Quito by Night: Lights, Legends, and Panoramic Views

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Itinerary

1. We will begin the tour by meeting at Boulevard Naciones Unidas, where we'll kick off our experience exploring the beautiful city of Quito.

   30 min

2. The tour kicks off with a drive past La Carolina Park, Quito’s vibrant "green lung," surrounded by sleek modern buildings and cultural hubs that beautifully showcase the contrast between the city's tradition and modernity.

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3. We continue toward La Mariscal, one of Quito's most lively areas, renowned for its vibrant nightlife, restaurants, and cafes. From the bus, you'll be able to take in the bustling, cosmopolitan atmosphere of this neighborhood filled with history and energy.

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4. The bus enters the Historic Downtown, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. As we move along, the cobblestone streets, colonial facades, and beautifully illuminated churches reveal the unique charm of historic Quito by night. Here, we will make a stop to hop off the bus for a walking tour. We will visit the Plaza Grande (Main Square), the political and social heart of the city, and the famous Calle de las Siete Cruces (Street of the Seven Crosses), one of Quito's most iconic streets, filled with legends and overlooking imposing colonial churches. After the walking tour, you will have free time to enjoy the area at your own pace—whether you want to have dinner, grab a coffee, or simply stroll around as you please.

   1 h

5. To wrap up the experience, we will head back to the original starting point at Boulevard Naciones Unidas, where the tour concludes.

   30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

How it compares in Quito

• Its from-price is 74% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 424 of 1008.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

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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