History walks in Quito
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £4 to £68 per person. 4 of 4 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste | 2–3 hours | Up to 7 | £4 | 5.0 (83) |
| Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting | 4 hours | Up to 12 | £22 | 4.7 (100) |
| Half-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town Quito | 4 hours | Up to 12 | £68 | 5.0 (29) |
| Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito | 4.5 hours | Private | – | 4.8 (27) |
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste (opens Viator in a new tab)
A tip-based small-group walk through Quito's old town, with a cacao tasting. Tour details: Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste
Guided in English
From £4Free cancellation
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Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through Quito's historic centre and its legends, with a market visit and ice cream tasting. Tour details: Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting
Guided in English
From £22Free cancellation
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Half-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town Quito (opens Viator in a new tab)
A half-day walk through Old Town Quito, including church interiors and lesser-known corners. Tour details: Half-Day Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town Quito
Guided in English, Spanish
From £68Free cancellation
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Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito (opens Viator in a new tab)
A private food walk through the historic centre's eateries, markets and cafés, including the Mercado Central and a chocolate stop. Tour details: Private Famous Food Tour of Historic Old Town in Quito
Guided in English, Spanish
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