Private Quito City Tour with Panecillo´s Hill, and main churches
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Quito, Ecuador
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Quito’s vibrant history with this private tour of Quito through the heart of the city's Old District. Explore breathtaking landmarks like the San Francisco and La Compañía churches, the grand Basilica, Independence Plaza, and the government palace, all while uncovering the stories that shaped this UNESCO-listed treasure. Enjoy stunning views from Panecillo Hill and seamless round-trip hotel transportation for a truly immersive experience.
- Visit San Francisco Church, Ecuador’s oldest religious site
- Walk through Plaza de la Independencia and La Compañía Church’s interior
- Admire Basilica del Voto Nacional’s neo-Gothic design
- Entrance fee to la Compañia Church, Chocolate tasting
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito.
- Transport by private vehicle
- Certified English / Spanish speaking guide
- Entrance fee to La Basilica Church, Chocolate tasting
- Tips
- Meals
- Hotel pick up/drop outside of the city has an extra charge of USD $35
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Plaza de Santa Domingo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Basilica del Voto Nacional
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
Calle La Ronda
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
La Virgen del Panecillo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 29 reviews
Ines_B, Mar 2025
We had an incredible day with Daniel, whose knowledge and exuberance made our visit to Quito extra special. He was a wonderful guide and we felt like we saw so much of the city in just a few hours. Thank you so much to Daniel and Viator for an unforgettable day!
Sarah_H, Mar 2024
Javier made our tour of old Quito fascinating, fun, & personalized. He is very knowledgeable and shared interesting details with us. He also took us to a local coffee shop for a beautiful coffee to get us started right!
A+++ highly recommend
Kevin_M, Dec 2023
Diego was an amazing guide. He taught us so much about how the Spanish forced the indigenous to become catholic. He showed us many spectacular views of the city, churches and old down town.
Lisa_N, Sep 2022
I accidentally booked the tour for the wrong day, but one phone call snd they got us all taken care of! Our guide was exceptional and we had a wonderful time!
Debra_T, Jul 2022
Diego was so knowledgeable and kind. He really made the tour unforgettable!
The history! Could have spent several days!!
Sandra_B, Apr 2022
Diego was a great guide. He provided a great deal of information about the sites visited as well as the city itself. The pace was ideal as one of us was having difficulty breathing. The chocolate factory was a great ending.
Douglas_M, Feb 2022
Our guide, Fabian, met us at the scheduled time and location, had a good driver, Dante, with him, and escorted us around the city by car and walking. Fabian is friendly, communicates well, and had an in-depth knowledge of the architecture and religious art works which we viewed.
Greg, Nov 2020
Great day with Carlos. Four of us on a private tour. Hit all the highlights and had a great meal. Carlos was a great guide fluent in English and Spanish. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2020
Thank you for your good review! We try to do the best with our customers who visit Quito. I hope we can assist you again on your next trip to Ecuador
Beth W, Aug 2019
Excellent Tour - Recommended the best to see in Quito in a half day. Informative and a nice friendly guide. Made us feel welcome and relaxed. Recommended a good restaurant.
Jane_W, Apr 2019
The tour exceeded my expectations. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the visit to Quito memorable. I highly recommend this tour.
David_L, Dec 2018
This was our first visit to South America. We stopped in Quito on our way to the Galapagos Islands. We had a lovely tour with Anna Marie! She was thorough, answered all of our questions and gave us excellent recommendations for dining.
Charlotte_M, Nov 2018
Great tour by Ivan. We had a good taste of what Quito is all about. Nice relaxing pace. Very imformative.
Lawrence C, Jul 2018
Although of course short at half a day, this was an excellent tour. Our guide, Gabriel, was both enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He made it a very enjoyable and worthwhile time.
Don F, Mar 2018
Fabian was extremely knowledgable about all of the sites and history of Quito and Ecuador. He provided numerous insights that would not be possible using a guide book and the informational signs at the sites. Very good tour!
David H, Sep 2017
Our guide Jose was great! He was very knowledgeable, spoke fluent English and took us to many attractions in the Old Town. He also took us to two viewing overlooks that are not part of or accessible by commercial tours. His wealth of information and enthusiasm made the tour really enjoyable and informative. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Patricia M, Sep 2017
This tour was fantastic! Our guide was warm, knowledgeable and personable. I learned so much about Equador, it's culture, economy, history without feeling overwhelmed. I highly recommend this tour!
Nancy L, Apr 2017
This tour was a great way to view Quito and to learn some of the history of Quito and Ecuador. Tour guide Francisco was very knowledgeable and friendly. We drove up to Panecillo Hill for spectacular views of the city and great photo opportunities. We then drove to the Old Town for a walking tour including La Ronda Street, La Compañía church, San Francisco church, Independence Plaza, etc. We even got to see a religious procession through the streets. Very interesting and enjoyable tour, and worthwhile to learn some of the history, which we probably would not have learned on our own without the guide.
Jacqueline_G, Sep 2016
I think our guides name was Fabio and he was fabulous. His knowledge of history was phenomenal.
We really enjoyed our tour with him. A very nice person as well.
Lynne T, Jul 2016
What a fabulous way to see all the sites of Quito. We opted for the private tour and would highly recommend it. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and took us on an in depth tour of Quito. If you only have time for one tour this would be it.
Edward_G, Apr 2016
Excellent guide who knew a lot about the city and made us feel that he cared about what he was doing for us and trying to make it special . Took us to a nice restaurant and explained the menu which has helped us when we have been to other restaurants later. A great day!
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