Private Quito City tour and Middle of the World full day

4.4
(5 reviews)

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

Quito is the Ecuador’s vibrant capital city. This metropolis in mountains is full of culture and is even a UNESCO world heritage site. Wandering around the grand plazas you can get to see the Presidents Palace as well as a variety of historic churches such as Church and Convent of San Francisco and Cathedral Metropolitan of Quito that were built by different Christian groups, some of which were constructed as early as the sixteenth century. Next stop is the famous Middle of the World and the Intiñan Museum, you will be able to know and learn the physical effects of gravity on the floors of the Equatorial Museum.

What's Included

Private transportation
Professional bilingual guide
Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Entrance fees
Food and Drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

In this map you will find a radius selected, but if you are staying in Quito, let us know your hotel to arrange the pick up

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    In the morning our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to visit the city Light of America. We start with an interesting tour of the most traditional market in Quito, we will observe flowers, fruits, typical foods and the daily life of the people who come to this market to shop.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Basilica del Voto Nacional

    We continue to the Basilica of the National Vow, considered the most important work of neo-Gothic architecture in our country, where we can climb its towers, observe its gargoyles and walk through its interiors, which are still unfinished according to legend.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    We advance towards the Plaza Grande or Plaza de la Independencia, where the Government Palace or Carondelet Palace, the Municipal building and the Cathedral of the City are located, after a few steps we will arrive at the Church La Compañía de Jesús, jewel of the Baroque architecture and imposing sample of the colonial art of Quito.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    We continue to the San Francisco Church where we will learn about the interesting myths and legends that took place during its construction.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Calle La Ronda

    After this stop we walk until we reach Morales Street, or better known as the Ronda, a place full of colorful houses that have been preserved since colonial and republican times.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    El Panecillo

    We continue to the viewpoint of Panecillo located at the top of the hill of the same name at 3,035 meters above sea level, and formerly known as "shungoloma" or heart hill, here is an aluminum replica on a large scale (45mts.) of the Virgin of Quito, sculpted by Quito artist Bernardo de Legarda and whose original is displayed on the main altar of the Church of San Francisco.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Mitad Del Mundo

    Then we will move to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Complex (entrance fee not included), here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral homes of the inhabitants of Ecuador, our guide will also demonstrate through interactive games the physical phenomena that only occur in the middle of the world. Finally, our guide will take you back to your hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code comfortable
Supplied by BM TOURS SA

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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