The capital of Ecuador has a setting that few cities can match. During the 13th century it was the prosperous center of the Kingdom of Quitus. It later became the northern capital of the Inca Empire. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Colonial architects built formidable temples, monasteries and mansions, creating an urban jewel designated by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site. Quito's artistic creativity awaits the visitor in cosmopolitan galleries and boutiques filled with contemporary paintings, sculptures and exquisite traditional crafts.
The stay in Quito must include a visit to the Colonial sector, the old and charming city with 400 years of Spanish heritage. Also, visit the Center of the World, the very center of the earth, at latitude 0°, and enjoy a performance of the JACCHIGUA Folklore Ballet featuring a troupe of brilliantly costumed dancers reenacting traditional rituals and celebrations.
Quito, a journey through art and history, private, MT-105 Quito’s artistic trails offer some of the most rewarding roads you can follow: Pre-Inca peoples created among the South American continent’s oldest and finest artefacts and jewellery; the Spanish conquest brought new skills and religious fervour to the creation of superb religious sculptures; while 20th-century artists produced dramatic, expressionist paintings. Experience the ancient, historic and contemporary treasures that make Quito an extra special destination for art enthusiasts.
Quito, a journey through art and history, shared, MT-106 Quito’s artistic trails offer some of the most rewarding roads you can follow: Pre-Inca peoples created among the South American continent’s oldest and finest artefacts and jewellery; the Spanish conquest brought new skills and religious fervour to the creation of superb religious sculptures; while 20th-century artists produced dramatic, expressionist paintings.
Quito, a journey through art and history, private, MT-107 Quito’s artistic trails offer some of the most rewarding roads you can follow: Pre-Inca peoples created among the South American continent’s oldest and finest artefacts and jewellery; the Spanish conquest brought new skills and religious fervour to the creation of superb religious sculptures; while 20th-century artists produced dramatic, expressionist paintings. Experience the ancient, historic and contemporary treasures that make Quito an extra special destination for art enthusiasts.
Quito Cultural Heritage, MT-108 A full day experience with a chronologic narrative along the history of the city: its ancient pre-Columbian origins, its foundation, the Colonial and Republican periods. An immersion into the spirit of the city, its architecture, art, cuisine, religiousness and music – its cultural heritage.
Panoramic Quito by night & dinner 3 hours, every evening, private, MT-119 A tour to Quito old Colonial city for a sight of the romantic plazas and past the impressive public and religious buildings. Quito is particularly splendid in the evening when illumination adds a special drama and mystery to its baroque architecture.
Quito & the Middle of the World (4½ hours, daily) (private), MT-129 Quito's downtown & Middle of the world tour in shared trip, visits the Quito Historic Downtown and then go to The Middle of the World Monument in the area take a lunch in a nice restaurant in the area
Tulipe: Ancient Sun Culture, full day with lunch, Wednesday to Sunday, private, MT-134 The ancient inhabitants of Ecuador, right on the Earth’s equator, had the unique opportunity to observe the sky at its greatest, both during days and nights. Being at the Middle of the World, and up in the mountains, they had an excellent natural location for astronomical observations.
Metropolitan Touring is one of South America’s best-known and most-respected travel companies. It has provided unrivalled service to guests for over five decades. The company runs its own ground operations in Ecuador, Peru, Argentina and Chile, and owns and operates the finest ships for expedition cruises in the Galapagos Islands, the M/V Santa Cruz, Yacht Isabella II and Yacht La Pinta, as well as the Finch Bay Eco Hotel. Come explore with us!
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Quito, a journey through art and history, private, MT-105
Quito, a journey through art and history, shared, MT-106
Quito, a journey through art and history, private, MT-107
Quito Cultural Heritage, MT-108
Transfer between Quito airport - hotel / vice versa /private, MT-111
Transfer between Quito airport - hotel / vice versa /shared, MT-112
Scenic Tour of Quito, 3 hours, daily, except Sunday, morning or afternoon, private, MT-113
Scenic Quito Tour 3 hours, daily, except Sunday, afternoon only /shared, MT-114
Scenic Quito Tour & Archaeology Museum, 4 hours, daily, except Sunday and Monday, private, MT-116
Panoramic Quito by night & dinner 3 hours, every evening, private, MT-119
The Middle of the World (3 hours, daily, except Sunday) private, MT-126
Quito & the Middle of the World (4½ hours, daily) (private), MT-129
Quito & the Middle of the World tour 4½ hours, daily morning only, shared, MT-130
Tulipe: Ancient Sun Culture, full day with lunch, Wednesday to Sunday, private, MT-134
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