Private Full Day Six Senses Tour in Quito
The Six Senses is a unique and innovative tour created by Latin Trails, that is fixed with psycho-sensory experiences in which every perceptive human senses are involved, giving visitors a complete life experience on ancient places and typical dishes in the marvelous city of Quito.
Sensorial: Hands on to feel the textures of Quito as you learn and experience adventure and culture. Listen: The sounds of the city, the Andes and history. Taste: Enjoy the culinary delights on tasting journeys that bring you to the world’s best chocolate, legendary deserts, and fine coffee Colonial: Get a birdseye view of the city and come in close on to colonial art crafted by both indigenous hands with European influence
Aromas: Exotic perfumes for Ecuador’s 4 world’s orchids, exotic fruit, algae and more blend to elevate your senses Love: The sixth sense is made up of love and the heart Ecuadorians put into everything they do.
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Private Full Day Six Senses Tour in Quito
Pickup included
What's included in Private Full Day Six Senses Tour in Quito
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Your day starts exploring the bustling streets and squares of the largest historical center in the Americas, in a unique adventure for the senses. Together we will uncover traditions, history and local life of this enchanting city. Our route takes along the street of the seven crosses. Enjoying the view of the old colonial houses and the facades of the churches, before entering to Quito main Square knowns as Independence Square where you will find the Government Palace.
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Deeper into the heart of Quito, passing by historic buildings made of volcanic stones. The stunning views of the sculpted Compania Church will only be surpassed by its gold covered interiors. To learn more about this and other churches we make our way to the workshops of the master craftsmen from “The Escuela Quiteña”. These artists keep the secrets of the colonial art in Quito’s churches and museums. They have been in charge of restoring altars and painting of this historic churches. Over there you will discover their secrets and you were going to be able to try your artistic skills to create your own crafts.
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
As we continue through these historic streets we get a chance to meet a local family that makes traditional sweets called colaciones. It is nearby, Plaza San Francisco where is located the Church and Convent of San Francisco which forms part of the City of Quito World Heritage Site, the first site ever inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1978. It is the oldest and most significant religious site in Ecuador. The vast complex includes 13 cloisters, three churches, a plaza, more than 3,500 works of religious art, and a library holding thousands of books and historic documents. The convent was built by Brother Jodoco Ricke for the Order of the Franciscan Monks, between 1537 and 1560. The main church, an imposing baroque structure, was completed a century later, together with additional cloisters. Today, the complex continues to house Franciscan monks, but also functions as a major cultural and religious center, receiving close to one million visitors every year.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Entrance Fees
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Meeting Points
- At the Midlle of the Plaza Grande or Main Square; if you have not specified a hotel to be picked up this is where your guide will be waiting for you. Please note that it is a private tour.
End Points
- If you do not specify a drop off location the tour will end in the San Marcos neighborhood
