Quito Tour + Chocolate Tasting
Tour Options
During the booking process, you'll be able to choose between the following options. Both depart from the Basilica of the National Vow at the designated time, have a duration of 3 hours, and finish at the Plaza Central in Quito. Also, both tours include an English-speaking guide, a tour of the historic center of Quito, and a tour of an artisanal chocolate store to take part in a tasting to discover the secrets of Ecuadorian cacao.
Please read below the details of each option:
Tour + Panecillo Tour
We'll start our tour admiring the exterior of the Basilica of the National Vow. From there, we'll walk toward an artisanal chocolate store to enjoy a tasting where you'll appreciate the richness of Ecuadorian cacao. It'll be a delight for your senses!
Afterward, we'll go on a walking tour of Quito's historic center, declared a World Heritage Site, which will captivate you with its squares and buildings. Among the most important sites, you'll find the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco, where we'll visit its museum, choir, brewery, and bell tower, from which you can enjoy stunning views.
To conclude our tour, we'll go up to the viewpoint of the Virgin of El Panecillo by car, one of the most iconic spots in the city, which offers scenic views of both northern and southern Quito.
Tour + Basilica & Hotel Quiteño Tour
If you choose this option, we'll enter the Basilica of the National Vow to explore its rose windows, the Torres del Cóndor, and its clocks. From here, you'll enjoy one-of-a-kind views of the mountains and volcanoes surrounding the city.
Just like in the previously mentioned option, our next stop will be at an artisanal chocolate store, where you'll taste different varieties of chocolate and learn about Ecuadorian cacao, considered one of the best in the world.
We'll follow the same itinerary by strolling along the streets of the historic center to reach Plaza Grande, formally known as Independence Square. Here, we'll visit the Hotel Quiteño, a luxurious accommodation where a Cucurucho, a typical character from the Quiteño Easter, will give you a traditional dessert.
Finally, we'll admire the exterior of the Basilica and Convent of San Francisco as we tell you about one of Quito's most famous legends before saying our goodbyes with a traditional snack, which can be sweet or savory.
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.
Included
English–speaking guide
Chocolate tasting
Admission tickets
Transport to El Panecillo (depending on selection)
Traditional dessert and snack (depending on selection)
When to book?
You can book up until 2 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Jhonny El Guía Tours
Corporate name: Jonathan Chango
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Basilica of the National Vow
Where does the activity end?
Plaza Central de Quito
