The imposing Basilica of the National Vow is the most important work of Ecuadorian neo-Gothic architecture, being even compared in style to Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Here the guide will give an explanation of the monument that is located in the central part of the square that commemorates the first cry of independence, the cathedral of Quito, El Palacio de Carondelet.

Entrance included. Our guide will inform you about this masterpiece of Quito's Baroque art and icon of Quito's religious tourism, famous for having its entire altar covered in pure gold.

In this place we will have a brief explanation of the architecture around the church and we will learn about the myths that surround this majestic construction.

After the Pick up our first stop will be at the natural viewpoint of Panecillo, which is located at 3035 metres above sea level, formerly known as “shungoloma” or heart hill. In addition to having a 360-degree view of the city, here is a large-scale (45m) copy of the Virgin of Legarda that is displayed on the main altar of the church of San Francisco.

Here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral houses of the inhabitants of Ecuador. We will also visit the chocolate museum to learn more about the process of making chocolate with fine aroma cocoa. Our guide will also demonstrate through interactive games, the physical phenomena that only occur in the Middle of the World. Then, we will be able to observe the monument built in honour of the French scientific expedition that located exactly the geographical position of the equatorial line that divides the world and take an original and fun photograph in both hemispheres. Our guide will take you inside the monument to visit the ethnographic museum and learn about the Ecuadorian indigenous cultures and nationalities.