Quito Legends and Culture Tour
TOUR DESCRIPTION

Learn the legends of Quito on this tour through the city’s historic centre. Visit the market where every kiosk tells a story, and uncover local culture and customs as you explore the heart of Old Town. See where the Spanish city was born and revolutions sparked. Take a break with a hands-on sweet treat – making your own ice cream using ingredients you’ll only find in South America.

Highlights


  • Walk through Quito’s Old Town and learn the legends of this historic centre

  • Visit one of the city’s most important traditional markets and sample tropical fruits and juices

  • Make your own ice cream using uniquely South American ingredients

  • Climb the San Francisco bell tower for a sweeping view of the city far below

  • Uncover the stories that line one of the most traditional colonial streets, La Ronda

Local English-speaking guide
Entrance fee to the San Francisco towers
Ice cream
Additional food and drinks
Transportation to/from the meeting and endpoints
Tips/gratuities for your guide.
Important Information
What is included in the tour?

Local English-speaking guide, entrance fee to the San Francisco towers, ice cream

What isn't included in the tour?

Additional food and drink, tips/gratuities for your guide, transportation to and from the meeting point

Where do we meet?

Entrance of the Teatro Sucre (Plaza del Teatro), Old Town Quito

Where does the tour end?

La Ronda Street – Old town

What is the duration of the tour?

3 hours

What is the group size of this tour?

For shared tours, the maximum group number will be 12 passengers. The private tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book the private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.

Are there any Covid-19 vaccination requirements?

While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour. For further information, please review COVID-19 Health & Safety at https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/about-us/covid-19-customer-info

What if I can't find my guide?

If you have any issues on the day of your tour, please call +59 3994014877

Can I cancel my tour?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity.

HIGHLIGHTS
MORE INFORMATION

Once you meet your friendly local guide, head to one of the most important places for locals, the Central Market of Quito. Every kiosk tells a story and you’ll learn about local culture and customs, as well as the country’s economy, as you visit various vendors. Here you can buy medicinal plants for everything from stomach bugs to finding the love of your life! Explore colourful stalls bursting with tropical fruits and chat with smiling juice bartenders, who will invite you to try their secret recipe for hangovers, or “chuchaqui” in local slang. Next, explore the largest and best-preserved old town in South America. See Independence Plaza, where the Spanish city of Quito was born in the 16th century and many Ecuadorian revolutions started. Take in the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Government Palace and learn the roles they’ve played in Ecuador’s rich history. There are lots of legends to be found, and you’ll hear all the tales of this fascinating city. Make a stop for a sweet treat at a traditional ice cream shop, where you’ll get to make your own ice cream using uniquely South American ingredients. Next, see the Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, one of the jewels of South America. Built in the early 17th century, the church’s façade is carved entirely out of volcanic stone and the interior is covered in gold leaf. Explore the old University of San Gregorio as you continue walking the ancient streets. You’ll have the option to climb the towers of San Francisco Church, one of the oldest churches in the city, to reach a lookout that’s worth all the stairs. Finally, your tour ends at the enchanting La Ronda, a street that has become one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. 

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