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Free walking tour: Quito and its charms, art, architecture, local food and more.

Duration: 3h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Oscar
Quality Verified Registered on October 18, 2022

Hi dear travelers, My name si Oscar, i'm a national tour guide here in Quito, Ecuador. I'm a very friendly guy, I love my profession and I really love to meet people from all over the word. I enjoy showing my city, take pictueres ( I think I take really good pictueres 😁) share my culture, my knowledge and My friendship. Give me the chance to take You all over the city. You won't regret.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description


Have you ever been to Quito?

If your answer is no, I haven't, let me tell you that you are in the right place.
My tour lasts four or three hours, it all depends on you my dear travelers, I do not like to pressure my tourist to visit any place, I will suggest the places we can go and you will decide.

This is a list of the places we normally visit on my tour:

  • Basilica of the national vote (Gothic church)
  • Archbishop's Palace (tasting of traditional ice cream)
  • Big square (main square garden, historical information)
  • Company of Jesus (the golden church)
  • San Francisco (one of the most important churches in the Old Town)
  • Yumbos store (chocolate tasting)


This tour is full of fun, you will learn about history, culture, architecture, local food and in general about life here.

Do not hesitate to contact me, more than your guide I will be your friend.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    QFMV+X4Q, Quito 170130, Ecuador
    QFMV+X4Q, Quito 170130, Ecuador
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    I'll wait for you in front of the Basilica of the National Vote which is located on Venezuela Street, I will use a green umbrella.

  • 1
    Entrance not included
    Basílica del Voto Nacional
  • 2
    Free admission
    Museo Camilo Egas
  • 3
    Free admission
    Antiguo Círculo Militar
  • 4
    Free admission
    Palacio Arzobispal
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Plaza Grande
  • 6
    Free admission
    Centro Cultural Metropolitano
  • 7
    Entrance not included
    Iglesia de la Compañía de Jesús
  • 8
    Free admission
    Iglesia de San Francisco
  • 9
    Free admission
    Yumbos Chocolate

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.91
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4.85
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4.87
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Misha 26 May 2024
Palm Springs

Verified booking
Travelled alone - May 2024
Tefa did my walking tour and she was super knowledgeable about the history of Quito, the architecture and the Ecuadorian culture. The tour was so much fun and her personality really added to it. She kept the group together, which is important and answered all of our questions. One of the highlights was our stop at Yumbo, an award-winning Ecuadorian chocolate maker where we did a chocolate tasting. This tour is a definite must if you visit Quito!
Tefa 24 May 2024
Quito

I recently had the pleasure of taking a tour of Quito's historic center with Oscar, and I cannot recommend his tour enough. As a local guide, Oscar's knowledge and passion for Quito's history and culture is truly remarkable. His friendly and engaging personality made the tour both informative and fun. We visited numerous landmarks, including Plaza de la Independencia, La Catedral, and La Compañía de Jesús, and Oscar's insightful commentary brought each of these sites to life. He even took us to some hidden gems that we wouldn't have discovered on our own. Overall, I was thoroughly impressed with Oscar's tour and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in Quito's historic center.
Andrew 20 May 2024
Vancouver

Verified booking
Travelled in group - May 2024
We were told to meet at 2:20pm and got a text at 2:00pm cancelling the tour. We were told that our guide didn't have service to contact us and was out of the city. We were told there were not guides available. If there were no guides available, why were we booked into a tour? We booked this tour early this morning, and since there was no tour at 2:30, we missed the opportunity to get another tour or make alternate plans. Please book someone into a tour only if you know there will be a guide available, not 20 mins before it starts.
Jonathan 16 May 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
We were delighted to have Oscar as our guide. Everything was very professional, starting with the WhatsApp picture showing us exactly where to meet. We then had a great mix of fun things to do, information on the sights we were walking past and - unusually in my experience - the opportunity to go inside some of the places if we wanted to do, without having to curtail other parts of the tour. All in all, an excellent experience, and I would thoroughly recommend Oscar for your tour.
Oinatz 05 May 2024

Verified booking
Travelled in couple - May 2024
Oscar makes the tour really entertaining with local facts and he likes the interaction with people, and adapts the route and context based on each group. Amazing!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 15 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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