Private Tour. Today we will pick you up from your hotel. First we will start at Guapulo´s  view point. We will drive through Quito’s narrow streets. In our fascinating tour we will visit 2 of the 7 viewpoints of the city: Guapulo and Panecillo; you will visit some of the churches including the Basilica, Cathedral, Compañía and San Francisco. We will walk along four important squares called “plazas”: Garcia Moreno, Benalcázar, Grande and San Francisco, we can admire the Presidential palace and to feel Quito at its best, we will walk down the street of La Ronda where you can experience Quito´s most interesting traditions.

If you haven’t experienced the view of Quito at night we also offer our city tour by night. The combination of a night view and a walking in the town center is an unforgettable experience. You cannot miss this unique opportunity of getting a beautiful view of Quito with its gorgeous lights that showcase the beauty of its monuments, churches and plazas.

• Private bilingual guide English/Spanish (we also offer German and French speaking guides)
• Private comfortable Transportation
• All entrance fees: Basilica, Compañía and Panecillo

• Lunch
• Tips

Iglesia La Compañía: This church was constructed by the Jesuits between 1605 and 1765, in the heart of Quito’s historical center. Its elaborate baroque facade was sculpted in stone by indigenous hands. This temple was closed from 1767 to 1807 due to the banishment of Jesuits from Ecuador. It was re-opened by the Chilean friar Camilo Henriquez, from the Order of Buena muerte, who later participated in the independence struggles of his native land.

The facade is a marvel of the American barroque and plateresque styles. Six Salomonic columns flank the main entrance, and this was the first time that these pillars had been incorporated into American architectural styling. On entering the temple one is dazzled by the marvelous harmony of baroque richness and balance, all in gold leafe. Beautiful decoration abounds, covering every inch of the altar-pieces, the chapels, the columns and the dome of the transept, the choir and the tribunes.

Thousands of people visit the church every day, due to its central location, and its attractive architecture.