San Francisco 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, and our guides will tell you legends and stories of the capital city.
San Francisco Tour
We invite you to visit the Franciscan complex, a jewel of continental architecture for its harmonious combination of styles throughout its more than 150-year construction.
On this tour, you can enter the unique places of this convent at night and enjoy one of the best views from its towers.
Itinerary
Beginning
Departures form Naciones Unidas Boulevard (Av. Shyris & Av. Naciones Unidas)
Start of the tour
We will start the tour on board the only double-decker bus in Quito.
San Francisco Museum
Visit the exhibition at the San Francisco Museum, where you can see more than 250 heritage works of Quito art. You can walk through its corridors at night and cross the courtyard of the Museum Cloister.
Villacís Chapel
Visit the Villacís Chapel, it is a jewel of 17th-century Quito baroque architecture, which shines not only for its artistic structure but also for the evident purpose of its author, Commissioner Francisco de Villacís, of wanting to perpetuate itself in time with the construction of this Chapel and mortuary vault for him and his heirs. During the visit you can enter the ossuary or catacomb of the Villacis family.
San Francisco Churh chorus
We will go up to the Church Choir, one of the most mystical and relaxed places in the Franciscan Convent of Quito. Inside, the tubular organ where the anthem to Quito was composed stands out, and it’s lavish Mudejar-style coffered ceiling in which you can observe the universe on the ceiling.
Towers
Enjoy the best view from the towers of San Francisco, the current towers were inaugurated in 1893. On their pinnacles there are two images that belong to two important saints for the Franciscan community of Quito. In the north tower is Saint Francis of Assisi, patron of the Order; in the south tower, San Pablo, patron of the Franciscans of this Convent of Quito. From here you have a 360-degree view of the city of Quito, we invite you to take the best photographs.
La Capilla Restaurant
Our last stop is at the La Capilla restaurant, where we will taste a delicious canelazo and if you wish you can taste the local cuisine. On the tour you have a waiting time but if you want to have dinner you can stay at the Chapel to enjoy the night and then they will help you take a safe taxi for your return. At the Capilla Restaurant enjoy the best view of San Francisco and we recommend trying the empanada cart, the delicious Seco de Chivo, the mote con chicharrón, contact this number for reservations: 093 9120 606
Return
Returning to the Naciones Unidas Boulevard. We are waiting for you on our secret tour of Quito.
What's included
Included
- Double decker bus tour
- San Francisco Museum entrance
- San Francisco towers entrance
- Canelazo, hot drink at La Capilla Restaurant
Not included
- Non specified details
- Meals and drinks
- Tips
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