the airport in Quito
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- not recommended for people with lung diseases
- not recommended for people with walking problems
Reviews(25)
Our tour tour of the cathedral was a pleasant surprise. Our guide was very educational, fun and informative. I was not expecting such a robust tour at the drop of a hat. Highly recommended.
Alexis is a kind, intelligent and knowledgeable guide. I really appreciated learning the history of Quito from Indigenous, Incan, Spanish and Catholic perspectives. Beginning at Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve, we learned Indigenous history and about the Indigenous community still living there. We then glimpsed the exterior of the Temple of the Sun and made our way to Intiñan Equator Museum. It was so fun to do the science experiments there and learn more indigenous history. I guarantee you will be very surprised by the experiments. We then went to the Old Town and learned more history about Basilica del Voto Nacional, and the controversies regarding this church and how they were creatively addressed, the Monasterio de Carmen Alto, Palacio del Antiguo Círculo Militar, Republica Del Cacao - Mall El Jardín, Palacio Arzobispal, Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Catedral Metropolitana de Quito, El Sagrario, Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía, Antiguo Banco Central del Ecuador, Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, Museo de la Ciudad and Calle La Ronda. I encourage you to give yourself this opportunity to learn more about the intriguing and complex history of Quito.
We spent a great day in Quito. Our guide Alexis was a wonderful guide, very friendly, reliable & has responded to individual wishes. We felt safe all the time and can highly recommend the tour.
The guide was amazing, informative and his translation amazing. I highly recommend this tour as you cover the highlights in less than an hour.
The views are very nice and the guide is very friendly Everything was great on the tour and I learned facts about the church It was a great experience to know the place and take family photos In addition to helping us the guide orients us above all knowledge of the place
Excellent Service from the tour guide, recommended, the boy is very dynamic and has good presence, plus the place is very cute to visit alone or among friends. .
Fantastic tour with Alexander! Thorough explanations with a smile. We are really enjoying our time in Quito and the Galapagos!
Very good tour and experience. Very relevant data and information. 100% recommended and would do so again. Recommended to climb to the top of the church for beautiful views of Quito
Excellent informative tour took us to the places we wished to visit in Quito. Had very good English which is always the case in STH America. Would thoroughly recommend.
The guide was kind, knowledgable, and flexible. The tour was personalized so we had flexibility in what we could do. We hit all the major spots!
