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Quito · Pichincha · Ecuador
Small Group Quito Legends And Culture Tour
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From $58.36 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Learn the legends of Quito on this tour that’ll get your hands dirty and your taste buds tingling! You’ll explore the city’s historic center and hear the tales behind Quito’s oldest streets before getting a lesson in old-school woodcarving techniques, taught to you by local artisans. From there, it’s a sweet treat with a visit to a local chocolate factory and a traditional ice cream shop serving up crazy flavors you’ll only find in Latin America.
Highlights
Why travelers choose this experience
- Walk through Quito’s Old Town and hear the stories and legends of this historic center
- Visit one of Quito’s oldest woodcarving workshops and try your hand at the craft
- Pop into a local chocolate factory to sample what just might be the best chocolate in the world
- Enjoy ice cream made from unique South American ingredients
- Uncover the stories that line one of the most traditional colonial streets of Quito
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Quito
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Quito
Sightseeing at Plaza de la Independencia.
Continued
Quito
Sightseeing at Carondelet Palace.
Continued
Quito
Sightseeing at Compania de Jesus, Quito.
Continued
Quito
Local Flavor.
Planning Details
Before you go
Included
Local English-speaking guide, entrance fee to the San Francisco towers
Not Included
Additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips/gratuities for your guide, transportation to and from the meeting point
What to Bring
We suggest wearing comfortable clothing, a sweater or light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses and a hat If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Restrictions
Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
Meeting & Pickup
Entrance of the Teatro Sucre (Plaza del Teatro), Old Town Quito. Drop off location: Old town Plaza Grande at 6.00 PM Ending point: La Ronda Street – Old town
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 6 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-01-24
5.00 / 5
clients loved it. Guide was great!
2025-06-21
5.00 / 5
We loved our experiences with (I think his name Marcelo). We loved all the locations he took us to. Most importantly he was always watchful for our safety. I really appreciated that care. Sending a photo of us.
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