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Private Quito City Tour with Panecillo´s Hill, and main churches

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Quito, Ecuador

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Enjoy an amazing 360- degree view from Panecillo Hill. The tour will then continue from the Basilica Church, where we will make a brief stop. Walk around its narrow streets visiting the most iconic architectural buildings such as the Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, and the Government’s Palace. Furthermore, we will visit La Ronda Street, The Company Church, Santo Domingo´s Church, The Sagrario´s Church, and San Francisco´s Church, which was built during the 17th century. Drop off in your hotel.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito.
  • Entrance fee to La Basilica Church, Chocolate tasting
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Tips
  • Meals
  • Hotel pick up/drop outside of the city has an extra charge of USD $35
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Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

It is a Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador. It is among the best-known churches in Quito because of its large central nave, which is profusely decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster and wood carvings.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

The Church and Convent of San Francisco forms part of the City of Quito World Heritage Site, the first site ever inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1978. It is the oldest and most significant religious site in Ecuador.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

It is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, date remembered as the First Cry of Independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from spanish monarchy.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Santa Domingo

Santo Domingo church and monastery represent one of the most important religious structures in Quito. Its history is characterized by fortune. It began in 1880 with the arrival of a group of Italian priests who began a modernization process that included aesthetic changes in the temple.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica del Voto Nacional

Basilica del Voto Nacional is one of the most important examples of neo Gothic arquitecture in Ecuador. The Basilica de Quito was blessed by Pope John Paul II on January 30, 1985, was officially opened on July 12, 1988.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Calle La Ronda

This is a narrow cobblestone street very famous among locals because it appears in many paintings and it was the craddle of several famous poems and songs. The street has recuperated its splendor and its is very popular for local people who come on fridays and saturday nights for drinking a traditional hot "canelazo" made of cinnamon with a liquor!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Virgen del Panecillo

The Panecillo hill, where we find a huge figure of the Virgin of Legarda, emblem of Quito. Have a magnificent view of the city.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Quito City Tour with Panecillo´s Hill, and main churches?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-05).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito.
  • Entrance fee to La Basilica Church, Chocolate tasting
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Certified English / Spanish speaking guide
  • Tips
  • Meals
  • Hotel pick up/drop outside of the city has an extra charge of USD $35

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Operated by a business

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