Quito Highlights Walking Tour with Local Guide
- 2–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
From ceremonial plazas to lived-in lanes, Quito reveals its beauty in both grand views and quiet details. On this private walking tour, your host adapts the day to your pace—whether you’re drawn to iconic architecture, local workshops, rooftop lookouts, or shaded courtyards. After booking, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form so we can pair you with a host who shapes your route around your interests. A private, fully personalized walking tour of Quito Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the day to your interests Start in Independence Square, the city’s historic heart Option to explore courtyards, rooftops, and local markets Flexible pacing and route adjustments guided by your host
Inclusions
What's included
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
What's not
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Itinerary
Your host guides you through a mix of historic icons and hidden corners, adapting the route to your curiosity. Here’s an example of what your day might include:
Begin in the city’s ceremonial center, surrounded by statues, carved façades, and national landmarks. Your host may suggest a turn into a nearby quiet lane for a slower start to the day.
Step into this historic street where balconies overflow with flowers and local workshops open their doors. Your host can introduce you to artisans or let you simply observe the rhythm of daily life.
Cross one of Quito’s oldest plazas, flanked by its namesake church and bustling vendors. Your host may point out architectural details or guide you to a lesser-known viewpoint.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- City Unscripted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 68% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 648 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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