All Quito Tours & Excursions in 2026 - page 3

There are plenty of high-quality tours and experiences in Quito. According to previous travelers, here are the best tours to book right now:

• Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

• Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings

• Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

• Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

• Quilotoa Full Day Tour from Quito with Entrances. Every day

Yes, guided tours in and around Quito are worth it, especially if it's your first time in Ecuador. Between its high altitude and steep hills, Quito isn't really a walkable city, especially at night for safety reasons. You'll want to book a tour that includes transportation and is led by a guide who knows which areas of the city should be avoided. Your guide can also teach you some of the local slang, find cuy (guinea pig) to sample if you're game, and even give you recommendations for the rest of your trip.

Per one customer who booked the Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings, "I had an incredible experience exploring the Historic Center of Quito with Steffi. She is a fantastic guide who is clearly passionate about her country. Her explanations were incredibly detailed, covering everything from Ecuador's rich history to its vibrant culture. Thanks to her I tasted the delicious Ecuadorian food! She made my visit to Ecuador special!"

Guided tours of Quito come in a wide range of prices that most travelers will find reasonable. One-hour guided walking tours can cost as little as US$5 while a 2-hour bus tour will set you back approximately US$15 per person. Of course, private tours and all-day tours that visit sites outside of the city will cost a lot more money.

For an immersive tour on the lower end of the price range, book tours such as the popular Quito Old Town Tour: History, Market Visit & Ice Cream Tasting from US$29 per person. It includes an introduction to the bustling central market, a walking tour of Old Town's cobblestone streets, and ice cream samples. Pricier options include the Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour, starting around US$140 per person. The cost covers your hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation to the Mindo Valley where you'll have several options for activities, and if time allows, a stop at a butterfly and orchid farm.

Quito tours feature activities that appeal to a variety of travelers, especially if you're willing to travel outside of the city to the Mindo Cloud Forest. Tours offer everything from hiking to biking, bungee jumping, chocolate tasting, birding, horseback riding, and soaking in hot springs.

Of course, to see and do as much as possible in a short amount of time, consider an all-day or multi-day Quito tour. For example, the 3-Day Andes Adventure Visiting Cotopaxi, Quilotoa and Baños features a packed, but fun, itinerary that includes hiking around Cotopaxi, the country's second tallest volcano, admiring the turquoise water in Quilotoa (a crater lake), swinging over the edge of a mountain at a tree house, crossing the Pastaza River by cable car, and if you're up for it, ziplining.

For most travelers, 3–4 days is enough time to experience Quito at a relaxed pace. Get acclimated to the altitude on your first day by taking it easy. Then, you’ll want an entire day to visit Quito’s historic center full of plazas, museums, and churches. In fact, it was the first capital city in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On your third and fourth days, consider day trips to nearby Cotopaxi National Park, Quilotoa Lake, Otavalo Market, and the Mindo Cloud Forest.

According to travelers, these are the best attractions in Quito:

• Presidential Palace

• Cotopaxi National Park

• Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional)

• Quito Old Town

• Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Quito.

There are tons of great trips to take from Quito. According to traveler reviews, these are the best day trips to book right now:

• Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

• Baños Full-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

• Quilotoa Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrances. Every day

• Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

• Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market

View all of Viator's top Quito day trips.

You don't have to spend a fortune to have a great time in Quito. Here are some of the best Quito activities and tours under US$25:

• Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

• Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town

• Quito Inca : Discovering the hidden indigenous city 

• Quito Old Town Free Walking tour Cacao Taste included!

• Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!

Couples will find plenty of romantic tours in and around Quito. Here are some of the top activities to book now, according to previous travelers:

• Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds, Nature

• Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tours PRIVATE by Richard Hernandez

• Termas de Papallacta Hot Springs full-day tour from Quito 

• Papallacta Hot Springs & Guango Birding Reserve Private Tour

• Horseback Riding and Cotopaxi National Park Day Trip

View all of Viator's top romantic tours in Quito.

It's no secret that Quito is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some of the top outdoor tours to book right now:

• Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances

• Baños Full-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities

• Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

• Quilotoa Full-Day Tour from Quito with Entrances. Every day

• Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World

View all of Viator's top outdoor activities in Quito.

According to travelers, these are the top museums in Quito:

• Presidential Palace

• Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)

• Intiñan Solar Museum

• Capilla del Hombre (Guayasamín Museum)

• Guayasamin Museum (Casa Museo Guayasamin)

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