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Private Historic Centre Quito Tour - UNESCO Heritage
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Your guide will be happy to take you on an unforgettable journey through the largest and least-altered historic centre of South America and show you why Quito was named the first world heritage site of UNESCO. In the old town you will find a great mixture of Spanish and Indigenous culture, which is showcased at its best in the many historic buildings and churches. On this private tour you will be taken to the most important sights such as the Basilica Church, the Independance Square, La Compañia Church, the San Francisco Square and the Panecillo hill with the statue of the Virgen of Quito.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
Bottle of purified water
Professional bilingual Guide
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Basílica del Voto Nacional
El Panecillo
Church of the Society of Jesus
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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About
Your guide will be happy to take you on an unforgettable journey through the largest and least-altered historic centre of South America and show you why Quito was named the first world heritage site of UNESCO. In the old town you will find a great mixture of Spanish and Indigenous culture, which is showcased at its best in the many historic buildings and churches. On this private tour you will be taken to the most important sights such as the Basilica Church, the Independance Square, La Compañia Church, the San Francisco Square and the Panecillo hill with the statue of the Virgen of Quito.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
Bottle of purified water
Professional bilingual Guide
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
Basílica del Voto Nacional
El Panecillo
Church of the Society of Jesus
Itinerary
1
Basílica del Voto Nacional
Also called the Consecration of Jesus or Basilica of San Juan (for the sector in which it is located), it is a neo-Gothic religious building in the historic center of the city of Quito D.M
20 minutes
2
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
The Plaza Grande or Plaza de la Independencia, located in the Historic Center of Quito old town, in the center a important monument , tells the story of the First Scream of Independence. Another shows the scene of the signing of the Act of Independence of Quito,
15 minutes
3
Church of the Society of Jesus
The Church of the Company began its construction in 1605 took 160 years to be built. By 1765 the temple finished the work with the construction of the facade. This was done by indigenous people who carefully shaped the baroque style in one of the most complete examples of art in America.
40 minutes
4
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
The Church of San Francisco is a Catholic basilica that stands in the middle of the historic center of Quito, in front of the square of the same name. The structure is the largest architectural complex within the historical centers of all America,
20 minutes
5
Calle La Ronda
one of the most beautiful and traditional streets of the city of Quito
15 minutes
6
El Panecillo
The Virgin of El Panecillo, also known as the Virgin of Quito by the name of the sculpture on which it is inspired, is a monument of the city of Quito D.M., in Ecuador. It is located on the top of the hill of El Panecillo, a peculiar elevation in the shape of a small bread that is located in the center of the city and serves as a backdrop to the Historic Center.
