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If you love food, or just want to know the gastronomy of another country, this tour is for you...!! You will get to know the new city, among its parks and buildings, visit restaurants that offer Ecuadorian food, have an explosion of flavors in your mouth, while you learn the history of food and your guide explains funny stories and secret places. ☺️ You can also visit the “Artisanal Market” if you want to bring souvenirs of the country, such as ponchos, hats, etc., and you will know a local market of the city where you will observe fruits, food, etc. - REMEMBER THAT THIS TOUR IS FOR “CARNIVORES AND VEGETARIANS” - NOT A TOUR FOR “VEGANS” - “ONE DISH OF FOOD FOR EVERY TWO PEOPLE” IS INCLUDED IN EACH RESTAURANT

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.

Laguna Quilotoa, a blue-green volcanic crater lake, sits in the rugged Andean countryside south of Quito. With this tour, escape the busy streets of Quito for an all-inclusive day in the Andes, and see Quilotoa Lake from two different lookouts on the crater rim with views of Cotopaxi in the distance. En route back to Quito, spend some time craft workshops in Tigua.

Secure this private airport transfer service for worry-free travel. Traveling to a new airport can be exhausting. Make your journey easier with this exclusive private tour. From a meet and greet at the airport arrival hall to arriving at your Quito destination, make this the stress-free start to your holiday. No need to worry about hiring a car and finding your own way to your hotel.

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.

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.

Visit two of the world’s most interesting locations on a full-day private tour. First, visit one of only two inhabited volcanic craters in the world and see how locals are living. Then, head to the Intiñan Museum to visit the exact division of the northern and southern hemispheres at 00º 00’ 00”. Lastly, head to Quito for a tour of the world’s first UNESCO-listed city and learn about its rich history.

After private hotel pickup in Quito, head to the Cloud Forest in Mindo. Your private day tour stops at the best viewpoints and gives you plenty of time to take photos. Get the best views of the plants and wildlife on a cable car ride through the Cloud Forest. Let your private guide lead you to the best waterfalls in Ecuador before returning you to your hotel.

Ecuador is an amazingly beautiful country where you can experience the Pacific Ocean and Andean Highlands, but around one-third of the country is home to the ever-dangerous Amazon Jungle. Journey into the Amazon with a guide during this Amazon Rainforest 3-Day Tour from Quito to Napo, and explore the jungle terrain with a custom-designed itinerary.

Spend a memorable night out in Quito with dinner and a performance of the renowned ‘Jacchigua’ show presented by the Ecuadorean National Folkloric Ballet. Savor a meal of haute Andean cuisine and a welcome drink before taking your seats for a brilliant display of traditional music, dancing, and costumes featuring more than 90 talented performers and special effects. Hotel pickup and drop-off makes it a safe and stress-free nightlife experience.

Set off on a day trip to Otavalo Market with a private guide. Skip the crowded public transit and enjoy the sights of the Pan-American highway from the comfort of your private vehicle.  Make stops at lesser known points of interest, including the foothills of Imbabura Volcano. Your tour of the Otavalvo Market can be customized to include a visit to Pecuche.

Journey to the beautiful Quilotoa volcano, driving through stunning mountain scenery and stopping to visit local Andean communities, during this day trip from Quito. Travel along the spectacular ‘Avenue of Volcanoes’ passing beneath its towering peaks, eventually stopping at a village of an indigenous community, to explore a local home and learn about their daily life. Finish your day with a trip to the lagoon inside Quilotoa volcano. This day trip includes a guide, entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport, and lunch.

Welcome to Quito! New at the city and want to explore it´s wonders? Come with us and let´s explore thousands of years of history speaking through it´s streets and remarkable buildings at the old town of Quito! In this tour we will give you a brief (3 hours tour) introduction to the city We will talk about history, architecture, customs and more Quito awaits for 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.

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.

Our first stop will be in Cachiviro on the shores of Lake San Pablo, in this place we will taste the traditional and delicious biscuits with cheese accompanied by a good coffee and the best landscape we can imagine next to the Imbabura volcano. We continue with the visit to the Peguche waterfall, where we will have a walk of approximately one hour through the path that leads us to this attraction. Finally, we will visit the ponchos market in the city of Otavalo, this place has become a concentration square for the artisan offer of Ecuador, it is recognized as the largest indigenous fair in South America, where more than three thousand artisans offer their products. In this place we will have adequate time to visit every corner and buy the products that we like. Before returning to Quito we will taste a typical local lunch. The service is private and all tours are with a tourism professional who is also a certified guide.

Ecuador’s capital is a UNESCO World Heirtage site and one of the highest cities in the world, located right by the Equator Line. This tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the city, ideal for first-time visitors. Explore the historic Old Town, see the Compania and San Francisco churches, and admire the views from Panecillo Hill. Plus, ride the Teleférico cable car to Pichincha Volcano and visit the Middle of the World monument.

Discover the best of Quito city, the capital city of Ecuador. Wander through the UNESCO Heritage site of the historical center, which is the largest old town in Latin America. Visit churches, plazas and palaces. Continue up the Teleferico de Quito for a panoramic viewpoint of the city and a volcano. Finish by visiting the monument to the middle of the world.

Navigate Quito’s renowned museums with ease on a private tour that reveals the highlights of two top Quito museums— the Guayasamin Museum and Central Bank Museum. You’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as you explore the museums at your own pace, rather than one set by a larger group.

Discover the best that Ecuador’s capital has to offer on this private sightseeing tour of Quito. Join a local guide for a tour focused on the geography, history, culture, and architecture of the city, visiting landmarks in chronological order. Highlights include the Intinan Equator Museum, Old Town Quito, and several Catholic landmarks to learn about Ecuador’s colonial history.

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing outside Quito the easy way with this guided tour. After being picked up from your accommodation in Quito, head to the dazzling Quilotoa Lagoon for a guided trek to the crater of the active volcano. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and check out the workshops of local artisans on your way back to Quito.

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.

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.

After your guide collects you from your hotel, set off an adventure around the city.  First, ascend to Quito’s famous viewpoint in a cable car. From 4,100 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level, you’ll see the city in all its splendor. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and stop to visit major attractions like the Presidential Palace, La Ronda, and the Cathedral.