Pick-up. Transfer to the Old town: 0-30min (depending on your location). Quito city tour is perfect for seeing fascinating panoramas, churches, domes and roofs that have an important historical value. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 9.350 feet. The architecture and rich interiors, are pure examples of Quito School of sculpture, which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. After 3 incredible hours exploring the Old Town, you’ll understand why Quito was the world’s first city named to UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage list. Time for lunch: 1 hour. Transfer to Mitad del Mundo: 1 hour ride.
In the afternoon, you will visit: “Cuidad Mitad Del Mundo” and Intiñan Museum
“Ciudad Mitad del Mundo” is the touristic, cultural, scientific and commercial smallest city of Ecuador. Visit Intiñan Museum. Return to the hotel: 1 hour ride.
Transfer to the Old town. You will admire and learn about colonial art, architecture, culture, legends, and traditions.
You'll see a true example of neo gothic architecture style.
f the country: the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop Palace as well as the City Hall.
h facade is covered with intricate carvings.
Franciscans immediately began the construction of a monastery, which became a center for education and the arts and has its own painting and sculpture schools (the Church of San Francisco is visited during the tour).
illo as well as the statue of the Winged Virgin Mary, the patroness of the city.
tion of the many aspects of Ecuador’s culture. This museum offers interactive exhibits on how the Incas determined the middle of the earth, plus interesting science experiments such as balancing an egg on a nail.
Its architecture is based on colonial style. An obelisk and a museum relevant to its geographical location were built at the Middle of the World site. All of this is found among the drastic landscape surrounded by nature and modern buildings. The monument is crowned by a metallic sphere that represents the Earth. It is named Equatorial Monument and it geographical orientation coincides with the four cardinal points and is located precisely at Earth’s midpoint — 0 degrees latitude, 0 minutes, 0 seconds.
Your guide will pick you up at the reception desk of your hotel. We pick up travelers form all the hotels located within Quito.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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