Things to Do in Quito

Hello Walker!! 👋🏻
This free tour is totally different. WE ARE A GROUP OF CERTIFIED GUIDES. By the end, you'll feel like a Quito resident, learning about traditions, history, ways of speaking (Spanish), and, above all, tasting unique food.

THE POINTS TO VISIT WILL BE:
• Basilica of the National Vow (exterior). The largest neo-Gothic church in Latin America, with its striking gargoyles.
• Camilo Egas Art Museum
• Ñucanchi Shop, shopping time with Ecuadorian liquor tasting
• Tasting of Canelazo, a traditional drink from Quito; with or without alcohol, your choice.
• Archbishop's Palace , where we will taste the famous Mistelas, ice creams, and unique sweets.
• Plaza Grande, Cathedral, Government Palace.
• The Church of the Society of Jesus (exterior) or also called the golden church
• Former Central Bank of Ecuador (foreign), we will talk about why we use dollars?
• Place to buy the famous empanadas, humitas, cevichochos and natural juices
• Ecuadorian chocolate tasting while enjoying the panoramic view of the San Francisco Church in Quito.

Don't think twice and get to know Quito in a unique and spectacular way... Chulla vida...!! (Yolo) 😄

Do you like photography?
This night tour will allow you to see the Historic Center of Quito from another perspective because we will visit different important points to take incredible photos of the colonial center while we tell you different legends of the city.
We will visit:
Church of St. Barbara
Monastery of Carmen Bajo
Big Square
San Francisco Square
and other interesting places
Come and be part of this entertaining night with us!!

Have you ever learned Spanish while walking through a city? Have you ever learned about the indigenous cosmovision of Ecuador?
Hey you! I would love to show you the magic of Quito! Starting with the historic center, full of history and legends, then with a free Ecuadorian chocolate tasting, ice cream tasting, candies tasting & finally a Quito slang lesson in Spanish/Kichwa lesson!
 We will visit:

• Basilica church (Second highest church in Latin America!)
• 7 crosses street (Iconic street, sacred in pre-Columbian times and in the Spanish conquest)
• Plaza Grande (the heart of Quito)
• Arzobispal Palace (one of the oldest and best preserved buildings in Quito)
• Compañía de Jesús Church (all made it with gold, hell yes!)
• Candies tasting (Different types of Ecuadorian candies)
• Ice cream tasting (Try all the flavors you want)
• Chocolate tasting (Did you know cacao bean comes from Ecuador?)
• Plaza San Francisco (oldest brewery in SouthAmerica)
• Church San Francisco (iconic Indigenous/European arquitecture) 

 Free city tour + slang lesson in Spanish + chocolate/ candies tasting = perfect plan 😊


*All the tasting are suitable for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans 😊
*I will be with a pink umbrella 

Are you the type of traveler who is motivated to travel just by the food?

If your answer is 100% yes then this tour was created for you 😁. If you are looking for new experiences, new flavors, new sensations, let me tell you that you are in the right place.

This is a list of the places we will visit:

1. Santa Clara Market (fruits, vegetables, medicinal herbs and cheap Ecuadorian food).

2. Calle Rocafuerte (traditional Ecuadorian sweets)

3. Yumbos Store (the best Ecuadorian chocolates)

4. The Archbishop's Palace, the tasting area (empanadas, artisanal ice creams, traditional liquors and restaurant recommendations)

5. Runa Tulpa Restaurant, the best local food (canelazo tasting)

6. La caponata Restaurant, the best vegetarian food (coffee tasting).

I invite you to take this tour and live the best gastronomic experience in Quito, it doesn't matter if you are an Aletarian, vegetarian or vegan, after this you won't eat for the rest of the day 😁

Have you ever been to Quito?

If your answer is no, I haven't, let me tell you that you are in the right place.
My tour lasts four or three hours, it all depends on you my dear travelers, I do not like to pressure my tourist to visit any place, I will suggest the places we can go and you will decide.

This is a list of the places we normally visit on my tour:

• Basilica of the national vote (Gothic church)
• Archbishop's Palace (tasting of traditional ice cream)
• Big square (main square garden, historical information)
• Company of Jesus (the golden church)
• San Francisco (one of the most important churches in the Old Town)
• Yumbos store (chocolate tasting)

This tour is full of fun, you will learn about history, culture, architecture, local food and in general about life here.

Do not hesitate to contact me, more than your guide I will be your friend.

Welcome to Quito, the city where you can explore the best-preserved colonial center in South America . Experience a tour steeped in history and travel back in time with me. More than a guide, think of me as a friend eager to show you the best things about my city.
We'll begin our tour of its squares and churches, where we'll learn a little about its history, architecture, and famous legends, as well as explore its historic sites freely.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price ; instead, each person gives the guru the amount they consider appropriate at the end (usually amounts ranging from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Meeting point: Basilica of the National Vow

We will visit externally:

• The Basilica of the National Vow - Let's learn about its surroundings and its importance within the city.
• Ñucanchi Shop - recognizes the local cultures of Ecuador in addition to the amazing crafts made in the 3 continental regions of Ecuador.
• Casa del Higo - a unique, cozy colonial house with unique details from the 17th century and the Republican era.
• Plaza Grande - the main and busiest square in old Quito.
• Tasting of chocolates or traditional sweets in one of the city's best-preserved courtyards.
• We will visit one of the first universities in the city of Quito.
• The Church of the Society of Jesus - The baroque church gilded entirely with gold and filled with different artistic styles.
• San Francisco Square - We'll have a panoramic view of the San Francisco Church and also visit its interior to learn a little more about Quito art.
• We will also discover some surprising places ☺️✨

If you wish to enter a museum or church, we are happy to do so as long as the entire group agrees to do so.

If you wish, I can advise you on other attractions, restaurants, traditional dishes, among others.
What are you waiting for to live this adventure?

NOTE: If you have already made a reservation, our guides will contact you to confirm the tour, so it is important to keep an eye on the Guru Walk app or your WhatsApp.

Not included:
The Tickets
Additional expenses on souvenirs or drinks

On this trip from Quito, you'll be able to put one foot on each side of the equatorial line that marks the Middle of the World! 

If you want to explore Quito, you should start with the most important thing: its Historic Center
Come and together we will walk through these magical streets that hide many stories, knowledge, and enigmas that will make you feel like a Quito native.

With us you will have the opportunity to visit the following places:

• Church of the Society of Jesus, world-famous for its gold-plated interior. Exterior view.
• Church of San Francisco, and Plaza de San Francisco , all of this known as the largest and most important architectural complex on the American continent
• The most important squares in the Historic Center

🤤Likewise, you'll be able to savor Quito delicacies that will captivate your senses. You'll be able to taste Quito sweets and try the best Ecuadorian artisanal chocolate.

If you'd like to visit Panecillo Hill, we can do so, but there will be an extra cost for transportation.

Don't hold back, don't let them tell you about it, come and dare to live this incredible experience with us!

If you are in Quito , something you cannot miss is a visit to the museum city of the Middle of the World.

Can you imagine jumping from the Northern to the Southern hemisphere in just one second? Well, here you will ... also enjoy other activities , keep reading and I'll tell you about them.

What Will We Do?

⛪ We meet in San Francisco Square

🚇We will take the subway to the north station, board our private transport and head to the middle of the world.

🍨 You will taste very particular artisanal ice creams

🔆 You will get to know half the world , its monument and some nearby museums

🌟 Take your passport and put the official stamp of the middle of the world on it

😲 Do the experiments and check that it is half the world

😃 Take the best photos next to the monument

😃 Learn some Kichwa

🥘 Optional visit to a traditional gastronomic square, at the end


✅ Includes:
+ Certified Tour Guide
+ Stamp your passport
+ Experiments
+ The best photos
+ Tastings.

Not included:
- Entrance to the monument $5 per person
- Round trip transportation $10 per person
- Things not mentioned in "includes"

Duration: 4 hours

Important: we leave with a minimum of 2 people

➡ What to bring:
- Passport to be stamped (optional)
- Cap / hat
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof jacket and/or umbrella
- Comfortable shoes
- QR code reader on your mobile
- Camera or mobile phone can be used.

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🤩If you wish, we can do 2 tours on the same day so we can make the most of it

All my tours are designed to be combined with each other 🌟, so you can do one in the morning and have time to eat something, and in the afternoon do the other tour.

My other walking tour is:
😍Historic center! "Quito is a must-see, discover its history and flavors."

Find them at the end after the comments
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On this free shopping tour of Quito, we'll take a journey through the country's tradition and history through its handicrafts and most characteristic products.

Do you know what Ecuadorians' favorite food is to cure a hangover?
Come, learn and try the typical foods of the city of Quito.
We are going to taste the best chocolate in the city , once full of energy while we walk we will explain what they like to eat in the Ecuadorian Amazon .
Little by little we arrived at the market to see the place where people go to drink water, where they cool the hot metal in the forge, etc. Do you know what this is for?

We will continue through the fruit and vegetable market that We are looking forward to seeing the most popular food dishes in Quito.
And we will try Andean fast food ... oops! What a treat!

Well, we have to hurry up for dessert, seasonal fruits Oh! and then an empanada 😁🥟 doesn't look bad...
By the way, did you know that sugar cane is eaten in pieces?
Well , with our stomachs almost full, we're going to try the best ice cream in paila ... with a sip of alcohol, hehe.

Well, if you want to know more about the typical food of Ecuador and Quito, book this free tour and don't go without eating.

Important:
- Tastings and dishes not included.
- Budget for one person $10
- Budget for two or more people $7 per person
- Don't forget to tell us if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions👌😋.
- The experience of this tour is better if you don't eat anything beforehand lol,🤪

Tired of churches? In this tour we will have a different experience, we will go deeper in the Ecuadorian food, flavors and art! 

-Meeting Point: Zular CoffeShop 

Did you know that high altitude coffee has the best quality in the world, do you know why? Here we will find the answer, we will learn of the process of making Ecuadorian coffe, and we will taste it too!

*Having a coffee is optional. Its price is about $3 (espresso, americano, macchiato or cappuccino)

- Plaza San Blas: We will learn about the history of this square and have you heard of the night priest?

 - Central Market: Do you like new flavor and smells? We will discuss about the Ecuadorian gastronomy, we will try juices, fruits and food you never saw or eat in your life (Suitable for vegans, vegetarians or omnivores) and we will talk about the Ecuadorian roses.

*if you are hungry this is the place to get some food and if you want, you can have a “LIMPIA” to remove all bad energies.

- Sucre theater: Who was Sucre and why his name it’s everywhere! Let’s visit the most beautiful painting of Quito!

- Bolívar theater: let’s revive some art from the quiteño school art  

- Plaza Grande: The heart of Quito 
We will have a chocolate tasting in Paccari, you heard about it?

- Then we will visit the archbishop palace, here we will try traditional: Candies, Alcohol, Ice cream 

- Camilo Egas museum

First painter to portray indigenous people in his art as a social protest.

And to finish we will go to Runa Tulpa to try the famous cocktail of Quito: CANELAZO

Can you imagine walking at night in the most beautiful historic center listening to legends, stories and taking good photos?
I would love to tell you about them, there are several.

👹 Stories of parties with priests, urban legends and deals with the devil.

👽 Quito is full of legends and mysterious stories... are they just legends or are they true? Come and find out.

⛪ A legend says that a church was built by the devil himself... is it true?

🍨 We will try some very interesting ice creams

🍻 We will finish with a delicious craft beer, choose your favorite

Join this tour, laugh, be amazed and discover the stories of this beautiful city.

See you at the Plaza de las Conceptas

You already know how to recognize the best free tours in Quito, look for the Yellow Umbrella

Includes:
* Certified guide
* Excellent photos
* Legends and stories
* 1 craft beer