Quito Free Tour, Total Experience: Stories, Living culture & Chocolate
Overview
Your Cultural Journey Includes:
- Language & Connection: We start with a fun Spanish and Kichwa mini-lesson, teaching you local slang and indigenous words to truly connect with the people of the Andes.
- Architectural Icons: Explore the neo-Gothic Basilica del Voto Nacional, the historic Plaza Grande, and the golden exterior of the Jesuit Church (La Compañía).
- A Taste of History: Visit a traditional workshop to discover why Ecuadorian cacao is the world’s finest. Learn how these beans were once used as currency and shaped our national identity.
- Interactive Storytelling: From local rhythm activities to the legends of San Francisco Park, we blend humor with deep local knowledge to keep the energy high.
Whether you're curious about the "Street of the Seven Crosses" or the mysteries of the Presidential Palace, this tour offers a complete sensory discovery of the city.
This activity includes:
- Yumbos Chocolate
- Calle La Ronda
- La Casa del Higo
- San Francisco Catholic Church
- Independence Square
- Centro Cultural Metropolitano
- Palacio Arzobispal
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- KITU Chocolate Artesanal del Ecuador
- Instituto Metropolitano De Patrimonio
- Basílica del Voto Nacional
- Church of the Society of Jesus
On arrival
Meet us at Garcia Moreno Park:
• By the information signboard located in the higher section of the park
• On the entrance stairs leading up to the Basilica Church, in front of the signboard.
Please lookat the NTE logo.
Our guide will write you via WhatsApp or the platform before the tour.
Things to note
Bring cash if you want to take something on the road.
Enjoy Ecuador.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
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.
