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Activity Quito, Ecuador

Quito Inca : Discovering the hidden indigenous city

5.0 (36 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation
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Quito Inca : Discovering the hidden indigenous city

About this activity

On this tour, we'll take more time to discuss in detail the philosophy, culture, and life of Andean's Ecuadorian people.

We'll visit key sites and explore the walls, squares, streets, and churches that reveal what the city of the sun once was. Discover the cultural syncretism of the colonial city, with its indigenous, European, and republican roots.

Learn about the history of the various conquests that took place in Quito, as well as the city's geographical evolution through the centuries, told through Kichwa toponymy.

Enjoy this tour, which, in addition to providing a broad overview of ancestral knowledge, aims to raise awareness of the relationship between human beings and Mother Earth.

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At a glance

Duration
2–3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Rasu Tour Guide

Ages: Adults (16–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Tastings
  • Included: Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

  1. Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

    10 min Admission not included

    External visit

  2. Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    10 min Admission not included

    External visit

  3. Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

    5 min Admission not included

    External visit

  4. Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    10 min Admission not included

    External visit

  5. Basilica del Voto Nacional

    20 min Admission not included

    Visit from outside

  6. Iglesia Santa Barbara

    5 min Admission not included

    Outdoor visit

  7. Palacio Arzobispal

    10 min Admission not included

    Visit inside

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Sometimes the meeting point may vary, so it is best to stay in touch via WhatsApp, but generally the meeting point will be at the UPC Basilica

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

5.0 out of 5 · 36 reviews
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