Quito City Tour

From $67 per person

Explore the beautiful highlights of Quito's old town with a top city guide, on this half day tour of Ecuador's capital city.

  • Activity Level: Easy
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Highlights: El Panecillo, La Basilica, Plaza Grande, La Compania de Jesus Church, San Francisco Plaza & Church
San Francisco Church and Plaza, Quito, Ecuador

Itinerary

This morning we start the day with a visit to el Panecillo, the statue of the Virgin of Quito, from where we can experience the wonderful panoramic views across Quito’s historical centre.

We then make our way down into the old town and continue on to visit the neo-Gothic Basilica with its unique gargoyles and vertigo challenging towers (if you dare to climb!).

In Independence Square (Plaza Grande) we discover the cathedral and government palace with its colorful guards. Walking a short distance, we come to the impressive La Compania de Jesus Church, with its intricate stone carved façade and incredible gold-leafed interiors.

Our tour finishes in the nearby San Francisco Plaza and church, an area of the old town with an authentic indigenous ambience.

Prices

Prices 2025

2 people
$105 p/p
3 - 4 people
$80 p/p
5 - 6 people
$67 p/p

Price includes:
Private transportation, top English speaking city guide, entrance fees to La Basilica & La Compania de Jesus Church.

Not included:
Lunch, tips and personal expenses

Notes:
Prices are stated in US Dollars.
Prices are valid until 31st December 2025.
This tour begins and ends in the city of Quito. For pick up / drop off in Quito airport extra charges will apply.

We want everyone to enjoy this experience!  If you have any accessibility needs, reach out to us in advance and we’ll adapt the itinerary where possible.

Virgen Mary statue on El Panecillo Hill
Panoramic view of Quito's historical center from El Panecillo
Basilica Church, Quito
Approaching Plaza Grande, Quito
Plaza Grande or Independence Square, Quito
San Francisco Church and Plaza, Quito