Middle of the World and Quito Private City Tour

4.9
(11 reviews)

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Visit Quito on this private tour one of the two inhabited volcanic craters in the world! Stand at the equator and be photographed at 0 degrees, 0 minutes and 0 seconds, right on the landmark that divides the northern and southern hemispheres! Enjoy the company of a knowledgeable and friendly tour guide, walking with the safety you need, through the charming streets of the beautiful colonial town of Quito, and make your stay in this unique city a fascinating and safe life experience!!

What's Included

Certified English speaking guide
Private transport
Intiñana Museum
Church La Compañía de Jesús

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 8:30 a.m.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Your tour guide will pick you up at 8:30 a.m. from your hotel, due to the viewpoint of the volcano Pululahua, one of the two inhabited craters in the world. This volcanic complex consists of a main boiler, a central volcano with two craters and the remains of a third party, and several volcanic domes within the caldera located on the edge and outside of it.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Intinan Equator Museum

    Then we head to the Intiñan Museum, geographically located at 0 degrees, 0 minutes and 0 seconds, that marks the division between northern and southern hemispheres as established by the French Geodesic Mission in the eighteenth century, you will see beautiful displays of different ethnic groups in Ecuador, plus the story of their lifestyles, explained by a specialist tour guide!

    45 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Mitad Del Mundo (Pass by)

    This is an opportunity to be photographed with both of your feet on the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time! On the way back to Quito, you will see from the road the Equatorial Monument.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Quito Old Town

    In the afternoon you go to the colonial town of Quito, officially considered the first world cultural heritage site (UNESCO 1978). During your walk, you will pass through the Independence Square, scenery of many dramatic battles of revolution in the history of the Republic of Ecuador. And you will have the opportunity to visit the Cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, the Church of the Society of Jesus of Quito, summit of the Latin America Baroque style, the charming neighbourhood of La Ronda, and the Church and Convent of San Francisco, built in 1540. Finally you will enjoy a spectacular view of the city from "El Panecillo" hill.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Quito

    Then you will be back in your hotel approximately at 3:30 p.m. End of your first fantastic experience in Quito!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 12 C° - 22 C° / 53,6 F° - 71,6 F
Supplied by Ecuador Best Tours

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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