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Free Tour Quito Over the Heights

9.9 (25)

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

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

10:30 AM, 2:00 PM

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

9.8 (1,194)

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 (143)

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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Free Tour through the Historic Center of Quito

9.1 (33)

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: Legends of Chullas & Cholas

9.0 (105)

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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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, 2:00 PM

3h 30min

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Quito Free Tour: Huecas, Food & Chocolate Experience

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Discover Quito through its flavors on a Free Walking Tour by Kunakkuna Experiences. Explore La Mariscal & La Floresta, taste local delicacies, hear the stories behind them, and fall in love with the city, one bite at a time.

Provided by Kunakkuna Experiences

3h 30min

11:00 AM

3h 30min

11:00 AM

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Quito Cultural Free Tour: Stories & 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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Quito Free Tour: World Heritage & Heritage Sites

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Discover a heritage with 500 years of history. On this guided tour, explore the architecture, squares, and monuments of the first city to be designated a World Heritage Site. Experience its magic!

Provided by Yachak Tours

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Quito Free Tour: Basílica del Voto Nacional

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Explore South America’s largest church on a captivating historic tour! Built as a presidential vow for national protection and inspired by Paris's Notre Dame, this grand landmark holds fascinating secrets.

Provided by Francisco Narvaez

2 hours

11:00 AM, 3:00 PM

2 hours

11:00 AM, 3:00 PM

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2,337 Reviews in Quito

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2026

by Jane Obrien

(1 review)

"Interesting Tour of Quito"

Stefy was a great guide today and told us many interesting facts about Quito and took us the places we would have never have found.

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

by Aaron Walshaw

(1 review)

"Fantastic walking tour!"

This was the best free walking tour me and my partner have done and we have been to 26 different places and done walking tours at every one!! Vivi was so informative and she made the tour...

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

by Ally Stickland

(1 review)

"What an incredible tour !"

We did the walkjng tour with Rasu who was ahsolutely wonderful! He was so knowledgable and so kind and patient as we were suffering from a bit of altitute sickness. You can tell hes really...

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2026

by Marty P Power

(7 reviews)

"Very good"

I really enjoyed the whole guide/information experience. Got some lovely chocolate at the end. Johan gave good information about the history, culture and what to watch out for. Areas to visit. Do...

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2026

by Bastian Weigelt

(1 review)

"Super informative!"

It was a super nice experience! Even if i was the only one attending this tour, the Guide Marlon was very lovely with the details, took time to explain all my questions. Highly recomend!

Reviewed on Jun 07, 2026

by Rohan Lilauwala

(1 review)

"Amazing Tour!"

We have been traveling for over a month now and have done multiple walking tours in various cities across South America and this was hands down the best one so far. Fernado (aka Fernadito) was an...

Reviewed on May 03, 2026

by Yoan Leblanc

(2 reviews)

"Awesome tour!"

Rasu wasan excellent tour guide, it was awesome, I highly recommend!

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

by Irena Ivanova

(1 review)

"Amazing experience"

Daniel created real nice atmosphere. Shared a lot of useful information and gave amazing tips. Perfect tour and tour guide.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2026

by VeShannah Lovelace

(13 reviews)

"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...

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

by Mateo Basilico

(1 review)

"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.

Reviewed on Mar 05, 2026

by Marcello martina

(5 reviews)

"Quito tour with Sebastian"

Don't miss this tour! Sebastian gave so many insights of Quito that make me wishing to come back to fulfill all his suggestions. Outstanding! Thank you Sebastian!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

by Donna Mackey

(2 reviews)

"Excellent tour"

Rasu was a very knowledgeable guide and his English is very good. Had a nice tour of Quito with tastings of the local delicacies along the way. Highly recommended.

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