Explore historic and modern Quito on a 4-hour tour. Travel on a trolley that's a replica of a historic tram and take a walk in the old city center.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Spanish, English
- Pickup included
- Pickup is available from selected hotels upon request, if you book 24-hours before the tour begins. Otherwise, pickup is from the following locations: Monday to Saturday - • Sheraton 7:30 AM • Dann Carlton 7:32 AM • Wyndham Garden 7:40 AM • KAIA 7:55 AM • Swissotel 7:58 AM • J.W. Marriott 8:08 AM • Holiday Inn 8:10 AM • Rio Amazonas 8:15 AM • Nu House 8:22 AM • Reina Isabel 8:24 AM • Mercure Alameda 8:28 AM • Hilton Colon 8:30 AM Sunday - • Sheraton 1:30 PM • Dann Carlton 1:32 PM • Wyndham Gardens 1:40 PM • KAIA 1:55 PM • Swissotel 1:58 PM • J.W. Marriott 2:08 PM • Holiday Inn 2:10 PM • Rio Amazonas 2:15 PM • Nu House 2:22 PM • Reina Isabel 2:24 PM • Mercure Alameda 2:28 PM • Hilton Colon 2:30 PM Otherwise, pickup is from Galeria Ecuador Monday to Saturday at 8:20 AM and Sunday at 2:20 PM.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Quito on board a trolley that's a replica of a historic tram
- Admire the churches and colonial monuments of the historic center
- Take in views of colonial and modern Quito from the Mirador del Panecillo
Full description
Visit the historic center of Quito, the largest and best preserved in South America, in one of the local supplier's original trolleys, which are a replica of the trams that circulated in Quito in the last century.
Visit the Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, where you make a brief stop for an explanation of its facade, before later heading towards the Panecillo viewpoint, an iconic place in the city, renowned for its beauty. Here you will find a giant statue of the "Winged Virgin", and you can admire a beautiful landscape of colonial and modern Quito. Later, continue to the Plaza de San Francisco, one of the representative places of the city and full of history. From here, you walk to the Plaza Grande, the historical and political center of the city, surrounded by innumerable attractions including: the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the Archbishop's Palace, and the La Compañía church (entrance to churches are not included). Take a tour on a Monday and you will have the possibility to observe the Presidential Change of Guard
Finish your tour by visiting the traditional La Ronda neighborhood — a romantic setting with workshops where you can learn all about the work and cultural traditions of authentic artisans.
Includes
- Guide
- Transportation
- Some admission fees
- Optional gratuities
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
