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Quito: Old Town Walking Tour with Basilica Church Visit

4 out of 5 stars
4
7 reviews
Discover the historic Old Town of Quito on a guided walking tour. Visit the San Francisco Church, the Independence Square, and the La Basílica Church.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 10 participants
5
5 out of 5 stars
E
Eduardo – BrazilSeptember 19, 2025 – Verified booking 

The tour was awesome. I was able to learn a lot about the history of Quito and Ecuador. My guide, Jonathan, was super helpful and dedicated. It's definitely a great tour!!!

Itinerary
Main stop
  • Starting location:

    Friends Hotel & Rooftop

  • Quito

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (2.5 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Friends Hotel & Rooftop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
  • Take a guided walking tour of the historic Old Town of Quito
  • Visit the San Francisco Church and the Independence Square
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the La Basílica Church
Full description
Discover the historical center of Quito on a guided walking tour. Visit the San Francisco Church, the Arzobispal Palace, and the La Basílica Church.

Start your walking tour in Santo Domingo Square where you will visit the church and learn about the art inside. Walk around “La Ronda” street and see some art in it. Continue to Seven Croises Street and then arrive at San Francisco Square and Church.

See the magnificent church and square before walking through Independence Square to see and appreciate the impressive buildings of what it is surrounded. Have a detailed walking tour in the Arzobispal Palace where you can see a variety of candies, food, and traditional ice cream.

Finish the tour at La Basílica Church where you will have a wonderful view of the Historical Center. Buy some souvenirs or enjoy a delicious traditional drink.
Includes
Walking tour of Santo Domingo Square, La Ronda Street, Seven Croises Street, San Francisco Square and Church, Independence Square, Arzobispal Palace, and Entrance Fees to La Basílica Church
Live tour guide to explain all the art and history
Opportunity to buy souvenirs and enjoy traditional drinks
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Extra Activities
Entrance Fees to other attractions
Food, snacks or drinks
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meeting point
This is Friends Hotel & Rooftop, in the corner you will see Manuela Saenz´s house
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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat
  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
  • Water

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Customer reviews
4/5
4 out of 5 stars

based on 7 reviews

1
1 out of 5 stars
C
Christof – GermanyNovember 16, 2025 – Verified booking 
Die Tour hat die stattgefunden. Keine Benachrichtigung, dass es gecancelt wurde im Treffpunkt dann Entschuldigung. Wir warten auf Rückerstattung
5
5 out of 5 stars
G
GetYourGuide traveler – FranceSeptember 28, 2025 – Verified booking 
5
5 out of 5 stars
E
Eduardo – BrazilSeptember 19, 2025 – Verified booking 
The tour was awesome. I was able to learn a lot about the history of Quito and Ecuador. My guide, Jonathan, was super helpful and dedicated. It's definitely a great tour!!!
5
5 out of 5 stars
G
GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesOctober 17, 2024 – Verified booking 
2
2 out of 5 stars
G
GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesSeptember 28, 2024 – Verified booking 
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jayne – United KingdomAugust 21, 2024 – Verified booking 
Wonderful tour around old town. The guide was very knowledgeable, learned and saw lots of interesting places.
5
5 out of 5 stars
G
GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesMay 4, 2024 – Verified booking 

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
E
Eduardo – Brazil

The tour was awesome. I was able to learn a lot about the history of Quito and Ecuador. My guide, Jonathan, was super helpful and dedicated. It's definitely a great tour!!!

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jayne – United Kingdom

Wonderful tour around old town. The guide was very knowledgeable, learned and saw lots of interesting places.

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