Half-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town Quito

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

We will take you to places that are not normally visited and that keep many secrets, you will know the interior of the important buildings and you will feel the peace of the convents.

You can also buy products made by hand by the nuns and in this way you will support them in their mission.

Quito is much more than walls and buildings and on this tour we will discover it.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Access to the domes is by stairs

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Visit the golden church in the heart of Quito. This church was built in 163 years and keeps unique secrets, we will visit the church and then go up to the domes where you will see up close the dome of the church and the altar. You can also enjoy the view of the Plaza de San Francisco and the entire historic center.

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Included

Santo Domingo Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo)

Visit the church and the domes, enjoy the best view of Quito

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Bilingual guide

All entrances

Food and drinks

Options

Half-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town Quito

Reviews

5.00

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful introduction to Quito
Lei G,,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent introduction to the city - the history the people the custom… Daniela was warm, knowledgeable, professional, and full of energy. She gave me good tips on restaurant and chocolate places and took great photos of me. Highly recommend.
Incredible tour, views, photos, and information! Definitely a must-have experience in Quito!!
ArtsyVagabond,,Apr 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Diana was absolutely incredible! She was informative, personable, and so energetic! The tour was stunning, and some of the most beautiful sights we’ve ever seen! We went on the hop-on/hop-off bus and loved the tour and views from the top of the open bus! Visiting La Compañía, and the domes of Santo Domingo was such a highlight! Diana also helped us take pictures, suggested poses, and even brought a really cool colorful umbrella we could use as a prop! We learned a ton about the city, about some of the religiosity in Quito, and enjoyed every moment! You will not regret going on a tour with this company- they do incredible work 😊
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Lorena S,,Mar 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent service !! Our guide Irene great talent and attitude. Your kindness is wow!!! .. and Andrés our attentive and punctual driver!!🔝happy to choose them for this trip!!!
Amazing visit with Irene
phil Montreal,,Jan 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful city tour with Irene. She is passionate and made us feel at home. Starting with the Basilica, We walked the streets learning about the history, buildings and people. We were offered different options to other churches, candy & chocolate places and more. We went up to «el paneciello» where the large aluminum statue of the virgin mary stands, then headed to the « teleferico » to view the city from 4,100 meters, walking to the swings ‘to touch the sky’. A beautiful visit. Thank you sooo much IRENE to have made this possible
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Ann P,,Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Irene was the best guide we could have had. She was so knowledgeable, personable and was conscious of providing us with an interesting tour
Fabulous Person Tour of Old Town Quito
conniefN4321EN,,Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Took this tour with Irene this morning. She was so fabulous. She was full of fascinating history and information and the ability to answer all of our questions with additional flavor. Her enthusiasm and pride in the historic places in Old Town is so evident combined with her knowledge of all things Ecuador wide. She showed interest in our background and our relationship to this part of the world and we had so many great conversations. Can’t say enough great things about this experience. Highly recommend!
Old town tour - highly recommend!
cckSeattle,,Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Irene was amazing. Highly recommend! She is very knowledgeable, and very enthusiastic. So many delightful and surprising stories about the history.
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erikgY1974CH,,Oct 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was great, we learned a lot and the guide was very friendly and fun. 100% recommended, it is an incredible experience and completely worth it. ✨✨
Cathedral Domes Tour
albagA8663OT,,Sep 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The Quito Tour Bus staff is lovely! They do everything possible to make you feel good and have fun. I loved living the experience with them ❤️
Fantastic tour!
karmawithani,,Feb 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A must! We did the evening tour of Santa Clara, and it was absolutely SPECTACULAR. I cannot recommend it enough. We drove through the city in an open double decker bus and got an overview of many different neighborhoods. Diana is a delight, super energetic and fun. Walking around on the domes under a full moon was magical. You are in for a great treat- such a wonderful experience!!!!