Half day tour - Old Town of Quito - Ecuador

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Enjoy a tour, from the amazing Basilica of the National Vow, to the largest religious complex in South America, the Church of San Francisco.
We will visit several attractions such as the street of the 7 crosses, the Independence Square or Plaza Grande, the Metropolitan Cultural Center, the Sagrario Church, the Company of Jesus Church, the Church of San Francisco, the Old Central Bank of Ecuador and much more. .

To finish our tour we will have a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate, considered one of the best in the world.

What's Included

Chocolate tasting
Gratuities
Private transportation
Tickets not specified in the itinerary.
Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting at the García Moreno Park in front of the Basilica of the National Vow (Next to the monument). The tour starts at 9:00 AM.

End point

The tour ends at the San Francisco square.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica del Voto Nacional

    We will visit the outside of the Basilica of Quito where we will discover some of the secrets that its facade hides.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Calle de las Siete Cruces

    We will walk through one of the oldest and most traditional streets of the Historic Center of Quito where we will find 7 different churches that give the name to this emblematic street.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    In this place we will live from upclose the day to day of the Quiteños and we will also be able to observe some of the most important buildings in the city such as the government palace and the metropolitan cathedral.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

    We will visit the domes of the La Compañia known as the golden church, where we will have a privileged view of the Historic Center.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    We will visit one of the oldest churches in the historic center of Quito and we will get to know the old brewery that worked in the convent. Visit and take unique photos of the city from the towers of the church of San Francisco.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Yumbos Chocolate

    We will have the opportunity to taste an exquisite ecuadorian chocolate, we will learn where it comes from and what makes it so desired around the world.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Operadora Turística Enjoy Ecuador

Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
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