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The Best of Quito: Private Old Town & Equator Line Tour
(6) Reviews
Quito
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Operates in all weather conditions, weather may vary please dress appropriately
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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Explore the best of Quito on a private tour that visits the Historic Center, a colonial treasure where Gothic architecture and the gold within its churches will transport you back in time. Get a 360-degree view of the city from the base of the Virgen del Panecillo statue. The journey culminates at the center of the planet, Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World), where the zero-degree latitude line offers a scientific and cultural encounter.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
Bottle of purified water
Professional bilingual Guide
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Tips
There is an extra charge for hotel pick-off and/or drop-off outside of the city centre
The Best of Quito: Private Old Town & Equator Line Tour
(6) Reviews
Quito
About
Explore the best of Quito on a private tour that visits the Historic Center, a colonial treasure where Gothic architecture and the gold within its churches will transport you back in time. Get a 360-degree view of the city from the base of the Virgen del Panecillo statue. The journey culminates at the center of the planet, Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World), where the zero-degree latitude line offers a scientific and cultural encounter.
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
Bottle of purified water
Professional bilingual Guide
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Tips
There is an extra charge for hotel pick-off and/or drop-off outside of the city centre
Itinerary
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Basilica del Voto Nacional
Discover the stunning Neo-Gothic architecture and take part in the ascent to the towers and walkways. From the top, enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of Quito’s Historic Center and the city, a memorable sight of the capital with El Panecillo in the background.
40 minutes
2
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Explore the historical and civic heart of the capital. As you admire the monuments commemorating independence and the imposing architecture, such as the Archbishop’s Palace, your guide will help you appreciate the daily life of local residents and will share colonial legends that add intrigue to the surrounding areas of the plaza.
30 minutes
3
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Discover a true jewel of colonial Baroque art. Widely considered the finest example of this style in South America, it boasts a dazzling interior where gold leaf covers every detail, offering a truly breathtaking visual experience.
40 minutes
4
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
Discover the San Francisco Church, one of Quito’s earliest and most significant colonial landmarks. As you explore the interior of this monumental church, you will hear captivating local legends and admire the enduring colonial art that defines this emblematic historic space.
15 minutes
5
El Panecillo
On top of the Panecillo hill you will have a great view of the 45-meter high statue of the Virgen of Quito against the backdrop of all the amazing historic buildings you just visited.
30 minutes
6
Quito Old Town
Lunch Time
Your guide will share their favorite lunch spots so you can discover and enjoy the true taste of Quito’s typical dishes.
1 hour
7
Intinan Equator Museum
Located precisely on the equator line, this museum invites you to go beyond the map. Take part in amazing experiments that can only be done at the middle of the planet, place one foot on each side of the equatorial line, and delve into Ecuador’s cultural and ancestral roots, discovering the true meaning of this sacred place.
