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Full-Day Sightseeing Tour To The Highlights Of Quito

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the beautiful city of Quito, the Capital of Ecuador and the first World Heritage site. Visit its treasure of colonial churches namely, Basilica del Voto Nacional, Catedral, La Compañia and San Francisco and the volcanic mountain of Panecillo. Also, stroll through the vibrant Santa Clara markets of Quito on this day tour.

Highlights
  • Visit the churches of Basilica del voto nacional, Catedral and La Compañia
  • Explore the Plaza Grande- the Presidential Palace
  • Shop for souvenirs at the markets of Santa Clara
  • See the volcanic mountain of Panecillo
  • Day in Quito expand_more
    • Meet your tour guide and visit the following places:
      • Basilica del Voto Nacional Church: It is the highest church in Quito; among the old churches, it is the newest. It is possible to visit the condor tower and later see the intern part of the church to look at stained glasses.
      • Plaza Grande main square with Catedral, Presidential Palace: This point is very important in history. It is the place where the Government Palace is, it is the place where our President works. Major city hall and the Catedral are other important buildings to visit.  In the middle of the square, the monument represents the date when Ecuador launched the first process of revolution.
      • La Compañia Church (Gold Church): It is recognized as the most beautiful church in South America. It was built between 1605 and 1765. Almost every part of the church inside has details, and those are covered with gold leaves. 
      • San Francisco Church If La Compañia: It is beautiful; it goes for the same way. This church was started in 1540, being one of the oldest churches in the city.  
      • Chocolate workshop: If you do not have time to visit Mindo to see Chocolate plantations and learn about chocolate, visiting Yumbos chocolate is the option to get it. Chocolate is made in an artisanal factory. Flavours of Ecuadorian fruits mixed with chocolate; you will not want to leave the workshop. 
      • Panecillo hill: It is the local viewpoint of the city. It was used at different times as a military point to control the de city and defend it. You can see the city during the whole day. 
      • Santa Clara Market: It is the place to see how locals behave in a day. It is a place where We will see Quiteños eating breakfast or lunch. It is the place to look at People buying fresh vegetables, fruits and more to cook our food in the home. 
What's Included
  • Guiding Services
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses
  • Souvenirs
  • Food, drinks and snacks
  • Entrance fees
What to bring
  • Hat
  • Rain jacket
  • Umbrella
  • Sunblock
  • Water
Know before you go
  • Depending on the weather, we could change the schedule.
Meeting Point

Quito, Ecuador

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 1USD 160 Per Group
2 To 2USD 180 Per Group
3 To 3USD 220 Per Group
4 To 4USD 260 Per Group
5 To 5USD 300 Per Group
6 To 6USD 340 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 160 / group