Living Roots: The Indigenous History of Quito Waking Tour

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ID: GYG1372196-2094803
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País: Ecuador

Duração: 03:00 horas


Descrição

Walk where Indigenous civilizations flourished. Discover their spirit in Quito's streets. Taste mestizo flavors, understand resilient history. Not a church tour, it's about living roots.
Discover Quito's living roots on a walking tour through Indigenous history. Learn about who lived here 2,000 years ago, how Indigenous peoples have endured under colonial occupation, and how their knowledge, food, crafts, and sacred geography remain alive today.

Walk through the plazas where ancestors held pre-Hispanic markets. See real artifacts from civilizations that flourished here. Taste traditional sweets born from the blend of Andean ingredients and Spanish techniques.

Observe architecture that mixes European symbols with Indigenous aesthetics. Discover the sacred spaces beneath your feet that the colony occupied.

This tour respects the exteriors of temples and churches, so you won't enter them. Instead, explore the resilient continuity of Indigenous peoples: their resistance, their art, their food, and their spirit that persists in this city.

Destaques

  • Discover Quito's Indigenous history on a guided walking tour
  • See artifacts from ancient civilizations and learn about their history
  • Taste traditional food made with Andean ingredients
  • Observe architecture that blends European and Indigenous styles

Idiomas de guia

INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
This is not a church tour; we do not enter any temples or churches.
The tour focuses on Indigenous history and culture in Quito.
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
INCLUÍDO
  • Complete guided walk (2.5-3 hours)
  • Certified National Tourism Guide
  • Tasting of traditional Quito sweets at Palacio Arzobispal
  • Entrance to the Metropolitan Heritage Institute's Exhibition Hall (IMP)
NÃO INCLUÍDO
  • Entrance tickets to temples or churches (this is an exterior-only tour)
  • Food and beverages to purchase at Jugos de la Sucre (on your own, but totally worth it!)
  • Tips for the guide (USD $10-20 per person, a generous way to say thank you)

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Cancelamentos

Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.