Top Quito Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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In this tour, we will visit the Quilotoa Lagoon which is in the Cotopaxi Province by the town of Pujili. It is a unique tourist attraction in South America and is considered one of the 15 most beautiful volcano crater lagoons in the world. We will also visit an indigenous market, an indigenous hut, and more... It is a full-day tour, with lunch included, highly recommended.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Cable Car and Half the World city tour. Discover the panoramic views of Quito from the heights and then enter the emblematic place where two hemispheres meet. With expert guides, comfortable transportation and a unique experience, you will immerse yourself in the magic of Ecuador. Explore, photograph and create memories that will last a lifetime! • Customize your adventure: add or change sites according to your interests and make the tour unique to you. Book today. • Explore Quito from north to south and discover its history, architecture and essence in an unforgettable day. • It connects with Ecuadorian culture with a passionate guide who will make each place come alive. • From the charm of the Historic Center to the Cable Car and Halfway around the World, experience the best of Quito in one tour. • Private tour, own pace, close attention : this is how you discover Quito for real. Book now. • Don't just visit Quito, live it. Ensure your experience today.

* ONLY HORSEBACK RIDE experience inside this National park. Others do it from outside the park. * Perfect balance between horseback ride and hike TWO different landscapes. *Forget about painful lines to enter to the NP by entering by a NO TOURISTY WAY and leaving by the regular way. * No need horseback riding previous experience We start at 7 am from Quito and will take a different way to enter to the National park and will leave by the regular national park entrance gate. Driving through 3 volcanoes PASOCHOA, RUMIÑAHUI and SINCHOLAGUA going through the real AVENUE OF THE VOLCANOES. 1st activity: HORSEBACK RIDE. After this horseback ride experience, we will drive for about half hour until the parking lot located on the 14800 feet or 4700 mts above sea level from where the hike to the BASE CAMP will start. If you are not an adventurous person, don't like bumpy roads, get bothered for changing weather or heart problems. DO NOT JOIN this experience.

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.

Cover all of Quito’s important sights in just one day when you book this sightseeing excursion. Join a small group and take a ride on the cable car for unparalleled views of the Ecuadorian capital. See the equator line at the Middle of the World monument, go inside the neogothic Quito Basilica, and take a tour of the historic center of the city. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

See a different side of Quito and admire the capital when it’s gloriously illuminated by night on a private evening tour. You’ll explore after dark safely in a private car, and get the inside scoop on local history and culture in just a few hours. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to navigate public transport alone at night.

Cover more ground than you could alone and make the most of your time in Quito during this private full-day excursion to Baños de Agua Santa, ideal for adventurous and time-pressed travelers. Plus, benefit from the undivided attention of your bilingual guide as you explore various microclimates and try the adventure activities that appeal to you.

See the incredible and unique birdlife of Ecuador with this birding excursion with an experienced guide. Departing in the early morning from Quito City or Mindo town, travel to private reserves and sanctuaries to discover species in their natural habitat. Potential spots include the Schistes geoffroyi, Andigena laminirostris and the Tangara heinei. The necessary equipment including a spotting scope, binoculars and tuned bird calls are included.

Experience unique Ecuadorian culture on a full-day market tour to Otavalo and Cotacachi Market. Comfortable transportation will pick you and other group members up from two convenient Quito locations, before taking you to the Mazapan handicrafts market in Calderon.  A stop at the Otalvo market is the perfect opportunity for taking photos.  You’ll enjoy a hearty lunch in Cotacachi before exploring the natural area surrounding it.

Spend a day away from the city and immerse yourself in nature on this private tour from Quito. Head to the Mindo Cloud Forest, a biodiverse region on the end of the western Andes Mountains, and admire the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Then, choose from an array of optional activities like ziplining, tubing, and a chocolate tour, or simply enjoy a hike through the jungle. Round-trip transit helps make this experience seamless.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and discover Ecuadorian culture on this day trip to Otavalo. With a private guide, head to the colorful Otavalo Market where you can shop for souvenirs and local handicrafts. Then, visit Mojanda Lake for a walk before enjoying more shopping at a leather crafts market in Cotacachi and woven goods at a local workshop.

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.

Explore the culture of Quito on this small-group bike tour. Discover local life as you pedal around the city. It’s an ideal tour for travelers who want to go beyond the touristy parts of Quito. You’ll be riding 8.5 miles (13.5 kilometers) at an altitude of 9,390 feet (2,862 meters) above sea level. You’ll need to climb two easy hills with an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters), with most of the route along bike paths.

Discover a unique corner on Earth: the Galapagos Islands, an archipelago that has captivated explorers and scientists for centuries due to its astonishing biodiversity and the opportunity to witness evolution in action. On this exciting 7-day trip spanning 4 different islands, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in this living laboratory of nature, where each day will take you to a new natural paradise and an exceptional wildlife experience. From majestic giant tortoises to playful penguins, the Galapagos offer an adventure like no other in the world.

Mindo, just two hours from Quito, is in a biodiverse cloud forest that's home to hundreds of species of birds and butterflies. This full-day tour with a private driver and guide stops at a butterfly farm and a tour of a chocolate factory, plus a cable car ride to access beautiful waterfalls. Note: all entrance fees and the cable car ride are at your own expense.

Escape the bustling streets of Quito and explore more of the Andean highlands on this full-day tour. With a private guide, explore the traditional Otavalo Market to purchase handicrafts. Then immerse yourself in nature at Cuicocha Lake and Peguche Waterfall, where you can enjoy stunning views of the Cotacachi Volcano and Ecuadorian Andes.

Cotopaxi Volcano is the centerpiece of Cotopaxi National Park. At more than 19,000 feet (nearly 6,000 meters), its snowy peak dominates the landscape of the park. During this full-day tour from Quito, travelers experience the volcano from many vantage points. Explore a lagoon favored by water birds, learn more about the area at an interpretive center, and hike up the flanks of Cotopaxi Volcano to a recently-renovated climbers' refuge to experience this active volcano up close.

Spend a day immersed in the beauty of Ecuador’s Mindo Cloud Forest when you embark on this full-day tour from Quito. Hike into the forest with a private guide and visit a butterfly farm, learn how to take photos of hummingbirds, spot several species of birds, and see beautiful waterfalls. You also have the option to include other activities like tubing or ziplining (at an additional cost).