Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting

Name: Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting
Brand: Viator
Price: 29.19 USD
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Learn the legends of Quito on this tour through the city’s historic centre. Visit the market where every kiosk tells a story, and uncover local culture and customs as you explore the heart of Old Town. See where the Spanish city was born and revolutions sparked. Take a break with a hands-on sweet treat – making your own ice cream using ingredients you’ll only find in South America.

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Explore Quito’s UNESCO-listed Old Town and colonial landmarks
Admire La Compañía de Jesús church and its gold-covered interior
Make Ecuadorian ice cream with native ingredients
Visit Quito’s Central Market and learn about local traditions
Join a small-group walking tour (max 12 guests) led by a local Quito guide
End at La Ronda, Quito’s iconic cultural street

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Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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What you'll do

Meet your friendly guide and head to Quito’s Central Market—a local favorite
Each stall has a story, from medicinal plants to exotic fruits, and even remedies for love!
30 min
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Chile St Venezuela, Garcia Moreno N5-16, Quito Historic Center, Quito, Ecuador
See Independence Plaza, where the Spanish city of Quito was born in the 16th century and many Ecuadorian revolutions started.
Take in the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Government Palace and learn the roles
they’ve played in Ecuador’s rich history.
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito, Ecuador
Next, see the Jesuit church of La Compañía de Jesús, one of the jewels of South America.
You’ll have the option to climb the towers of San Francisco Church, one of the o
ldest churches in the city, to reach a lookout that’s worth all the stairs.
Finally, your tour ends at the enchanting La Ronda, a street that has become one
of the city’s most popular tourist attractions

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Entrance of the Teatro Sucre (Plaza del Teatro), Old Town Quito. View on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/zNjR21pBqSaEj24g8

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Can kids join the tour? Yep! Kids aged 6 and up are welcome, as long as they're with an adult.
What should I wear for the tour? We recommend comfy clothes, walking shoes, a sweater or light jacket, sunglasses, and a hat—Quito’s weather can change quickly!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.