Quito Old Town Free walking tour English small group Cacao Taste!
Description
Welcome to Quito! New at the city and want to explore it´s wonders? Come with us and let´s explore thousands of years of history speaking through it´s streets and remarkable buildings at the old town of Quito! In this tour we will give you a brief (3 hours tour) introduction to the city We will talk about history, architecture, customs and more Quito awaits for us!
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Itinerary
we will learn about the tallest church at the whole Ecuadorian country learns its history and legend
we will learn about the history of this palace of the military forces which has a pretty interesting history and also see some luxurious furniture from the 20th century
we will enter a baroque structure which was formerly the place for the Spanish governation now the home of the bishops in the city
At the town square, we will learn about the foundation of the city of Quito and also about its independence and walk around the palace of the presidency and the famous statue of Independence
we will enter a baroque church constructed in the 17th century and learn about the architecture of the place and also about catholicism in the city
at the end of this street, we have many stores that sell traditional candies and sweets we can have a free taste and also learn a little bit about the process for the elaboration of those products
we will learn about the most iconic church in the old town of the city enter to it maybe see a mass and learn about the most famous legend at the colonial side of the city
Chocolate tasting, one of the four main export products of this country
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Is not recommended for people who tend to be easily affected by altitude sickness
- Is not recommended for people who suffer from lung disease
Reviews(66)
We loved the walking tour so much. Alexis was a fantastic guide, very friendly, spoke excellent English and was very thorough giving us the history of the city. And the chocolate tasting at the end was amazing! Highly recommend.
We had the most wonderful experience on this tour- learning both about the history of Quito’s historic (and religious) center as well as hearing the folklore that accompanies the religious history. The chocolate tasting at the end was the cherry on the cake. Our guide was kind, informed, and fun. 10/10
The guide Alexis was exceptional, his excitement to show us his city was radiant and his knowledge of the city and history was impeccable. He knew how to answer all our questions with clarity. The chocolate tasting at the end was a great plus and added to an exceptional experience.
A pleasant walk to end with a chocolate tasting with a good brownie
We had a great experience today, with excellent English explanations and insight into the history of Quito, we would highly recommend this tour!
Tefa was a great guide showing us around her city Quito. She speaks English well and conveyed information in an interesting way. She was happy to answer all questions and discuss issues. And she knows lots about chocolate- yum!
It was a great experience and incredibly exciting. Our guide was very friendly and answered all our questions. I would recommend the tour.
I had a pleasure taking a walking tour with Ayllu tour. It was very interesting and informative to know the history of old Quito.
Alex was excellent in every way I couldn't fault him. He listened to my interests and accommodated them very well. His knowledge was outstanding not only with the historical dates but also the, Evolving customs and culture. As it happened I was the only one booked on the tour. So I was spoiled. My only regret was I was unable to give him I very well deserved big tip. As I had mislaid my Money wallet.
This was a great way to learn about the buildings I had been walking by. The guide was very knowledgeable, and shared great lore about churches and other old buildings. He proved expert during the chocolate tasting as well!
