Top Quito Walking Tours

Quito has a rich culinary history, but most skip over it. Along with a local tastemaker guide, you'll experience the city in the afternoon and evening moving from the historic centre to the neighbourhood of La Floresta, an area known for it's street eats. With 14+ tastings across multiple stops, the tour is an authentic look at Quito's local food scene. This isn't about fine dining. Expect everything from corn-based dishes and plantain snacks to different styles of pork, hearty soups, and grilled meats. The setting is a key part of the experience. Visiting these neighbourhoods at night means seeing them at their most active, when stalls are busy and the atmosphere is at its most local. Led by a knowledgeable tastemaker guide, and in small groups limited to just 8 guests, this is a delicious crash course in the city's food scene.

Discover the highlights of the Ecuadorian capital as you embark on a sightseeing tour of Quito. With a private guide, see the Basilica of the National Vow, Independence Square, the Archbishop’s Palace, and much more while you drive around in a private vehicle. Your guide provides context about the city’s history and culture while you explore and takes you to the Panecillo observation deck for unparalleled views of the city.

Take the hassle out of organizing airport transfers and pre-book this private service for your convenience. Meet the driver at the Quito airport arrivals hall or your Quito hotel, then head to your vehicle for a speedy ride to your next destination. Choose an arrival or departure transfer, or make two reservations for round-trip service.

Discover Quito through tales of its history, landmarks, and local flavors on this exciting walking tour. Instead of simply passing by the sights, benefit from having a guide to tell you the stories behind notable landmarks such as Plaza Grande, the Basilica del Voto Nacional, and San Francisco. Along the way, sample traditional snacks, with tastings included as an added perk.

Finding the best places to try authentic Ecuadorian food in Quito can be tricky without local knowledge, so take the guesswork out of dining with this food–themed walking tour. Along the way, visit a shortlist of restaurants to sample traditional dishes and learn about their history. The tour also visits a local food market to see fresh ingredients, with the option to browse an artisan market for souvenirs.

Discover Quito’s historic center through both its landmarks and its flavors on this private walking tour. Led by a private guide, benefit from a ready-made itinerary with stops at key landmarks, such as the Basilica del Voto Nacional, Plaza Grande, and the Church of the Tabernacle. Also, to help you get more out of the tour—food and drink tastings are included, such as Ecuadorian chocolate, ice cream, traditional sweets, and local liquor.

Tour the capital city of Quito at your leisure aboard this popular hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy hassle-free double-decker transportation through narrow city streets as you make your way to numerous city attractions and landmarks. Choose to get off at any of the stops and make the most of your time in Quito.

Cover all of Quito’s important sights in one day with this full-day sightseeing tour. Choose between private or shared options and enjoy a ride on the cable car for unparalleled views of the Ecuadorian capital. See the equator line at the Middle of the World monument, visit the neogothic Quito Basilica, and tour the historic city center. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Get to know the historic center of Quito in just a few short hours on this walking tour. See many of the highlights of the city, including Independence Square, San Agustin Church, the catacombs, the change of the presidential guard (Mondays only) and much more. A bilingual guide (speaking English and Spanish) ensures you can ask questions and understand the historical sights you are encountering.

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.

This tour is the perfect overview of Quito Old Town’s best bits. Save yourself hours of research time and enjoy a well-planned itinerary that takes you through some of the area’s essential sights, such as Plaza Grande, and the Church and Convent of San Francisco. Along the way, the guide keeps you entertained with stories about the city, and tasty local snacks are included too.

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.

A new place offers so many new experiences but when you go home, all you have is the pictures of your time there. This Quito Cooking Class and Market Tour with Professional Chef lets you bring home much more than just photos, as you'll learn to make traditional recipes with a gourmet twist in old town Quito.

Explore the best of Cotopaxi National Park in a single day on a group tour from Quito. This round-trip adventure is perfect for active travelers who want to utilize every second of their Ecuador vacation. Highlights include Chuquiragua Lodge, Jose Rivas Refuge, Limpiopungo Lagoon, and Chuquiragua Lodge. A relaxing round-trip transfer from the city gives you time to rest before and after the hike.

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.

There’s so much to see and do in Ecuador’s capital city of Quito, it’s hard to know where to start. Rest easy during this full-day tour knowing you’ll hit the best parts to make the most of your time. Start with panoramic views of the city from Pichincha Volcano, then head to the Middle of the World to straddle the equator. Return to the city’s colonial heart, then choose your own adventure.

Avoid possible delays in your flights or activities in Quito and feel the peace of mind of having booked your private transfer in advance. Whether you have just arrived in Quito or are about to leave the city, rest assured that you will always arrive on time and safely aboard our comfortable vehicles in the company of our professional and friendly drivers. This transportation service is totally private for you and your group, so you won't have to worry about additional pickups along the way. • No fixed time: We adapt to your flight schedule • Enjoy onboard perks like Wi-Fi and air conditioning. • Avoid overcrowded buses or high-fare, unsafe taxis and opt instead for a private transfer instead.

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.

Discover the various landscapes of Ecuador on a private expedition from Quito. Visit the Ecuadorian Amazon, the Andes Mountains, the Avenue of the Volcanoes, and more over the course of four days. Spend your days relaxing in volcanic hot springs, spotting native wildlife, and participating in outdoor activities during this all-inclusive excursion.

- You have the right to a Professional Bilingual Guide, Breakfast, Lunch, Lodging and Tourist Visits. - Tourist Transportation from Quito - Cotopaxi - Quilotoa - Quito - Hiking and horseback riding in the same tour if you decide to return on horseback not included in Quilotoa. - Visit indigenous market - Visit indigenous house - Visit Quilotoa Viewpoint - Visit and descent to the Quilotoa Lagoon - Hiking, horseback riding and kayaking in the same tour. - Visit Jose Rivas Refuge 4897 meters - Visit Glaciers of the Volcano 5000 meters - Visit and tour of the Limpiopungo Lagoon - Professionalism and Quality of Service

Our first stop will be in Cachiviro on the shores of Lake San Pablo, where we will taste the traditional and delicious cakes and 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 about half an hour through the path that leads to this attractive. Finally we will visit the ponchos market in the city of Otavalo, this place has become a concentrating square of Ecuador’s artisan offer, 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 tour every corner and buy the products that are to our liking. Before returning to Quito we will taste a typical lunch of the place. The service is private and all tours are with a tour professional who is also a certified guide.

For travelers who have never been to Banos, it can be difficult figuring out how to plan your time. Take the stress out of your trip with this Banos Full-Day Tour from Quito that plans your activities for you with entrance fees included. Visit the small town of Machachi, Cotopaxi National Park, La Casa del Arbol, and Devil's Cauldron waterfall all with a guide who knows the ins and outs of the area.

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.