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Quito Old Town: Historic Architecture Tour
5.0
37 Ratings
Quito
Explore Quito’s Old Town: Discover history, legends, and culture in Latin America’s best-preserved historic center. Immerse in 400 years of heritage.
Explore Quito’s Old Town: Discover history, legends, and culture in Latin America’s best-preserved historic center. Immerse in 400 years of heritage.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Basilica del Voto Nacional - Access to the church complex is complimentary. Entry to the main temple requires a 2 USD fee (not mandatory for the tour, but available if you wish to visit the main temple by purchasing a ticket). Discover the tallest church in Ecuador, its history, and its legends.
- Palacio del Antiguo Circulo Militar - Explore…
- Basilica del Voto Nacional - Access to the church complex is complimentary. Entry to the main temple requires a 2 USD fee (not mandatory for the tour, but available if you wish to visit the main temple by purchasing a ticket). Discover the tallest church in Ecuador, its history, and its legends.
- Palacio del Antiguo Circulo Militar - Explore the intriguing history of this military palace and admire some exquisite 20th-century furniture.
- Republica Del Cacao - Mall El Jardin - Optional: Enjoy a complimentary tasting of Ecuadorian cacao bars and learn about the history of this ancient treat.
- Palacio Arzobispal - Visit a baroque structure that once served as the Spanish government headquarters, now home to the city’s bishops.
- Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) - At the town square, discover the foundation of Quito, its independence, and stroll around the presidential palace and the renowned Independence statue.
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito - Enter a baroque church built in the 17th century, learn about its architecture, and explore Catholicism in the city.
- Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - Discover the most iconic church in the city’s old town, possibly attend a mass, and learn about the most famous legend from the colonial era.
- Calle de las Siete Cruces - At the end of this street, explore numerous stores offering traditional candies and sweets, enjoy a complimentary tasting, and learn about the production process of these treats.
- Calle La Ronda - Conclude the tour by exploring this renowned bohemian street and savoring some traditional foods and beverages in the old town.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Welcome to Quito!
Are you new to the city and eager to discover its marvels?
Join us as we delve into thousands of years of history, echoed through the streets and iconic buildings of Quito’s old town!
This tour offers a concise (3-hour) introduction to the city.
We’ll discuss history, architecture, customs, and much more.
Quito is ready for our…
Welcome to Quito!
Are you new to the city and eager to discover its marvels?
Join us as we delve into thousands of years of history, echoed through the streets and iconic buildings of Quito’s old town!
This tour offers a concise (3-hour) introduction to the city.
We’ll discuss history, architecture, customs, and much more.
Quito is ready for our adventure!
- Is not recommended for people who suffer from lung disease
- Is not recommended for people who tend to be easily affected by altitude sickness
Location
QFMR+RW7
Venezuela
we will meet at the corner of Venezuela and Carchi streets I will be wearing a black hat so you can identify me
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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Dhuie
Nov 4, 2025
A great experience with Alexis - Alexis was a a great guide and fun to hang with. While hearing about all the churches, basilicas, and cathedrals is interesting, I enjoyed more hearing about the history of Quito as well as the culture of the old historic center today.
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Julia_k
Oct 18, 2025
An Amazing Experience with Alexis Touring Quito - My husband and I decided last minute to book a Quito walking tour with Alexis. Let me tell you, he exceeded every expectation and then some! He is truly a special person who you will be grateful to call a friend by the end of your tour. The tour itself was chock full of fascinating historical information of Quito. We are leaving our tour feeling satisfied that we learned more than enough. Alexis was accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly, kind, and considerate. 10/10 would recommend. Don't hesitate to book with him!!
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Johana_s
Oct 18, 2025
Very friendly and interesting,... - Very friendly and interesting, highly recommended, it is fun to learn so much and have a great knowledge
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N1675wojuliak
Oct 18, 2025
An Amazing Experience with Alexis Touring Quito - My husband and I decided last minute to book a Quito walking tour with Alexis. Let me tell you, he exceeded every expectation and then some! He is truly a special person who you will be grateful to call a friend by the end of your tour. The tour itself was chock full of fascinating historical information of Quito. We are leaving our tour feeling satisfied that we learned more than enough. Alexis was accommodating, knowledgeable, friendly, kind, and considerate. 10/10 would recommend. Don't hesitate to book with him!!
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Abarr11
Oct 5, 2025
Absolutely excellent - Alexis did an excellent walking tour of the old city. He was deeply knowledgeable, his English was excellent, and he was great company throughout the tour. He took time to share fascinating legends and historical stories, and he explained in detail the history and architecture of the different churches we visited.
We also visited the cacao museum and enjoyed a tasting of the different chocolates, which was very interesting, and finished the tour with a canlazo tasting. Overall, it was a wonderful experience — highly recommended
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Andr_sgf1925tn
Oct 4, 2025
Wonderful tour - Super recommended , nice experience on the tour of the historic center of Quito and its churches, excellent guide.
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L4882yselir
Sep 30, 2025
Bilingual experience in the basilica - Excellent information, the weather was right, as well as having time for photos. The guide handles English very well and combines it dynamically with Spanish.
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Swapnac2023
Sep 27, 2025
City tour of Quito - This was an excellent tour. Alexis was very educational and went at a pace that met our families needs. He was very passionate about Quito and we thought it was one of the best tours we could have asked for, especially on short notice.
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Jen_c
Sep 25, 2025
Highly recommend!!! - Alexus was our tour guide when we went to visit Quito and he was nothing less than amazing, he was very respectful and inviting even before the tour began and once it started he was very informative and great at explaining everything. He spoke both English and Spanish which was really helpful due to the fact our group spoke a little of both. He answered any and all questions we asked and even offered to take pictures of the group at all the locations we stopped at. At the end of the tour he also waited with us until our ride arrived making sure we were safe at all points. The tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Quito and would highly recommend for anyone who is interested in sightseeing and learning about many different places about Quito.
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Discover47876670520
Sep 20, 2025
Alexis - 100% recommended - Alexis is very knowledgeable about the history of the beautiful Church of The Basilica. We were with a group where some did not speak Spanish and others did not speak English, Alexis was able to explain quickly and very effectively all the details about La Basilica. 100% recommended
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