Tours & Activities in Quito
Have you ever learned Spanish while walking through a city? Have you ever learned about the indigenous cosmovision of Ecuador?
Hey you! I would love to show you the magic of Quito! Starting with the historic center, full of history and legends, then with a free Ecuadorian chocolate tasting, ice cream tasting, candies tasting & finally a Quito slang lesson in Spanish/Kichwa lesson!
We will visit:
- Basilica church (Second highest church in Latin America!)
- 7 crosses street (Iconic street, sacred in pre-Columbian times and in the Spanish conquest)
- Plaza Grande (the heart of Quito)
- Arzobispal Palace (one of the oldest and best preserved buildings in Quito)
- Compañía de Jesús Church (all made it with gold, hell yes!)
- Candies tasting (Different types of Ecuadorian candies)
- Ice cream tasting (Try all the flavors you want)
- Chocolate tasting (Did you know cacao bean comes from Ecuador?)
- Plaza San Francisco (oldest brewery in SouthAmerica)
- Church San Francisco (iconic Indigenous/European arquitecture)
Free city tour + slang lesson in Spanish + chocolate/ candies tasting = perfect plan 😊
*All the tasting are suitable for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans 😊
*I will be with a pink umbrella
Hello Walker!! 👋🏻
This free tour is totally different. WE ARE A GROUP OF CERTIFIED GUIDES. By the end, you'll feel like a Quito resident, learning about traditions, history, ways of speaking (Spanish), and, above all, tasting unique food.
THE POINTS TO VISIT WILL BE:
• Basilica of the National Vow (exterior). The largest neo-Gothic church in Latin America, with its striking gargoyles.
• Camilo Egas Art Museum
• Ñucanchi Shop, shopping time with Ecuadorian liquor tasting
• Tasting of Canelazo, a traditional drink from Quito; with or without alcohol, your choice.
• Archbishop's Palace , where we will taste the famous Mistelas, ice creams, and unique sweets.
• Plaza Grande, Cathedral, Government Palace.
• The Church of the Society of Jesus (exterior) or also called the golden church
• Former Central Bank of Ecuador (foreign), we will talk about why we use dollars?
• Place to buy the famous empanadas, humitas, cevichochos and natural juices
• Ecuadorian chocolate tasting while enjoying the panoramic view of the San Francisco Church in Quito.
Don't think twice and get to know Quito in a unique and spectacular way... Chulla vida...!! (Yolo) 😄
In this freetour we will ascend from 3,117 meters above sea level, to Cruz Loma at 4,050 meters above sea level, which makes it one of the highest cable cars in the world
What will we do?
🇪🇨 We will visit a traditional market
🍓We will try different fruits , juices and traditional cuisine
🚠We will travel on the Quito cable car
👣We will walk on the mountain getting to know flora and fauna
😍We will take photos with the llamas , they are very friendly and soft
⛰️We will enjoy the swing at 4008 meters above sea level
🍱We will taste snacks and/or traditional food
🌟 We will return along a different path to reach the cable car cabins and descend to the city
Important: we go out with a minimum of 2 people
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🤩If you want we can do 2 tours on the same day so we can make the most of it 🤩
All my tours are made to be combined with each other, in such a way that you can do one in the morning we will have time to eat something and in the afternoon do the other tour.
My other walking tours are:
😍 Historic center! "Quito is unmissable, discover its history and flavors."
🤩 Middle of the world and other surprises
Find them at the end after the comments
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✅ Includes:
+ Certified tourist guide
+ Tastings
+ The best photographs
Does not include:
* Entrance to the cable car: $9
* Food at the market: $2 to $4
* Transportation: $3 to $5
*Things not mentioned in "includes"
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What to bring:
🧢 Cap/hat
🧴 Sunscreen
🧥 Waterproof sweater
🥾 Comfortable shoes
📱 QR code reader on your mobile
📷 Camera or mobile camera.
🤩I'll wait for you on the tour 😊
Do you like photography?
This night tour will allow you to see the Historic Center of Quito from another perspective because we will visit different important points to take incredible photos of the colonial center while we tell you different legends of the city.
We will visit:
Church of St. Barbara
Monastery of Carmen Bajo
Big Square
San Francisco Square
and other interesting places
Come and be part of this entertaining night with us!!
On this trip from Quito, you'll be able to put one foot on each side of the equatorial line that marks the Middle of the World!
Have you ever been to Quito?
If your answer is no, I haven't, let me tell you that you are in the right place.
My tour lasts four or three hours, it all depends on you my dear travelers, I do not like to pressure my tourist to visit any place, I will suggest the places we can go and you will decide.
This is a list of the places we normally visit on my tour:
- Basilica of the national vote (Gothic church)
- Archbishop's Palace (tasting of traditional ice cream)
- Big square (main square garden, historical information)
- Company of Jesus (the golden church)
- San Francisco (one of the most important churches in the Old Town)
- Yumbos store (chocolate tasting)
This tour is full of fun, you will learn about history, culture, architecture, local food and in general about life here.
Do not hesitate to contact me, more than your guide I will be your friend.
Journey through the tradition and history of Ecuador on our Quito Free Shopping Tour. We'll learn about the country's most typical garments and handicrafts.
Welcome to the city of Quito, the city to discover the best preserved colonial center in South America , live a tour full of history and travel to the past with me. More than a guide, see me as a friend who is willing to show you the best things about my city.
We will begin the tour through its squares and churches where we will learn a little about its history, architecture and famous legends, in addition to exploring its historical spaces freely.
How much does this tour cost?
The free tours do not have a set price , instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (usually amounts between €10 and $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Meeting point: Basilica of the National Vow
We will visit externally:
- The Basilica of the National Vow.- let's get to know its surroundings and its importance within the city.
- Ñucanchi Shop.- recognizes the local cultures of Ecuador in addition to the amazing crafts that are made in the 3 continental regions of Ecuador.
- Casa del Higo.- A unique cozy colonial house with unique details from the 17th century and the Republican era.
- The Plaza Grande.- the busiest main square in old Quito.
- Tasting of chocolates or traditional sweets in one of the best preserved patios in the city.
- We will visit one of the first universities in the city of Quito.
- The Church of the Company of Jesus.- The baroque church completely gilded with gold and full of different artistic styles.
- Plaza San Francisco.- We will have a panoramic view of the San Francisco church and we will also visit its interior to learn a little more about Quito art.
- We will also visit surprise places ☺️✨
In case you want to enter the interior of a museum or church, we can do so with pleasure as long as the entire group agrees to do so 😊😊
If you wish, I can advise you so that you can discover other attractions, restaurants, traditional dishes, among others.
What are you waiting for to live this adventure?
NOTE: if you have already made the reservation, our guides will contact you to confirm the tour, so it is important to keep an eye on the Guru Walk application or your WhatsApp.
Does not include:
The Tickets
Additional expenses on souvenirs or drinks
