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Explore Quito with a local guide who tailors the experience to your interests and the places you’d most like to discover. Before you meet, you’ll complete a short Personalization Form to help us match you with the right guide and plan a route that suits your travel style. You might focus on religious architecture, Ecuadorian history, traditional crafts, local markets, or daily life in the UNESCO-listed historic center. Shorter experiences offer a focused introduction, while longer options allow more time for neighborhood walks, optional visits inside historic buildings, and breaks.
Please note that this itinerary is not fixed. The number of stops will vary depending on your interests and selected duration.
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Framed by the Metropolitan Cathedral, Carondelet Palace, and municipal buildings, Plaza Grande brings Quito’s religious and political history together in one central square. Explore with your guide and hear the stories behind its landmarks, while the surrounding arcades and public spaces offer a glimpse of daily life in Ecuador’s capital.
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Beside the Metropolitan Cathedral, El Sagrario offers a closer look at Quito’s religious architecture and colonial history. Admire its exterior with your guide and learn about its connection to the cathedral. If the church is open, you may choose to step inside to appreciate its decorative details and continuing role as a place of worship.
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An intricately carved stone facade introduces one of Quito’s best-known churches, celebrated for its Baroque architecture and richly gilded interior. Discover the craftsmanship behind the building and its place in the city’s religious heritage. An optional visit inside allows time to examine its elaborate decoration more closely.
Tickets to enter are not included.
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The broad square in front of San Francisco’s church and convent is one of Quito’s defining public spaces. Explore with your guide and learn about the religious complex, its architecture, and the stories surrounding its construction. The neighboring streets connect this historic landmark with the activity of the city today.
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Also known as Calle Juan de Dios Morales, La Ronda is closely associated with Quito’s music, craftsmanship, and neighborhood traditions. Walk past traditional buildings and balconies with your guide, learning how this historic street became a gathering place for artists and musicians. Browse craft shops when open and hear about the skills preserved by local artisans.
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Overlooked by the church and convent of Santo Domingo, this historic square connects religious heritage with the story of Ecuador’s independence. Discover the monument to Antonio José de Sucre and learn about his significance, while the surrounding streets offer another perspective on life in Quito’s historic center.
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