General
An enigmatic city, Quito has the largest historic center in SouthAmerica, with an over-abundance of ancient thick-walled, tile-roofed colonial buildings, churches, museums, and more. We invite you to walk and visit the marvelous this city has, You will never get tired of exploring the gold-gilded La Compañia de Jesus Church and the neo-gothic Basilica del Voto Nacional. We dare you to climb to the top of its bell tower. Later on we will enter in the heart of the downtown to admire the Independence Square, the Presidential Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral , the Archbishop’s Palace, the Municipal Building,. Continue to the church and monastery of San Francisco (1535), which is the oldest church in Ecuador. Besides you will go back in centuries visiting the oldest colonial street of Quito “ LA RONDA” where a typic drink called “ canelazo” will be tasted. In addition to magnificent churches, monuments and museums, you’will have the opportunity to see Quito from one of the highest viewpoints of the city “ Panecillo Hill” that lets you admire Quito from north to South, and from East to West. This view will keep in your Memories for ever!
DURATION: 6 hours
PERIOD: Daily
RATE INCLUDES:
- English speaking guide with private transportation
- Visit to the main sites as per detailed in the itinerary
- Entrance fee to churches and museums visited
NOT INCLUDED:
- Beverage, tips and personal expenses
Activities
Highlights:
- Basilica
- La Compañia & San Francisco Churches
- Old town plazas, monuments , museum, buildings
- La Ronda
- Panecillo Hill