4-Hour Quito Highlights Tour
Description
Explore the highlights of the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, in 4 hours, known for its well-preserved colonial center, rich with 16th and 17th-century churches & other structures blending European, Moorish and indigenous styles. Discover the cathedral in the Plaza Grande square and other monumental buildings in this tour.
Highlights
- Go up to the heavens in the mysterious National Basilica
- Learn about the life and work of Camilo Egas in the museum, a pioneer of Modernism in Ecuadorian Art
- Visit the Society of Jesus Church, famous for its stone-carved facade and interior covered entirely of gold
- Marvel at the Square of San Francisco with an impressive church and monastery
- Enjoy chocolate tasting in Yumbo's shop
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Meeting point: The park is located in front of the National Basilica.
- Visit the National Basilica exteriors, a description of its stunning facade, and if you want to live the adventure, you can get up to the heavens in the massive tall towers.
- Visit the Camilo Egas Museum, dedicated to the pioneer of Indigenist and Modern art of Ecuador in the early 20th century.
- Visit the impressive Palace of the Army, inaugurated in 1936 as a social club and now converted into a museum. Even with the splendid interiors and luxury, this place hides a dark story.
- Entrance to the Archbishop's Palace, where we will discover traditional ice creams, sweets and delicacies typical of Quito.
- Exploration of the Main Square and the Metropolitan Cultural Center, once the Jesuit University.
- Stroll along the Street of the Seven Crosses.
- Visit the Society of Jesus Church, famous for its interior covered with gold.
- Exploration of San Francisco square with the history of the church and convent.
- Chocolate tasting in Yumbo's is a very nice project dedicated to promoting Ecuadorian fine cocoa. End of the tour.
What's Included
- Guided tour in Spanish, English, Portuguese or French language
- Entrance fee
What's Excluded
- Food
- Drinks
- Transportation
What to bring
- Sun block
- Cap or hat
- Comfortable shoes for walking
- Water
Know before you go
- Be aware that the Equatorial sun is strong even in a cloudy day, so you nedd to use sun block.
- You do not need to take your passport with you. A copy can be enough if required.
- Do not take valuables with you.
- Weather in Quito is instable, so it is better to be are of bringing some jacquet.
Meeting Point
Parque Gabriel García Moreno, Vargas, Quito, Ecuador
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Persons | |
1 To 2 | USD 30 Per Person |
3 To 6 | USD 25 Per Person |
7 To 10 | USD 20 Per Person |
This is a private tour | |
Private Tour Price | USD 80 |
Maximum no. of people | 2 |