Top Ecuador Half-day Tours - page 5

You are going to participate in the most complete tour of Quito, we will walk through the largest and best-kept cultural heritage of humanity in America, We will visit churches covered in gold, another with very high towers and another with elements of rebellion, You will taste traditional Quito sweets and liquors, You will taste the best chocolate in Ecuador made with the best cocoa in the world in various flavors We will finish in an ice cream parlor with very curious flavors.

Optimize your time in Galapagos! By visiting the giant tortoise reserve and lava tunnels upon arrival you can save time and use it for other activities. Normally the transfer from the airport is direct and non-stop, the next day they take you back to the upper part of the island to visit the turtles and tunnels, which makes you lose a day in Galapagos. With us you win a day as you visit these attractions upon arrival.

Combine a city tour of downtown Quito with a ride on the teleférico during this 6-hour experience. Get panoramic views of the area around Quito from the cable car and learn about the city's history through visits to the historic center's squares, churches, and significant buildings. Round-trip transportation from select Quito hotels included.

Join us and savor Quito’s culinary treasures like a local! Embark on an unforgettable food tour, where authenticity and genuine Ecuadorian flavors take center stage. Our carefully curated tour leads you to hidden gems in the most beautiful part of Quito, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure. We prioritize visiting traditional establishments, where you'll get a true taste of authentic Ecuadorian dishes. All the while, you’ll feel completely safe as we walk through secure areas. Engage with the locals, learn about their food traditions, and feel like part of the community. The tour includes 6 delicious spots within walking distance: starting with fritada and juice, followed by an empanada with coffee, then a pernil sandwich with juice, and canelazo spirit. We’ll also try Quito sweets and finish with Ecuadorian cacao and chocolate. We also offer food tours in 8 cities in Europe and 2 in South America, bringing you a delicious experience. Are you ready for a delicious adventure?

Get up close and personal with the fishermen, boat builders and hat makers of Manta, and enjoy a wildlife spotting trip to Pacoche Humid Forest, during this private 7-hour excursion. Learn about Manta’s fishing industry during a tour of the city fish market, then observe boat builders as they fashion and repair local fishing vessels. Also, get to explore the Pacoche Humid Forest, spotting for its resident howler monkeys, and learn about Ecuador’s famous Montecristi hat in the haberdashery shops of Ciudad Alfaro. This Manta excursion also includes a private guide, snacks and entrance fees.

Explore the sights of Quito’s historic old town, while you taste delectable Ecuadorian specialties on a private tour—and visit places you might miss while exploring alone. With your guide in the lead, discover lively streets and squares around the city as well as the Central Market, stopping for bites and drinks like quesadillas, empanadas, ceviche, seco de chivo, chocolate, and Canelazos, a hot cocktail.

If you’ve just got one day to explore Quito, make the most of your time in Eduador’s culture-rich capital with this attraction-packed day tour. You’ll explore at your own pace in your private group, and cover plazas and churches in the UNESCO-listed Old Town as well as the Middle of the World Monument, which marks the site of the equator.

Chocoholics and cultural connoisseurs alike are sure to enjoy a private 4-hour tour from Guayaquil to a local cocoa farm. Relax, as private transportation takes you from your hotel and into the Ecuadorian countryside. Discover what makes chocolate production in Ecuador unique, as you explore the family owned cocoa plantation. Harvest ripe cocoa beans with your guide, then use dried beans to create a cocoa infusion of your own.

Lets enjoy the afternoon in one of the best oldtowns in the world, HOW? With culture, panoramic views, chocolate and tasty food. We can walk through colonial houses, museums, churches and spectacular mainsquares with arabic style. At the end of the street we got to be ready to taste unique ecudorian flavors with; CHOCOLATE. During sunset we will be surprised by the best view of oldtown where we can admire north, center and south with more than 10 huge mountains, of course with the most powerful local drink called "canelazo". By night (7 p.m) we will visit a popular and folkloric park with public shows meanwhile we eat like the locals: TASTY FOOD. Note: after tour, you are welcome to chill out around a safe neighborhood.

We will go to the Old Town which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1978 by UNESCO because Quito has the biggest Old Town in the World and keep artistic treasures and architectonic jewels. If you visit the Middle of the World you will be at the imaginary line that divides the continent into the North and South Hemispheres. The Inti Ñan museum is a place where we can do experiments to test that we are on the Equatorial Line. On the Cable or "Teleférico" we have the main scenic overlook viewpoint of Quito.

Stroll through the UNESCO-listed historic center of Quito, Ecuador's capital, on a guided walking tour that immerses you in the city's rich culture and colonial beauty. This tour is designed for those who appreciate history, architecture, and local life, offering a relaxed pace to fully absorb the charm of the cobblestone streets. Led by an expert local guide, explore iconic sites such as Plaza Grande, La Compañía de Jesús, and the San Francisco Church. Discover hidden courtyards, artisan shops, and viewpoints that showcase the vibrant essence of Quito. - Guided walking tour through Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center - Visit key landmarks including Plaza Grande and La Compañía de Jesús - Engage with local culture through anecdotes and artisan shops - Perfect for history buffs, photographers, and cultural enthusiasts

The Quito City Tour you were looking for. Explore the stunning Quito colonial architecture. Visit its charming squares, monumental churches, museums, viewpoint of the Virgen, taste the local cuisine, and listen to stories and legends. Walk through narrow streets surrounded by elegant residences built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. The Plaza Grande with the Independence Monument. The Panecillo; Protective Mother of Quito, The Golden Church. The imposing church and convent of San Francisco de Quito. The charming street of La Ronda, Queen´s arch. Listen to a bilingual guide who tells you that the city was already inhabited more than 9,000 years ago. Quito was the first human settlement in the Andes Mountains. Learn about the legend of the devil who helped an indigenous master build the atrium of San Francisco.

Explore the stunning Waterfall Route in Baños de Agua Santa, where natural beauty is revealed through spectacular landscapes and waterfalls. During the tour you will visit iconic places such as the Devil’s Pavilion and the Bride Mantle, as well as enjoy exciting views when crossing by tare. The experience continues at the famous Tree House, where you can climb the iconic end-of-the-world swing and capture amazing photos. The tour ends at the Café del Cielo viewpoint, enjoying a drink with a unique panoramic view of the city. This shared tour is ideal for travelers seeking a complete, safe and fun experience, with comfortable transportation and accompaniment from a local guide and driver. Includes time for photographs and stops at the best points of the tour.

Enjoy an unforgettable tour of the Historic Center of Quito. Our guide will accompany you to tour the most representative squares, palaces and churches, telling the stories, legends and cultural information in a fun and entertaining way! Get to know Víctor Mideros' masterpiece in the Nuestra Señora de la Merced Church. Inspire your artistic side by spending the day exploring historical works of art. By private transportation we will pick you up at the place where you are and at the end of the tour we will drop you off at your starting point. All this privately and with all security measures!!

Visit a family-owned cacao farm on a 4-hour tour from Guayaquil, and see how Ecuadorian chocolate goes from freshly-harvested fruit to the finished product. Learn about planting and harvesting, help toast, husk, and grind the cacao seeds, and eat a farm lunch made with organic ingredients grown onsite. This 4-hour cacao farm tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Guayaquil, all activities, and lunch.

Loja, Ecuador has become a global award-winning producer of single source Arabica coffee considered to be the finest type of bean in the world. This tour hosted by a South American coffee grading expert and our fluent English/Spanish interpreter walks you through a lush organic coffee forest in the Andean mountains, takes you to a washed coffee and drying operation in a local fair trade growers’ collective, and ends at a wholesale tasting room with a professional tasting hosted by the grading expert. Experience what international importers experience when they visit Loja to shop for high-grade coffee specialty beans.

Discover the cuisine of Ecuador and delight your tastebuds with this food tour around the city of Quito. Led by a professional guide, learn how to eat like a Quiteño. Sample traditional dishes and drinks including Benditas Carnes empanadas, the incredible sweetness of Yumbos Chocolate, and the classic encebollado. Afterwards, explore the Mercado de San Francisco market where incredible fruit, vegetables, and medicinal plants are sold.

We offer maritime transportation between island from Isabela Island to Santa Cruz Island. This is the best way to do it.

This tour will allow you to get to see the highlights of Santa Cruz' Highlands, including the giant tortoises in their natural habitat, an impressive underground lava tunnel and the famous Twin Craters "Los Gemelos". This definitely is a rewarding visit for nature loving people and a must-do when in Galapgos. The lush green scenery of the highlands is in stark contrast to the more arid lowland coasts, providing a very different Galapagos experience.

This tour is special because we will enter houses and colonial buildings that usually could not be done personally, we will try 100% Ecuadorian and artisan products in unexpected and hidden places, we will try to make the information fun and dynamic, the best thing about this tour is that we will by a legal and 100% certified guide

Embark on a unique Galapagos adventure: Explore the majestic upper part of Santa Cruz Island by bike and immerse yourself in the wonder of nature! Pedal along picturesque trails, admire the iconic giant tortoises in their natural habitat, and let the magic of the Galapagos envelop you. Ready to live an unforgettable experience? Hop on your bike and join us to discover the wild beauty of the Santa Cruz Heights! ‍♂️ Remember to be prepared according to the season of your visit, it may be a humid season (rain and sun) and be prepared with repellent and sunscreen. The level of demand of the route is minimal, after knowing and seeing the turtles in their natural state we have a short section where the ascent tests our physique a little.

Guayaquil is known as the gateway to the Galápagos Islands, and there are endless opportunities to explore its marine life, but it’s best to do so by boat, which can be hard without renting one. This Puerto El Morro Dolphin Watching Cruise from Guayaquil takes you to the mangrove area that is ideal for seeing the bottlenose dolphins and other animals and fish without having to drive a boat on the water.

Spend the day exploring the Cabo Rosa tunnels on Isabela Island to learn about the volcanoes that created these lava tunnels and bridges. Join a small group and a naturalist guide to observe the wildlife that call these lava platforms home. Don your snorkel gear and see marine life like manta rays, seahorses, penguins, sea turtles, and blue-footed boobies.

Live the Magic of the World's Best Cocoa Discover the heart of Ecuadorian cocoa on a unique private tour. Tour a beautiful Family Estate, learn about the traditions of the countryside and experience transforming cocoa into your own chocolate bar! Perfect for families, couples and chocolate lovers. Book now and immerse yourself in the culture, flavors and history of the world’s most famous cocoa! Includes delicious Farm to Table Lunch. A Pro experience!