Free Walking Tour of Quito, Quito - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Free Walking Tour of Quito
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 9.6 (67 reviews)

We had a wonderful afternoon learning about the history and anecdotes of Quito amid the festivities of the Carnival! Yo...

Andrew Snider

Discover Quito's historic centre and learn the secrets of its cultural heritage on this guided walking tour of the Ecuadorian capital.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

English speaking guide.

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour 30 minutes in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes, you must attend with a carer

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Parque de la Alameda.

Reviews of our customers

9.6

Exceptional 994 Travelers·67 reviews

February 17, 2026
Andrew Snider
Ottawa, Canada
We had a wonderful afternoon learning about the history and anecdotes of Quito amid the festivities of the Carnival! Yohan knows so much and is an ex...
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February 11, 2026
Lisset Maria Vega Mccutchen
Miami, United States
Great activity not only did we get to see some of the historic places in the center of Quito but Johan was very knowledgeable and shared information t...
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May 10, 2026
Pamela
Venice Florida, United States
Johan is very knowledgeable about everything Quito and a great guide. His communication throughout our experience was very clear. He listens and res...
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March 22, 2026
Agnes
San Francisco, United States
My tour guide Andres was very nice and had all historical knowledge of Quito town Very much enjoyed and recommended
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January 15, 2026
Anusha
New Zealand
Our walking tour of Quito was great! Andres, our guide, was amazing and knowledgeable about the history and culture of Quito and Ecuador, answering ou...
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December 23, 2025
Leanne
Paris, France
The walking tour was great! Our guide, Rasu, was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He shared interesting details about indigenous ...
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May 12, 2025
Crsoplop
United States
Our tour with Johan was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and shared this information in an engaging fashion. It was easy to have a conversation w...
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February 17, 2025
Mey
Netherlands
What a great tour to get to know more about the amazing and interesting city of Quito. A tour full of activities like visiting the basilica, traditio...
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October 6, 2024
Yris
Venezuela
We had the opportunity to discover the historic center of Quito with Civitatis under the guidance of Isabel. Isabel was always attentive to us, she ex...
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July 17, 2024
Olivia
Ecuador
He was a very nice and social guide. He took care of me and my spouse as we navigated Quito. He took us to several spots that we would have otherwise ...
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Discover Quito's historic centre and learn the secrets of its cultural heritage on this guided walking tour of the Ecuadorian capital.

Free Walking Tour of Quito

We'll meet at a central location to kick off our free tour of Quito. Did you know that for centuries, this park marked the northern boundary of the city? From there, we'll begin travelling through 15 centuries of a city built in the image of the constellation of the sacred jaguar.

To begin our tour, we'll stroll around the beautiful historic centre, and learn about the most important monuments in the Ecuadorian capital, which unites the Northern and Southern hemispheres. We'll come to the Basilica of the National Vow and explore the inside so we can discover its history, curiosities and legends. In addition, we'll admire the Pichincha volcano, which rises 4,784 metres above sea level. Its most recent eruption in 1999 covered Quito's sky for two full weeks.

Next, we'll visit the Church of San Francisco de Quito, which is the largest building in the historic centre. Before we finish our tour we'll pass by the Arco de la Reina, which marks the southern end of the ancient city. Our last stop will be at the Plaza de Santo Domingo, also known as Plaza Sucre, and the site of the Arco de Santo Domingo.

Having spent 3 hours exploring Quito, our free walking tour will come to an end.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend booking our private tour of Quito.

Important

Please note that the order of the itinerary may change throughout the tour.

Types of activities in Quito

Guided tours and free tours Free Tour Day trips Hiking

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Discover Quito's historic centre and learn the secrets of its cultural heritage on this guided walking tour of the Ecuadorian capital.

Free Walking Tour of Quito

Having spent 3 hours exploring Quito, our free walking tour will come to an end.

Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you're a larger group, we recommend booking our private tour of Quito.

Important

Please note that the order of the itinerary may change throughout the tour.

Free Walking Tour of Quito