Quito City Tour

Quito City Tour Itinerary

On the day of your tour, at 8.10 am we'll meet at the Avenue Francisco Orellana, ready to begin exploring the most emblematic sights around Quito. We'll board an original trolleybus, a replica of the trams used around the city until the 20th century, and head to the modern area of the city, before going to the historic centre named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Our first stop on the tour will be a building that stands out against the city's skyline: the Basilica of the National Vow. This magnificent Neo-Gothic-style church is reminiscent of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral. Filled with its history, we'll head to the Panecillo Hill, and as well as seeing the Monument to the Virgin of El Panecillo up close, you'll enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Quito.

You'll then reach the Plaza de la Independencia, also known to locals as Plaza Grande, the city's main square and home to some of its most important buildings, including the green-domed Quito Cathedral, the Government Palace and the Archbishop's Palace. If you carry out this tour on a Monday, you'll have the chance to see the Changing of the Guard. 

The nearby Compañía Church is another highlight of this area. Considered by many to be Ecuador's most beautiful place of worship, the building's interior is sumptuously decorated with ornate carvings and gold leaf.

Our tour of the romantic Ronda neighbourhood then continues, and here we can find a great selection of artisanal shops. Then, following four hours tour discovering Quito's cultural and architectural treasures, you'll be dropped back off at the meeting point.

Private tour of Quito

If you prefer to get to know Quito with an exclusive guide, you can book a private tour of Quito.