Quito Inca : Discovering the hidden indigenous city

5.0
(34 reviews)
Quito, Ecuador

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

On this tour, we'll take more time to discuss in detail the philosophy, culture, and life of Andean's Ecuadorian people.
We'll visit key sites and explore the walls, squares, streets, and churches that reveal what the city of the sun once was. Discover the cultural syncretism of the colonial city, with its indigenous, European, and republican roots.

Learn about the history of the various conquests that took place in Quito, as well as the city's geographical evolution through the centuries, told through Kichwa toponymy.

Enjoy this tour, which, in addition to providing a broad overview of ancestral knowledge, aims to raise awareness of the relationship between human beings and Mother Earth.

What's Included

Tastings
Guide
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Quito Metropolitan Cathedral

Sometimes the meeting point may vary, so it is best to be in touch via WhatsApp, but usually the meeting point will be on the steps of the Cathedral of Quito.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

    External visit

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    External visit

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    External visit

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Visit your street

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    External visit

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Calle La Ronda

    External visit

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    External visit

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

    External visit

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    External visit

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Rasu Tour Guide

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Excellent Quality
New Product

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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