4-Hour Quito Walking Tour with Tastings and Historic Centre Gems

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Day 01

Basílica del Voto Nacional and Panoramic Views

• This Neo-Gothic church is similar to Notre Dame. Your guide will accompany you to the towers (optional), where you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the entire city of Quito.

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Day 02

Indigenous Art at Museo Camilo Egas

• Visit an art gallery where you will learn about some of the stories, traditions, and ideologies of the indigenous groups of Ecuador.

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Day 03

Crafts, Liquor, and Music at Ñucanchi Shop

• Discover this beautiful place of Ecuadorian crafts, where you will taste an Ecuadorian liquor and maybe dance to indigenous music, depending on whether the place is open that day.

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Day 04

Traditional Sweets at Palacio Arzobispal

• Stop at this place to taste traditional sweets from Ecuador.

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Day 05

History at Plaza de la Independencia

• Your guide will clearly explain the history and evolution of Quito and Ecuador. From the square, you will be able to see El Palacio de Gobierno and the Cathedral, helping you understand why Quito is considered the First Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

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Day 06

Legends of Calle de las Siete Cruces

• Walk along the most touristic and oldest street in the historic centre, where you will see churches, the first university in Ecuador, and hear some fun legends.

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Day 07

Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús

• Admire the best expression of Quiteño Baroque, where your guide will explain from the outside why it is called the church bathed in gold leaf and describe its main facade. If you would like to go inside, the entrance fee is paid separately.

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Day 08

San Francisco Plaza and Convent

• Visit the largest convent in South America, where your guide will explain its history and share some curiosities, such as the fact that the first craft beer in South America was made here.

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Day 09

Chocolate Tasting at Yumbos Chocolate

• Do you like chocolate? Here, you will enjoy a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate made with fine-aroma cocoa while learning about its history in Ecuador and around the world.