ITINERARY:

We will visit the historic center of Quito, the largest and best preserved in South America, in one of our original trolleys, which are a replica of the trams that circulated in Quito in the last century. Visit to the Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, where we will make a brief stop for an explanation of its facade, to later move towards the Panecillo viewpoint, an iconic place in the city, renowned for its beauty, and where is a giant statue of the "Winged Virgin", where you can admire a beautiful landscape of colonial and modern Quito. Later we will continue to the Plaza de San Francisco, one of the representative places of the city and full of history, from where we will walk to the Plaza Grande, historical and political center of the city, surrounded by innumerable attractions including: the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the Archbishop's Palace and the La Compañía church. We will finish our tour meeting the traditional La Ronda neighborhood, in whose romantic setting we can find workshops where our visitors will learn with a group of authentic artisans, how their works are elaborated, and trades of yesteryear that keep alive the cultural traditions of this charming city, in this emblematic street you will have the opportunity to visit an ice cream shop where you can find very traditional flavors of Ecuador, as well as a visit to one of the artisan workshops: panamá hats or joinery or tinwork or products made from honey bee. (Entrance to churches are not included).
Then  we will have lunch time (not included), and we'll continue to the Mitad del Mundo.
Departure from “Galería Ecuador” (Reina Victoria N24-263 y Lizardo García), meeting point in the Mariscal area. We go to the "Middle of the World City", where you can see the monument that divides the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere of the planet. It was built during the XVII century when a French Expedition defined the precise location of the equatorial line that divides the world and it is a must-see place for those who visit Quito. Includes entrance to the Middle of the World complex ,where you can live experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world. After visiting this privileged place and registering it in your passport, you will always see Ecuador and the Middle of the World in a different way.

NOTE: Afternoon optionally excursions: “Authentic Middle of the World Tour” or “Urban Legends of Quito at Night”, and to know deeply, because Quito was the first city in the World to be declared a World Heritage Site.
 

HIGHLIGHTS:

● Modern Quito
● Historical Center
● Basílica del Voto Nacional
● Panecillo Viewpoint
● Plaza de San Francisco
● Plaza Grande
● Government Palace
● LaCompañía Church
● La Ronda Street
 

RATES 2022:

INCLUDED:

• Transfers to and from selected hotels
• Professional English speaking Guide
• Traditional ice cream tasting
• Demonstration and talk about spinning tops and / or toquilla straw hats
• Entrance to LaCompañía Church (Aditional)
•  English speaking guide
•  Entrance to Mitad del Mundo monument

NOT INCLUDED:

• Meals 
• Tickets to museums not specified in the tour
• Tips 
• Personal expenses and extras