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Quito Day Tour: Explore Culture and History
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28 Ratings
Quito
Experience the most complete Quito day tour, exploring main attractions, historical sites, and tasting local chocolate. Don’t miss out on this engaging and immersive adventure!
Experience the most complete Quito day tour, exploring main attractions, historical sites, and tasting local chocolate. Don’t miss out on this engaging and immersive adventure!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica del Voto Nacional - Our tour will start by visiting the biggest neogotic church in South America. We will climb one of the Towers where the view is amazing and impossible to skip.
- Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - We will visit the biggest religious complex in South America. This is a beautiful church with an impresive Colonial…
- Basilica del Voto Nacional - Our tour will start by visiting the biggest neogotic church in South America. We will climb one of the Towers where the view is amazing and impossible to skip.
- Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - We will visit the biggest religious complex in South America. This is a beautiful church with an impresive Colonial architecture.
- Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) - The heart of QUITO colonial is at this square. Home of the presidents palace and the main powers during the colonial time begining.
- Intinan Museum - A place where we will experience being in the two Hemispheres at the same time.
- TeleferiQo - The cable car that will take us to the 4000 mts or 12000 ft. With the most representative view of Quito and the volcanoes around.
- Yumbos Chocolate - A sweet stop to try some local chocolate
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
- Private transportation
- Tour guide
Additional Information
Embark on the most comprehensive exploration of QUITO you could ever envision! We’ll discover plenty but at a relaxing pace!
This may turn into a personal excursion unless other interested participants join, potentially converting it into a group adventure.
-TELEFERICO (cable car) – Taking us to the astounding height of 4000 meters / 12000 feet to behold…
Embark on the most comprehensive exploration of QUITO you could ever envision! We’ll discover plenty but at a relaxing pace!
This may turn into a personal excursion unless other interested participants join, potentially converting it into a group adventure.
-TELEFERICO (cable car) – Taking us to the astounding height of 4000 meters / 12000 feet to behold the spectacular panorama of Quito.
-SWING IN THE CLOUDS - Following a 15-minute hike, we’ll arrive at this breathtaking spectacle.
- MITAD DEL MUNDO (equator line) – A visit to the authentic equator line merits a trip to an incredible museum therein.
-BASILICA DE QUITO – This is the most extraordinary neo-Gothic church in South America and we aim to explore every part of it.
- LUNCH BREAK. (optional)
-THE OLD AND HISTORIC CITY INCLUDES:
- EL SAGRARIO CHURCH (inside)
- PLAZA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA
- IGLESIA DE LA COMPANIA (viewed from outside)
- SAN FRANCISCO CHURCH (inside)
- SAN FRANCISCO SQUARE
-CHOCOLATE TASTING - Depending on our schedule, we could add this deliciously tempting treat before lunch.
Location
Basilica del Voto Nacional
Carchi 122 y Venezuela.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(28 Ratings)
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Robertmx5981rt
Jul 1, 2024
Layover in Quito - We had an extra day in Quito and we chose to participate in this adventure on very short notice. The day did not disappoint. We had an amazing time learning Ecuadorian history, tasting local cuisine, and riding to an amazing viewpoint overlooking Quito in the funicular. Jorge was an amazing host and guide. When I am in the area again, I would not hesitate to book a tour with Jorge and Footprint Journeys.
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Cosmopolitan728591
Jul 1, 2024
An Amazing Day in Quito - I had a day layover in Quito on my way to the Galápagos Islands and this tour was the perfect way to spend the time. Jorge was a gracious host and I felt completely safe the entire time. His truck was clean and he was an excellent driver. I never felt rushed during the tour and would not have been able to learn or see as much without his expert guidance.
Having been born and grown up in Quito, Jorge knew so much about the history of the area that he was willing to share. He knew the best way to maximize our time and minimize the crowds. From the beautiful churches to the chocolate tasting (a lovely shop that I purchased bars from as souvenirs to bring home to my boys) to the views at the top of the funicular, Jorge knew just the spots for the best photos and delicious food. I especially loved the hike and swings that felt on top of the world!
For an additional fee, Jorge was even willing to pick my husband and I up from our hotel near the airport and drop us back off instead of the standard meeting location - THANK YOU, JORGE, FOR A WONDERFUL DAY IN QUITO!!!
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558geenat
Jun 30, 2024
Final day in Ecuador! - This was an amazing trip at the end of my time in Ecuador. I got to see a lot of Quito and had great conversation with my guide! Thank you for sharing your city with me
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Carolyn
Apr 12, 2024
Awesome day tour - The equator museum was fascinating. We learned a lot about the indigenous people of Ecuador, the different regions of Ecuador, and the things that make it such a unique and diverse country. We went to the centro historico where we toured cathedrals. We had a fabulous lunch in a local spot. Then toured a chocolate factory and the presidential palace. It was great day
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Braylj
Jan 24, 2024
Extraordinary Experience with Outstanding Guide - I had the most incredible experience in Quito, Ecuador, thanks to our outstanding local guide, Jorge Sandoval, and our skilled driver, Manuel. They not only navigated us safely through a government curfew but also showcased the beauty of the area with a tour that included the mesmerizing basilica, a delicious chocolate tasting, a visit to Pululahua ( the largest inhabited volcanic crater on earth), experiments at the equator line, a charming breakfast with the hummingbirds, a captivating butterfly garden, and a refreshing swim at a waterfall in the Cloud Forest. Their expertise and thoughtful planning made our trip unforgettable, creating memories that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend this guide for an exceptional adventure in Quito!
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Nancyhl7648hv
Jan 21, 2024
Quito, Ecuador city sites and cloud forest tours - From meeting us at airport (late arrival) to prompt pock ups for tours: Fabulous. Flexible to accommodate additional stops (coffee and the BEST brownie in Mindo), excellent driver (Manuel), Jorge was a wealth of info and never seemed bored (he must have seen same sites thousands of times).
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Fabricio120389
Aug 7, 2023
exceeded my expectations!! - Doing the tour in a small group was fantastic, and the pace we visited every place allowed us to really enjoy and get to know Quito. loved it!
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Laurie_p
Jul 28, 2023
Quito was a great city to tour - This trip was a great comprehensive visit to Quito. My tour guide showed up on time and was very knowledgeable offering me insight into life in Ecuador and answering any questions I had. First stop was the equator museum with optional 45 minutes tour (by museum staff); I definitely recommend this tour and only $5! From there, we drove and took the cable cars up the volcano; it's one of the largest cable car systems in the world. There is some elevation climb here so you may be out of breath; maybe take this tour after one day of adjusting in Quito. At the top was my favorite big swing, alpacas and a very tasty lunch. We continued on to the historic district for a visit to beautiful churches and a taste of chocolate.
I really appreciate the tour operator offering to take photos without me even asking. Excellent tour!
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630rondar
Jan 31, 2023
Fantastic experience - Our tour was a day trip in Quito but Jorge also organized an amazing trip for 3 days to the Amazon Basin - everything was perfect! We had such an amazing time and the attention to detail and organization was superb. Would absolutely recommend and use Jorge for any future trips! Above and beyond what I anticipated!
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Penni310
Dec 17, 2022
Highlights of Quito - Jorge communicated very well from the start of our reservation. He arrived on time to our hotel to pick us up. He was pleasant and we enjoyed spending the day with him. He is very knowledgeable about Quito and Ecuador and was able to answer all our questions about his country. He showed us the highlights of Quito. Starting with the Museo IntiNan to the Teleferiqo then the churches in the historic downtown area and ended with delicious artisanal chocolate tasting. He even arranged a delicious, locally grown, organic lunch for us at the top of the Teleferiqo tour prepared by the local women of the community. We highly recommend him for a great experience in Quito.
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