Essential Quito: Famous Sights & Local Secrets
From landmark plazas to lived-in neighborhoods, this experience blends Quito’s icons with local life, and your host follows what interests you most.
Experience Overview
Time:
6 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Transport Mode:
Walking experience (may use public transport for long distances)Meeting point:
Independence Square, and Chile St Venezuela, García Moreno N5-16, Quito 170401, EcuadorCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
What makes it special
From stone monuments to shaded courtyards, your host shows how Quito’s iconic landmarks and everyday moments fit together; this day flows with your pace and perspective.
Key Highlights:
- Start at Independence Square, then drift off the tourist path
- See Quito’s architecture shift from formal to familiar
- Explore everyday life where balconies and radios tell stories
- Visit courtyards, rooftops, or alleys, based on what draws you
- Hear how history sits quietly in doorways, tiles, and columns
- Let movement or stillness guide the day’s final hour
- Personalize the pace: go deep in a moment, or keep discovering
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Meeting point
Independence Square, and Chile St Venezuela, García Moreno N5-16, Quito 170401, Ecuador
FAQs
Your questions, answered
Is this a traditional tour or something different?
This isn’t a traditional tour with a fixed script. It’s a fully personalized day shaped around your interests, whether it’s culture, history, neighborhoods, or hidden local spots. Your host is a knowledgeable local, more like a friend showing you their city. It’s flexible, one-on-one, and tailored entirely to you.