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- English
- Spanish
You’ll explore the city’s historic center and hear the tales behind Quito’s oldest streets before getting a lesson in old-school woodcarving techniques, taught to you by local artisans. From there, it’s a sweet treat with a visit to a local chocolate factory and a traditional ice cream shop serving up crazy flavors you’ll only find in Latin America.
Walk through Quito’s Old Town and hear the stories and legends of this historic center.
Visit one of Quito’s oldest woodcarving workshops and try your hand at the craft.
Pop into a local chocolate factory to sample what just might be the best chocolate in the world.
Enjoy ice cream made from unique South American ingredients.
Uncover the stories that line one of the most traditional colonial streets of Quito.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Guide will wait Right by the side of the Independence monument.
Itinerary
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1Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
The heart of the old City, Presidential palace and Cathedral in one side, Archbishop palace in the other. Since the 16th century this place has been the meeting spot of the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The old San Gregorio Magno University, Built by the Jesuits during the 17th century it brought enlightenment and culture to the Royal Audience. Here patriots of the First movement of independence were assassinated.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
The church that took 160 years to be built, gold plated from roof to floor, Baroque with salomonic columns. One of a Kind. Our specialized guides will take you through all the different art and architectural styles of this truly unique church.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Calle La Ronda
Walking through its colonial streets we will meet the best chocolate you have ever tasted, A full introduction into the process of making our national pride, the best of the world. Ice cream with more than 600 flavors to choose from. Old Quito school of art workshops, learn how the incredible churches were made and decorated by expert hands from the ancestors of this artists.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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