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Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting
(95) Reviews
Manabi
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Can kids join the tour? Yep! Kids aged 6 and up are welcome, as long as they're with an adult.
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What should I wear for the tour? We recommend comfy clothes, walking shoes, a sweater or light jacket, sunglasses, and a hat—Quito’s weather can change quickly!
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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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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Explore Quito’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and colonial landmarks
Admire La Compañía de Jesús church and its gold-covered interior
Make Ecuadorian ice cream with native ingredients
Visit Quito’s Central Market and learn about local traditions
Join a small-group walking tour (max 12 guests) led by a local Quito guide
End at La Ronda, Quito’s iconic cultural street
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Teatro Sucre
Entrance of the Teatro Sucre (Plaza del Teatro), Old Town Quito.
View on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/zNjR21pBqSaEj24g8
Return
Independence Square
Old town Plaza Grande
Itinerary
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Mercado Central
Meet your friendly guide and head to Quito’s Central Market—a local favorite. Each stall has a story, from medicinal plants to exotic fruits, and even remedies for love!
30 minutes
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Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
See Independence Plaza, where the Spanish city of Quito was born in the 16th century and many Ecuadorian revolutions started.
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Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Take in the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Government Palace and learn the roles they’ve played in Ecuador’s rich history.
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Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Next, see the Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, one of the jewels of South America.
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San Francisco Catholic Church
You’ll have the option to climb the towers of San Francisco Church, one of the oldest churches in the city, to reach a lookout that’s worth all the stairs.
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La Ronda
Finally, your tour ends at the enchanting La Ronda, a street that has become one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions
Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting
(95) Reviews
Manabi
About
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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Explore Quito’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and colonial landmarks
Admire La Compañía de Jesús church and its gold-covered interior
Make Ecuadorian ice cream with native ingredients
Visit Quito’s Central Market and learn about local traditions
Join a small-group walking tour (max 12 guests) led by a local Quito guide
End at La Ronda, Quito’s iconic cultural street
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Teatro Sucre
Entrance of the Teatro Sucre (Plaza del Teatro), Old Town Quito.
View on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/zNjR21pBqSaEj24g8
