Quito Essentials: Colonial Past, Swing in the Clouds and Equator Line

Highlights

• Private tour with highly experienced tour guides in English and Spanish
• Private round-trip transportation
• Recommendations for dining and shopping.
• Visit to the towers of the Basilica Church
• Interactive Experiences

Description

8:30 am – Start of the tour We'll pick you up at your hotel to start an unforgettable day exploring the most iconic sights of Quito and its surroundings. ⛪ Basilica del Voto Nacional. Visit the largest Neo-Gothic church in South America, an imposing building with towers, stained glass windows, and unique gargoyles in the shape of iconic animals of Ecuador. ️ Independencia Square and its surroundings. Explore the political and historical heart of Quito, surrounded by iconic buildings such as the Archbishop's Palace and overlooking the Carondelet Palace, the seat of the National Government. ✨ Church of the Society of Jesus. Marvel at one of the most impressive Baroque jewels in the Americas, with interiors covered in gold leaf, intricate carvings, and an atmosphere that reflects colonial splendor. San Francisco Church and Square. Discover the first Catholic religious building constructed in Quito, a monumental complex that combines architecture, history, and religious art of great value. Ancestral healing: At the San Francisco Market, experience the famous shamanic cleansing with sacred smoke (a ritual to ward off bad energy). 'Yumbos' Chocolate Experience. Enjoy a tasting of high-quality Ecuadorian chocolate, discovering different flavors and learning about the process from the cocoa bean to the final bar. Mirador del Panecillo viewpoint. Go up to the city's most iconic vantage point and enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Quito, surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. Quito Cable Car (subject to weather conditions) (If the weather doesn't permit, we'll make adjustments to your sightseeing tour to ensure your satisfaction). Ascend to the foothills of the Pichincha volcano and see the city from above, with spectacular views of the Andes and the swing in the clouds, the highest in the world at 4,100 meters above sea level. Santa Clara Market: If you prefer local cuisine and typical dishes such as the delicious locro de papa (potato stew), encebollado de pescado (fish soup with onions), fritada (fried pork), the famous hornado de chancho (roast pork), caldo de pata de vaca (cow's foot broth), or exquisite dishes such as yaguarlocro (potato and meat stew), guatita (tripe stew), and caucara (potato omelet with beef), as well as the traditional dulce de higos (fig jam). Intiñán Interactive Museum – Middle of the World Enjoy a unique experience by conducting scientific experiments on the equator and learning interesting facts about the Coriolis effect and body balance. Equatorial Monument. Take your official photos at the iconic landmark that marks the equatorial line, Ecuador's international symbol. Return. We conclude the sightseeing tour with a transfer back to your place of stay.

Includes

Includes transportation Guide ES/EN Bottled water Chocolate tasting.

Excludes

Lunch Entrance fees

Important Information

• It is important to bring summer and winter clothes, as weather changes are frequent here in Ecuador.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund