Top Quito Half-day Tours - page 2

Wheel your way through Ecuador’s stunning capital Quito on this half-day small group bicycle tour. There is something for everyone on this guided ride through the city’s key districts. Appreciate local art, smell the flora in the botanic gardens, and join the locals you end the day at one of Quito’s iconic markets. A safety-certified helmet and safety vest is provided for comfort and safety while you experience Quito’s vibrant La Floresta, Carolina, Mariscal, and Iñaquito districts.

Discover the cuisine of one of Latin America's tastiest capitals, Quito, during this street food and drinks tour. Walk around the city with your guide and stop at several locally-known vendors to sample delicious Ecuadorian dishes. Explore the bohemian neighborhood of Guapolo and watch the sunset from a scenic viewpoint. Your night ends with a drink at a local speakeasy.

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.

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.

Quito’s food is shaped by both the Andes and the coast, and this tour brings those influences together into a crash course in Ecuadorian cooking. Over 4 hours you'll move from the outer neighbourhoods into the historic centre, eating at the markets, street vendors and family-run eateries. With 14+ tastings, you’ll experience everything from plantain-based street snacks and fresh seafood to hearty soups, slow-cooked meats, and seasonal fruits, alongside traditional drinks and desserts. It’s not just about trying dishes, it's about understanding the history, ingredients and techniques in Ecuadorian cuisine. Markets are busy, informal, and central to how the city eats, and visiting them with a knowledgeable local tastemaker guide helps you navigate to the best spots. Join our daily small group food tour limited to just 8 guests for an authentic taste of the real Quito.

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.

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.

Enjoy a tour, from the amazing Basilica of the National Vow, to the largest religious complex in South America, the Church of San Francisco. We will visit several attractions such as the street of the 7 crosses, the Independence Square or Plaza Grande, the Metropolitan Cultural Center, the Sagrario Church, the Company of Jesus Church, the Church of San Francisco, the Old Central Bank of Ecuador and much more. . To finish our tour we will have a tasting of Ecuadorian chocolate, considered one of the best in the world.

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.

Marvel at one of Ecuador's most popular tourist destinations with this half day tour of the incredible Equator Park. Easily accessible, with return transportation included in the experience, visit the mysterious point where the northern and southern hemisphere's merge. Jump back and forwards across the equatorial line and discover the incredible activities on offer at latitude zero in the recently renovated park.

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.

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.

Take in the sights of Quito and its surroundings as you ride in the famous TeleferiQo cable car. Your private driver picks you up from your Quito hotel and transfers you to the cable car where you enjoy a ride to the observation deck. Take in the scenic views of the city, the Pichincha Volcano, and if the conditions are right, several other Andean Mountains in the distance.

Immerse yourself on an unforgettable journey through Quito's vibrant off beaten path neighborhoods, where local flavors and artistic expressions intertwine. Join a passionate local chef as your guide on a unique street food and art tour that takes you beyond the tourist hotspots.

Quito’s Old Town is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is renowned for its colonial architecture and historic churches. With this small-group tour, visit two of the city’s most important churches and discover other less-visited attractions around the city. Climb up to the dome of the Santo Domingo Church for a magnificent view over Quito and visit the Church of the Society of Jesus, otherwise known as the ‘Golden Church’.

Termas Papallacta is the ideal place to escape from the noise of the city and the daily routine. More than a destination, it is an integral experience that will awaken all your senses. Come and discover a world of relaxation and harmony!

The Tour has certain guidelines, however I can adapt the tour to your needs in terms of duration and schedules. We can modify the beginning and end of it according to your tastes, preferences and needs. I will advise you on everything you need and I will give my all to make your experience pleasant and unique. The tour is through the old city of Quito, we will talk about history, geography, culture, architecture, we will do several tastings in different stations and places in the old city. Tasting of local drinks, Ecuadorian chocolate and local sweets. We will visit important places such as: Basilica of the National Vow, Street of the 7 Crosses, Venezuela Street, Plaza de la Independencia, Archbishop's Palace, Carondelet Palace, Quito Cathedral, Churches, Arco de la Reina and Calle la Ronda. The real half of the world in the intinan museum We love tourism and we like to meet new people. Enjoy the city and Ecuador with us.

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.

This itinerary is an exceptional combination because it manages to bring together history, adventure, science and nature in one day, allowing you to experience the diversity of Ecuador without getting too far away from Quito. You will start at the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve, one of the few inhabited volcanoes in the world. The stop at Cascada El Rayo adds the perfect dose of adrenaline. It’s not just watching water fall; it’s a short hiking tour but ideal for enjoying nature and the pure air of the Andean Choco. The Alambi Reserve is a bird lovers’ paradise. It is famous worldwide for the ease with which hummingbirds of all colors can be observed at very close range. The “vibe” here is one of absolute peace; it is the perfect time to relax and marvel at the country’s biodiversity. Ending this magnificent day in Half the World gives the perfect cultural and scientific closure to the tour. It's the opportunity to set foot in each hemisphere at the same time.

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.

Enjoy the novel experience of straddling both the North and South hemispheres on a day trip to the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) from Quito. You’ll enjoy personalized attention in a small group limited to only 15 travelers, and learn more about Quito’s unique geography than you would alone.

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.

Visit one of the highest active volcanoes in the world on a private day trip to the Cotopaxi Volcano from Quito. Make the short hike to the base camp lookout point at your own pace on this private tour, which promises undivided attention from your guide. Plus, you can sit back and admire the scenery while someone else drives you there.

Discover why Quito was the first city to be declared a World Heritage Site. Immerse yourself in the heart of America’s largest historic center, leave behind conventional routes we will take you through hidden passages, murals full of meaning and gastronomic corners where local culture comes to life. A relaxed walk for those looking to connect with the true identity of the city. From the majesty of Baroque art in its churches to the best-kept secrets of traditional cuisine.