Top Quito Tours by Duration - page 4

Set off on a day trip to Otavalo Market with a private guide. Skip the crowded public transit and enjoy the sights of the Pan-American highway from the comfort of your private vehicle.  Make stops at lesser known points of interest, including the foothills of Imbabura Volcano. Your tour of the Otavalvo Market can be customized to include a visit to Pecuche.

This full-day private adventure from Quito to Banos includes whitewater rafting, waterfall hikes, a visit to the Amazon jungle and a cable car ride across the Pastaza River. Start early from your hotel to reach the Class 3 rapids and join a group to shoot the chutes. Float between national parks to arrive at the “Avenue of the Waterfalls” where lunch and a hike down into the Ecuadorian Amazon basin awaits. Ride a 500m cable car over a roaring river before heading back to your hotel.

Discover the best that Ecuador’s capital has to offer on this private sightseeing tour of Quito. Join a local guide for a tour focused on the geography, history, culture, and architecture of the city, visiting landmarks in chronological order. Highlights include the Intinan Equator Museum, Old Town Quito, and several Catholic landmarks to learn about Ecuador’s colonial history.

Ecuador’s capital is a UNESCO World Heirtage site and one of the highest cities in the world, located right by the Equator Line. This tour offers a comprehensive introduction to the city, ideal for first-time visitors. Explore the historic Old Town, see the Compania and San Francisco churches, and admire the views from Panecillo Hill. Plus, ride the Teleférico cable car to Pichincha Volcano and visit the Middle of the World monument.

Experience the best of the Sierra region on a full-day trip to Cotopaxi National Park with horseback riding. Hotel pickup takes you El Pedregal to a local hacienda where you’ll enjoy a traditional drink. After your horseback ride, enjoy a provided boxed lunch before heading to the park. There, you’ll get up close to ancient lava flows, wild horses, and more.

This exclusive experience will introduce you to the Andes Mountain Range landscape and wildlife. Your profesional tour guide will pick you up at your hotel or airbnb to start the tour and go to Cotopaxi. The 90 minutes drive from Quito to Cotopaxi is full of beautifull mountains and cosy small villages. Arriving to Cotopaxi the local guide will be waiting with helmets, ponchos and horses. Then you will ride a horse for 2-3 hours around the grassland and the beautifull volcano. In the way back we will enjoy a lunchbox and then continue to the Limpiopungo lagoon. The lagoon is located in a flat highland where you will hike for 1 hour around it. That is an amazing place to see the local plants, flowers and birds. At the end you will come back to Quito or stop in a local restaurant to have a lunch. Dropoff at your hotel

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.

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.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Quito and spend a day immersed in Ecuador's natural landscapes on this full-day tour to Quilotoa Lake. Join a small group and head to the turquoise waters of the volcanic crater. Hike down to the waters, where you have free time to explore the area. End your day with a visit to an artisan workshop in Tigua and the Toachi River Canyon.

Discover Quito’s vibrant history with this private tour of Quito through the heart of the city's Old District. Explore breathtaking landmarks like the San Francisco and La Compañía churches, the grand Basilica, Independence Plaza, and the government palace, all while uncovering the stories that shaped this UNESCO-listed treasure. Enjoy stunning views from Panecillo Hill and seamless round-trip hotel transportation for a truly immersive experience.

Take a break from Quito's busy streets and spend a day in the cloud forest on this day trip to Mindo. Join a small group and discover the unique fauna and flora of the region. Walk through the forest to see hummingbirds and butterflies, soar through the treetops on a series of ziplines, and hike to beautiful waterfalls all in one day.

Escape to the Baths of Papallacta on this full-day tour from Quito. Enjoy a scenic journey through the Andes until you reach this natural paradise, famous for its relaxing hot springs. Live a complete experience combining wellness and nature with a guided walk through the Andean forest, where you can observe native flora and unique landscapes. Then relax in thermal pools surrounded by mountains, ideal for disconnecting and recharging. This tour is perfect for those looking for balance between gentle adventure and rest, with comfortable transportation and professional accompaniment throughout the experience.

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’.

Discover Quito’s best in one unforgettable day on this private full-day tour. Ride the Teleférico to 13,000 feet (4,000 m) for breathtaking views of the Andes, stroll through the UNESCO-listed Old Town with its colonial plazas, churches, and vibrant markets, and stand on both hemispheres at the Middle of the World Monument for an iconic photo. Unlike large group tours, this experience offers personalized attention, a flexible itinerary, and insider tips from your expert local guide. Whether it’s savoring a local snack, taking extra time at a viewpoint, or exploring hidden corners, the pace is yours to set. Enjoy private transportation, hotel pickup/drop-off, and a seamless itinerary that combines Quito’s top highlights with authentic cultural moments perfect for travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and a deeper connection to Ecuador’s capital.

Maximise your time in Quito with a private full-day tour that checks off all of the capital’s most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center; admire landmarks such as Plaza de la Independencia, San Francisco Monastery, and the Panecillo; then walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan museum. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Save time and cover more ground than you could on foot during this full-day guided tour of Quito and the surrounds. Navigate the city’s steep hills by car, visit some of Quito’s top attractions, and learn more about each location than you would independently from your bilingual guide. Plus, the private format guarantees a personalized experience, ideal for time-pressed travelers.

Take a break from the busy streets of Quito and visit Ecuador’s second-highest summit, Cotopaxi Volcano, on this full-day tour. With a private guide, head to the top of the volcano and take in the surrounding views. Learn about the geological history of Ecuador, home to several volcanoes, and enjoy a short hike around Limpiopungo Lake.

We invite you to discover and marvel at the colors, flavors and aromas in one of our traditional markets in Quito, in addition to venturing to 4100 meters in the Quito cable car, learn about the life of one of the most famous painters in Ecuador and Latin America and Finally, finish with a tasting of one of the emblematic Ecuadorian products such as fine aroma cocoa.

The Cotopaxi National Park is a popular day trip destination from Quito and visiting on a private tour means you can explore at your own pace. This full-day tour is tailor-made for you, so you can enjoy spectacular views of Cotopaxi Volcano, hike around Limpiopungo Lake, or tuck into a typical Ecuadorian lunch at a mountain lodge. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

With this private adventure, there’s no need to worry about navigating your way through Mindo Cloud Forest. Let a guide show you around and benefit from the perk of having in-depth commentary along the way too. The trip is a great way to tick off lots of nature stops on one tour, with a route that showcases Alambi Cloud Forest Reserve, Cascada de Nambillo, and Mindo Butterfly Farm.

In the Andes mountains northwest of Quito, Ecuador lies the Mindo Cloud Forest, a natural wonderland near the city. This full-day tour delivers highlights of the area including hiking to a waterfall, a butterfly farm visit, ziplining, tasting local chocolate and coffee, lunch at a local restaurant, and more.

The hummingbird is a tiny and elusive bird that can be difficult to spot in the wild. Embark on a private birdwatching tour from Quito and set out in search of up to 15 different hummingbird species in the tropical Andean ecosystem. Visit three reserves that are all at different altitudes in search of the birds. Your guide provides information about the species, natural history, and photography for a comprehensive experience.

Join us on an unforgettable tour of Quito. This tour will take you through stunning landscapes and fascinating historical monuments, offering a complete experience of the city. We begin our trip by ascending the iconic Panecillo, a hill that offers spectacular panoramic views of Quito. Our next stop is the Cable Car. We will climb to a height of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, where you will witness unparalleled views of the Andes and the city that unfolds beneath your feet. Then we will visit the Intiñán Museum. The museum offers an interactive experience that allows you to explore the scientific peculiarities of the equator. Participate in surprising experiments, learn about indigenous cultures and their relationship with the equinoctial line. Finally, we visited the Middle of the World, a place that marks the equatorial line. Here, you can be in two hemispheres at the same time.

- 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