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Walking tour of Quito: art, history, flavours and traditions

By OVERLAND ADVENTURE
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$42 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover why Quito was the first city to be declared a World Heritage Site.

Immerse yourself in the heart of America’s largest historic centre, leave behind conventional routes we will take you through hidden passages, murals full of meaning and gastronomic corners where local culture comes to life. A relaxed walk for those looking to connect with the true identity of the city. From the majesty of Baroque art in its churches to the best-kept secrets of traditional cuisine.

Activity location

  • Parque El Ejido
    • Avenida Patria,
    • 170150, Quito, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilton Colon Quito
    • 1914 Y Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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Walking tour of Quito: art, history, flavours and traditions
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$42.08 x 1 AdultAU$42.08
Total
Price is AU$42.08

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Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Parque El Ejido

  • 15m
Here, the guide will tell the storey of this green city lung, a popular place for artists and families. We will stop in front of the Circassian Arch, a replica of a Renaissance arch that belonged to one of the most important estates in the area

Casa de la Cultura Ecuatoriana

  • 40m
the National Museum of Ecuador (MuNa), located in the imposing House of Culture. We will explore its collections of pre-Columbian, colonial and contemporary art, which will offer you a complete overview of the country’s cultural wealth

Parque La Alameda

  • 15m
La Alameda Park, one of the oldest in the city, as we walk, they will tell you about the historical facades that surround it and I will talk about the Astronomical Observatory of Quito, one of the oldest scientific jewels in South America

Basilica del Voto Nacional

  • 20m
The imposing Basilica of the National Vow is the most important work of Ecuadorian neo-Gothic architecture, being even compared in style to Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

KITU Chocolate Artesanal del Ecuador

  • 30m
artisan chocolate factory where you can rest and taste delicious chocolates made with Ecuadorian cocoa and learn about the production process. This will be a moment of relaxation and sweetness before continuing

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

  • 30m
The Plaza Grande the heart of the historic centre and which is also known as Plaza de la Independencia this is an excellent place to observe the life of Quito and admire the architecture of the place as around we can find the Government Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace and the Municipal Palace

Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Our guide will report on this masterpiece of Quito's Baroque art and icon of Quito's religious tourism, famous for having its entire altar covered in pure gold.

Plaza de San Francisco

  • 20m
The tour culminates in the iconic Plaza de San Francisco, the largest and oldest in the city. Here they will tell you the storey of their imposing church and convent, a fundamental place in the colonial history of Quito. This will be the end point of the tour, leaving you in the heart of the historic centre so you can explore it on your own., or return by metro (not included) with the guide to our meeting point that was the Hilton Colon hotel.

Location

Activity location

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    Parque El Ejido
    • Avenida Patria,
    • 170150, Quito, Ecuador

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hilton Colon Quito
    • 1914 Y Avenida Río Amazonas
    • 170143, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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