Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

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Quito, Ecuador

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

At night, Ecuador’s capital transforms into an illuminated wonderland. See Quito at its most magical on an evening tour by double-decker bus, ideal for first-time visitors. From a premium vantage point on the lower or upper deck, you’ll see lit-up landmarks such as San Francisco Church and the Center for Contemporary Art. Enjoy a walking tour with your guide through Quito Old Town before enjoying free time to explore.

Evening tour of Quito by double-decker bus
A chance for first-time visitors to see Ecuador's capital illuminated by night
Pass the lit-up landmarks of Quito Old Town and see San Fransisco Church
Spend free time enjoying Calle La Ronda, a historic street in downtown Quito

What's Included

Tourist transport - Double Decker Bus
Bilingual guide (English / Spanish)

Details not specified
Food and drinks
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Quito Tour Bus / Bulevar Naciones Unidas
Naciones Unidas Ave, Quito 170506, Ecuador
06:45 pm / Boulevard Naciones Unidas - La Carolina Park (Naciones Unidas Ave. and Shyris Ave. Stop N° 1 Quito Tour Bus)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 pm

Itinerary

Your evening tour begins at Naciones Unidas Boulevard at bus stop 1, where you’ll arrive for boarding in advance of your departure time.

On boarding the bus, you’ll receive an overview of Quito from your guide.

Travel through Quito Old Town, an historical enclave which is all the more magical in the evening, and see highlights such as San Francisco Church and the Center for Contemporary Art.

Then, you’ll arrive in Calle La Ronda, a historic street typified by wrought-iron railings and quaint balconies, for approximately one hour of free time.

Your tour concludes with drop-off at your original departure point.

Bulevar Naciones Unidas

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Quito Old Town (Pass By)

Quito Old Town

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de San Francisco

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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

4.7

based on 49 reviews

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This was a great way to...

Emily_S, Sep 2025

This was a great way to visit an area of Quito that we wouldn’t have been comfortable visiting on our own at night; we were able to safely explore and had a fabulous dinner.

Fantastic Night Tour with an Amazing Guide!

Justin_F, Sep 2025

Our night tour in Quito was awesome! Our guide, Veronica, was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly. We were running a little late, but she waited for us, which we really appreciated. Once we got to the city center, it was optional to have her walk us around, and she shared even more interesting details about the city. She also recommended some great Greek food and drinks, which we really enjoyed. Overall, a wonderful experience!

Quito at its best- After dark!

Tom_V, May 2023

Wonderful nighttime tour of major sites of interest in Ecuador’s capital city. The guide, Erica was incredible knowledgeable and well spoken. It was the perfect combination of historical and contemporary Quito!

Perfect introduction to Quito

Cathy_D, May 2022

Had a fantastic experience with Erika as our tour guide. 6 of us shared the top of the double-decker bus and got to see all of the Quito highlights lit up at night. A tour the next morning gave us the opportunity to visit the sights, but there is something special and romantic when you view the landmarks at night and travel the deserted cobblestone streets. Erika offered great hints when we stopped to wander La Ronda, and when we were near the end of the tour she helped us to get a taxi for a quick return to our hotel. Depending on where you are staying, you may have to allow for heavy traffic to make it to the meeting point on time. Highly recommended!

Amazing experience

Diego_C, Sep 2019

This tour was incredible in providing enough information to make the ride enjoyable and informative.

Beautiful downtown...

Jose_V, Dec 2025

Beautiful downtown Quito at night. Places, places and everything. And better to share it with the people you love most.

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Tour not going round

Martha_C, Jul 2025

We purchased the tour that included La Ronda; however, upon arrival we were informed that the bus was not headed to that destination, but only to San Francisco. In addition, we arrived 15 minutes before 19h00, but the person in charge had arbitrarily assigned us to the 19h15 bus, even though we had bought for the 19h00 time. We were kept waiting until 19h00 to determine if there were seats available and decide whether or not we could board the corresponding bus.

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