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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This tour combines the cultural depth of Quito’s historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the iconic experience of standing on the Equator at the Middle of the World monument all in one day. What sets it apart is the added bonus of birdwatching in a nearby natural reserve, where you can spot colorful hummingbirds, tanagers, and other Andean species in their native habitat. Led by knowledgeable local guides, this tour blends history, science, and nature into a single, enriching experience that’s perfect for curious travelers and nature lovers alike.
Options
Shared Tour
Pickup included
Private Tour
Private Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Jeep/ SUV
Pickup included
What's included
Bilingual tour Guide
Entrance Bird Watching
Air-conditioned vehicle
All visits described
water bottle
Pick up and Drop off
Tips
Tickets Old Town
Lunch
What to expect
Basilica del Voto Nacional
1h · Admission ticket not included
We will start our trip in Quito, where we will visit the Basilica del Voto Nacional, a unique opportunity to admire the Gothic architecture, one of the most representative of the history and culture of the capital. Its gargoyles are the main protagonists of the Basilica.
1h · Admission ticket not included
It is one of the most important Catholic temples in Latin America. Its façade is carved from volcanic stone and its interior is covered in gold leaf.
1h · Admission ticket not included
It is located at the top of Loma del Panecillo and is a representation of the Virgen de Legarda or Apocalyptic Virgin
2h · Admission ticket not included
Intiñán is a recreation museum where you can interact with various experiments to prove that we are in the middle of the world in addition to the aboriginal history of Ecuador
3h · Admission ticket included
The bright blue sky and dark green forested mountains provided an impressive backdrop to a garden full of flowering plants, low bushes and some trees tall enough to offer interest and perching places for the birds, you can also observe the feeders where the birds flitted among the trees and near the feeder located just in front of a table.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick you up from any address in the City of Quito.
Pick up outside the Metropolitan Area of Quito has a cost of $35.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
