Quito Free Walking Tour – Colonial Old Town, Grand Churches & the Middle of the World
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Culture & History
City Tour
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Quito, Ecuador
Quito
1N (Participation Duration)
Walking (Transportation)
English, Spanish, French (Language)
Number of participants 0/25
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Tour description
Perched at 2,800 metres in the Andes, Quito boasts the largest and best-preserved historic centre in the Americas, a UNESCO World Heritage site of dazzling churches, cobbled plazas and colonial mansions. On this walking tour a local guide leads you through streets where indigenous and Spanish worlds met and merged over five centuries.
You will stand in the grand Plaza Grande, admire golden baroque churches, and hear about the Inca, the conquistadors and Ecuador's fight for independence. With the Andes rising all around and the equator running just outside the city, Quito is one of the most spectacular capitals in South America to explore on foot.
You will stand in the grand Plaza Grande, admire golden baroque churches, and hear about the Inca, the conquistadors and Ecuador's fight for independence. With the Andes rising all around and the equator running just outside the city, Quito is one of the most spectacular capitals in South America to explore on foot.
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Plaza Grande (Plaza de la Independencia), Quito
Look for your guide holding a yellow "FREE WALKING TOUR" sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure. No deposit required.
Detailed itinerary
Stop 1 – Plaza Grande: We meet on the main square framed by the cathedral and presidential palace.\nStop 2 – Quito Cathedral & Carondelet Palace: The seats of church and state in the old city.\nStop 3 – La Compañía de Jesús: One of the most lavish golden baroque churches in the Americas (from outside).\nStop 4 – Plaza & Church of San Francisco: The vast colonial complex at the heart of Quito.\nStop 5 – La Ronda: The picturesque restored colonial lane of artisans and cafes.\nStop 6 – Basílica del Voto Nacional: The soaring neo-Gothic basilica over the old town.\nStop 7 – El Panecillo viewpoint: We finish looking up to the winged Virgin watching over Quito.
Tour price includes
• Professional local guide (languages as listed above, subject to availability)\n• Guided walking tour of about 3 hours\n• Local history, culture and hidden-gem commentary\n• Insider tips on food, cafés and what to see next\n• Small, friendly group with plenty of photo stops
Tour price excludes
• Food and drinks\n• Hotel pick-up and drop-off\n• Public transport and entrance fees to monuments or museums\n• Gratuities / tips for the guide (this is a tip-based tour)\n• Personal expenses
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation at any time — this is a free, tip-based walking tour, so there is never a cancellation charge. Please message your guide in advance if your plans change. Tours run rain or shine; in bad weather the guide may adjust the route for comfort.
Other notes
Departs daily with several start times. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water and weather-appropriate clothing. Suitable for all ages.
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