Top Quito Layover Tours

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.

Don’t worry about confusing and time-consuming public transit in Quito; instead, opt for a comprehensive full-day excursion which covers several city highlights and includes private transportation. Ideal for visitors with limited time in the city, visit the Basilica del Voto Nacional, tour the old town, and more in the company of a local guide, learning more than you could if exploring independently.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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After pickup from Quito, you’ll take the picturesque route along the Panamerican highway.  This comprehensive tour ticks off both the popular and lesser-known Ecuadorian attractions.  With an expertly planned itinerary, you’ll visit a rose farm, Plaza de Ponchos, Quitsato’s sundial, and more in a single day.  Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Cotacachi village, which is also included in the tour.

Spend a day away from the city and venture to the Otavalo region to see more of Ecuador’s Andean highlands. Join a small group and take in the mountainous scenery as you make your way to the first stop, a rose plantation. Learn about this major industry and then get a taste of Ecuadorian culture as you visit the Otavalo Market and Cotacachi village to shop for local handicrafts.

Visit two of the world’s most interesting locations on a full-day private tour. First, visit one of only two inhabited volcanic craters in the world and see how locals are living. Then, head to the Intiñan Museum to visit the exact division of the northern and southern hemispheres at 00º 00’ 00”. Lastly, head to Quito for a tour of the world’s first UNESCO-listed city and learn about its rich history.

Take this fabulous private half-day-tour to discover the Equator Line and its surrounding hidden gems! Take fantastic pictures of exotic birdlife, at a Subtropical Rainforest Reserve, in a relatively short drive! Maximize your time to visit the Historical Monument of the Equator, the accurate site where the Equator goes through, and finally relax at a local Pub tasting the best craft beer of Quito! Enjoy the flexibility of this tour, and go out of the beaten path with us...!

Explore Ecuador’s vibrant capital your way on a private city tour that’s ideal for first-time visitors pressed for time. You’ll delve deep into the culture and history of the UNESCO-listed Old Town while you receive undivided attention from your private guide. Plus, exploring on foot gives you chance to stop and focus on the smaller details.

Dive head first into the sights of Quito on a private three day tour. With airport pickup and drop-off, two nights of accommodation, and all transportation included, you don’t need to waste a moment planning logistics.  Simply follow your guide and enjoy the comprehensive itinerary, including a tour of the UNESCO listed historical city center. While visiting the highlights, get a photo of yourself straddling the northern and southern hemispheres.

Enjoy a full day excursion from Quito at Ecuador’s Cloud Forest.  Private transportation takes you and your guide to Mindo. You have the freedom to choose from a number of activities including a zip-line course or a leisurely hike around the waterfalls.  Customization continues with the option to visit a chocolate factory or immerse yourself at butterfly and hummingbird farms, before being transported back to Quito.

The Andean town of Otavalo is one of the most popular destinations in Northern Ecuador. On this 3-day private tour from Quito, experience highlights in and around Otavalo including the famous market, an archaeological site that dates back to approximately 850 BC, a nature reserve, volcanos, and one of Ecuador's world-class rose farms.