Basilica Church Tour

Visit the largest neogothic church in Quito, its construction took a hundred years and legend has it that it is still unfinished and the day it is finished a cataclysm will occur. On our tour you will be able to walk through places that are normally closed and you will discover hidden secrets of the Basilica of the National Vow.

Basilica Church Tour
Saturday
3 hs
17:00
English and Spanish
Easy

Basilica Church Tour

Take a tour in the only double-decker bus in Quito, on the tour you will discover hidden details and secrets of our city, our guides will tell you legends and stories of the capital city.

Itinerary

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Start

17:00

Departures form Naciones Unidas Boulevard (Av. Shyris & Av. Naciones Unidas)

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Start of the tour

We will start the tour on board the only double-decker bus in Quito.

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Basílica visit

Visit the largest neogothic church in Quito, its construction took a hundred years and legend has it that it is still unfinished and the day it is finished a cataclysm will occur.

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Hidden gems

On our tour you will be able to walk through places that are normally closed and you will discover hidden secrets of the Basilica of the National Vow.

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Access to the balconies

This church has unique viewpoints, on our tour we will have access to the balconies, from this point you will be able to observe the animals of Ecuador that were places instead of the gargoyles.

Access to the balconies
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Condor tower

We will also go up to the Condor tower and the clock tower, from this point you will have the best view of the city and be able to take the best pictures of Quito.

Condor tower
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Access to the catacombs

Finally we will access the catacombs to be able to admire this mysterious part of the church.

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Typical drink

The night ends with a delicious hot canelazo, a typical drink from the Andes, made with naranjilla, cinnamon and liquor. We are waiting for you on our secret tour of Quito!

What's included

Included

  • Double decker bus tour
  • Basilica entrance
  • Access to balconies and towers
  • Access to the catacombs and the chapel
  • Canelazo, hot drink

Not included

  • Not specified details

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Prices

Shared tour

Departures every Saturday
$20
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Private tour

Departures every Saturday
From $20 $per person

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