Quito City Tour Including Teleférico And Horse Ride In Pichincha Volcano
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 8 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
8:30 AM Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
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Departure Details :
Traveler pickup is offered
Free hotel picks up all hotels in Quito. Outside of the city has an extra charge. -
Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Get to know this World Heritage UNESCO site on horseback, for a full-day tour riding for almost 3 miles in the Andes, with a great view of Quito surrounded by volcanoes.
Know More about this tour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Iglesia de La Compania de Jesus, Quito, Pichincha Province
It is a Jesuit church in Quito, Ecuador. It is among the best-known churches in Quito because of its large central nave, which is profusely decorated with gold leaf, gilded plaster and wood carvings.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco), Quito, Pichincha Province
The Church and Convent of San Francisco forms part of the City of Quito World Heritage Site, the first site ever inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1978. It is the oldest and most significant religious site in Ecuador. The vast complex includes 13 cloisters, three churches, a plaza, more than 3,500 works of religious art, and a library holding thousands of books and historic documents.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza grande), Quito, Pichincha Province
It is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, date remembered as the First Cry of Independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from spanish monarchy.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catedral Metropolitana, Quito, Pichincha Province
The Cathedral of Quito, is one of the most important churches in the city, its history dates back to 1535 after the Spanish foundation of Quito, began the trace of streets and the framing of apples, after the trace, this solar was given to the first priest of Quito, the priest Juan Rodriguez.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: El Sagrario, Quito, Pichincha Province
This 17th-century church was once part of the nearby cathedral. It's a mishmash of different architectural styles, from baroque to neoclassical.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Santo Domingo Plaza (Plaza de Santa Domingo), Quito, Pichincha Province
Santo Domingo church and monastery represent one of the most important religious structures in Quito. Its history is characterized by fortune. It began in 1880 with the arrival of a group of Italian priests who began a modernization process that included aesthetic changes in the temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica del voto nacional, Quito, Pichincha Province
It is a Roman Catholic church located in the historic center of Quito, Ecuador. It is the largest neo-Gothic basilica in the Americas.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Calle La Ronda, Quito, Pichincha Province
This is a narrow cobblestone street very famous among locals because it appears in many paintings and it was the cradle of several famous poems and songs. The street has recuperated its splendor and it is very popular for local people who come on Friday and Saturday nights for drinking a traditional hot "canelazo" made of cinnamon with a liquor!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Teleferico Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
It is a gondola lift in Quito, Ecuador, running from the edge of the city center up the east side of Pichincha Volcano to lookout Cruz Loma. It is one of the highest aerial lifts in the world
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
Bottled water
All activities
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Entry/Admission - Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Entry/Admission - Teleferico Quito
Exclusions
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco)
Entry/Admission - Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
Entry/Admission - El Sagrario
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This experience requires good weather. If its canceled due to poor weather, youll be offered a different date or a full refund
Traveler Reviews
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Diego was our guide. He was great. We needed to adjust our schedule and change a couple of things. He was able to make it all happen. The horse ride was amazing. It was incredible how those horses can handle the ride at over 13,000 feet in elevation.
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Amazing! Truly!