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Experiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town

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Quito, Ecuador
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Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Marisa_O ·
May 2026
Daniel was a fantastic tour guide. He was very personable and had so much knowledge about the city. He made it a memorable experience by taking us to historical sites and restaurants to try local food, as he shared the history of the city and fun facts along the way. The weather was great and we highly recommend doing this if you are in Quito!
· Suzanne_B ·
Apr 2026
Amazing afternoon with Daniel! He was so entertaining and engaging. We learned so much about Ecuador and Quito. We sampled local gastronomy and saw so much local culture. Daniel speaks perfect English and was a delight! Highly highly recommend!

Overview

    What's Included

    • Snacks
      The tour includes some free tastings of typical candies and snacks of the city.
    • Basilica del Voto Nacional $4 ; Iglesia de la Compania(Golden church) $5 San Francisco museum $4
    • Tips
    • Entrance fee - Basilica del Voto Nacional
      $4.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
      $5.00 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Venezuela N11 113, 170130 Quito, Ecuador

      The meeting point will be in the park in front of the church.

    End point

    • Plaza San Francisco
      Plaza de San Francisco, 170401 Quito, Ecuador

      The tour ends in yumbos chocolate museum.

    Itinerary

    1

    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Basilica del Voto Nacional

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Centro Cultural Metropolitano

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 173 reviews
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    Great and informative tour

    Sarah_H, Jul 2026
    Daniel was an excellent tour guide! Very much enjoyed our tour. We tried some tasty food and learned about Ecuadorian culture along with seeing landmarks.

    This was a fun tour. Our...

    Deanna_F, Jul 2026
    This was a fun tour. Our guide was interesting and knowledgeable. We didn’t go into any of the buildings, but we enjoyed learning about them. We went to a coffee place, had empanadas, and went to a chocolate place. We chose to buy things in these locations as they were good, but you could go to any of those places on your own as well. We did this at the end of our time in Quito but I think it would’ve been better at the front end of our trip as it made a nice introduction to the city.

    Daniel has perfect...

    Amy_W, Jun 2026
    Daniel has perfect English and is very nice and accommodating. You do have to pay extra if you want to go into attractions. We ended up with a private tour so it was no problem to go into the places we wanted to. The light bites and drinks were a nice touch.

    Very cool and educational...

    Grace_W, Jun 2026
    Very cool and educational tour through the historic center. Daniel was an amazing guide and I learned a lot about Quito.

    3-hr day tour through Quito

    Marisa_O, May 2026
    Daniel was a fantastic tour guide. He was very personable and had so much knowledge about the city. He made it a memorable experience by taking us to historical sites and restaurants to try local food, as he shared the history of the city and fun facts along the way. The weather was great and we highly recommend doing this if you are in Quito!

    Amazing Walking Tour

    Daniel_C, May 2026
    Had a great walking tour with Daniel on my first trip to Ecuador this month. The tour had a perfect mix of culture, history, and food and Daniel was very knowledgable, professional, and a great communicator. Overall five stars and I would highly recommend for any first time visitors to Quito wanting to explore Old Town.

    Fantastic

    Shona_L, May 2026
    Daniel is a great guide- knowledgeable, friendly, engaging. Loved getting to try local snacks and drinks!

    Top-Quality Experiential, Fun, & Informative Tour!

    Denise_N, Apr 2026
    Our experiential walking tour of Old Quito was top quality! We had an engaging, fun, and informative experience. Dan was an exceptional English-speaking guide who was professional, friendly, and easy to relate with. We enjoyed the various engaging activities which helped us to learn in depth more than we typically learn on walking tours. All the tasting stops were delicious, and we met beautiful people along the way. Don’t hesitate to book this 3-hour experiential walking tour with Dan.

    Fabulous walking tour of old town Quito.

    Richard_S, Apr 2026
    Its all walking, but only a minimal amount of hill or climbing. Lots of things to see and experience and Dainiel was a fantastic host and guide. He explained everything we saw thoroughly and brought us samples of many local specialties. Be prepared for a quiz at the end :-)

    Great day out

    Pam_K, Apr 2026
    Really super tour taking in the major sights but also enjoying the tastes of Quito as we took in the ancient city. Daniel is a fantastic guide. Highly recommend.

    Daniel was Amazong!

    Suzanne_B, Apr 2026
    Amazing afternoon with Daniel! He was so entertaining and engaging. We learned so much about Ecuador and Quito. We sampled local gastronomy and saw so much local culture. Daniel speaks perfect English and was a delight! Highly highly recommend!

    Quito tour

    Andrea_P, Feb 2026
    Awesome Quito tour, Daniel the guide was very good, he show us point of interest in the city, and explaines very well everything we saw. Recommended!

    Great Orientation Tour

    Judith_H, Feb 2026
    Our tour was conducted by Dan. He was brilliant. The tour took us to a selection of places with some food tasting. This tour is more an orientation to give you some insight to places you may like to return to and spend more time. I can highly recommend this tour.

    Entertaining, Informative and Tasty

    Ann_W, Feb 2026
    Three hour walking tour of the historic center with lots of stops for tasting local delicacies. Daniel the guide was knowledgable and entertaining and flexible when I suggested a visit inside the golden church.

    Don’t miss out on this experience

    Lee_V, Jan 2026
    Daniel, our guide, was witty and knowledgeable. He pointed out things an average traveller would miss. He was joyful and energetic and was patient with the slow pace I was taking.

    Very informative. Daniel...

    Charles_M, Jan 2026
    Very informative. Daniel was a fun and knowledgeable guide. I would recommend it. Wear comfy walking shoes.

    Great experience

    April_J, Dec 2025
    It was a fantastic tour. Stefy was informative and super friendly. We learned so much about the culture and history of Ecuador. I highly recommend the tour.

    Daniel's tour is a wonderful way to experience the sights, sounds - and tastes - of Quito's old town

    Stephen_C, Dec 2025
    Daniel (Dann) is a wonderful guide to use when a person is trying to experience the Old Town. He is not just knowledgeable but engaging, flexible and highly intelligent. Daniel with the highlight of my first 24 hours in Quito.

    Daniel was exceptional in...

    Mallory_H, Dec 2025
    Daniel was exceptional in every way! Friendly and knowledgeable, our day spent with him in Quito was a highlight of our trip. We walked Old Town and learned about the history of this beautiful capitol city, tasted chocolate, ate empanadas and sampled local treats. Would highly recommend Daniel and his delightful tour!

    The walking tour was very...

    Eyal_A, Dec 2025
    The walking tour was very informative and enjoyable . Daniel knows the area and the history very Well and his style is very engaging . I would highly recommend this walking tour .

    Quito walking history and food tour

    Kathy_M, Nov 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and our guide, Roberto. He was very enthusiastic, friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed hearing the history, together with the interesting food and drink stops along the way.

    More than a tour

    Christopher_F, Aug 2025
    This is more than a tour, its a tasting, its a history lesson, its trivia. Its fantastic and Danny is a great tour guide. Make sure you request him.

    Exceptionally good tour with Daniel

    vladn2010, Jul 2025
    Exceptionally good tour. Daniel is very kind, knowledgeable and flexible. You will cover the main sites of historical Quito. Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús was the highlight for me, a true masterpiece, could esily spend a few hours there. Thank you Daniel!

    Our family of four really...

    Joani_M, Jun 2025
    Our family of four really enjoyed our walking tour and food experience with Daniel. The sites were beautiful, the food was delicious, and we learned a lot about history, tradition, and language. Daniel was a delight!

    First day in Quito with Daniel.

    David_C, May 2025
    Daniel is a friendly and kind tour guide who listens and communicates very well. We visited some of the iconic spots in the Wuito old town and I tasted a variety of traditional favorites. I enjoyed his company and his personal advice and I recommend this tour very highly.

    Amazing tour with Daniel...

    Alex_T, Apr 2025
    Amazing tour with Daniel who was a very knowledgeable guide. Appreciated the flexibility adjusting it based on my preferences

    Great tour of old town quito

    Deborah_O, Apr 2025
    3 hour tour of the old town with a wonderful sampling of Ecuadorian specialties. Helpful to tour in a group. Very knowledgeable guide

    Old Town Quito Eats!

    Mary_P, Mar 2025
    We were a couple on a private city tour. Daniel was punctual and personable. The tour was a mix of Ecuadorian history and culture. Daniel taught us several words in the indigenous language. The tour included multiple stops for tastings of local foods from candies, empanadas, Nacional libation to ice cream. More food than we expected. The highlight for us was the ‘Procesos del Cacao’ demonstration and tasting at Yumbos! Daniel made several recommendations for local dishes to try during our stay.

    Great walking tour

    Richard_T, Mar 2025
    Very enjoyable tour with fantastic guide Daniel. Saw lots of interesting things and had fun along the way.

    Great tour in Quito...

    Galina_M, Jan 2025
    Great tour in Quito centro. Daniel was amazing in explaining the locals culture, food and history elements. I will highly recommend!

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