Private Tour: Changing of the Guard Ceremony & Government Palace of Quito

Delve into Quito’s rich history and heritage during a 3.5-hour visit to Presidential Government Palace to see the changing of the Guard Ceremony, all the while accompanied by your certified English speaking guide in a private or small-group of no more than 12 . Changing of the Guard is a 30 minute ceremony with bands, troops on foot and horseback, flag raising, and the President and family, as well as others are on the balcony. Explore by walking the Old District of the City!

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Stop At: Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), Gabriel Garcia Moreno Entre Chile y Espejo, Quito 170150 Ecuador

It is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809, date remembered as the First Cry of Independence of the Royal Audience of Quito from spanish monarchy.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Museo Casa del Alabado, Cuenca N 1-41 Bolívar, Near Plaza San Francisco, Quito 170150 Ecuador

It is a Precolumbian Art Museum located in the historic downtown area of Quito, Ecuador. The museum is located in a colonial house built in the 17th century during the Spanish Colony. It houses a collection of over 5,000 archaeological pieces, 500 of which are on permanent display.

Duration: 2 hours