Quito Old Town Top 10 Sights Private Walking Tour
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Quito’s Old Town, a UNESCO treasure with colonial architecture, lively streets, and rich history. See landmarks like Independence Square, Calle La Ronda, and grand baroque churches. Optional: Extend your tour to see the Basílica del Voto Nacional. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Quito Old Town Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town and see key landmarks like Plaza de Santo Domingo, Calle La Ronda, Independence Square, Carondelet Palace, and much more. 3-hour: Quito Old Town & Basílica del Voto Nacional Tour Explore Quito’s Old Town and see key landmarks like Basílica del Voto Nacional, Plaza de Santo Domingo, Calle La Ronda, Independence Square, Carondelet Palace, and much more. This captivating walking tour with Rosotravel invites you to uncover the rich history and architectural gems of Quito’s Old Town (Centro Historico), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Experience the charm of cobblestone streets, colonial landmarks.
Inclusions
What's included
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Private Walking Tour of Quito’s Old Town, Top Attractions and Hidden Gems
- Extended tour with Basílica del Voto Nacional (in the 3-hour option only)
- Interesting facts about Quito’s history and culture
- Insider tips on the best things to do in Quito
What's not
- Extended tour with Basílica del Voto Nacional (in the 2-hour option)
- Tickets to attractions
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
Meet your guide In front of Hotel Casa Montero, Rocafuerte OE 123 y, Quito 170401, Ecuador. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Begin at Plaza de Santo Domingo, where your Licensed Guide will share stories of Quito’s colonial past and the significance of the Santo Domingo Church’s stunning baroque façade. Wander along the charming Calle La Ronda, a vibrant street known for its artisanal shops and centuries-old houses that echo tales of poets and musicians.
Pause at the Arco de La Reina, a picturesque archway marking the city’s rich architectural heritage. Admire the beautifully preserved Casa del Alabado from the outside as you hear about its role in preserving pre-Columbian art. Continue to the impressive San Francisco Catholic Church and Square, where colonial architecture meets bustling local life. Marvel at the intricate exterior of the Church of the Society of Jesus, renowned for its lavish baroque design.
End the tour at the heart of Quito at Independence Square, surrounded by iconic buildings like the Carondelet Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where your guide will recount captivating stories of Ecuador’s path to independence. This enriching journey through Quito’s Old Town (Centro Historico) offers a blend of history, architecture, and local culture in just 2 hours.
You’ll stroll to the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy, admire the charming Plaza Benalcázar, and see the exterior of the Monastery of the Incarnation of St. John. Conclude at the impressive Basílica del Voto Nacional,one of the city's most iconic landmarks, where your guide will highlight its neo-Gothic architecture and the legends surrounding its construction. This immersive tour is all you need to discover Quito's history and charm in a personalized way, tailored just for you!
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
- Meet your guide In front of Hotel Casa Montero, Rocafuerte OE 123 y, Quito 170401, Ecuador. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- New York City Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 655 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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