Discover Quito’s Historic Center

Explore Quito’s Old Town: Discover history, legends, and culture in Latin America’s best-preserved historic center. Immerse in 400 years of heritage.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basilica del Voto Nacional - Discover the tallest church in Ecuador, delving into its history and legends.
  • Palacio del Antiguo Circulo Militar - Explore the intriguing history of this military palace and admire its luxurious 20th-century furniture.
  • Republica Del Cacao - Mall El Jardin - Optional: Enjoy a free tasting of Ecuadorian cacao…
What's Included
  • English and Spanish guide (explanation given in both languages if required)
  • Snacks
  • Guide in Spanish
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the marvels of Latin America’s best-preserved historic center. Dive into over 400 years of history that fill the streets of Old Quito and leave with the experience of having visited the best-preserved UNESCO Cultural Heritage site. This personalized guide will narrate the story of Quito from its foundation to its ongoing efforts to preserve its…

Location
QFMR+RW7
Venezuela
we will meet at the corner of Venezuela and Carchi streets I will be wearing a black hat so you can identify me
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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896fannyj
Dec 18, 2024
Helpful guide - Guide is very knowledgeable, kind and helpful. He also speaks great English. Had a great experience with him touring the city and basilica!
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Simon
Dec 4, 2024
Great tour by a very helpful tour guide. - He also works as a tour guide at the basilica. That's where I first met him. He speaks fluent English, which is very rare in Ecuador. Therefore, after the tour at the basilica, I seeked to talk to him. He took a lot of time in order to give me advice and to recommend me some local activities. This was during a time when Ecuador suffered severe energy cuts due to an ongoing drought. I decided to join his guided tour the following Saturday. He showed us around the historic center and provided various little details about the history of the city. Again, he went above and beyond to make sure that we have a pleasant stay. I can thoroughly recommend him. Especially if you're new to the city. Definitely worth a visit.
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Joselynd312
Dec 3, 2024
Couple visit - I visited the Historic Center with my partner who speaks only English, and Alexis’ ability to explain in detail the architecture and history of the city in two languages at once was amazing. It was a great experience, Alexis showed us in detail the colonial town, his charisma made the experience very fun. 100% recommend!
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Richardpl233dn
Dec 3, 2024
Excellent Guide! - It is a great experience, you really learn from the history of this beautiful city with the guide which is bilingual and gives you details according to how you go through the city, I recommend it.
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K5075oranav
Nov 19, 2024
HISTORICAL CENTER - An unforgettable experience thanks to our guide! His knowledge, kindness and passion for the place made every moment special. He was always attentive to our questions and made sure we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and enriching experience.
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Charlescj2767zo
Nov 17, 2024
Basílica and more! - My fiancé and I were in Quito for a trip and happened to get Alexis as our guide in the church. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We exchanged information and he was very helpful in our whole Quito experience.
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C3326vvdaniela
Nov 17, 2024
for hundred percent reccommended - I just took a guided tour with Alexis last week he was such informative and helpful he could switch between english and spanish I am learning Spanish and that helped me a lot, Alexis offered a lot of options that suited perfectly for what I was looking for hundred percent reccommended
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728elvisr
Nov 17, 2024
Tour in downtown quito - A bilingual guide, with quite a lot of experience and charisma made a tour to my family and knew how to explain everything in detail and took us to know emblematic places that we never imagined existed, 100% recommended
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