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It was a good experience...
It was a good experience and the tour guide, Alejandro, was very informative. Bring cash because some places accept cash only. Be prepared to walk uphill.
Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Quito, Ecuador
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 19 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- FLÂNEUR TRIP
- Meeting point
- I wait for you at the corner of the park "García Moreno" intercession of Venezuela and Francisco De Caldas streets in front of the steps of the Basilica del Voto Nacional church, you can recognize me by the yellow umbrella
Description
You are going to participate in the most complete tour of Quito, we will walk through the largest and best-kept cultural heritage of humanity in America, We will visit churches covered in gold, another with very high towers and another with elements of rebellion, You will taste traditional Quito sweets and liquors, You will taste the best chocolate in Ecuador made with the best cocoa in the world in various flavors We will finish in an ice cream parlor with very curious flavors.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Basilica del Voto Nacional
We will enter the church to admire the art and architecture, we will climb the clock and condor towers. Did you know that it is the second tallest church in America?
Iglesia Santa Barbara
We will have the explanation of the church on the outside.
We entered a colonial house to learn about the distribution of a heritage house.
We will visit the square where the city was founded 500 years ago
We will enter to learn about the artistic and architectural styles that this church keeps... How the "gold leaf" technique
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
We will visit the metropolitan cathedral
El Palacio de Gobierno
We will know the government palace from the outside and also some stories that happened there
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
We will learn about the independence that took place in Ecuador and about the battles that took place in the country.
Palacio Arzobispal
We will visit the interior of the palace and taste traditional sweets and liquors
Plaza de Santa Domingo
near the square, we will taste a snack and traditional drink
Calle La Ronda
While we walk through the picturesque street of La Ronda we will taste the most traditional ice cream in Quito, it has more than 1000 flavors
Arco de la Reina
We will pass through the old city gate and I will tell you the story of it.
Calle de las Siete Cruces
along the street of the seven crosses we will taste a traditional dish from Quito
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
We will visit the church of the company also called the golden church because the entire interior of the church is covered in gold.
We will visit the old central bank of Ecuador now the currency museum
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
We will visit one of the largest and oldest churches in America... It has many interesting and hidden stories that you will hear.
Yumbos Chocolate
In the best chocolate shop in Ecuador we will try between 6 and 12 different chocolates, also, we will have a hot chocolate and brownie
What's included
Included
certified tour guide
ice cream tasting
Premium chocolate tasting
Tasting of traditional sweets and liquors
Not included
Things not mentioned in "includes"
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.6
19 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town take?
Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town lasts about 4–5 hours. The itinerary has 17 stops.
How much does Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Quito experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is I wait for you at the corner of the park "García Moreno" intercession of Venezuela and Francisco De Caldas streets in front of the steps of the Basilica del Voto Nacional church, you can recognize me by the yellow umbrella. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(19)
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Alejandro was an amazing...
Alejandro was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and very flexible. We had a great time and I absolutely recommend this if you are in Quito
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Alejandro is a very...
Alejandro is a very knowledgeable tour guide who took me through the history of Quito in a really engaging way. The tour covered some of the city’s most important places and included great local tastings, from traditional alcoholic drinks and sweets to a chocolate tasting at the end. A great way to discover Quito, learn about its history, and experience some of the local flavors.
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Late
The guide arrived an hour and 10 minutes late! And we weren’t told of this until the time the Tour was supposed to start so we just had to wait around. She was good when she got there but that’s a bit much.
Operator response
Hi, your booking was last minute and when I contacted you I sent the guide as soon as possible, he arrived in a few minutes.
L
Agar was an excellent...
Agar was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable and explained things clearly and in a fascinating way. She was patient as we took photos at all the stops and even had a great sense of humor. Would highly recommend this comprehensive tour and wonderful guide!
A
Stefy was an incredible...
Stefy was an incredible guide. She knows so much about Quito and is happy to share all of her knowledge. She brought us to many locations to try different foods, drinks, and treats. I felt she gave us a perfect snapshot of Quito.
J
Great family tour of old town Quito and food tastings
Alejandro did a great job giving our family a tour of the old town area of Quito. We saw churches and he shared local history and information along the way. We also did a chocolate tasting we all enjoyed. We had an abbreviated tour due to our schedule and time but he did an excellent job and focused the tour based on our time table and interests perfectly.
D
Very impressive
Hello. Our trip around Quito was excellent. The guide was so nice and very knowledge. We enjoyed everything, thank you Viator for this tour.
J
Enjoyed our Quito city tour.
Overall we enjoyed our tour with Alejandro. We loved seeing the city and especially loved the stops where we learned more about culture and food/ drink. Alejandro had a lot of good historical stories and insight for us into Quito. We were able to customize the tour by going into less churches to make time coffee tasting which we enjoyed.
S
Great tour!
Our tour guide, Alex, was great! We saw and learned so much. She clearly knew a lot about the history and superstitions of the area.
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