Private Quito Old District Tour & Teleferico including entrances

Quito, Ecuador

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Combine a city tour of downtown Quito with a ride on the teleférico during this 6-hour experience. Get panoramic views of the area around Quito from the cable car and learn about the city's history through visits to the historic center's squares, churches, and significant buildings. Round-trip transportation from select Quito hotels included.

6-hour combination city tour and teleferico ride
Comprehensive city tour of Quito
Ride on the teleferico
Fully narrated tour
Round-trip transportation from select Quito hotels

What's Included

Certified English/Spanish speakin guide
Free hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance ticket to teleférico of Quito
Entrance fee in La Basilica
Small chocolate tasting

Entrance fees as specified in the program
Food and drinks
Tips

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotels pick up/drop off outside of the city have an extra charge

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

After setting a departure time with your guide, be ready in your Quito hotel lobby for pickup. Head out for a tour of the city center, including a visit to the Basilica Church, the San Juan Mirador, and the Colonial Centre of Quito. Stroll the streets to Independence Plaza, where you can see the Cathedral and the Government Palace, learning about the town's history through your guide's commentary. Additional tours include San Francisco's Church, Santo Domingo's Church, the Company Church, and La Ronda Street.

Following your historical tour of Quito, board the teleférico for a ride to the vantage point at 13,000 feet (4,050 meters). Spend an hour at the top exploring, snapping photos, and admiring the views before heading back to your hotel for drop-off.

Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco (Pass By)

Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica del Voto Nacional

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

El Palacio de Gobierno

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

TeleferiQo Quito

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Most travelers can participate
As long as Teleferico is closed, we will have a short visit to Panecillo and entrance to Compañia church
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.9

based on 7 reviews

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Good city tour. Guide was...

Paul D, Nov 2017

Good city tour. Guide was knowledgeable. Unfortunately it was totally cloudy, so no view from the telefinicular.

We have used your company many times...

Tom_M, Aug 2016

We have used your company many times in other countries. However, this time was not good! First, we were told to meet in the lobby at 8:30 but your guide, Daniel, didn't come until a few minutes after 9 am. He immediately told us we would be done by 1:00 pm 4 hours I informed him that this was a 6 hour tour. I got the impression he had somewhere else to be and wanted to cut it to 4 hours. I showed him the paper work that stated the 6 hours. There were many sites in Independence square we could have enjoyed such as the market/tents that we set up for the holiday being celebrated but he breezed along the outside of them to rush the tour. He also parked his car in an underground parking garage 6 levels underground and we had to walk 6 flights of stairs to go out and come back. Most guides would drop us at a location, park their car and meet us as we would be browsing. Upon return to get the car, Daniel said he left all his money in his car so we had to pay the parking cost. We were back in our hotel room at 2:00 pm which shows you how rushed the tour was. NOT a 6 hour tour that we expected to have and that we paid for. NOT happy at all. Will seriously consider another tour agency next time!

Tour was excellent and informative...

Steve T, Apr 2016

Tour was excellent and informative. Daniel arrived on time, was courteous at all times. Spoke English extremely well. As very knowledgeable about Quito and surroundings. Would recommend with no caveats. Steve T.