Shared Quito City Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy this city tour of Quito. This city is located on a horizontal strip of land running north to south between beautiful mountains. The splendor of the city's natural setting, combined with its attractive squares, parks and monuments as well as the warmth of its people, makes it a unique and unforgettable place.
Inclusions
What's included
- Certified bilingual tour guide
- Transportation
- Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
What's not
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to visiting sites
Itinerary
The Basílica del Voto Nacional, also known as the Consecration of Jesus or Basilica of San Juan, is a neo-Gothic religious building in the historic centre of the city of Quito
Here is the Government Palace or Carondelet Palace, the Municipal building and the City Cathedral, after a few steps we will reach the La Compañía de Jesús Church, a jewel of Baroque architecture and an impressive example of Quito's colonial art, we continue to the Church of San Francisco, which is the first church to be built in the city of Quito. In the surroundings of the Plaza we will have the opportunity to taste one of the best chocolates made with fine cocoa of Ecuadorian aroma.
We continue towards the Panecillo viewpoint located at the top of the hill of the same name at 3,035 meters above sea level, and which was formerly known as “shungoloma” or heart hill, here you will find a large-scale aluminum replica (45 meters) of the Virgin of Quito, sculpted by Quito artist Bernardo de Legarda and whose original is displayed on the main altar of the Church of San Francisco
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- BM TOURS SA
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Quito
- Its from-price is 64% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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