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Private Guided Sightseeing and the Equator line
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Enjoyable historical, cultural tours, experiences of the city and its surroundings. Come to discover the wonders and highlights. Although the highlights are listed in order. Travelers are free to decide what to do, where to go, if they want to eat and try special delicacies "foodie tour". We'll be happy to show you around the city.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
No entrance fees to museums, food or drinks included
Meeting Points
Departure
Basílica del Voto Nacional
In front of the Basilica church at the García Moreno square.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Enjoyable historical, cultural tours, experiences of the city and its surroundings. Come to discover the wonders and highlights. Although the highlights are listed in order. Travelers are free to decide what to do, where to go, if they want to eat and try special delicacies "foodie tour". We'll be happy to show you around the city.
Highlights
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 6 hours to 7 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
No entrance fees to museums, food or drinks included
Meeting Points
Departure
Basílica del Voto Nacional
In front of the Basilica church at the García Moreno square.
Our guide will explain about the history and the features on this chruch and why it is so unique and one of a kind, neo-gothic architecture. Optionally, by paying a small fee travelers can visit the inside area. Admission fee to the church 2 USD p.p.
15 minutes
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Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
This is a must-see and stop area where we can find around it the presidential palace, the cathedral, city hall and the archbishop's palace. The heart of the country is here.
15 minutes
3
Centro Cultural Metropolitano
A brief stop to see the insight of one of the first universities of South America, that began with the Jesuite work.
10 minutes
4
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
One of the oldest and biggest churches and convents in Ecuador. Established by the Franciscans in the 16th century. Inmerse yourself into the beauty of this church. To visit the museum, towers and choir travelers shall pay and optional extra fee.
15 minutes
5
La Virgen del Panecillo
In the heart of the city valley arises this especial statue on top of the Panecillo hill. Great views at almost 9000 ft. We will take the car to drive up there. Optionally, you can climb the statue made of aluminun for a small fee extra 1 USD p.p.
20 minutes
6
Intiñan Equator Museum
After driving for approximately 45 minutes to the norhtwest part if the city, we will be arriving at the Equator musuem Intiñan, where travelers may witness different experiments carried out by the local guides such as: balancing an egg on the Equator line, seeing how ancient cultures of Ecuador utilized the sun as method to calculate the crop calendars among other interesting features. Here is where science takes place! This tour lasts about one hour. Afterwards, travelers can take a drink a the local bar or grab bite somewhere during the tour. Then, driving back to the city and drop off at their hotel or meeting point. End of the tour. Admission fee 5 usd p.p.
1 hour
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Mitad Del Mundo
This is the official but not the exact lattitude 0. Travelers may stop for a picture from outside. Although, by request they can also visit inside. Also an admission fee is charged here 5 USD P.P.