History, Urban Legends of Quito and The Middle of the World -

History, Urban Legends of Quito and The Middle of the World - "Small Group"

Quito, Ecuador

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Experience Quito’s highlights on a 4-hour sightseeing tour with a knowledgeable guide. Drive through diverse neighborhoods for a look at both colonial and modern Quito, and visit top Quito attractions such as Independence Plaza and the Presidential Palace.

Visit the Equatorial Monument at the dividing of the northern and southern hemispheres. The 30-meter Middle of the World Monument (Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Monument) was built honor the French expedition, and houses a small museum containing a variety of indigenous Ecuadorian items. Join this tour and explore on the the world's most unique locations.

Admire the attractive illuminated churches at night and learn about urban legends related to the history of the city.

Description

Itinerary
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Stop At: Basilica del Voto Nacional, Carchi 122 y Venezuela., Quito 170150 Ecuador

Considered to be the largest neo-gothic temple in America

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: El Panecillo, Costado del Centro Historico, Quito 170150 Ecuador

An iconic place in the city, renowned for its beauty, and where is a giant statue of the "Winged Virgin", where you can admire a beautiful landscape of colonial and modern Quito

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Gabriel Garcia Moreno Entre Chile y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador

It's the main square of the city of Quito where the Government Palace is located the Absobispal Palace, the municipality and the Independence's monument.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito 170150 Ecuador

One of Quito's best-known Jesuit churches due to its large central nave, which is deeply decorated with gold leaves, gilded plaster and wood carvings.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Calle La Ronda, Juan de Dios Morales, Quito 170150 Ecuador

It is one of the most traditional streets that are in Quito, in the old houses, workshops and galleries of artisans have been arranged.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Mitad Del Mundo, Avenida Manuel Cordova Galarza KM. 13/5, San Antonio de Pichincha, Quito 170180 Ecuador

You can see the monument that divides the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere of the planet. Here you can live experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions

Starting point pickup and drop-off
Professional Guide
Entrance to the Middle of the World
Entry/Admission - Mitad Del Mundo

Exclusions

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Entry fees to churches

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
The activities will not exceed 6 people per group.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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