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-More Quiteños than canelazo at Quito parties-
shopping for the colonial city
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 to find the perfect souvenirs, special gifts, or details you were missing before returning home.
🌎 On this tour you will discover an incredible variety of authentic handicrafts, carefully crafted by talented artisans from different communities in Ecuador. You can choose from products made with toquilla straw, alpaca wool, clay, wood, and even precious metals, each with its history and meaning.
🎭 From Montecristi hats, beautiful Andean embroidery, and traditional pottery, to fine jewelry with the millenary 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 so 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!
📌 Tour Information 📌
🗓 Days of operation: Every day! Monday to Sunday.
⏰ Start time: 10:00 AM.
⏳ Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
💰 Price: You decide! At the end of the tour, you can reward your guide according to your experience and possibilities.
🗣 Languages available:
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Spanish 🇪🇸
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English 🇬🇧
📍 Meeting point: Basílica del Voto Nacional, Venezuela between Caldas and Carchi (see map). Our guide will be waiting for you, at the entrance of the church in front of the García Moreno Park, with a wine-colored hoodie with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo or a wine-colored umbrella with our name.
Reserve your spot and experience Quito like never before! ✨🚶♂️
Tour itinerary
📍 Starting point: Basilica del Voto Nacional (10:00 a.m.): Here, our guide will welcome you and share some stories about this imposing church, known as the “Church at the End of the World”.From its esplanade, we will also be able to admire the impressive gargoyles and the entrance to the presidential pantheon.
🛍️ First stop: Art and culture stores: We will visit shops where you will appreciate the talent of Ecuadorian indigenous artisans, who work with materials such as alpaca wool, wood, clay, and precious metals.
🎭 Ñucanchi - Folklore and culture: Here we will learn more about the artistic expressions and traditions of Ecuador. Maybe you will find a special souvenir to take home. If the Claustro del Carmen Bajo is open, we will visit its store with products made by nuns since colonial times.
🍬 Archbishop's Palace and traditional sweets: We will head to the Plaza Grande, where we will learn about its historical importance and the old colonial market that once existed here. We will also learn about the famous Quiteño sweets and their relevance in local gastronomy.
🌀 Calle de la Ronda - A trip to the past: We will explore one of the oldest streets in the colonial quarter, visiting unique stores such as the spinning top factory and the artisanal tinsmith shop. We will also discover why Ecuadorian coffee is so special.
🎩 The famous Toquilla Straw Hats: At our next stop, we will learn about the history of the iconic toquilla straw hats and their curious relationship with Panama.
🍫 Closing with a flourish: Ecuadorian Chocolate: We will end our tour at Plaza de San Francisco, visiting a store specializing in fine chocolate, where we will enjoy a free tasting and you can buy some delicacies to take a little piece of Ecuador with you.
🚶♂️ Additional options
If you wish to continue exploring, you can choose one of these two optional stops:
✔️ Mercado Artesanal de La Mariscal - Quito's most important souvenir market.
✔️ Mercado de San Francisco - A traditional market that shows the essence of Ecuadorian markets.
🛍️ Ready to discover Quito's best treasures? Join us on this journey full of history, tradition, and unique shopping! 💛✨
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Get ready for a unique experience!
How to join the tour?
It's very easy! Just make sure you reserve your spot and on the day of the tour, you will find one of our guides at the meeting point, wearing a wine-colored t-shirt, a wine-colored hoodie, a black cap or a wine-colored umbrella with the Kunakkuna Experiences logo. That's how easy it is to identify him!
What to bring to make the most of your tour?
Here are some tips to make your experience perfect:
- Camera or smartphone to capture the most unforgettable moments.
- Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to protect you from Quito's radiant sun.
- Bottled water (you can buy it on the way to stay hydrated).
- Comfortable shoes to walk and enjoy without worries.
- Rain jacket or poncho, because Quito's weather is unpredictable and we don't want you to get wet if it rains a little bit!
No group worries!
We do not require a minimum number of people for the tour to take place, so you can rest easy knowing that your reservation is secure.
See you soon for an amazing adventure in Quito!
