Quito Old Town English Free Walking tour Cacao taste Small group
Description
Welcome to Quito! New at the city and want to explore it´s wonders? Come with us and let´s explore thousands of years of history speaking through it´s streets and remarkable buildings at the old town of Quito! In this tour we will give you a brief (3 hours tour) introduction to the city We will talk about history, architecture, customs and more Quito awaits for us!
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Entrance to the church complex is free Entrance to the main temple is 2 USD charge (not necessary at the tour, in case you want to enter to the main temple you can do it paying the ticket) we will learn about the tallest church at the whole Ecuadorian country learn its history and legend
we will learn about the history of this palace of the military forces which has a pretty interesting history and also see some luxurious furniture from the 20th century
we will enter a baroque structure which was formerly the place for the Spanish governation now the home of the bishops in the city
At the town square, we will learn about the foundation of the city of Quito and also about its independence and walk around the palace of the presidency and the famous statue of Independence
we will enter a baroque church constructed in the 17th century and learn about the architecture of the place and also about catholicism in the city
we will learn about the most iconic church in the old town of the city enter to it maybe see a mass and learn about the most famous legend at the colonial side of the city
at the end of this street, we have many stores that sell traditional candies and sweets we can have a free taste and also learn a little bit about the process for the elaboration of those products
Chocolate taste
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Is not recommended for people who suffer from lung disease
- Is not recommended for people who tend to be easily affected by altitude sickness
Reviews(79)
Alexis was so welcoming and gave us a great overview of the history and culture. We have two young boys and he kept them engaged the whole time with great questions for them! The chocolate tasting was an excellent bonus to end the tour with.
This was super informative and really helps you understand some of Ecuador’s history. Alex was great, patient, friendly, and helpful. He took me to some historical places in the old city centre and did very well contextualising them. The chocolate tasting was also great! Highly recommend.
We were surprised to find that there were just two of us being shown around Old Town Quito by our guide, which made for an intimate and friendly tour. He was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Quito, giving us interesting stories and fascinating insights into the locals' view of the various historic sites.
Excellent experience, our guide was very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting facts and stories to share with us. Lots of great places to visit. Cacao tasting was a good addition to the tour. The length of the tour was perfect to see the old town, we were just a small group, which was great for this kind of tour! Would definitely recommend
WOW! This tour is spectacular!! You must take this super cheap tour. It was just my boyfriend and I, we were very lucky to have our guide all to ourselves. He was excellent!
Great tour, learned a lot about the city and Ecuadorean customs. Highly recommend
Great walking tour! Alexy, our guide was very good. His English was easy to understand. His love for his city and country certainly was very evident. He was very informative, providing good history and answering all our questions. . He also graciously waited for us when we were a bit delayed arriving at the meeting point. I certainly recommend the tour. The length is just about right 👍
Our walking tour of Quito's Old Town was a fantastic experience. The guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and brought the city's rich history and culture to life. We loved exploring the beautiful plazas, churches, and hidden corners while learning about Quito's past and present. A great way to get acquainted with this stunning historic district—highly recommended!
Very dedicated guide who took the time for us and also addressed our wishes. We also go to places we would never have gone to alone. The private chocolate tasting was delightful with surprising flavor experiences.
Informative walking tour, plenty of time for questions
