Board the comfortable City Explorer trolley—a replica of the 20th-century trollies—to discover Quito’s vast historical heritage.

Starting in the northern part of the city, the red trolley takes you to the enchanting historic centre. The vehicle resembles the emblematic trams that used to characterise the traffic in 20th-century Quito.

Visit to the Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, where we will make a brief stop for an explanation of its facade, to later move towards the Panecillo viewpoint, 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. Later we will continue to the Plaza de San Francisco, one of the representative places of the city and full of history, from where we will walk to the Plaza Grande, historical and political centre of the city, surrounded by innumerable attractions including: the Cathedral, the Palace of Government, the Archbishop's Palace and the La Compañía church.

We will finish our tour meeting the traditional La Ronda area, in whose romantic setting we can find workshops where our visitors will learn with a group of authentic artisans, how their works are elaborated, and trades of yesteryear that keep alive the cultural traditions of this charming city. (Entrance to churches are not included).

If you make the visit on Monday, you will have the possibility to observe the Presidential Change of Guard

At the end of the tour you can visit an exclusive handicraft shop of Ecuadorian producers from different cultures of the country, and return to the hotel on your own or have free time for lunch (not included) in the Zona Rosa of the city known as La Mariscal, to continue in the afternoon optionally with our excursions: “Authentic Middle of the World Tour” or “Urban Legends of Quito at Night”, and to know deeply, because Quito was the first city in the World to be declared a World Heritage Site.

Regular services (SIB) depart and return only from the following Hotels: Mon to Sat AM: Sheraton 7:30, Dann Carlton 7:32, Wyndham Garden 7:40, KAIA 7:55, Swissotel 7:58, JW Marriott 8:08, Holiday Inn 8:10, Amazon River 8: 15, Galeria Ecuador 8:20, Nu House 8:22, Reina Isabel 8:24, Mercure Alameda 8:28, Hilton Colon 8:30