What does the Quito Historic Center tour within the Andes Mountains cover?

Quito's UNESCO old town: the cathedral and colonial plazas. It also includes a visit to the equator line for a "foot in each hemisphere". Make sure to take picctures.

What Andes Mountains tours does Viaaza offer?

Trips from Quito and Cuenca. Follow city and culture tours. See the equator line and Otavalo market. Go horseback riding at Cotopaxi, and hiking in the Mindo cloud-forest.

Are the Andes Mountains tours physically demanding?

Most are low-to-medium intensity. For example city walks and jungle hikes. The exception is the Cotopaxi Horseback tour, rated high intensity.

Can I customize a tour or build a private itinerary?

Yes, every tour is customizable, and Viaaza will design a private, tailor-made Ecuador itinerary around your dates, pace and interests.

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1 Day Quito Historic Center Tour

Andes Mountains

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Always wanted to walk through the streets of Quito and learn about its rich history? The best-preserved colonial old town in the Americas is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This 1 day walking with a guide on your side lets you see and understand the best of Quito historic center. You explore Quito's historic center on foot and stand literally on the middle of the world.

Your guide leads you through the streets of the old town to its finest churches and colonial buildings. Learn from the history of the capital. Experience culture and see the architecture. The tour includes entrance to the great cathedral and an Ecuadorian chocolate tasting. To finish, you head to the Equator line just outside the city. The perfect selfie with one foot in each hemisphere.

This tour includes hotel pick up and return within Quito

Walking the Quito historic center is healthy and educative. Visit the best spots including selfies at the equator line!
— Jonatan Chimarro, Ecuador Travel Expert

From

$149/ person

1 Day

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The Americas' Finest Old Town! Walk Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center on foot! See colonial mansions and gilded churches. Your guide brings the history to life.
Inside the Great Cathedral! Your tour includes entrance to Quito's cathedral. This cathedral is one of the landmark churches of colonial South America.
Stand on the Equator! Finish at the Equator line and take the classic photo with a foot in each hemisphere.
A Taste of Ecuadorian Chocolate! Sample real Ecuadorian chocolate as part of the day. Straight from one of the world's greatest cacao countries.

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1–16 people
Physical intensity: Medium
Activities: Hiking
Environment: City, Mountains, Sun
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Region: Andes Mountains

Included: English speaking tour guide.
Chocolate tasting experience.
Entrance to the Catholic cathedral.
Hotel, pick up and return.
Not included: Alcoholic beverages, personal expenses and tips.
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance.
Lunch, drinks and snacks.

01: What does the Quito Historic Center tour within the Andes Mountains cover?
Quito's UNESCO old town: the cathedral and colonial plazas. It also includes a visit to the equator line for a "foot in each hemisphere". Make sure to take picctures.
02: What Andes Mountains tours does Viaaza offer?
Trips from Quito and Cuenca. Follow city and culture tours. See the equator line and Otavalo market. Go horseback riding at Cotopaxi, and hiking in the Mindo cloud-forest.
03: Are the Andes Mountains tours physically demanding?
Most are low-to-medium intensity. For example city walks and jungle hikes. The exception is the Cotopaxi Horseback tour, rated high intensity.
04: Can I customize a tour or build a private itinerary?
Yes, every tour is customizable, and Viaaza will design a private, tailor-made Ecuador itinerary around your dates, pace and interests.