Quito Exploration: Uncover Colonial District Highlights and Hidden Gems
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7 Ratings
Quito
Discover the best of Quito's Colonial district and uncover hidden gems off the beaten path. Explore main squares, parks, and markets, admire street art, indulge in street food and tropical fruits, and savor handmade chocolate and coffee.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) - You’ll experience Quito´s main plaza and the government palace
  • Basilica del Voto Nacional - You will get at glimpse of the Basilica del voto nacional from outside.
  • Centro de Arte Contemporaneo - You’ll see this old building from outside and the magnificent view of the city from that point.
  • Parque El Ejido - We’ll walk through downtown’s main park
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • 1 cocktail
  • Tea and coffee
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience the perfect balance between the highlights at the Colonial district plus the magic happening off the beaten path.
Walk through some of main squares, parks and markets while spotting amazing street art.
Try some of our favorite street food stands, tropical fruits and juices.
Finish the journey Delighting your palate with handmade chocolate and coffee.

  • This is a 3:30 hour walking tour, you’ll walk around 3 kms
  • Please be aware that maximum waiting time is 15 minutes, if you don’t arrive on time you will loose your tour.
Location
Teatro Sucre
Calle Guayaquil
Meeting point is the main entrance at Teatro Sucre.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gabriella_m
Oct 16, 2023
Unique City & Food Tour - My husband and I did this tour on our first full day in Quito. It was a great introduction to the city! We tried a variety of different street foods/juices and walked all over the city. We went to areas we never would’ve visited as tourists. It truly felt like an authentic experience! Santi was our guide and was fantastic!
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Saradj9382xd
Jan 16, 2023
This is Quito is a great title for this tour - We had a wonderful tour of Quito and learned so much about the current day life of art and culture. Even my husband, a native to Quito, discovered new parts. Ernesto found ways to interest all five of us. I would definitively go again. Although I might miss the torrential downpour at the end. But as knowledge as Ernest is about Quito, he can not control the weather. The tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Quito! Thanks
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Scot
Feb 4, 2022
Nice introduction to Quito by a local. - My wife and I spent a nice half day being shown around the old and new city by Nico. He took us to local markets and small restaurants where we sampled the local foods. We also saw some of the local parks and historical sites. It was a good introduction to the city. Contact Nico if you come here!
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Megan
Mar 6, 2021
Not to be missed - The This is Quito tour was an excellent experience I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Quito. Alberto was an outstanding guide who highlighted the perfect blend of architecture, history, and culture of Quito. It was a walking tour, which was a fantastic way to get a feel for the city. A must do for sure!
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30celinep
Sep 8, 2019
Fantastic, fun and friendly - Had a wonderful experience wandering through the streets of Quito with Alberto. Interesting stories, great discussions. An excellent blend of key sites, holes in the wall, local food, markets, and unique perspectives on this beautiful city. A great experience overall, and was wonderful thing to do at the beginning of my stay as Alberto made a bunch of suggestions for other things to do and see that fit with personal interests. Absolutely wonderful!
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Chanda
Sep 8, 2019
Wonderful introduction to Quito - This was a fabulous tour on foot with Alberto. Learned so much about the architecture and social-political history, and some cultural insights. Saw Quito from roof tops, inside markets and at the tables of places with people's food. Great stops at plaza, church, gallery, fair trade shop, market, food stalls, new and old Quito. Alberto is an experienced and knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humour, excellent English, and is able to keep a commentary going while making it seem like a friend is showing you around. Highly recommend this as a way to see Quito with people who love and know their city.
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