Top Quito Art & Culture in 2026

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.

If you are visiting Quito for the first time, the sheer size of Ecuador's capital can be overwhelming. Get oriented and enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the capital during a private sightseeing tour that gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary. Instead of using public transport, we will take you to the main sights in a private vehicle and visit the world famous Middle of the World monument.

- All Inclusive: Professional Bilingual Guide, Lunch and Tourist Visits. - Tourist Transport from Quito - Quilotoa - Quito - Hiking and horseback riding on the same tour if you decide to return on horseback - Visit indigenous market - Visit indigenous house - Visit Mirador del Quilotoa - Visit and descent to Laguna del Quilotoa - Visit to the Toachi River Canyon - Professionalism and Quality of Service - Shared Tour: Every Thursday and Sunday - Private Tour: Every day.

Skip the standard route and discover the Otavalo region on a private full-day tour of the Rose Plantation, Equator Line, and Otavalo market. Stand on the equator at Quitsato Sundial, tour a working rose plantation, and shop for handmade crafts at one of South America’s largest Indigenous markets. Visit Cotacachi for its renowned leather goods and explore Cuicocha, a stunning crater lake nestled within an active volcano.

Journey to the 'Middle of the World' on this memorable tour that stops at the Pululahua Crater, Intinan Museum, and more. You'll learn about local customs and traditions from a friendly guide and capture panoramic city views of stunning Quito from atop Teleferico.

Experience the sights and flavors of Quito on a private tour. Customize the itinerary based on your interests (and tastes).  You can visit the San Francisco Church and Independence Square in the UNESCO listed historical center. Sample Ecuadorian foods such as tamales, empanadas, canelazo (spiced fruit drink), and much more.  Whatever you decide, your guide is with you every step of the way.

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.

Discover Quito’s best in one unforgettable day on this private full-day tour. Ride the Teleférico to 13,000 feet (4,000 m) for breathtaking views of the Andes, stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its colonial plazas, churches, and vibrant markets, and stand on both hemispheres at the Middle of the World Monument for an iconic photo. Unlike large group tours, this experience offers personalized attention, a flexible itinerary, and insider tips from your expert local guide. Whether it’s savoring a local snack, taking extra time at a viewpoint, or exploring hidden corners, the pace is yours to set. Enjoy private transportation, hotel pickup/drop-off, and a seamless itinerary that combines Quito’s top highlights with authentic cultural moments perfect for travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and a deeper connection to Ecuador’s capital.

Discover Ecuador's vibrant cultural heritage, natural wonders, and Andean villages on this full-day tour from Quito. Admire traditional handicrafts at the legendary Otavalo Market, tour the Cayambe biscuit factory, visit the leather capital of Cotacachi, and marvel at Cuicocha Crater Lake. Lunch is included.

Learn how to prepare authentic Ecuadorian food during a cooking class in Quito. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the local fruit and vegetable market to shop for ingredients. Discover the traditional flavors used in Ecuadorian cuisine and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience preparing a delicious 3-course meal. Your tour includes all ingredients, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

This is the only genuine, exclusive and the best opportunity to have a “great taste” of the Northern Andes of Ecuador, going out of the beatten path and avoiding unnecessary crowds, just joining to an exciting full day tour from Quito!! Enjoy different landscapes, flavours, aromas, culture, feelings and a great history... Discover the mythical Cochasqui Pyramids, and the most accurate site on the Equator Line and make your wish become truth, and maximize your holidays having one of the most memorable lifetime experiences..!

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.

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.

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.

Get to know the culture, history, and natural beauty of Quito in just one day during this city tour and cable car combo adventure. Start with a trip on the famous cable car, which takes you to more than 13,287 feet (4,050 meters) above sea level and offers panoramic views over the city and the Pichincha Volcano. Then, explore a variety of historic sites, including the Basilica of the National Vow, the Archbishop's Palace, and more.

Spend the day hiking around the Mindo Rainforest, replte with exoitc wildlife and verdant flora, on a full-day tour from Quito. Perfect for lovers of nature, this tour takes you to waterfalls and valleys of Mindo cloud forest, located in the shadow of the Pichincha Volcano. Visit a butterfly farm and hummingbird park, and opt to conquer a canopy adventure featuring hanging bridges and 10 ziplines at an additional cost. Lunch is included.

Whether you’re arriving or departing Quito, this transfer service has you covered for your transportation needs. This one-way service is available between the Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO) and your accommodation located anywhere within the city limits of Quito. Whether you're arriving or departing, get to your destination in a timely manner so you can spend more time focusing on your vacation.

We invite you to discover and marvel at the colors, flavors and aromas in one of our traditional markets in Quito, in addition to venturing to 4100 meters in the Quito cable car, learn about the life of one of the most famous painters in Ecuador and Latin America and Finally, finish with a tasting of one of the emblematic Ecuadorian products such as fine aroma cocoa.

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.

Located near the city of Quito, the Mindo Valley is a privileged and ideal site for nature lovers, since here you can find more than 500 species of birds and a wide range of adventure sports.

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

A walking tour of Quito is a great way for first-time visitors to discover all that this city has to offer, and a small-group tour is the perfect way to do it. Join a group of no more than 12 people for a fun and personalized walk through Ecuador's capital city, including a stroll through its historic district, visits to key monuments, and tastings of favorite local street foods.

Put your Spanish and haggling skills to the test on a private 8- to 9-hour tour to Otavalo Market. Beginning and ending at your Quito hotel, private transportation guarantees a comfortable and stress-free journey to and from the market. Have your camera ready as you peruse handicrafts, tapestries, and other artisanal goods with your guide. The tour is a great opportunity to buy your souvenirs in one go, while supporting the indigenous communities.