Quito Walking Tour Explore the Historic Center of Ecuador
Overview
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Stroll through the UNESCO-listed historic center of Quito, Ecuador's capital, on a guided walking tour that immerses you in the city's rich culture and colonial beauty. This tour is designed for those who appreciate history, architecture, and local life, offering a relaxed pace to fully absorb the charm of the cobblestone streets. Led by an expert local guide, explore iconic sites such as Plaza Grande, La Compañía de Jesús, and the San Francisco Church. Discover hidden courtyards, artisan shops, and viewpoints that showcase the vibrant essence of Quito.
- Guided walking tour through Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center
- Visit key landmarks including Plaza Grande and La Compañía de Jesús
- Engage with local culture through anecdotes and artisan shops
- Perfect for history buffs, photographers, and cultural enthusiasts
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Basilica del Voto Nacional
The Basilica del Voto Nacional is one of the largest neo-Gothic churches in Latin America and a true architectural icon of Quito. Inspired by the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, its façade is adorned with unique gargoyles shaped like native Ecuadorian animals such as iguanas, turtles, and condors. One of the highlights of visiting the basilica is climbing its main towers, which offer some of the best panoramic views of Quito’s Historic Center and the surrounding cityscape. The ascent includes internal bridges, steep stairs, and a thrilling experience for those who don’t mind heights. From the top, you can admire colonial rooftops, nearby churches, and even distant volcanoes like Pichincha. It’s the perfect spot for breathtaking photos and to truly appreciate the scale and detail of this architectural masterpiece.
Warm up with a traditional canelazo, a spiced Andean drink, paired with a freshly made empanada during your walking tour through the historic streets of Quito. This delicious local tasting offers a perfect break while exploring the beautiful plazas of Quito Historic Center. A simple, authentic way to experience Ecuadorian flavors and culture.
Options
Small Group
Private Tour
Pick up included: Private guide: fully customized Pick Up : From your Hotel or location
What‘s Included
Bilingual Tour Guide
Traditional sweets tasting
Canelazo tasting – traditional drink
Chocolate tasting
Traditional Ice cream
tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun, interesting tour with enthusiastic guide
Nancy D,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diego was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide who provided very interesting details of the sites we saw interwoven with historical and cultural context. We enjoyed learning Ecuadorean phrases, sampling chocolates, aguardiente and candies too. This a a perfect four hour walking tour for us, who didn’t have much time to explore the old part of Quito!
Fun in the city with Diego!
Mettayya F,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend! I loved this tour. Diego is so knowledgeable and kind. We visited many churches. I loved the artists that he shared with me. We had a local cocktail, local frozen fruit on a cone, and my favorite was the chocolate brownie and chocolate tasting. It was the best brownie I have ever eaten. Thank you Diego for a wonderful experience.
Amazing and delicious 💖
793anaiv,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience exploring Quito's Old Town! It was a tour through incredible sites with super friendly people. I learned a ton by trying out various representative flavors of the city and country. My absolute fave part? Tasting the brownie - hands down, the best one I've ever had!
Amazing Quito walking tour with Diego!
Mettayya F,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diego was an amazing guide. He told so many great stories of the history of the area and Ecuador. He shared a lot of great knowledge about the architecture, foods, plants, animals, jungle customs and agriculture practices. He knew the answers to all of my questions. We had a traditional cocktail, local liquor, frozen local fruit on a cone, chocolate drink and a large variety of chocolates. He taught me a lot of indigenous words and local expressions. He was kind and gracious. Thank you Diego! It was a true please.
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