Top Quito City Tours

Get a sense of the architecture, history, and culture of Quito during this private tour visiting the city’s top sights. Start with an exploration of the historic city center of this Ecuadorian capital, visiting its main Basilica, Independence Plaza, and many more colonial-era sites. Then take a trip aboard the Teleférico to a peak more than 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) above the city for sublime views, finishing your day at ‘Mitad del Mundo,’ a monument marking where the earth’s equator splits the world into north and south.

Experience convenience and personalized attention on this private guided tour from Quito. Let go of logistical worries with convenient pickup from your preferred location—such as your hotel or accommodation—and then visit the world-renowned destination of the Mitad del Mundo equator line. Afterwards, ascend via the TelefériQo cable car for spectacular vistas of volcanoes and the cityscape.

Discover the best of Quito city, the capital city of Ecuador. Wander through the UNESCO Heritage site of the historical center, which is the largest old town in Latin America. Visit churches, plazas and palaces. Continue up the Teleferico de Quito for a panoramic viewpoint of the city and a volcano. Finish by visiting the monument to the middle of the world.

See a different side of Quito and admire the capital when it’s gloriously illuminated by night on an evening tour. You’ll explore after dark safely in a private car, and get the inside scoop on local history and culture in just a few hours. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to navigate public transport alone at night.

See where the equator divides the northern and southern hemispheres on this tour of the Middle of the World Monument from Quito. Climb aboard a 20th-century replica tram to head to the museum built to honor a French expedition and where numerous Ecuadorian crafts and items are displayed. This tour highlights one of Ecuador's most popular attractions and allows travelers plenty of time for exploring, shopping, and learning, too.

Tour the capital city of Quito at your leisure aboard this popular hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy hassle-free double-decker transportation through narrow city streets as you make your way to numerous city attractions and landmarks. Choose to get off at any of the stops and make the most of your time in Quito.

Enjoy this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace, the largest Indigenous market in Latin America. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs and delicious flavors. See, too, the famous equator monument and stop in Peguche to visit a waterfall and a local family to learn about local music.

Cotopaxi Volcano is the centerpiece of Cotopaxi National Park. At more than 19,000 feet (nearly 6,000 meters), its snowy peak dominates the landscape of the park. During this full-day tour from Quito, travelers experience the volcano from many vantage points. Explore a lagoon favored by water birds, learn more about the area at an interpretive center, and hike up the flanks of Cotopaxi Volcano to a recently-renovated climbers' refuge to experience this active volcano up close.

Boasting a huge diversity of birdlife, the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve draws ornithologists worldwide. It’s also a popular destination for anyone wishing to escape the busy streets of Quito. With a small group and a guide to help you set the itinerary, you can visit a chocolate factory to learn how the finest cocoa is processed and discover the secrets of coffee cultivation at a plantation. Transport is made easy with hotel pickup in a 4WD vehicle.

Discover the sights and lights of Quito at night with this evening tour of its historical, UNESCO-listed heart. Ride by illuminated churches and landmark sites such as the Basilica of the National Vow and Plaza Grande; and hear urban legends and insights into the city's cultural heritage you could easily miss otherwise. Finish by admiring views of the sparkling city from the hilltop viewpoint of Mirador del Panecillo—the perfect finale.

Journey to the beautiful Quilotoa volcano, driving through stunning mountain scenery and stopping to visit local Andean communities, during this day trip from Quito. Travel along the spectacular ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ passing beneath its towering peaks, eventually stopping at a village of an indigenous community, to explore a local home and learn about their daily life. Finish your day with a trip to the lagoon inside Quilotoa volcano. This day trip includes a guide, entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport, and lunch.

Skip the public transportation and enjoy an easy Arrival, Airport and Ground Transfer in Quito. After landing in Mariscal Sucre International Airport join other travelers to depart for your Quito hotel in a shared minivan.

This popular private tour hits all of Quito's top attractions. Follow your expert local guide through the capital city's historic district, stand on the equator and ride on the highest gondola in South America. This full-day experience is perfect for travelers who want to gain insight and understanding into the history and culture of Quito.

Journey through Ecuador’s incredible landscapes and stop on route for photos and to visit Otavalo Market on this tour from Quito. Head north along the Pan-American highway, taste biscuits in Cayambe, and hop out at Otavalo Market to experience the local shopping culture by bartering for handicrafts. Then, stop at Cuicocha Lagoon—a crater lake below Cotacachi Volcano—to snap photos and perhaps take an optional boat ride (additional cost).

Get to know the historic center of Quito in just a few short hours on this walking tour. See many of the highlights of the city, including Independence Square, San Agustin Church, the catacombs, the change of the presidential guard (Mondays only) and much more. A bilingual guide (speaking English and Spanish) ensures you can ask questions and understand the historical sights you are encountering.

After your guide collects you from your hotel, set off an adventure around the city.  First, ascend to Quito’s famous viewpoint in a cable car. From 4,100 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level, you’ll see the city in all its splendor. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and stop to visit major attractions like the Presidential Palace, La Ronda, and the Cathedral.

Explore the incredible range of historic and cultural influences on the city of Quito with this comprehensive three day tour. Learn about Ecuador's colonial past while walking through streets filled with old churches, squares and government buildings. Marvel at the wonders of the Compañia de Jesus Church and the Cathedral, Carondelet Palace. Afterwards ride on the cable car to the top of Cruz Loma Mountain to admire incredible views.

Discover the highlights of the Ecuadorian capital as you embark on a sightseeing tour of Quito. With a private guide, see the Basilica of the National Vow, Independence Square, the Archbishop’s Palace, and much more while you drive around in a private vehicle. Your guide provides context about the city’s history and culture while you explore and takes you to the Panecillo observation deck for unparalleled views of the city.

If you’re visiting Quito for the first time, get an in-depth introduction to Ecuador’s capital on a private city tour that includes food tasting. Rather than navigating the metropolis alone, you’ll overcome the language barrier and get help making your way around with a local guide.

Marvel at the diversity of birds, flowers and plants of the cloud forest. Feel the flight of the hummingbirds reaching for your hands to drink nectar and discover the incredible colors of the cloud forest birds. There are waterfalls everywhere with rainwater flowing down the streams to the Pacific Ocean. In the tour: - You'll visit the birds feeders to learn about the natural history and to take amazing pictures. - Riding the cable-car you are going to marvel at the cloudy landscape. - Walk in one of the most wet mountain places in the world with a lot of waterfalls to discover. - You can practice extreme sports such as zip-lining or tubing. - Taste one of the best chocolate in the special tour that is also available. Mindo is just unique.

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Experience Ecuador’s stunning beauty on a small-group tour from Quito to the Quilotoa Lagoon, set in a volcanic crater at 12,500 feet (3,800 meters) above sea level. Fuel up with an included breakfast and then hike up to the lagoon for stunning views of the Andes Mountains. Revitalize with a delicious local lunch and explore the lagoon via kayak—at your own expense—before heading back to Quito.

Explore the world’s first UNESCO-listed site on a half-day tour of Quito. Visit the city’s key landmarks such as Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace Building, La Compania de Jesus, and more. Learn about the city’s history and culture from your informative guide and end the tour with 360º panoramic views from Panecillo Hill.