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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Private tour in Quito, walk through this historic city observing the majestic churches and pieces of art that make the capital a heritage city and one of the most visited in Ecuador. We will also move to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Complex, here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral houses of the inhabitants of Ecuador, then we can observe the monument built in honor of the French scientific expedition that located exactly the geographical position of the equatorial line that divides the world.
What's included
Private transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Breakfast
Hotel taxes
Airplane tickets. If you need it, mail for information for set it up
Gratuities
Food and beverages not specified
Entrance fees
What to expect
Day 1: Transfer of arrival
1h · Admission ticket included
Transfer from Tababela airport to the hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, you will have the afternoon free to know the tourist spots that are around the hotel such as: La Carolina Park, Quicentro Shopping Mall, Aquatic Park, among others.
Day 2: City Tour + Middle of the World.
Mercado Artesanal La Mariscal
1h
In the morning our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to visit the city Light of America. We start with an interesting tour of the most traditional market in Quito, we will observe flowers, fruits, typical foods and the daily life of the people who come to this market to shop.
Basilica del Voto Nacional
1h
We continue to the Basilica of the National Vow, considered the most important work of neo-Gothic architecture in our country, where we can climb its towers, observe its gargoyles and walk through its interiors, which are still unfinished according to legend.
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
1h
We advance towards the Plaza Grande or Plaza de la Independencia, where the Government Palace or Carondelet Palace, the Municipal building and the Cathedral of the City are located, after a few steps we will arrive at the Church La Compañía de Jesús, jewel of the Baroque architecture and imposing sample of the colonial art of Quito.
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
1h · Admission ticket not included
We continue to the San Francisco Church where we will learn about the interesting myths and legends that took place during its construction.
Calle La Ronda
1h
After this stop we walk until we reach Morales Street, or better known as the Ronda, a place full of colorful houses that have been preserved since colonial and republican times.
El Panecillo
1h · Admission ticket not included
We continue to the viewpoint of Panecillo located at the top of the hill of the same name at 3,035 meters above sea level, and formerly known as "shungoloma" or heart hill, here is an aluminum replica on a large scale (45mts.) of the Virgin of Quito, sculpted by Quito artist Bernardo de Legarda and whose original is displayed on the main altar of the Church of San Francisco.
Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve
1h · Admission ticket not included
We head towards the north of the city until we reach the Pululahua volcano viewpoint from where we can see one of the few inhabited craters in the world.
Mitad Del Mundo
1h · Admission ticket not included
Then we will move to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Complex (entrance fee not included), here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral homes of the inhabitants of Ecuador, our guide will also demonstrate through interactive games the physical phenomena that only occur in the middle of the world. Finally, our guide will take you back to your hotel.
Day 3: Transfer Out
1h · Admission ticket included
After breakfast, at the agreed time, we will start the return to Tababela airport.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
Pick up from the airports to the hotel of your choice.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring your original passport to be stamped
Bring sunscreen, bring a coat or jacket, wear comfortable shoes for the hike
Bring a camera
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
