City Tour + Statue of the Panecillo (Includes admissions)

The Quito City Tour you were looking for. Explore the stunning Quito colonial architecture. Visit its charming squares, monumental churches, museums, viewpoint of the Virgen, taste the local cuisine, and listen to stories and legends. Walk through narrow streets surrounded by elegant residences built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. The Plaza Grande with the Independence Monument. The Panecillo; Protective Mother of Quito, The Golden Church. The imposing church and convent of San Francisco de Quito. The charming street of La Ronda, Queen´s arch. Listen to a bilingual guide who tells you that the city was already inhabited more than 9,000 years ago. Quito was the first human settlement in the Andes Mountains. Learn about the legend of the devil who helped an indigenous master build the atrium of San Francisco.

Pick up from the hotel or meeting point to start the tour along with a local guide.

The city Museum shows the history of Quito and Ecuador over many centuries. From the indigenous era to the Ecuadorian republican one. Walk through many halls to understand more about this delightful city. The museum is installed in the former hospital from Quito. A moorish colonial construction. This colonial residence keeps the pass of the time for new visitors.

Visit the oldest church in Quito that was built in 1535. This church still preserves its original architecture. Its main altar was bathed in gold leaf which makes it aesthetically impressive. Here, you can take photos and admire sculptures and paintings dating from the XVII or XVIII century. The first art school in the Americas and the first brewery were born in its convent.

Political, historical and administrative center of the city, where four powers of the state are located; the Presidential Palace, City Hall, Catholic Church Office and the main Cathedral are standing out to give life to the Plaza.

The Immaculate Lady of Quito is the largest landmark that contemplates and look out the city. It is an incredible view point to see all the city. Its imposing height is visible from all sectors. The place where it sits was a worship-ceremonial site of the first indigenous settlements, even before the Incas arrived from the south. The perfect place to discover more beauties of the city and take extraordinary photos during your visit.

Back to the hotel.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• City Tour + Food Market + Statue of the Panecillo + Entrance fees
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• A Certified Guide/driver (English or Spanish - speaking)
• Airport transfer is offered at no extra cost
• Pick-up from the Quito city or Airport

• Travel insurance
• Meals, tips
• Optional activities

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• This Tour is Provided by Galapagos My World.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Guayaquil.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.