Quito Old Town Free Walking tour Small group English guide Cacao

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Quito, Ecuador

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Booked 5+ times last week!

2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Snacks

Lunch

Not necessary for a 3 hour tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

QFMR+RW7, Venezuela, 170130 Quito, Ecuador
we will meet at the corner between Venezuela st and Carchi st

End point

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

Itinerary

Basilica del Voto Nacional

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palacio del Antiguo Circulo Militar

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Arzobispal

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calle de las Siete Cruces

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yumbos Chocolate

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Is not recommended for people who tend to be easily affected by altitude sickness
Is not recommended for people who suffer from lung disease
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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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

5.0

based on 61 reviews

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This was a fantastic,...

Krystal_M, Jun 2026

This was a fantastic, informative tour that covered a lot of Quito's highlights. I would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience

Ellen_S, May 2026

Alex knew so much about the history and culture of Quito. He answered all questions. He was a an amazing tour guide, and everyone should take his tours.

Personal and passionate intro to Quito

Eliza_W, Mar 2026

Alexis with Ayllu tours was terrific. His knowledge of Quito history and anecdotes that provided the color commentary to make the Old Town sites come alive. He customized the tour to our interests and needs (I had not yet adjusted to the altitude), letting us adjust the flow accordingly. An added treat was the chocolate shop learning to pick out the notes of each region’s chocolate. Highly recommend this tour.

Fascinating & fun tour!

Brenda_G, Feb 2026

Our tour guide Alexis was extremely informative and very friendly. His communication is perfect and he really contributed a myriad of information about historic Quito, including many fascinating antecdotes. I highly recommend him.

Great tour to learn about Quito’s history!

Krista_V, Nov 2025

Great experience with Alexis. He is super knowledgeable and passionate about giving this tour and shared so many interesting facts and stories. Highly recommend this tour to get a good taste of Quito’s historical center!

Excellent tour in Quito's Historic Center.

Mirna_A, May 2026

I had an excellent experience with Alexys. One of the best guides I have ever met. He knows a lot about the history of Quito and explains everything very clearly. At the end of the tour, the experience of the Cação was spectacular. I highly recommend it 🙏❤️

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