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4-Hour Quito Highlights Tour
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Art, Architecture, Culture

  • Duration

    4 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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
Starting From

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USD 30 / person