Get a comprehensive tour of Quito's most stunning landmarks with a tour through the well-preserved colonial center. Begin with a visit to the lookout atop towering Panecillo Hill, and continue into the historic center to see structures blending European, Moorish, and indigenous styles.

Following pickup from your hotel, you're driven to the top of El Panecillo, a 656-foot (200-m) hill with peak elevation sitting at nearly 10,000 feet (3,016 m) above sea level. Here, at the lookout, enjoy views that sprawl for miles and miles out over the city.

Then, head back down into the city, a recognized UNESCO Site thanks to its many historic churches, museums, and plazas. Make a brief stop to see the monumental neo-Gothic church of the Basilica of the National Vow before continuing on to Independence Square.

As the heart of the city's historic center, you'll find the domed Cathedral and Carondelet Palace, the official house of Ecuador's president. Nearby, admire the striking columns outside the Numismatic Museum and Santo Domingo Church.

The real gem of the tour comes when you step through the doors of La Compañia Church. Inside, marvel at the gilded plaster, intricate wood carvings, and gleaming gold leaf that have made the church one of the most significant works of Spanish Baroque architecture in South America. Cap off your tour with a stop to see the Church and Convent of St. Francis—a fascinating site whose style evolved dramatically over nea