Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) in 2024?

Admission tickets for the Middle of the World Monument cost US$5 for adults and US$2.50 for children and seniors. Quito sightseeing tours that feature the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) start from about US$70 for group tours, with private options and experiences being more expensive.

Q: Is the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) worth it?

Yes, the Middle of the World Monument is worth it—there’s a reason it’s one of Quito’s most visited tourist destinations. Not only is it home to the mighty Equatorial Monument, but it’s also one of the few places in the world at 0° longitude and 0° latitude.

Q: What are the highlights of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)?

The main highlights of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) include the line separating the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, as well as a planetarium and the Guayasamin Museum. Other highlights also include vendors selling traditional artisan crafts and museums dedicated to cocoa and craft beer.

Q: Is the Middle of the World Monument suitable for families and children?

Yes, the Middle of the World Monument is a great place for families with children. Younger visitors are sure to love the El Museo Del Cacao, where they can sample chocolate and learn about its production, as well as the planetarium, where you can watch short films about outer space.

Q: Are there any other attractions near the Middle of the World Monument?

Yes, the Pucara de Rumicucho archaeological site, home to ruins and pottery dating back to the Inca Empire, is just a short drive from the Middle of the World Monument. It’s also close to the Museo Templo del Sol Pintor Cristobal Ortega Maila—stone buildings with exhibits about Andean culture.

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Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off

Tick off two of Ecuador’s top attractions in one day during a full-day tour of Pululahua crater and the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) from Quito. Ascend to a lookout point above Pululahua crater, one of only two inhabited craters in the world, and spend the day exploring the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) complex, where the North and South Hemispheres collide. Your tour also includes access to the planetarium and the Equatorial Museum.

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Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off

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PRIVATE CITY TOUR: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car

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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PRIVATE CITY TOUR: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car

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Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour

Experience convenience and personalized attention on this private guided tour from Quito. Let go of logistical worries with convenient pickup from your preferred location—such as your hotel or accommodation—and then visit the world-renowned destination of the Mitad del Mundo equator line. Afterwards, ascend via the TelefériQo cable car for spectacular vistas of volcanoes and the cityscape.

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Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour

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Middle of the World + Pululahua Crater in half-day

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Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

Don’t worry about confusing and time-consuming public transit in Quito; instead, opt for a comprehensive full-day excursion which covers several city highlights and includes private transportation. Ideal for visitors with limited time in the city, visit the Intiñan Museum, tour the old town, and more in the company of a local guide, learning more than you could if exploring independently.

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Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour

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

Are you looking for a 100% private and personalized tour in the city of Quito? where you can enjoy a great adventure with your partner, family or friends. This is the right place for you. I have the license of national guide of Tourism, with some years of experience working in the area. In addition, I enjoy what I do and is in charge of operating the tours according to the tastes and needs of the tourists. Book your tour!

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

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Private Tour: Middle of the World & Pululahua Crater. All entrances included!

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Private Tour: Middle of the World & Pululahua Crater. All entrances included!

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Private Middle of the World tour from 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.

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Private Middle of the World tour from Quito

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Private Quito City tour and Middle of the World full day

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Private Full Day Tour Out of Quito with Flexible Destinations

Design your perfect day in Quito with our private, fully flexible tour where you choose the destination! Explore Quito from the Old Town to the Middle of the World, or shop for artisan treasures in Otavalo, or if you feel more adventurous we hike the moonscapes of Cotopaxi volcano, or a relaxing day to unwind in Papallacta’s hot springs, or discover the biodiversity in Mindo cloud forest. Your expert guide tailors the experience to your interests, pace, and preferences, ensuring a unique and stress-free adventure. ✔ 100% personalized – You pick the places! ✔ Private vehicle & guide – Travel in comfort ✔ Flexible schedule – Stay as long as you like ✔ Local insights – Hidden gems & authentic experiences

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Private Full Day Tour Out of Quito with Flexible Destinations

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Middle of the world, Volcano view with Indigenous Rituals

Enjoy the most captivating place in the country, full of secrets, landscapes and adventures. You can learn about volcanoes, hummingbirds, plants, indigenous tribes, smells, local food like "cuy" (guinea pig), if this is to much, its included an "empanada chilena" or "helado de paila" (handmade ice cream). First at all we are going to admire a unique volcano crater in the world with people living inside. Next we have a temple in honor of the sun where we can feel energies coming from quarts, we can smell new fragances that balance our chakras. After lunch we head to a ceremony center to share with a preincan tribe and perform a " limpia"(energy bath), there we refresh with a cactus beverage. After all you can decide to hike(30 min) the oldest monument at the equator(00°00'03”), its a sacred hill where the sun had a totem pole, (please bring nice boots). This tour its for conscious people who enjoys nature and culture; unique at the market.

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Tour in Quito, Middle of the World-Cable Car-Panecillo

Join us on an unforgettable tour of Quito. This tour will take you through stunning landscapes and fascinating historical monuments, offering a complete experience of the city. We begin our trip by ascending the iconic Panecillo, a hill that offers spectacular panoramic views of Quito. Our next stop is the Cable Car. We will climb to a height of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, where you will witness unparalleled views of the Andes and the city that unfolds beneath your feet. Then we will visit the Intiñán Museum. The museum offers an interactive experience that allows you to explore the scientific peculiarities of the equator. Participate in surprising experiments, learn about indigenous cultures and their relationship with the equinoctial line. Finally, we visited the Middle of the World, a place that marks the equatorial line. Here, you can be in two hemispheres at the same time.

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Private Day Tour in the City of Quito with Transportation

Welcome... Come and discover with us the beautiful city of Quito, its history, its culture and its surroundings. Highlights of our private tour include: a visit to the Historic Center, discovering very popular monuments, climbing the Gothic Basilica church tower, where you will enjoy spectacular views. We will also visit the large square where you will have the opportunity to see the presidential palace, the primate cathedral of Quito, the archbishop's palace. Our private tour also includes a visit to the cable car, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Quito. We will also visit half the world where you can learn more about equinoxes and solstices through fun interactive games! Our private group tours are for up to 4 travelers and our guides are highly trained to answer all questions about the history, culture, economy, etc. of Ecuador.

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The Best of Ecuador 7 Day Tour From Quito to Cuenca

Experience one week in Ecuador to the fullest on our 7 day itinerary in which you travel southwards from Quito to Cuenca on a beautiful route. Visit the absolute highlights of the Ecuadorian Andes, meet indigenous people and admire breathtaking waterfalls as you enter the Amazon Rainforest and learn about the fascinating history at largest and best preserved Inca ruins of the country. A perfect blend of nature and culture.

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Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito

Receive undivided attention from your guide on a private 4-hour tour of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) and Pululahua, one of only two inhabited craters in the world. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to the Equator in a private vehicle and observe experiments that demonstrate the unique properties of the Equator. Then, you’ll proceed to the achingly green Pululahua crater to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding hills. Bottled water and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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Experience a private 3-in-1 experience that combines nature, culture and local flavors in one day. Escape the busy streets of Quito with hotel transfers included and enter the lush Mindo Cloud Forest, famous for its biodiversity. Marvel at waterfalls, butterflies and exotic birds, and complement the experience with a visit to a chocolate factory, where you will know the artisan process of one of the most representative products in Ecuador. Travel comfortably in a private vehicle and enjoy a carefree day, designed to explore at your own pace with an expert guide. • Private 3-in-1 Tour from Quito • Visit to Mindo Cloud Forest • Waterfall, butterfly and bird watching • Use of birdwatching equipment included • Visit to artisan chocolate factory • Personalized attention from a private guide • Comfortable transportation with pick-up and drop-off

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Mindo Cloud Forest (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito)

Discover the rich biodiversity of Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest on this full-day tour from Quito. With a private guide, head to the forest where you can see several species of fauna and flora including hummingbirds, butterflies, orchids, bromeliads, ferns, and vines. If you’re limited on time and didn’t have a chance to visit the “Middle of the World,” a stop can be made on the way back to Quito.

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Mindo Cloud Forest (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito)

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What are people saying about Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)

Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On - hop off

Sebastien_T, Mar 2026

A must see and do in Quito

The tour guide at the native museum was extremely good and the visit had way more aspects and covered way more topics that I expected. Being at the centre of the planet is also awsome experience. Lots of souvenir boutiques there too. I loved it.

Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE

Susan_R, Feb 2026

Best Quito tour !

Ricky was the best tour ever! Great English knowable and kind. Ricky knew the out of the way places and how to get around. We even had empanadas in Old Town Best day in Quito!

Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE

Janet_R, Feb 2026

Modified the plan to create our ideal itinerary

Daniel easily flexed the itinerary for our day after hearing the previous visits we’d made. The day ended up perfect for us, seeing the key sights we hadn’t seen and including allowing for a little shopping time!

Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE

Simone_W, Jan 2026

Must do!

Best tour of Quito. My second time and it was worth it the driver and Christian were very nice people. It was a lovely lovely tour.

Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE

Laura_F, Jan 2026

Everything that was promised, very nice bus

This tour was everything that was promised. Daniel spoke perfect english and was very informative, flexible and a lot of fun. He took us to a wonderful place for lunch. Just be advised to bring a bunch of small bills, ones & fives to pay the entrance fee for the churches and basilica. Some of them do not have change or take credit cards.