Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Middle of the World, and Cable Car

4.9 (193 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Cable Car and Half the World city tour. Discover the panoramic views of Quito from the heights and then enter the emblematic place where two hemispheres meet. With expert guides, comfortable transportation and a unique experience, you will immerse yourself in the magic of Ecuador.

Explore, photograph and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Customize your adventure: add or change sites according to your interests and make the tour unique to you. Book today.

Explore Quito from north to south and discover its history, architecture and essence in an unforgettable day.

It connects with Ecuadorian culture with a passionate guide who will make each place come alive.

From the charm of the Historic Center to the Cable Car and Halfway around the World, experience the best of Quito in one tour.

Private tour, own pace, close attention : this is how you discover Quito for real. Book now.

Don't just visit Quito, live it. Ensure your experience today.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Traveler's Magic

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water bottle
Included: Accident insurance
Included: Certified Bilingual Tour Guide
Included: Visit the Golden Church (the Company)
Included: Visit the Plaza Grande
Included: Chocolate tasting
Included: Visit St. Francis Square and Church
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Tasting of traditional sweets
Included: Private transportation: Vans or SUV cars

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Admission fees: Basilica of the National Vote
Not included: Admission fees: Quito Cable Car
Not included: Admission fees: Intiñan Site Museum
Not included: Entrance fee - Church the Company 6,00 USD per person
Not included: Breakfast / Lunch

Itinerary

Basilica del Voto Nacional

40 min Admission not included

The Basilica of the National Vow: monumental work of the city of Quito

In the city of Quito, a very singular neo-Gothic style architectural work is built.
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

15 min Admission not included

Church of the Company is a temple raised with the hands of countless artists of the Quiteño School, who perpetuated their skill and dedication to carving and gilding with thin 23 carat gold sheets.
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

10 min Admission not included

The Church of San Francisco is a Catholic basilica that rises in the middle of the historic center of Quito, in front of the square of the same name. The structure is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of all America.

San Francisco is considered a jewel of continental architecture for its mixture of different styles combined over more than 150 years of construction.
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

30 min

The Plaza de la Independencia, better known as the Plaza Grande, is the heart of the historic center of Quito.

This square is surrounded by four large buildings: the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito and the Municipal Palace. All these facts make it a must visit site once you arrive in the capital of Ecuador.
Catedral Metropolitana de Quito

10 min Admission not included

Discover cobblestone streets, colonial churches and historic squares as you immerse yourself in the cultural richness of this Ecuadorian gem. A cultural and architectural experience that will transport you back in time.
Yumbos Chocolate

25 min Admission included

Discover the authentic taste of Ecuadorian chocolate in a unique experience. We invite you to enjoy a delicious tasting in the heart of the historic center, in front of one of the most emblematic churches in Quito. Be amazed by its aromas and flavors as you capture unforgettable moments from a charming balcony with spectacular views. Live, feel and fall in love with one of the best chocolates in the world. We'll wait for you!
Palacio Arzobispal

10 min Admission included

In the Archbishop’s Passage, the tasting of traditional sweets (mistles), is a brief and delicious experience that allows to discover traditional Ecuadorian flavors in small samples carefully served. From intense notes like whiskey to softer options like the blue bird or chocolate varieties, each sip combines sweetness, tradition and character, ideal to enjoy without haste in a setting full of history.
Stop 8

2 hours Admission not included

Climb to new heights.

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city as you glide towards the heights. Experience the excitement and beauty of being on top of the Andean world. A unique experience that will leave you breathless. Book now and reach new heights in Quito!
Mitad Del Mundo

10 min Admission not included

Discover where the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere meet, capture unique memories in a truly special place. An experience that will connect you with the history and geography of Ecuador! Book now and live the wonder of being in two worlds at once.
Intinan Equator Museum

one hour Admission not included

The Intiñan Museum has an interactive tour for you, where you will learn from the history of our ancestral peoples, to the magnificent effects that the sun produces in our solar cylinder. Travel back in time through our hundred-year-old huts, discover and understand the physical phenomena of the earth with our didactic examples, observe the path of the sun (Intiñan) in Acoratene, and of course enjoy a natural and privileged environment