Capturing the Essence of Quito Tour

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Duration: 2h 30min
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Provided by Kunakkuna Experiences

Overview of the tour in Quito

The tour begins at 10:00 am at the main entrance of the Basílica del Voto Nacional where one of our guides will be waiting and welcome you, then we'll visit the outer grounds of this imposing Neo-Gothic church.

​Then we'll advance to Plaza Benalcazar, which was formerly known as Plaza de la Fundación, since it was there where the history of Colonial Quito began.

Then we'll walk to the heart of the Historic Center, the Plaza Grande, where we'll talk about the history of the Historic Center and you will be able to capture unique images of the people of Quito, once we have achieved the perfect photos, we will visit the beautiful Archbishop's Palace.

We will continue with the tour and visit a building full of history where we can have a unique view of the Little Face of God. After this visit, we will go to one of the oldest streets in Quito, La Ronda Street, where we will have unique experiences with coffee and delicious paila ice cream.

Finally, we will visit the exteriors of the majestic church of San Francisco and we will finish the tour with a flourish with a delicious chocolate tasting, so we will recover our energy and we will be able to continue knowing Quito on our own.

This activity includes:

  • Quito Historic Center
  • La Ronda
  • Independence Square
  • Palacio Arzobispal
  • Basílica del Voto Nacional
  • Plaza Benalcazar
  • Tour guide
  • Pictures of the experience
  • Tasting of chocolates
  • Exterior visit of the Basilica of the National Vow
  • Visit exteriors Church of San Francisco
  • Tasting of traditional sweets
  • Tasting of paila ice cream.
  • Tasting of coffee

Our Guides

Grace R — Guide of Capturing the Essence of Quito Tour, Ecuador
Grace R
Sebastián V — Guide of Capturing the Essence of Quito Tour, Ecuador
Sebastián V
Dayanna O — Guide of Capturing the Essence of Quito Tour, Ecuador
Dayanna O
Daniel P — Guide of Capturing the Essence of Quito Tour, Ecuador
Daniel P
Jhonatan Q — Guide of Capturing the Essence of Quito Tour, Ecuador
Jhonatan Q
Adrián O — Guide of Capturing the Essence of Quito Tour, Ecuador
Adrián O

Meeting point

Main entrance of the Basilica of the National Vow

On arrival

Basilica of the National Vow, main entrance (the entrance in front of the park)
Address: Venezuela between Caldas and Carchi

At the main entrance of the Basilica church look for our guide, he will be waiting for you with a sign with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or a crimson umbrella written with the name of Kunakkuna Experiences.

Things to note

PRICE
This activity is tip based, meaning, that it doesn't have a specific price, you can choose how to reward the guide, depending on your enjoyment and possibilities. You choose the price; some tourists can give $5.00 or others can give $20.00.

WHAT TO TAKE FOR THE TOUR?
*Camera or smart phone
*Sun block, hat, sunglasses.
*Bottled water (you can buy it on the road)
*Comfortable walking shoes.
*Rain jacket (rain poncho) Quito's weather is unpredictable.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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