Quito's Historic Center with the Family: A Walking Treasure Hunt

Quito Historic Center Scavenger Hunt for Families and Children

Explore Quito's Historic Center through a family-friendly scavenger hunt designed to engage children with the city’s history and legends.

Highlights

• Solve clues and riddles that turn history into an interactive game
• Visit the most iconic sites in the Historic Center
• Form teams and complete missions while exploring colonial Quito
• Discover legends and secrets hidden in the center’s streets

Description

Begin the adventure in front of the Basilica del Voto Nacional and navigate through colonial Quito to Plaza de San Francisco. Participants form teams to complete various missions, solving puzzles, finding hidden symbols, completing photo challenges, and testing observation skills. Each task reveals stories of forgotten characters, local legends, architectural details, and artisan secrets shaping the city’s identity.

The experience includes a break to taste traditional Quito sweets and Ecuadorian chocolate, connecting participants with local culinary heritage. This interactive format encourages cooperation, communication, and quick decision-making, providing a playful way to learn about Quito’s designation as a World Heritage Site.

Includes

• Bilingual state-licensed tour guide
• Booklet describing the missions
• Answer and progress recording booklet
• Tasting of traditional sweets and Ecuadorian chocolate

Excludes

• Entrance tickets to museums or unspecified sites
• Lunch
• Transportation to and from the meeting point
• Gratuities (optional)

Important Information

• Activity is designed for families or groups with children and young teenagers but can be adapted for other groups

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

To prepare, bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Morning departures are recommended for cooler temperatures and lighter crowds.