Half-Day Quito City Tour: Cathedral, Compañia Church, Panecillo.
- 4 hours
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
Explore the historic heart of Quito, the first city declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk its charming cobblestone streets, historic squares, and admire colonial and baroque architecture. Visit Plaza Grande, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the stunning Church of La Compañía de Jesús with its gold-covered interior. Finish at the Panecillo viewpoint, home to the iconic Virgin of Quito, and enjoy panoramic views of the city framed by the Andean mountains before returning to your hotel. *Experience a full Ecuadorian chocolate tasting, learning about fine-aroma cacao while sampling a variety of artisan chocolates—an unforgettable sensory journey.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fee
- Pick up and drop off.
- Professional bilingual tour guide.
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Quito’s main square, surrounded by historic buildings and government offices, where the city’s colonial past comes alive. Perfect for photos and soaking in local culture.
An iconic colonial-era cathedral located on the main square, featuring stunning architecture, intricate altars, and centuries of religious history.
A hilltop viewpoint crowned by the iconic Virgin of Quito statue, offering panoramic views of the city and the surrounding Andes mountains.
The Church of La Compañía de Jesús is one of Quito’s most stunning colonial-era landmarks, famous for its intricate baroque architecture. Its interior is entirely covered in gold leaf, creating a dazzling and unforgettable visual experience.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- LimaTours
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 83 city tours we list in Quito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
About Quito
Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.
The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.
Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).
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