Quito Free Tour: Basílica del Voto Nacional

New tour2hFree · tip-basedRun by Francisco Narvaez

Explore South America’s largest church on a captivating historic tour! Built as a presidential vow for national protection and inspired by Paris's Notre Dame, this grand landmark holds fascinating secrets.

You'll get to know about the history and facts about this unique neo-Gothic Church's "never ending construction", according to local legends. An imposing Catholic Church nestled amidst the high Andean mountains and volcanoes, giving the impression of being not just in the middle of the world but also on top of it. The biggest one in the whole of South America. We will delve into its awe-inspiring interior, admiring the structures and colorful vitrals. Finally, we'll climb some steep stairs towards the summit of its towers (reaching 115 meters tall) so we can enjoy a 360° view of the city. (Tickets for entering the Church and towers—$6 in total—are not included; if you'd like, you can go all on your own, or you can pay for the tickets of our guide—$5—so you can get a guided experience in there.)

Meeting point

Basílica del Voto Nacional

Before you go

Length: About 2h
Languages: English
Usual start times: 11:00, 15:00 (Quito time)
Coming up: 120 departures in 3 months, 14 this week

Questions about this tour

How much does this tour cost?

Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.

How long does it take?

About 2h.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Basílica del Voto Nacional. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.

When does it run?

120 departures are listed in the next three months, 14 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 11:00 and 15:00. Times are local to Quito.

Do I need to book?

Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.