Quito on the heights
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- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Live a unique experience. This tour is designed for those looking for a different perspective of the colonial quarter of Quito, accessing terraces and domes that few manage to visit. We are in the emblematic Casa del Marqués. You'll recognize me by my hat and National Guide credential. From this point we will enter a journey that connects with the history and architecture of Quito. We will discover the importance of its iconic balconies and terraces, which offer panoramic views of the city in 360°. Through height, we will understand how Quito was formed from ancient times to the present, as well as the privileges and challenges of living in a city surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. The view will surprise you at each of the stops of the tour. To close the experience, we will visit one of the most bohemian streets in Quito, where we will taste ice cream with exotic flavors that rescue the tradition of Quito.
Inclusions
What's included
- Incomes and tastings
What's not
- Private transportation
Itinerary
Our guide will meet the travelers at the Marquis's House where we will discover a historic balcony and enjoy a sensory experience of aromas and flavors.
From its terraces, we will enjoy an incredible view of the Plaza Grande and its emblematic historic buildings
Discover the domes of El Sagrario and find unique corners with surprising views of Quito.
Panoramic view towards the square and church of San Francisco through its balconies.
We will visit the first hospital in Quito, from there we appreciate the most famous virgin of the city.
We will visit a traditional ice cream shop with a charming atmosphere, famous for having traditional and exotic flavors.
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
- See you inside Casa del Marquez is located two blocks from Plaza Grande walking north.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Ances-Trail
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 179 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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