Quito : The Hidden Indigenous City

5.0
(22 reviews)

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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

The meeting point for the 2pm and 5pm tour will be at Huma Chocolate and Cafe, you can wait for me inside and ask for Rasu.

End point

The guided tour ends at San Francisco Square.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Introductory talk on indigenous knowledge and history

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Indigenous Peoples' Handicraft Center, Living Museum of Ecuador's Ancient and Present-Day Culture

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Explanation of the temples before the conquest outside the Church of Santa Barbara

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Discovering architectural fusion

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    From this magical place we will rebuild the city with our imagination.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    The most important square for Ecuador through a millennial perspective

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

    Architectural syncretism: symbols and stories of religion

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    Place of the epicenter of Ecuadorian culture, architecture and history, origin of Ecuadorian mestizaje

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

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
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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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