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Enjoy an amazing 360- degree view from Panecillo Hill. The tour will then continue from the Basilica Church, where we will make a brief stop. Walk around its narrow streets visiting the most iconic architectural buildings such as the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, and the Government’s Palace. Furthermore, we will visit La Ronda Street, The Company Church, Santo Domingo´s Church, The Sagrario´s Church, and San Francisco´s Church, which was built during the 17th century. Drop off in your hotel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
It is a Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador. It is among the best-known churches in Quito because of its large central nave, which is profusely decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster and wood carvings.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
The Church and Convent of San Francisco forms part of the City of Quito World Heritage Site, the first site ever inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1978. It is the oldest and most significant religious site in Ecuador.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
It is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, date remembered as the First Cry of Independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from spanish monarchy.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Santo Domingo church and monastery represent one of the most important religious structures in Quito. Its history is characterized by fortune. It began in 1880 with the arrival of a group of Italian priests who began a modernization process that included aesthetic changes in the temple.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Basilica del Voto Nacional
Basilica del Voto Nacional is one of the most important examples of neo Gothic arquitecture in Ecuador. The Basilica de Quito was blessed by Pope John Paul II on January 30, 1985, was officially opened on July 12, 1988.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Calle La Ronda
This is a narrow cobblestone street very famous among locals because it appears in many paintings and it was the craddle of several famous poems and songs. The street has recuperated its splendor and its is very popular for local people who come on fridays and saturday nights for drinking a traditional hot "canelazo" made of cinnamon with a liquor!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Panecillo hill, where we find a huge figure of the Virgin of Legarda, emblem of Quito. Have a magnificent view of the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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