Full Quito City Tour including Middle of the World and Teleferico Cable Car

5.0 (1 reviews) Quito, Ecuador
Duration6h - 7h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

• Visit the idyllic Quito Colonia City (Independence Plaza, The Cathedra, Plaza San Francisco).
• Step into South America’s best example of Spanish Baroque architecture church, La Compañia De Jesus
• Step right in the middle of the world visiting the Equatorial Monument.
• Catch a great 360 sight of Quito from the famous Teleferico Cabe Car and enjoy an amazing hike through one of the trails in Cruz Loma.

Options

2 travelers - Departs Daily

Price of the tour per person when there are 2 Travelers in the party - Departs Daily.
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4 or+ Travelers - DepartsDaily

Price of the tour per person when there are 4 or more Travelers in the party - Departs Daily.
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Solo Traveler - Departs Daily

Price of the tour for a Solo Traveler (1 traveler) - Departs Daily.
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3 Travelers - Departs Daily

Price of the tour per person when there are 3 Travelers in the party - Departs Daily.
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What's included

  • Bilingual Guide during the tour
  • Pick up and Drop off at your hotel in Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY)
  • Meals
  • Hotel in Quito
  • Entrance fee to the Cable Car Teleferico
  • Tips & Gratuities (optional)
  • Middle of the World city OR Intiñan Musem
  • Entrance fees to San Francisco Church and museums.

What to expect

  1. 30m
    An early pick up form your hotel (8h00 approximately) to take a ride through Occidental Av. to the embarking point of TeleferiQ Cable Car parking lot (2950 m.A.S.L) to mount up on our teleferico car. You will ride up 4050 m. high to land on the Pichincha ladders, aka. Cruz Loma.

    The chilly wind and the lovely landscape is ideal for a small hike o optional horse ride on the area. This site offers an outstanding panoramic view of almost the whole Quito City and the volcanoes that shield her (a open sky day provide view of Antisana, Cotopaxi and Cayambe and up to 13 volcanoes and summits around Quito).
  2. Mitad Del Mundo
    Admission ticket not included
    You will then ride to the northern part of the city towards Middle of the World Site. On the small Mitad del Mundo citadel you will visit the Middle of the World Monument, built in honor to the French Scientific Expedition (XVIII century) that tried to define the location of the equator for the first time. Afterwards, you will visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural museum located in the real location of the Equator Line. We will hit the road again heading back to the city to step into the past wondering around Quito Historical Center.

    The trip takes a brake here for lunch, your guide will give you some great options to introduce you to a bit of the Andean cuisine (lunch not included).
  3. Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
    Admission ticket not included
    Continue the tour in the UNESCO World Patrimony Old Town Quito, step into the beautiful colonial churches and submerge into its history and classic art. A rich colonial legacy with European and pre-Spanish roots fill the old city. You will start by visiting San Francisco Square and Church, the Independence Square and the main Cathedral, Presidential Palace Building, and one of the best examples of the baroque movement in South America, the iconic La Compañía de Jesus church. Most of the religious buildings here date 500 years old – it will dazzle your senses. Afterwards, and if timing allows, enjoy an amazing 360- degree view from Panecillo Hill before riding back to your hotel of stay in Quito.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Departure Point: Hotel of your stay in Quito.

Note: The exact time of departure will be informed upon confirmation (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY).

Address: Your hotel of stay in Quito, Ecuador (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY).

Dates: See Availability

Return point: Your hotel of stay in Quito, Ecuador (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY).

IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Quito hosts a very variable climate. We highly recommended that travelers take a small back pack to carry all needed. Wear a light waterproof jacket (dress in layers), warm clothes, walking shoes, and sun block for sunny days, hat.
  • Money: We recommend you bring small bills to pay for the entrances and tips (USD).

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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