Catedral Church Domes
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.
Catedral Church Domes Tour
Visit the Cathedral of Quito, the highest ranking Catholic temple in our country. This beautiful church opens its doors to us at night to tour its church and its altars, domes and catacombs.
Itinerary
Start
Departures form Naciones Unidas Boulevard (Av. Shyris & Av. Naciones Unidas)
Tour start
We will start the tour on board the only double-decker bus in Quito.
Catedral
During your visit you will observe the altarpieces that were carved by the first teachers of the Quito school of art, they are covered with gold leaf.
Main altar
You will be able to observe the main altar, totally covered with gold leaf, it has Baroque and Mudejar influences. The sacristy and pulpit were the last elements to be completed. The Cathedral was officially completed and consecrated by the second Bishop of Quito, Mons. Fray Pedro de la Peña in 1572.
Domes
During our visit we will climb through narrow passageways to access the domes, from here you will closely observe the famous Gallito de la Catedral, you will also be able to enjoy a beautiful view of the Plaza Grande, El Sagrario and the Panecillo. In the domes you will have time to take the best pictures with this incredible landscape.
Mausoleum and catacombs.
In this church are buried the remains of Marshal Antonio José de Sucre, leader of the Battle of Pichincha and former President García Moreno, there are also several characters from our Ecuadorian history. Finally we will access the catacombs to be able to admire this mysterious part of the church. (This attraction can be kept closed by decision of the church).
Hot canelazo drink
The night ends with a delicious hot canelazo before returning to United Nations Boulevard. We are waiting for you on our secret tour of Quito.
What's included
Included
- Tour en el bus de dos pisos
- Ingreso especial a la Catedral Primada de Quito
- Acceso la iglesia y altares
- Acceso a las cúpulas del Gallito de la Catedral
- Canelazo caliente
Not included
- Detalles no especificados
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What to bring
- Preferably wear sports, non-slip shoes
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