Quito Old Town Tour
- Half day, about 4 hours
- Old Town
- Pickup at your hotel in Quito
- Private tour
- Walking
Overview
Plaza Grande, the golden churches of La Compañía and San Francisco, La Ronda, the Basílica and the views from El Panecillo, with pickup at your hotel.
Itinerary
Pickup at your hotel
Your guide picks you up at your hotel in Quito and you head to the historic center, one of the first two places in the world declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in 1978.
Pickup: your hotel in Quito
Pace: easy walking, with transport between the sights
Plaza Grande
The heart of Quito: the Carondelet Palace, the Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace around a square full of palm trees and life.
La Compañía and San Francisco
Two of the most beautiful churches in the Americas: the gold-covered interior of La Compañía and San Francisco, one of the oldest churches in South America.
La Ronda
A walk down La Ronda, a colonial street of balconies, artisans and small cafés.
The Basílica del Voto Nacional
The neo-Gothic Basílica, whose gargoyles are Ecuadorian animals. If you like, you can climb its towers for a view over the city.
El Panecillo and back to your hotel
The drive up to El Panecillo, the hill of the Virgin of Quito, for the best view of the old town, then back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Quito
- Local English-speaking guide
- Transport between the sights
Not included
- Church entrance fees, paid on the spot
- Lunch (you can add it as an extra)
- Tips
Good to know
- Altitude
- Quito is at about 2,850 m. Walk slowly and drink plenty of water, especially on your first day.
- Churches
- Some churches charge a small entrance fee, paid on the spot, and opening hours change on Sundays and holidays. Your guide plans the route around them.
How booking works
- Choose your date and group. The price per person drops as your group grows, and you see the total before you send anything.
- Check availability. Nothing is booked or charged yet; we confirm your date first.
- Pay and enjoy. Once confirmed, we send you a secure payment link by email or WhatsApp.
