Quito, land of the Chullas and Cholas

Discover the essence of Quito on our Tierra de Chullas y Cholas tour, where you will explore the charming corners of the Historic Center of Quito. You will walk through alleys full of history, go up and down hills and ravines, and maybe you will meet a Quito character along the way! 🚶‍♂️🏛️

🎩 What awaits you on this journey?

🔹 The adventures of the Quito chullos, the most famous rogues in the city.

🧂 The famous "quito salt" - and no, it's not for cooking. 😉

🐎 Surprising stories where even the chagras fell for the lies of these lively people.

Immerse yourself in the tradition, mischief and ingenuity of the Quito people with us. Book your tour and experience Quito like never before!

The tour lasts 3 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English and Spanish

100% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Kunakkuna Experiences

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We are a tour operator offering free walking tours, private tours and VIP tours for national and foreign tourists who want to know more about the wonders hidden in the land of four worlds, Ecuador.

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7 reviews

Professionalism

4.86

Fun

4.86

Communication

4.86

Quality

4.86

Route

4.71

7 stops

3 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:QFHQ+X5F Monumento al primer grito de la independencia del Ecuador, Quito 170401, EcuadorPlaza Grande, Chile between García Moreno and Venezuela. Our guide will be waiting for you, next to the Independence Monument, wearing a wine-colored hoodie with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or a wine-colored umbrella with our name on it.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Plaza GrandeStart your adventure at Plaza Grande, where our guide will warmly welcome you and share some recommendations to make your experience unforgettable. From the heart of Quito’s Historic Center, we will explore the history that lives in every corner.

Free entry

Palacio ArzobispalHere, in addition to learning about its history, you’ll have the opportunity to taste delicious Quito sweets and uncover the mystery behind the famous Mistelas.

Free entry

Iglesia de El SagrarioWe'll stop at the perfect place to learn about these Quito icons. Then, depending on the schedule, we'll visit one of the city's most beautiful churches—either La Merced or El Sagrario. Here, you'll discover the Quito School of Art and the indigenous traditions that have shaped it.

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.