Quito Day Tour: Explore Culture and History

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 - The tour begins with a visit to the largest neo-Gothic church in South America. Climbing one of the towers offers an incredible view that is not to be missed.
  • Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - Explore the largest religious complex in South America, featuring stunning Colonial architecture.
  • **Plaza de la…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tour guide
  • Admissions and parking fees
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Jmcnabb22
Jan 23, 2026
Fantastic Quito City Tour! - Fantastic full tour day with Jose! He met us this morning at the Hilton Colon hotel and then took us to Intinan Mitad where we had a guided tour of cultural and science activities through this equatorial museum. Then, we took the TeleferiQo cable car to the top of the mountain. Tried to walk a bit, but got out of breath pretty quickly. Had a wonderful lunch at the small cafe on top. Then cable car back down and drove into the old town. From there, excellent tours of several churches and the Plaza de Independencia. Finally wound up at Yumbos Chocolate shop for a fun and educational explanation and tasting. We strongly recommend this tour and company.
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Claudiamt7648un
Jan 14, 2026
Experience in Quito - Excellent experience with this agency, tour took place with peace, the guide picked us up at the hotel. Jorge was attentive and polite with us. I highly recommend.
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Claudiamaria_c
Jan 14, 2026
Quito: an excellent experience - Wonderful experience, knowing Quito and the middle of the world was enriching. I recommend the agency for the service provided and the excellent guide Jorge, punctual. Gentle and very educated.
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Oceanedgepm
Jan 11, 2026
Day in Quito with Jose - We had a great day with José in Quito. In just one day, he showed us all the main attractions without any rushing. He was very accommodating, attentive to everyone’s needs, and made the experience enjoyable and relaxed. Highly recommend him!
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Anthonysu8816vu
Jan 10, 2026
Awesome - It was an awesome tour of the city we really enjoyed. We got to see a bunch of different parts of the city. Jorge was a really good informative guide who knew a lot about the city and its history. I would highly suggest taking this tour to check out the city !!
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Michaelmsm1993
Dec 30, 2025
A great day exploring Quito. - Jose was an outstanding guide and a great host. From the start, it was clear how much he genuinely loves Quito and enjoys sharing its history, culture, and hidden gems. He was knowledgeable, friendly, easy to talk to, and made the experience feel super personal. We felt welcomed and well taken care of on our first day in Quito. We highly recommend Jose.
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Yuliam84
Dec 29, 2025
Quito and beyond! - We booked this tour as part of our 3 day stay in Quito. We actually booked Quito, Mindo, and Cotopaxi all through this company as a private 3 day adventure. It was a best decision as we had the same guide for all 3 days and he accommodated our wishes and adjusted things based on what we wanted to do. Took us to a local market, suggested amazing places to eat ( still dreaming of empanadas he took us to), gave great recommendations for where to buy gifts and where to go after the tour was over. Our tour guide had a great knowledge of a city, history and answered lots of questions from our kids and us. He also made sure to snap pictures of our family and help us create long lasting memories.
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Marie_h
Dec 29, 2025
My tour with Jorge of... - My tour with Jorge of Footprint Journeys in Quito was perfect. He was friendly and knowledgeable, balancing sharing information and letting us take in the experiences. He took care to avoid crowds when possible. I was traveling solo and appreciated joining the small group (there was one other guest for our tour). The optional meal we had on the volcano was a highlight! The ease of pick up at my hotel and all included fees made this a comfortable and convenient way to spend the one day I had in Quito. I look forward to being back and would book another tour with Jorge again!
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Vl0729
Dec 29, 2025
City Tour Quito was well worth it. - "This tour was amazing. Very organized and informative. Through this tour, my group was able to experience a lot of the activities and culture of Quito. Jose was an exceptional guide. He was very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this tour to other people. I would also consider taking other tours with this group in the future."
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Njgirl19671
Dec 17, 2025
Great day in Quito - Jose was amazing. Very personable and knowledgeable. Itinerary was excellent. Everything was amazing and we did not dwell to kill time. Great day
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From $95
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).