🏨 Explore Old Town Quito: Sightseeing, Food, Culture Small Group Walking Tour Activity

Overview

Learn the legends of Quito on this tour through the city’s historic centre. Visit the market where every kiosk tells a story, and uncover local culture and customs as you explore the heart of Old Town. See where the Spanish city was born and revolutions sparked. Take a break with a hands-on sweet treat – making your own ice cream using ingredients you’ll only find in South America.

What's Included

Entrance fee to the San Francisco towers

Ice cream

Local English-speaking guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 6 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

For your Intrepid Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people
Minimum age is 6 years old
Service animals allowed
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour.

All tours follow the latest local health authority advice. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

Explore the historic district of Quito and enjoy authentic Ecuadorian foods on this full-day tour! Begin your adventure on the cobblestone streets of Old Town Quito with your expert guide. Browse the central market, where you'll see a variety of goods including roses, exotic fruits, and local vegetables.

• Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

head to the Monastery of San Francisco. This large, ancient building takes up two city blocks and is a must-see attraction. Tour the chapel and convent while hearing stories and legends of the impressive building from your guide

• Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

follow your guide to the heart of Old Town -- Independence Plaza. Walk around the plaza while admiring the impressive Independence Monument, the Archbishop's Palace and the Government Palace. Learn about the significance of these buildings from your guide as you walk through the plaza.

• Admission Ticket Free

Quito Old Town

Explore the historic district of Quito and enjoy authentic Ecuadorian foods on this full-day tour! Begin your adventure on the cobblestone streets of Old Town Quito with your expert guide. Browse the central market, where you'll see a variety of goods including roses, exotic fruits, and local vegetables.

• Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de San Francisco

Head to the Monastery of San Francisco. This large, ancient building takes up two city blocks and is a must-see attraction. Tour the chapel and convent while hearing stories and legends of the impressive building from your guide

• Admission Ticket Free

El Palacio de Gobierno

follow your guide to the heart of Old Town -- Independence Plaza. Walk around the plaza while admiring the impressive Independence Monument, the Archbishop's Palace and the Government Palace. Learn about the significance of these buildings from your guide as you walk through the plaza.

• Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Municipal

follow your guide to the heart of Old Town -- Independence Plaza. Walk around the plaza while admiring the impressive Independence Monument, the Archbishop's Palace and the Government Palace. Learn about the significance of these buildings from your guide as you walk through the plaza.

• Admission Ticket Free

Reviews

Loved the experience

ADAMARIA_O, 15-11-2022

I totally enjoyed the almost 4 hours city tour. I leaned a lot about history, architecture, religion, food culture and more. Marcelo is a very professional and friendly guy. His knowledge is impressive. I highly recommend this tour.

Great guide, tour and value!

Marilyn_H, 03-04-2022

Our guide Etiel was very knowledgeable about Quito and Ecuador. He was very attentive to our comfort and interests, and we enjoyed a great introduction to the historic center's sites and gastronomy. Highly recommended!

A Great Experience and Education

williamBendOregon, 25-02-2020

Pablo was amazing. We learned so much about the history of Ecuador, Quito and the Old Town area. We especially loved the education on Ecuadorian cocoa and its place in the world's best chocolates. Pablo also took us to a workshop of a very famous metal artisan who is trying to preserve a craft going back to the Inca's and a hand made "Panama" hat makers shop. Who new "Panama" hats were almost all made In Ecuador! And do not miss Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, a church as spectacular as any cathedral in Europe. Do not miss this tour when you are visiting Quito. Thanks Pablo!!!

An eye opening

georgemichel115, 24-12-2019

I found out that this country is amazingly crazy through our guide stories, he is very knowledgeable and tells us lots of stories about the traditions and customs in Quito.

Food also was amazing, we saw how chocolate is made and tried a really good ice cream

Also he recommended lots of food places to me and I went to all of them and it was really nice

Also we went to the artisan complex and we saw how the metal work is done

QUITO

Connie C, 09-12-2019

what an amazing experience and a beautiful city is Quito the Capital of Ecuador... is a mix of the old and modern city.
The food, the people makes it even an unforgettable trip. The mountains and the color os the sky is just such masterpiece

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