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Private Sightseeing Tour of Historic Centre Quito: UNESCO's First World Heritage Site
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Quito
Experience the rich history and cultural blend of Quito's historic center on a private sightseeing tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Basilica Church, Independance Square, and La Compañia Church.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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
- 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,
- 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.
- 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,
- Calle La Ronda - one of the most beautiful and traditional streets of the city of Quito
- 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.
What's Included
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
- Bottle of purified water
- Professional bilingual Guide
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (La Basilica Church $ 2,- per person, La Compania Church $ 5,- per person, El Panecillo $ 1,- per person)
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 depending on the number of passengers and location
Additional Information
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.
- Recommended minimum age is 12 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, but weather may vary so please dress appropriately
Location
Basílica del Voto Nacional
Venezuela
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Billckersey
Feb 15, 2019
Excellect guide - We took a half day tour to get introduced to the historic area of Quito. Christian is a great guide. He showed up in the right place at the right time. He has excellent English, was friendly, and tolerated our efforts to use the spanish we have been learning. We live in Panama and were very interested in different aspects of Ecuadorean culture. He showed himself to be very knowledgeable over a wide range of topics. Some of the main buildings in the downtown area were closed due to a presidential visit, but he adapted well. As a way to get a feeling for the downtown area in particular, it was a great tour and Christian was excellent.
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Caitlin
Apr 7, 2018
Private Sightseeing Tour Historic Centre Quito - My boyfriend and I booked this half day tour for our first morning in Quito, and were so happy we did! It helped us get oriented and was a wonderful introduction to the history and culture of the city. Coincidentally, it was also the morning of Good Friday, so there was a huge procession/parade that consumed most of the Centro Historico during our tour. Many of the normal parts of the tour (most of the churches) were closed due to the procession, but we didn't feel like we missed out because there was so much else going on! Our guide, Pablo, was very flexible, so he was able to give us a basic tour of the city while explaining and giving us time to watch the parade as well. We had a great time!
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Chad
Mar 30, 2018
Wonderful tour - The guide spoke very good English. He was knowledgeable and let me set the pace. I feel the time was well spent. He also gave me suggestions for the rest of my trip. A very good value.
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