Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Take this relaxing and flexible private half-day-experience in Quito, to have a great taste of the best local foods and fruits of this charming country, escorted by certified and knowledgeable tour guides, and count with the privacy and safety you need during your stay in this wonderful city! Discover the history and traditions of this magnificent jewel using your five senses, and enjoy with your family a different perspective of Ecuador..!
All food for tasting
Private transportation
Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Breakfast
Dinner
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 10:00 a.m.
Mercado Central, Quito, Ecuador We recommend to start this morning without having any breakfast. Your tour guide will pick you up at 10h00 to start an exciting adventure in the old town. While he explain you all about the history of Ecuador and Quito, the Inca Empire, the Spanish invasion and finally the independence and the republican period, you'll have the opportunity to discover new flavours! We drive first to visit a local market, well-known as Mercado Central, where we can try different exotic tropical fruits and local specialties from the Sierra region! 60 minutes
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Quito, Ecuador During our walk, we will pass through the Independence Square, scenery of many dramatic battles of revolution in the history of the Republic of Ecuador; here you'll have the privilege to try different types of traditional salty and sweet pastries. We will have the privilege to see the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of the Sacred Society of Jesus of Quito, summit of the Latin American Baroque Style. 60 minutes
Calle La Ronda, Quito, Ecuador Then we continue with the charming neighbourhood of La Ronda, where it will be possible to do a chocolate tasting, and finally the Convent of San Francisco, built in 1540. 30 minutes
El Panecillo, Quito, Ecuador Then you'll have the opportunity to drive, uphill way, to visit the top of "El Panecillo", where the winged Virgin Mary of Quito is located, and it is considered the tallest aluminium statue of the world. Then, enjoying a tasty traditional home-made cocktail known as "canelazo", you will have an incredible view of the old town, new town and south of Quito; including the amazing snow-capped volcanoes: Cotopaxi (19.350 f), Antisana (18.874 f) and Cayambe (18.996 f). We will be back in your hotel approximately at 14h00. End of our authentic and delicious city tour! 30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Denise_B
19 Apr 2024
It was so fun and interesting learning about Quito through its food and sights! Just the right mix of both Our guide was great—both friendly and knowledgeable!
valeriemN5472AJ
24 Jan 2023
Excellent tour. Daniel arrived on time, introduced himself and off we went on a four hour walking and tasting tour around old town ending up at the Winged Mary statue.
Lots of history included.
Celine_Z
25 Nov 2022
the tour was really fun and Michael was super nice and a good driver! loved the food and all the information i got!!!
This tour in
Quito
is organized by
Ecuador Best Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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