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Quito Free Tour: Discover its History, Art, Legends and Flavors

9.8 (1,093)

Join this Walking Tour in Quito, a city of culture, fun and gastronomy. Discover the best preserved historic center of America, its traditions, history and delicious gastronomy, live the Chulla vida with us!

Provided by Fernando - TuristiK

3h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Quito Free Tour: Discover Quito’s Hidden Essence

9.4 (136)

Join our Free Quito Photo Walk: wander cobblestone streets, majestic churches, and historic plazas. Capture the soul of the city through your lens, while discovering Quito’s vibrant life and architecture with a local guide.

Provided by Kunakkuna Experiences

3h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Quito Free Tour: Legends of Chullas & Cholas

9.0 (101)

Uncover Quito’s soul on our “Land of Chullas & Cholas” walking tour. Trace Inca roots, Spanish influence, and lively local life through historic alleys, surprising stories, and vivid traditions. Experience Quito with insight and heart.

Provided by Kunakkuna Experiences

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Free Tour through the Historic Center of Quito

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Discover Quito with our unique cultural tour. Explore history, architecture, art and gastronomy as you tour plazas, churches and corners of the Historic Center with authentic and fun experiences.

Provided by Nuna Travel

3 hours

9:30 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

9:30 AM, 2:00 PM

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Quito Free Tour: Street Art & Flavors of Modern Quito

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Discover art, flavors & unique experiences on our Free Walking Tour of La Mariscal & La Floresta, Quito’s most vibrant neighborhoods, where every street tells a story. Don't miss it!

Provided by Kunakkuna Experiences

3h 30min

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM

3h 30min

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM

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Quito Free Tour: Between Stories and Secrets

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Share with us a unique experience in the city, admiring terraces, domes and balconies of the best preserved historic center of Latin America, while we discover its beauty, history and charm from new perspectives.

Provided by Ances - Trail

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Free Tour Quito Over the Heights

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Discover Quito from the heights. Explore the historic center through its terraces, domes and secret balconies. A unique photographic tour to capture the colonial essence and geography of the city from its most exclusive viewpoints.

Provided by Ances - Trail

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Quito Free Tour, Total Experience: Stories, Living culture & Chocolate

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The most immersive free tour in Quito! Go beyond the postcards with history, chocolate, and living culture. From a mini Kichwa lesson to cacao workshops, experience the historic center through flavors, stories, and interactive fun. Join the magic!

Provided by Johan Caruci

3h 30min

9:30 AM, 2:00 PM

3h 30min

9:30 AM, 2:00 PM

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Free Tour of Downtown Quito

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Discover Quito, the best preserved colonial jewel in South America. Walk through its historic streets, golden churches and lively squares. Enjoy chocolate tastings and secret corners in a walk full of history and charm, live Quito with me!

Provided by Alexander Torres

3 hours

10:30 AM, 1:30 PM

3 hours

10:30 AM, 1:30 PM

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Heritages and Flavors of Ecuador - Free Gastronomic Tour

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Explore the heart of Quito on an unforgettable gastronomic tour. Taste typical dishes, traditional sweets and the best chocolate while discovering the local history. An authentic experience to savor the city.

Provided by Ances - Trail

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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3,070 Reviews in Quito

by Noah Attmanspacher

Reviewed on May 13, 2026

"Free Tour con Alex"

Alex is a great guide! He did the tour dven though it was only me and i had a great time! Interesting informations and his relaxed way of telling them made the three hours feel like one. He...

by Jean Bono

Reviewed on May 05, 2026

"Quito free food tour with Andres"

This tour far exceeded our expectations. Andres was attentive, kind and informative. We learned about the history of Quito and tasted the culture through food and drink. Andres had a great sense...

by Susan Redding

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

"Free tour through Historic Centre Quito"

Rasu was a fantastic guide. His English & historical knowledge was very insightful

by David Kennedy

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

"A Perfect City Tour!"

Stephanie (Stephy) was amazing. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. The tour was the perfect balance of walking, talking, sitting and activities. We learned so much about the...

by Václava Trajhanova

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

"Quito - History,Art,Legends and Flavors"

We had nice day with Fernando who leads us through historic centro of Quito. He told us a lot about the history and current situation of Ecuador. We tasted local drink,dance which was really...

by VeShannah Lovelace

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

"A great way to get familiar with the city"

I went on a tour with Sebastian, and he was a wealth of information. He gave me a lot of good information about the city and its history. We even participated in a traditional dance. I also...

by Mateo Basilico

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

"Excelente tour por el centro con Gaby"

A really great and easygoing tour. Gaby is super friendly and explains things really well. The stop at the Cacao bar is awesome. I highly recommend it.

by Jeff Liang

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

"Wonderful food tour"

We have learned lots of knowledge from our guide and local vendors about cacao products and Ecuadorian food. It was a fantastic learning experience.

by Tom Gielkens

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

"Definitely recommended"

Stefy is a great story teller and we had an amazing time with her. She tells a lot about the background of the country and rituals, which was really interesting. It was a great way to get to know...

by KELLY SAMANTHA ARIAS RODRIGUEZ

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

"Muy buen tour, muy completo"

I really enjoyed the tour, it wasn't tedious at all, Gaby is very attentive.

by Julia Zäske

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

"Great Tour!"

Kevin was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and fun. This tour is a great way to get to know the historic city centre of Quito and learn some interesting facts about the culture. And if you like...

by Grace Mangani

Reviewed on Jan 09, 2026

"Muy profesional"

Joseph was very professional and courteous throughout the entire tour! He was very attentive to our concerns. Highly recommended! Thank you very much.

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