Top Quito Cultural Tours

Discover the best that Quito has to offer as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Alongside a private guide, take in the views of Quito from the teleferico cable car and take a guided walking tour of the Old Town. Then, visit the 'Middle of the World' monument to learn more about the effects of the equator line.

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Tick off two of Ecuador’s top attractions in one day during a full-day tour of Pululahua crater and the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) from Quito. Ascend to a lookout point above Pululahua crater, one of only two inhabited craters in the world, and spend the day exploring the Middle of the World Monument (Mitad del Mundo) complex, where the North and South Hemispheres collide. Your tour also includes access to the planetarium and the Equatorial Museum.

At night, Ecuador’s capital transforms into an illuminated wonderland. See Quito at its most magical on an evening tour by double-decker bus, ideal for first-time visitors. From a premium vantage point on the lower or upper deck, you’ll see lit-up landmarks such as San Francisco Church and the Center for Contemporary Art. Enjoy a walking tour with your guide through Quito Old Town before enjoying free time to explore.

Laguna Quilotoa, a blue-green volcanic crater lake, sits in the rugged Andean countryside south of Quito. With this tour, escape the busy streets of Quito for an all-inclusive day in the Andes, and see Quilotoa Lake from two different lookouts on the crater rim with views of Cotopaxi in the distance. En route back to Quito, spend some time craft workshops in Tigua.

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.

Take a trip to the Otavalo Market and other destinations on a full-day customizable tour from Quito. In addition to the famous market, you can visit Cotacachi, the Peguche Waterfalls, a condor reserve, and many other attractions. Choose what interests you and your private guide will take you there. Whatever you decide, travel by private transportation, which enables you to comfortably cover more locations during your limited time.

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.

Explore Ecuador's Avenue of the Volcanoes that stretches from Quito to Cuenca during this 5-day excursion. Alongside a private tour guide, explore top Andean highlights including Quilotoa Lake, Cotopaxi, the Pailon del Diablo waterfall, and the Ingapirca ruins. Your package is inclusive of four nights' accommodation and most meals for a hassle-free experience.

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.

Enjoy this full-day tour of Otavalo Marketplace, the largest Indigenous market in Latin America. Departing Quito, you’ll travel to Otavalo Marketplace, to browse stalls for colorful, artisan souvenirs and delicious flavors. See, too, the famous equator monument and stop in Peguche to visit a waterfall and a local family to learn about local music.

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.

Otavalo is one of the most famous indigenous fair in the country; although the market has greater activity on Saturdays but it is open every day with an impressive variety of handcrafts, tapestries and weaving made by indigenous people of the surrounding villages. Meanwhile, tourists test their Spanish and bargaining skills at stalls vending colorful and inexpensive knitted sweaters, hats, gloves and much more.

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.

Discover indigenous arts and local markets that you might otherwise miss during this cultural tour of Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha. Well-suited for travelers staying in Quito, escape the city and journey into Ecuador's more rural hillsides as you follow your guide through a selection of the area's key cultural attractions.

This TOUR is the right mix among nature, culture, adventures, gastronomy and most important, it is a new experience for you to try.

Rather than be overwhelmed at one of South America’s largest markets, let a personal guide accompany you. On this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market, you’ll have a better opportunity to interact with traditionally attired Quichua vendors selling handicrafts, textiles, and even livestock. Savor views of the Ecuadorian Andes on a brief waterfall walk after lunch in Cotacachi, a town known for its leather goods.

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.

Discover the true site of the equator during your time in Ecuador when you take this “Middle of the World” tour from Quito. Join a small group and make visit the village of San Antonio de Pichincha and Pululahua Volcano before heading to the landmark. Then, visit the Intiñan Museum, to learn about the science of the equator, and the obelisk that represents the equatorial line.

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.

If you’re short on time and want to see all that Ecuador has to offer, take a comprehensive 4-day tour.  Three nights of accommodation and transportation are included between your visits to Quito, Banos, Cuenca, and more. If you'd like to tack on an additional day, a visit to El Cajas National Park and Piedra da Agua Spa is on the itinerary. Where you begin is up to you, as the tour can begin from either Quito or Cuenca.

Venture into the cloud forest of Mindo on this private day trip from Quito with hotel pickup. Learn from a coffee-and-chocolate expert during visits to a cacao farm and coffee plantation. A guide explains chocolate making, followed by a tasting and themed savory lunch. Start the day with coffee and a stop at a hummingbird viewpoint in the Mindo Cloud Forest and finish with another flavorful tasting.

Ecuador is an amazingly beautiful country where you can experience the Pacific Ocean and Andean Highlands, but around one-third of the country is home to the ever-dangerous Amazon Jungle. Journey into the Amazon with a guide during this Amazon Rainforest 3-Day Tour from Quito to Napo, and explore the jungle terrain with a custom-designed itinerary.