Quito City Tour
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Discover all the great things to do and see in Quito with City Sightseeing. Quito is a dream that you’ll be living during your stay; see the narrow and cobblestone streets, beautifully preserved colonial churches, convents, palaces, and other buildings of note contrast with the contemporary architecture of modern Quito.
About Quito
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century and stands at an altitude of 2,850m, was the world’s first city to be declared by UNESCO as the World Cultural Heritage Site in 1978.
Heading Out to Quito
Heading Out to Quito
In the morning we pick you up from your hotel. This tour covers Quito’s two most important sectors: The modern and the old colonial section.
Churches, Palaces and City Hall
We will visit is the imposing neo-Gothic church Basilica del Voto Nacional the Basilic of Quito, then we walk around the independence square; the heart of Quito surrounded by the Government Palace, The Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, and the city hall.
La Compañía Church and San Franscisco Square
Discover the artistic heart of Quito by exploring its magnificent churches. Step into the awe-inspiring La Compañía Church, a true Baroque gem renowned for its lavish interior completely adorned with shimmering gold leaf. Just a short stroll away lies the San Francisco Complex, an immense historical site and the largest religious complex in South America, housing a priceless collection of colonial art and centuries of Ecuadorian history.
El Panecillo
Then we continue to El Panecillo, a hill located at 3000m (10000 feet), where the virgin of Quito is waiting for us. From this hill you will get one of the best views of the old and new city.
Arrival Back Meeting Point
Arrival time is approximately 1 pm but may be earlier or later depending on the river level and traffic conditions.
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