Old Town Quito Exploration: Small Group Walking Tour with Food, Culture and Sightseeing

Immerse yourself in the legends, culture, and customs of Old Town Quito on this small group walking tour. Discover the birthplace of the Spanish city, explore historic sites, and indulge in a unique ice cream-making experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania - Explore the historic district of Quito and enjoy authentic Ecuadorian foods on this full-day tour! Begin your adventure on the cobblestone streets of Old Town Quito with your expert guide. Browse the central market, where you’ll see a variety of goods including roses, exotic fruits, and local vegetables.
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fee to the San Francisco towers
  • Ice cream
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Learn the legends of Quito on this tour through the city’s historic centre. Visit the market where every kiosk tells a story, and uncover local culture and customs as you explore the heart of Old Town. See where the Spanish city was born and revolutions sparked. Take a break with a hands-on sweet treat
making your own ice cream using ingredients you’ll…

Location
Teatro Sucre
Calle Guayaquil
Entrance of the Teatro Sucre (Plaza del Teatro), Old Town Quito. View on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/zNjR21pBqSaEj24g8
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Toni_w
Jan 23, 2025
Great tour of Quito historical centre! - Really loved this tour, very informative and a great intro to this beautiful city. We covered a lot of historical events giving meaning to the history behind many of the old buildings, and even had ice cream and chocolate tastings. Highly recommend.
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Pag1124
Jan 4, 2025
Intrepid 3 hr Walking Tour of Quito, Ecuador - We enjoyed the tour & had an excellent guide-. He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging & made Quito’s history come alive! Would absolutely recommend this tour & guide!
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Susan_s
Dec 30, 2024
Marcello was n... - Marcello was an exceptional tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Quito history, architecture, religion, the Andean culture, plants and flowers and politics in Ecuador. He was never in a hurry, welcomed our questions and we learned so much about Quito- past and present.
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Prashanth_m
Dec 22, 2024
Highly recommended - Was very educational not just about the Centro Historico,but also about Quito and Ecuador overall. Marcelo was really patient with us, answered all our questions and got us to taste a ton of local food, fruit, drink and chocolate. A great way to spend our only day in Quito!
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Lesleighv
Dec 11, 2024
Must Do For Everyone - This is a great introduction to Quito old town with some food tastings thrown in. Marcelo is passionate and very knowledgeable about his town and its history and takes you to places you’d be less confident venturing into yourself, and others you’d walk right past without his direction. Excellent- would highly recommend this to everyone visiting Quito.
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Patricia
Dec 1, 2024
We were surprised at how much we liked this trip - Luis took us to a market where we had lovely fruit, then a juice shop, and then chocolate tasting, ending in San Francisco square. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.
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Sspeicher
Nov 16, 2024
Great tour -- takes you to places you wouldn't know to go on your own. - Great tour. I was wondering if it was better to just walk around on my own or sign up for a tour, and I'm very glad I signed up for the tour. Marcello was a great guide and he brought us places I wouldn't have known to go on my own, and we sampled foods all along the way. Thank you Marcello for the great orientation to your beautiful city!
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Simba3262
Nov 4, 2024
Totally recommend this trip. - Excellent tour, my guide Marcelo was really knowledgeable and informative, he answered all my questions and was happy to do so. We saw so much I learnt so much I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Michelle_d
Oct 12, 2024
Three hours well spent! - Marcelo was excellent: knowledgeable, personable, and great at keeping our group of six (three separate pairs) moving along at a pace that worked for everyone. His English was impeccable and his informative tour through the local market was a side of Quito we would not have otherwise seen. We also appreciated the side tour to a free chocolate tasting. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who only has a day or two in Quito and wants to get immersed in the history and culture.
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David
Jan 9, 2025
Tasty treats, churches, and organ meats - The tour starts with the central market looking at small shops that sell meat/organs, herbal remedies, fruit, flowers, and prepared dishes. The fruit tasting was interesting, as you get a chance to taste fruits not available in the US. The old town is basically a few large churches, the president’s house, and other Catholic Church related buildings. The chocolate tasting was excellent in the variety and quality of chocolate. Overall, the guide was knowledgeable about an area that is somewhat interesting.
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