Quito at Night & Urban Legends Tour
4.5
Quito at Night & Urban Legends Tour
By Gray Line Tours Ecuador
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About
Ages 0-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off (if option is selected)
What's not included- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - Basilica del Voto Nacional
- Entry/Admission - Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía
- Entry/Admission - Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- JW Marriott Quito, Av. Francisco de Orellana 1172 Y, Quito 170150, EcuadorPick Up Approx from JW Marriott Hotel Quito- Av. Francisco de Orellana 1172 Y, Quito 170150, Ecuador 06:00 PM
Pickup details- You must specify the name of the hotel in the booking process (any from the list). If you didn't specify your hotel in the booking process, or if you put one that is not on this list, your meeting point will be at JW Marriott Hotel Quito- Av. Francisco de Orellana 1172 Y, Quito 170150, Ecuador at 06:00 PM Remember to show up at the hotel at the time determined above or at the meeting point. There will be no refunds for not following the instructions mentioned here.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3074P49- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travellers can participate
- Optional pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels at an additional cost.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3074P49
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About the operator
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- 294shadder0 contributionsExcellent tour north of Quito with Irene!Irene guided us on a tour of some of the highlights of northern Ecuador with passion and enthusiasm. Her personal touch and Byron’s masterful driving made the tour extra special. We highly recommend any tours with Irene!!!Written 3 July 2024
- Tour580005406550 contributionsBook with Irene!This is a great trip because you can see Cotopaxi and Quilotoa in the same day. There's a quick stop for breakfast in the morning if you didn't eat before, and we had a nice lunch at Quilotoa after Cotopaxi around 2pm. The meals aren't included but everything is priced reasonably. Irene is honestly one of the best guides I've ever had. She is amazing at her job. It's not easy what guides do but she made it seem effortless. Some people are just so well suited to what they do. Thank you so much Irene, it was an unforgettable day! DanWritten 18 June 2024
- janiceg6740 contributionsExcellent tourIrene the tour girl is amazing, her knowledge and professionalism is on top. She knows so much about her culture and everything that i asked her she answer me with a lot knowledge . She explained every single details about our trip. I really enjoyed the tripWritten 13 June 2024
- benedict d0 contributionsGreat experience enjoy taking the photos and seeing people.Very lovely person who showed us to the two main places. Beautiful weather that day. Very impressed with guide able to speak Spanish and English.Written 11 June 2024
- 106anahil0 contributionsThe Mitad del Mundo in QuitoThe Mitad del Mundo in Quito is a fascinating and unique destination where you can literally stand on the equator. It's an incredible feeling to be at the center of the world, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and rich history. The monument and its interactive exhibits make it a fun and educational experience for visitors of all ages.Written 5 June 2024
- Firozeh K0 contributionsI took a 12 hour tour to visit Cotopaxi and Quilotoa lake close to Quito.Irene our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She shared the info regarding the history, sociology, culture..,.. We spent 12 hours together, and she worked very hard to entertain us! I highly recommend Irene as a tour guide in Quito, Ecuador.Written 10 May 2024
- miros_awo4480 contributionsDefinitely a good choiceFirstly, we were traveling by bus, stylized for an old-fashioned one, which had a lot of charm for us. Secondly, the tour guide of her kind, Irene, was talking about Ecuador and the equator with such enthusiasm. We have complex information on everything. She seems to be truly passionate about her job. She took us to the place where the equator precisely goes through.Written 30 April 2024
- Inspire5218400 contributionsGreat guides and busGreat tour, lots to see, Otavalia is a must here. Very nice and accommodating tour guides, modern bus, beautiful cordilleras, A+++Written 29 March 2024
- rafaelfK6992JQ0 contributionsVery entertaining and informative tourI had a great time yesterday. The staff was very friendly and professional. Our tour guide Irene had a great energy and a mind filled with great information about virtually everything we asked her about. Our driver was driving like a pro, I felt safe all the time. The lake was incredibly beautiful. I highly recommend this tour.Written 15 March 2024
- 554milican0 contributionsQuilotoa and Cotopaxi 1 day tourThe tour was amazing and it is a perfect choice if you don’t have a lot of time in Ecuador! We were enjoying the breathtaking views while listening to interesting facts not only about Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, but the whole ecuadorian culture and it was all thanks to our guide Irene! She was so inspiring, loved all the questions we had and represented Ecuador in very amusing way! She also spoke very good English so there were no problems in understandingWritten 8 March 2024
- Happiness155097704930 contributionsBest Cotopaxi & Quilota tourWhole trip was amazing! This is a rare opportunity to visit both national parks and you should definitely use it. The whole trip would not be the same without the best guide in Quito, Irene. She can provide you with the all informations you need about both national parks but also about Ecuador in general. She likes questions and doesn't hesitate to share her enourmous knowledge about history and culture of her country in excellent english !Written 5 March 2024
- 0lananhn0 contributionsAn amazing tripI went to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa with the guide Irene, and she made this trip amazing ! She is very passionate about what she was telling us and also passionate about her country. Always with a big smile and positive energy. I’ve learned many interesting information thanks to her. The landscapes were also amazing. I spent a really good time !!Written 28 February 2024
- 35marieannickb0 contributionsSuper tourThis is a long day trip but it is worth it. Both the chauffeur and our guide ( irene) were amazing. irene is passionate about her country and she loves questions and she takes good pictures. We were lucky to get a beautiful sunny day so clear view of the volcano. I recommand this tour specially with irene.Written 27 February 2024
- greghJ3532WP0 contributionsWe visited the basilica/ the plaza grande/the virgin / we learnt history/ traditional indigenous medicine/ languageOmg Irene our guide was super incredible. This tour made our Quito visit exceptional!! We visited all the major sites but Irene also accommodated our interest in traditional medicine thank you thank you thank you 10/10. We’ve travelled all over the world. We’ve never met such a good guide as Irene wow wow wow super knowledgeable and so enthusiastic. She is a credit to equador and he indigenous people We our so lucky xWritten 7 February 2024
- Connector219145871800 contributionsLovely tourBoth the driver (George) and tour guide (Jackie) were super friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our time at Mitad Del Mundo!Written 4 February 2024
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Brigit M
3 contributions
Oct 2021
We just got back from a WONDERFUL Quito by Night & Urban Legends tour. The tour takes in the major sites of Old Town Quito (which has a magical atmosphere at night) and then takes you up to Panecillo Hill to get a night view of the city and enjoy a very tasty canelazo and empanadita. Since no one else had booked on our day we basically got a private tour, and they put it together for us at the very last minute, too. But by far, the best thing about this tour was our guide, Irene. I just can't say enough good things about her. She was so engaging, funny, and interesting. Gray Line Ecuador, you need to promote her or pay her ten times what you are paying her. She is a true gem.
Written 8 October 2021
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Patricia A
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Couples
Our guide was Irene. She picked us up from the hotel very punctually. We did the tour of the churches, where she explained to us about history, tradition and culture, it was very informative.
We feel very safe all the time.
Irene went above and beyond being a guide, we had a laugh and she made the experience very special. Irene speaks very good English and that helped us a lot to enjoy the tour. We highly recommend Irene to be your guide in such a beautiful place.
Nuestra guía fue Irene. Nos recogió del hotel muy puntualmente. Hicimos el recorrido de las iglesias, donde ella nos explicó de historia, tradición y cultura, fue muy informativo.
Nos sentimos muy seguros todo el tiempo.
Irene fue más allá de ser una guía, nos reímos e hizo de la experiencia algo muy especial. Irene habla muy bien inglés y eso nos ayudó mucho a disfrutar del tour. Recomendamos a Irene para ser su próxima guía en tan lindo lugar.
We feel very safe all the time.
Irene went above and beyond being a guide, we had a laugh and she made the experience very special. Irene speaks very good English and that helped us a lot to enjoy the tour. We highly recommend Irene to be your guide in such a beautiful place.
Nuestra guía fue Irene. Nos recogió del hotel muy puntualmente. Hicimos el recorrido de las iglesias, donde ella nos explicó de historia, tradición y cultura, fue muy informativo.
Nos sentimos muy seguros todo el tiempo.
Irene fue más allá de ser una guía, nos reímos e hizo de la experiencia algo muy especial. Irene habla muy bien inglés y eso nos ayudó mucho a disfrutar del tour. Recomendamos a Irene para ser su próxima guía en tan lindo lugar.
Written 14 August 2023
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Noelle819
Everywhere66 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
My favorite part about the tour was being able to see everything at night with the safety of a trolley ride. We went around the town and made a few stops at important places in the city, went all the way up the hill to see the statue lit up at night and take pictures and even got a snack and a drink. I think it was worth the $15 to be able to go around and see the historical night side of the city.
Written 29 August 2018
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Jesse S
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Nov 2023 • Couples
We had Irene as our guide and it was an amazing experience. Her knowledge of Quito was vast and there was no shortage of laughs. Would recommend this excursion and Irene as your guide to anyone!
Written 22 November 2023
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Cathy S
Delta, Canada20 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Great to see Quito at night…beautiful sights. A good way to learn more about the historic city of Quito through the urban legends.
Written 6 May 2023
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Juliana C
1 contribution
Sept 2022
Thanks Irene for such a fun and insightful tour! she knows tons about the city and had the best attitude. The stories she told us were very interesting, and the tour overall was great.
Written 23 September 2022
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Kristin C
16 contributions
Dec 2021
My daughters and I had the most enjoyable evening with *Irene*, our funny and knowledgeable tour guide -- who gave us a wonderful and safe night tour (with awesome pictures) of the Basilica, old town, and the Panecilla. Because it is almost Christmas, the party atmosphere at the Panecilla was a ton of fun!
A million thanks to Irene - for sharing this beautiful city at night with us. The time flew by! I highly recommend this tour -- even if you've seen these places and learned the history in the daytime, it's all new and different at night! Go!
A million thanks to Irene - for sharing this beautiful city at night with us. The time flew by! I highly recommend this tour -- even if you've seen these places and learned the history in the daytime, it's all new and different at night! Go!
Written 20 December 2021
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chlo_r49
Angers, France1 contribution
Aug 2021
Very nice tour I did with friends. Our guide wasvery great and it was a pleasure to share with her. It was very cool to be able to see Quito by night.
They were also very accomdating about the pick up place.
They were also very accomdating about the pick up place.
Written 20 August 2021
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Madonna K
Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL2 contributions
Tour was provided in a van, not on a open Two level bus as expected. Difficult to take photos. Knowledgeable staff.
Written 18 January 2020
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Gran2098
Martha's Vineyard, MA49 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
A helpful intro to Quito, if you are planning a full day tour later this may not be helpful except that it does get you up the the statue. Our guide was good but as there were only two of us and a guide and a full size bus with driver it was a little bit of overkill.
Written 28 March 2019
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Hi there, I am interested in booking for 4 for tonight, Friday, the 13th. Do you know if an open-air trolley/bus will be used? Thank you!
Written 13 March 2020
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