Private Guided Sightseeing and the Equator line

5.0
(3 reviews)

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

Enjoyable historical, cultural tours, experiences of the city and its surroundings. Come to discover the wonders and highlights. Although the highlights are listed in order. Travelers are free to decide what to do, where to go, if they want to eat and try special delicacies "foodie tour". We'll be happy to show you around the city.

What's Included

Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
No entrance fees to museums, food or drinks included

Meeting and pickup

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

Travelers shall wait outside the hotel to be picked up. Hotels given here are just meeting points, unless they are staying there, they can inform us before. The guide will have a sign with their names on it. They can also provide their whatsapp number for a better communication (optional).

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Basilica del Voto Nacional

    Our guide will explain about the history and the features on this chruch and why it is so unique and one of a kind, neo-gothic architecture. Optionally, by paying a small fee travelers can visit the inside area. Admission fee to the church 2 USD p.p.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)

    This is a must-see and stop area where we can find around it the presidential palace, the cathedral, city hall and the archbishop's palace. The heart of the country is here.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A brief stop to see the insight of one of the first universities of South America, that began with the Jesuite work.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco

    One of the oldest and biggest churches and convents in Ecuador. Established by the Franciscans in the 16th century. Inmerse yourself into the beauty of this church. To visit the museum, towers and choir travelers shall pay and optional extra fee.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    In the heart of the city valley arises this especial statue on top of the Panecillo hill. Great views at almost 9000 ft. We will take the car to drive up there. Optionally, you can climb the statue made of aluminun for a small fee extra 1 USD p.p.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    After driving for approximately 45 minutes to the norhtwest part if the city, we will be arriving at the Equator musuem Intiñan, where travelers may witness different experiments carried out by the local guides such as: balancing an egg on the Equator line, seeing how ancient cultures of Ecuador utilized the sun as method to calculate the crop calendars among other interesting features. Here is where science takes place! This tour lasts about one hour. Afterwards, travelers can take a drink a the local bar or grab bite somewhere during the tour. Then, driving back to the city and drop off at their hotel or meeting point. End of the tour. Admission fee 5 usd p.p.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Mitad Del Mundo (Pass by)

    This is the official but not the exact lattitude 0. Travelers may stop for a picture from outside. Although, by request they can also visit inside. Also an admission fee is charged here 5 USD P.P.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Historical Tours
Private Drivers
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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