3 Day Trip of Cultural Experience in Quito

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About this activity

Discover the highlights of Quito in this 3-day cultural tour that visits the Old District of Quito, the best museums in the city, enjoy the experiments that only offer in the Equator Line. Experience the culinary of Ecuador with a professional chef, visit La Capilla del Hombre which is a purpose-built art museum dedicated to the peoples of Latin America, have magnificent views from teleférico of Quito over 13,200 feet, and explore fruits and vegetables local markets.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Latin Adventures Cía Ltda

Ages: Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–78 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Certified English /Spanish speaking guide
Included: Driver/guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Private tour and transportation
Included: Cooking lessons
Included: All activities

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips

Itinerary

Day 1 · Discover the colonial city by walking - Ecuadorian Cooking Classes

Quito Old Town

6 hours Admission included

Experience the sights, smells, and flavors of this sky-high capital as the day comes to life. Start this adventure on the cobblestone streets of the city to visit: The Mercado Central, a vibrant and colorful market to immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere; follow your guide past stalls bursting with exotic fruits and fresh vegetables and discover sizzling local dishes. Visit the Independence Plaza, home to the Independence Monument, Government Palace, and the Archbishop’s Palace. La Compañía de Jesús church, a Jesuit church boasting an elaborate façade made entirely out of volcanic stone, and an interior rich in gold leaf. The legendary San Francisco Catholic Church to explore convents and monastery, then walk down through Rocafuerte Street, which in the Seventeen Century was known as “the long Street to the hill”. Explore La Ronda, one of the most picturesque cobblestone streets in Old District of Quito. Try flavors that you’re not likely to find back home — like colaciones, empanadas, etc... Stop in a chocolatería to taste and have a full explanation of the whole process of making chocolate. After 4 hours of city exploration by walking, be ready to take cooking lessons with a professional cook.

Day 2 · The best Museums of Quito

Museo Casa del Alabado

30 min Admission included

Housed in an elegant colonial-era home, this privately owned museum with contemporary displays showcases an impressive collection of pre-Columbian artifacts. Thematically organized around subjects such as shamans, pigmentation and the afterlife, explanations in English and Spanish (audio guides are available) explore the indigenous beliefs represented by the finely crafted ceramic pieces and jewelry.
La Capilla Del Hombre

30 min Admission included

One of the most important works of art in South America, Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamín’s Capilla del Hombre stands next to the Casa Museo Guayasamín. The fruit of Guayasamín’s greatest vision, this giant monument-cum-museum is a tribute to humankind, to the suffering of Latin America’s indigenous poor and to the undying hope for something better. It’s a moving place and tours (in English, French, and Spanish, included in the price) are highly recommended. Admission includes entrance to the Casa Museo.
Museo Nacional del Ecuador

30 min Admission included

Located in the circular, glass-plated, landmark building of the Casa de la Cultura is one of the country’s largest collections of Ecuadorian art, with magnificent works of pre-Hispanic and colonial religious art. The museum collection includes more than 1000 ceramic pieces dating from 12,000 BC to AD 1534, with highlights being ‘whistle bottles’ from the Chorrera culture, figures showing skull deformation practiced by the Machalilla culture, wild serpent bowls from the Jama-Coaque and ceramic representations of tzantzas (shrunken heads).
Museo de la Ciudad

45 min Admission included

This first-rate museum depicts daily life in Quito through the centuries, with displays including dioramas, model indigenous homes, and colonial kitchens. The 1563 building itself (a former hospital) is a work of art. There are also a number of temporary exhibitions.

Day 3 · Mitad del Mundo Complex - Inti Ñan - Teleferico

Mitad Del Mundo

2 hours Admission included

The Mitad del Mundo ("Middle of the World") complex just outside Quito is heavily promoted as being "the equator". In fact, it is a tourist trap built around a monument to an expedition which located the equatorial line with impressive accuracy for the time (the 18th Century) but which later technology has revealed to be about 240m off the mark.
Intinan Equator Museum

45 min Admission included

An interactive museum that showcases the history of ancient towns in the country and answers all your pressing equator-related science queries.
TeleferiQo Quito

one hour Admission included

For spectacular views over Quito’s mountainous landscape, hop aboard this sky tram, one of the world's highest aerial lifts, that takes passengers on a 2.5km ride (10 minutes) up the flanks of Volcán Pichincha to the top of Cruz Loma. Once you’re at the top (a mere 4100m), you can hike to the summit of Rucu Pichincha (4680m), a 4km (five-hour) round-trip – ask about the safety situation before attempting the climb and bring warm clothes.