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Quito Free Tour: Discover Quito’s Hidden Essence
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Quito Free Tour: Discover Quito’s Hidden Essence

4.7· 61 reviews
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Run by a local guide · Kunakkuna Experiences

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join our Free Quito Photo Walk: wander cobblestone streets, majestic churches, and historic plazas. Capture the soul of the city through your lens, while discovering Quito’s vibrant life and architecture with a local guide.

Duration
3 h 30 min
Destination
Quito
Meeting Point
Basílica del Voto Nacional / Plaza García Moreno
Provider
Kunakkuna Experiences

Description

Discover Quito through a unique photography-friendly walking experience designed to reveal the city’s beauty, history, and character in every frame. Explore the Historic Center of Quito, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, majestic churches, and vibrant plazas.

As we walk through iconic landmarks and hidden corners, you’ll not only admire the city—you’ll learn how to capture it. Your guide will share photography tips, composition techniques, and the best angles to frame unforgettable shots, whether you use a professional camera or a smartphone.

You’ll also discover how photography arrived in Ecuador in the 19th century, through early explorers whose journeys helped document the country’s cultural and architectural heritage.

Perfect for families, couples, and culture lovers, this experience blends storytelling, history, and visual inspiration. More than a walking tour, it’s a journey to see Quito through a new lens—where every corner becomes a story worth capturing.

Includes

  • Plaza Benalcazar
  • Independence Square
  • Palacio Arzobispal
  • Basílica del Voto Nacional
  • Yumbos Chocolate
  • Plaza de San Francisco
  • San Francisco Convent
  • Centro Cultural Metropolitano
  • Museo Camilo Egas
  • COEE ECUADOR
  • Church of the Tabernacle
  • Professional guide throughout the experience
  • Photography-focused walking tour through the Historic Center of Quito
  • Insights into colonial architecture, historic plazas, and hidden corners
  • Photography tips and composition guidance for better travel shots
  • Tasting of traditional Ecuadorian sweets
  • Chocolate tasting experience featuring high-quality local cacao
  • Cultural recommendations and tips to explore the city like a local
  • Friendly and relaxed atmosphere suitable for families, couples, and culture lovers

Meeting Point

Basílica del Voto Nacional / Plaza García Moreno

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Traveler reviews

61 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Fabulous insights to Quito

We booked this last minute and it was a great intro to Quito. Took us to lots of places we would never have discovered on our own. Great way to spend an afternoon in Quito

Debra Langton · October 2026

Hermoso recorrido!!

Un tour lindísimo y divertido. Muchas enseñanzas sobre la ciudad. Recomendado!!!!!!!!

Liz Fatecha · September 2026

Marlon was excellent!

I highly recommend our tour guide, Marlon. He took us places we never would have found on our own, and was very knowledgeable about the history and culture. He answered our questions thoroughly and added context as needed. My family and I have nothing but good things to say about our tour.

Aaron Doyle · August 2026

A great way to get familiar with the city

I went on a tour with Sebastian, and he was a wealth of information. He gave me a lot of good information about the city and its history. We even participated in a traditional dance. I also enjoyed the chocolate tasting. I thought it was a good way to get familiar with the city.

VeShannah Lovelace · April 2026

Great Tour with Dayanna

This was a great tour, with an amazing guide Dayanna! She gave me so much interesting information about Quito and Ecuador and showed me some beautiful buildings and churches. I can totally recommend this tour!

Sharon Janicki · April 2026

Quito tour with Sebastian

Don't miss this tour! Sebastian gave so many insights of Quito that make me wishing to come back to fulfill all his suggestions. Outstanding! Thank you Sebastian!

Marcello martina · March 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: the equivalent of $5 to $10 USD per person, in local currency

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
4.7(61 reviews)

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