Free tour

Shopping in the colonial city

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Acceptable(5)

Quito

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Kunakkuna

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Registered on 21 October 2019

We are a tour operator offering free walking tours, private tours and VIP tours for national and foreign tourists who want to know more about the wonders hidden in the land of four worlds, Ecuador.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Get ready for a tour full of colors, tradition and culture! During this free tour , we will take you to the best corners of the Historic Center of Quito so you can find the perfect souvenirs, those special gifts or that detail you were missing before returning home.

🌎 On this tour you will discover an incredible variety of authentic handicrafts, carefully made by talented artisans from different communities in Ecuador. You can choose between products made with straw, alpaca wool, clay, wood and even precious metals, each with its own history and meaning.

🎭 From Montecristi hats, beautiful Andean embroidery, traditional ceramics, to fine jewelry using the ancient technique of filigree, you're sure to find something you'll fall in love with!

💡 Tip: Don't forget to bring cash, as many artisans work independently and you can directly support their art and tradition.

📸 Ready for a unique shopping experience in the heart of Quito? Join us and let's take a little piece of Ecuador with you!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Venezuela N11-236, Quito 170130, Ecuador

Basilica del Voto Nacional, Venezuela between Caldas and Carchi. Our guide will be waiting for you, in the García Moreno park in front of the church, wearing a wine-colored hoodie with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or a wine-colored umbrella with our name on it.

Outside visit

Basílica del Voto Nacional

Here, our guide will welcome you and share some stories about this impressive church, known as the "Church at the End of the World." From its esplanade, we will also admire the stunning gargoyles and the entrance to the presidential pantheon. In addition to visiting shops where you can admire the talent of Ecuadorian indigenous artisans, who work with materials such as alpaca wool, wood, clay, and precious metals.

Free entry

Ñucanchi Shop

Here, we will learn more about Ecuador's artistic expressions and traditions. You might even find a special souvenir to take home.

Free entry

Monasterio del Carmen Bajo

If the Cloister of Carmen Bajo is open, we will visit its shop, where nuns have been making products since colonial times.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).