Top Ecuador Cultural Tours - page 4

Our tour to Cotopaxi and Quilotoa is one of the most famous tours in Ecuador. Therefore, we confirm departures every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday so you can book with us.

Discover the highlights of Quito in just a few hours when you book this sightseeing tour that explores the colonial district as well as off-the-beaten-path areas. Join a small group for a walk through Independence Square, parks, and markets where you can try street food, juices, and even handmade chocolate. Your guide provides information on the local history and culture of Quito and Ecuador while you explore.

Nature, tradition and multicolored market you can experience all of this on this excursion. On our trip to Otavalo we will visit the City of Cayambe, known for its “bizcochos”, a type of baked bread that is accompanied with the so-called “Queso de Hoja” and milk delicacy. Then we will visit the Quitsato sundial museum and continue until we reach the Otavalo Market, where you can see crafts of all kinds made by the skilled indigenous artisans of the area. Then we advance until we reach Cotacachi, a picturesque town famous for its creation of leather goods, here our guide will suggest and give the necessary time for lunch. Later we will visit the Cuicocha Lagoon, which originated after a volcanic explosion thousands of years ago. After this visit we will return to the city of Quito.

Enhance your experience of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) on a private 3-hour tour from Quito. Alongside a local guide, you’ll visit the Intiñan Museum to learn about the discovery of the equator and then straddle the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo). Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito are included.

Spend the day exploring the stunning natural landscapes of Ecuador on this full-day Quilotoa Lake hiking tour from Quito. Your expert guide will lead you through tropical forests to one of the area's most beautiful lagoons. Make stops at a quiet village and local markets as part of this incredible day away from the city.

The villages of Gualaceo and Chordeleg with their traditions of producing fine local handicrafts lie just east of Cuenca. With this private tour, browse the colorful wares at your leisure while learning about traditional artisan techniques. Watch as guitars, filigree jewelry, Panama hats, and shawls are being made, taste local fruits only found in Ecuador, and sit down for a local lunch. You’ll have plenty of time to shop in each village.

Rather than be overwhelmed at one of South America’s largest markets, let a personal guide accompany you. On this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market, you’ll have a better opportunity to interact with traditionally attired Quichua vendors selling handicrafts, textiles, and even livestock. Savor views of the Ecuadorian Andes on a brief waterfall walk after lunch in Cotacachi, a town known for its leather goods.

Discover the historic center of Quito and the “Mitad del Mundo” on this full-day sightseeing tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the historic streets to find ornate churches, colonial houses, and beautiful plazas. Head up to the Panecillo viewpoint to see the contrast between the old and modern city and then visit the Middle of the World landmark to see the true site of the equator line.

Explore Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcanoes that stretches from Quito to Cuenca during this 5-day excursion. Alongside a private tour guide, explore top Andean highlights including Quilotoa Lake, Cotopaxi, the Pailon del Diablo waterfall, and the Ingapirca ruins. Your package is inclusive of four nights' accommodation and most meals for a hassle-free experience.

Make the most of your time at shore and explore the Manta region on this half-day shore excursion. Join a small group and visit the Pacoche Wildlife Refuge and San Lorenzo Beach to observe local wildlife. Then, visit a local museum to learn about the tradition of Panama hatmaking before ending with a walk through a local fisherman’s village.

Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo during this full-day trip from Quito. This unique ecological area is known for having one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity anywhere on earth, including numerous exotic species of birds. During your excursion, stop by the Hummingbird Garden and walk into the forest to admire the beauty of this natural reserve before proceeding to Mindo. Choose from among a range of optional activities (at your own expense), including a visit to a chocolate factory, an orchid garden tour, ziplining, a bird-watching trip with a local expert, and much more.

Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is a biodiverse cloud forest home to hundreds of bird and butterfly species. This full-day private tour includes a butterfly garden visit, a chocolate factory tour, and a cable car ride to waterfalls. Entrance fees and the cable car ride are not included. Enjoy personalized service with a private driver and guide, plus round-trip transport from your Quito hotel.

Don’t let limited time in Ecuador stop you visiting the majestic Quilotoa Lagoon, an emerald crater lake surrounded by mountain landscapes. Reach the natural wonder the easy way on this full-day tour from Quito, ideal for nature lovers. Stop at a traditional craft market before arriving in Quilotoa National Park and opting to hike or ride a mule (own expense) to the rim of the dormant volcano. Lunch and transfers are included.

Cover historic Quito and nearby Mitad del Mundo in one day on foot and by car. Visit Quito's Basilica, one of the largest neo-Gothic churches in the Americas, Independence Square, gold-covered La Compañia Church, San Francisco Square, and the historic architecture, cafes, and shops of cobblestoned La Ronda Street. Drive up Panecillo Hill to see the 18th-century sculpture of the Virgin of Quito, then continue to the geographic center of the world at Mitad del Mundo.

Straddle two different hemispheres during this half-day visit to the equator at Ecuador’s famous ‘Mitad del Mundo.' Try out some unique physics experiments demonstrating the influence of the earth’s poles at the Intiñan Museum. This private tour includes a guide, Intiñan Museum entrance fees, and round-trip hotel transport from Quito's city center.

Shop for one-of-a-kind souvenirs at an indigenous market and enjoy gorgeous scenery during this 8-hour trip to Otavalo Market from Quito. This fascinating market features a wealth of hand-made creations produced by local Andean communities, including textiles, leather goods and more. Enjoy sublime views of the Andes Mountains and San Pablo Lake during your drive to the site before hunting for souvenirs. On your way home, you can choose to visit Cotacachi, an artisan town famous for its leather goods, or Cuicocha Lake. Your shopping and scenery trip includes a guide, entrance fees, a snack, round-trip hotel transport and an upgrade with lunch.

Even though it’s often overlooked by travelers rushing to get to Galapagos, Guayaquil has a wealth of wonders if you know where to look. This private tour of its highlights helps you check off the best of the city in a limited time and reveals culture and history through the eyes of a local, for deeper insight than you’d get alone.

Cover some of Quito's highlights, including the Middle of the World (Mitad del Mundo) and the Pululahua Crater, on this double-decker bus tour. During the half-day tour, you'll learn about the landmarks and popular attractions in Quito from your guide and enjoy VIP access to all of the attractions in the Middle of the World Complex.

A tour focused on visiting three towns with their markets located north from Quito city. Each one of these locations are different from each other in terms of markets and artisans. Otavalo with the biggest textile market in South America, Peguche with the traditional weavers that work the textile by hand and Cotacachi with its leather market. This is a full day enjoying the northern landscapes and learning the culture of the region.

Otavalo is one of the most famous indigenous fair in the country; although the market has greater activity on Saturdays but it is open every day with an impressive variety of handcrafts, tapestries and weaving made by indigenous people of the surrounding villages. Meanwhile, tourists test their Spanish and bargaining skills at stalls vending colorful and inexpensive knitted sweaters, hats, gloves and much more.

Our tourist service is special because we have new cars and experienced guides that are certified and will make your experience unforgettable.

Enjoy a sampling of the natural, cultural, and historical sights found around Quito during this full-day private tour. Explore Quito’s historic city center by visiting several churches and colonial-era buildings. After lunch, experience life on both sides of the earth’s equator at the Middle of the World monument before finishing your day with the amazing landscapes of the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. Your comprehensive Quito trip also includes a guide, some site entrance fees, and an optional private tour upgrade.

Experience the best of the Andean landscape on a 2-day group tour. The extensive itinerary is a guaranteed hit with enthusiastic hikers. Start with a guided trek through Cotopaxi National Park, with additional hikes at Laguna de Limpiopungo and the volcano. Soak in the summer camp atmosphere with a restful night in a shared dormitory at a cozy hacienda. Day two continues with Laguna Quilotoa, Mirador Shalala, and more.

Discover the true site of the equator during your time in Ecuador when you take this “Middle of the World” tour from Quito. Join a small group and make visit the village of San Antonio de Pichincha and Pululahua Volcano before heading to the landmark. Then, visit the Intiñan Museum, to learn about the science of the equator, and the obelisk that represents the equatorial line.