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Quito Old Town Tour with Gondola Ride and Visit to the Equator
Quito, Ecuador
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Tour Old Town Quito and visit the Equator
- Take a ride on South America's highest gondola
- Learn about cultures and tradition from a local guide
- Round-trip hotel transport included
What's Included
- Transport by minivan or compact (medium) car (depending on pax number)
- Local driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will pick you up at your hotel/hostel
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
18 reviews
Claudia_W, Nov 2023
What a fabulous day! This was a last minute booking as another had fallen through and I can’t thank this company enough for making it happen on such short notice. Communication was excellent, and Carla the manager also made time to meet with us!
Our guide Cecelia and driver David became family instantly! 😁. We saw some wonderful sites - Quito from on high, the Equator site, complete with a truly fun experience at the museum, and the Old Town with some stunning architectural delights. And always with lots of information from Cecelia. We’ve fallen hard for Quito, a beautiful town and worth spending a lot of time exploring. Also had a typical Ecuadorian lunch which was delicious.
Thank you so much Cecelia and David, and Lead Adventures! You’ve given my sister and I many happy memories.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Claudia thanks for your rewiew. It was our pleasure to show Quito highlights to you and your sister. We hope to see you in the future!
Christine_A, Jan 2023
Our guide, Cecilia, was helpful and knowledgeable, and enthusiastic.. She was flexible and tailored the tour to our needs and requests. She took us to a restaurant to experience typical Ecuadorian cuisine. She taught us about Ecuadorian Holiday traditions. She also went over and above by purchasing a doll for New Years and demonstrated the custom of burning the effigies. additionally, she took pictures and sent lots of pictures to us via whatsapp.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hi friend !! We are so happy you enjoyed this tour.
Thanks for your comment about these visits.
If you have plans to visit Peru or Colombia, let us know.
Big hugs!!
Charlie_B, Dec 2022
Excellent and friendly tour guides! Made for an excellent trip together last Christmas with such a charming couple. Would recommend to anyone looking to see the sites with very knowledgeable guides!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hi Charlie:
Thanks a lot for your comment. If you or your friends are looking for nex destinations like Peru or Colombia, just let us know...
Big hugs...
Tori_H, Jun 2021
Great intro to Quito. We loved the gondola ride and the equator museum. We learned a ton. Our tour guide was great! Super nice and lots of info. She put up with all our picture taking. Lol
Response from Host, Apr 2023
¡Hi Tori!
Lead Adventures thanks your comment of this tour in Quito. If you have friends or partners who are planinng visit Ecuador & Peru, please le tus know to offer them the best experiences and offers..
Big hugs! 😊
Meera_W, Mar 2020
My husband and I were very pleased with our private tour. Our knowledgeable guide, Malena, knew many facts and answered all our questions. We wanted to see more of the city of Quito and fewer historic sights. She helped to make this possible. Great driving by driver, Alexis. We enjoyed a delicious Ecuadorian lunch on the way to Mitad del Mundo. The group tour there was a bit long but we learned some interesting facts. A great day!
Diane_T, Feb 2020
This is a great way to see Quito in one day.
We were on our way to Galapagos with a day lay over in Quito. In one full day we went to the equator, Mitad Del Mundo, gondola to El Teleférico highest point, a local lunch and tour of old town.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Exactly Diane !
This tour is perfect for who has limited time, but want to see the highlights places of Quito. We thank your comment about this tour.
If you are planning to visit other destinations like Peru and Colombia just lets us know.
Big hugs! 😊
Giannina_P, Feb 2020
First I would like to start with our guide Carlos. He was awesome! He explained what the day would entail driving to our first location along with the suggestion that the day would be what we wanted to see. Our first stop was Mitad del Mundo which was full of fun facts about how things work on the equator. Even though we participated in a larger tour at this location, Carlos remained with us and also answered any questions we had. Next stop was the Gondola ride. Line was longer than normal and Carlos suggested the fast pass which was an additional cost but not a significant amount more. The ride up was spectacular and the day was sunny and offered amazing views of the city. Then it was off to the old city where we had lunch before beginning our walking tour. The restaurant was reasonable and the menu varied from traditional Ecuadorian cuisine to more main stream. Afterwards we visited some of the churches and other historical buildings in the old city. Carlos provided historical information as we wandered thru the city. This tour is a great way to see the highlights in one day. Again our guide Carlos was awesome and made the tour a success!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hi friend !
Lead adventures thanks you your review. If you or your friends are planning new destinations like Peru or colombia would be a pleasure to help you.
Big hugs !
Ryan_C, Jul 2019
Carlos from Lead Adventures was an outstanding guide, starting off with a very punctual beginning 5 minutes early. Even though the Basilica was almost 20 minutes late to open, Carlos walked us around the area and provided both facts and entertaining anecdotes. We should have asked for more time in Centro Historico and less at the equator, as there is so much rich architecture and history in Quito and so little time to see it. Overall, we enjoyed the tour and would have done it again if we only had 1-2 days to see the highlights of Quito.
Roving38082548305, Jun 2019
Christina was a kind and knowledgeable guide. Her passion for the culture, history and folklore were evident. What a fantastic introduction to Ecuador.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thanks friend for your comment about this tour. Quito has beautiful treasures! If you are planning to visit other destinations like Peru and Colombia just lets us know.
Big hugs! 😊
JOAN_F, Feb 2018
This was a terrific tour and our guide Juan was excellent. He was very friendly, and knowledgeable. We went to a fantastic seafood restaurant for lunch and since it just my husband and myself on the tour we bought Juan lunch, which he never acknowledged. The only negative in an otherwise great day.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Joan:
We thanks your comment of this tour in Quito. We’re back to offer the best experiences in Quito and Ecuador after the pandemic.
Ecuador waits for you with open arms. 😊
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