Cable Car and Quito Private City Tour: Unforgettable Views from Pichincha Volcano Top

Experience breathtaking views of Quito from the top of Pichincha volcano on a private cable car and city tour. Explore the old town at your own pace with a knowledgeable guide. No waiting for other travelers!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Quito - Your tour guide will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel, due to the splendid view from the viewpoint of “Cruz Loma” (4.100 m.- 13,451 ft) on Pichincha volcano.
  • TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito - To go up there you will take a cable car ride that takes from 10 to 15 minutes per way, depending on the atmospheric conditions. You start from an altitude of 3.045 meters above sea level (9,990 ft), up until 4.100 meters at the top (13,451 ft). You will enjoy an unforgettable view of Quito, and if the weather helps, the amazing snow-capped volcanoes: Cotopaxi (5.898 m), Antisana (5.753 m) and Cayambe (5.790 m).
  • Quito Old Town - In the afternoon you will visit the colonial town of Quito, which is the first World Cultural Heritage Site (UNESCO 1978). Before we start the walk, you can have a little break for a drink, or a small lunch; if it is necessary your experienced tour guide can give you different valuable recommendations and options!
  • Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania - 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. You will have the opportunity to visit the Presidential Palace, the Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of the Secret Society of Jesus of Quito, summit of the Latin American Baroque style and the charming neighbourhood of “La Ronda”.
  • Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - Visit to San Francisco Church, built in 1540.
  • El Panecillo - Then you’ll have the opportunity to drive uphill way, to visit the top of “El Panecillo”, where the winged Virgin Mary of Quito is located, and it is considered the tallest aluminium statue of the world. Then you will finish this fantastic and memorable excursion approximately at 3:00 p.m.
What's Included
  • Mentioned itinerary and visits
  • Certified English-speaking guide
  • Private transport
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Enjoy the most stunning view of Quito from the best viewpoint of the city, located at 13,000 feet above sea level (4.100 m.), right on top of Pichincha volcano! Gain elevation in short time, at the comfort of a modern cable car, and be escorted by a friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide. Do an exciting and flexible walk around the old town of Quito with all the safety and privacy you need! Discover Quito’s highlights without spending your time waiting for other travelers..!

  • 10 C° - 22 C° / 50 F° - 71,6 F
  • Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
Location
Quito
Cancellation Policy

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

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T420zaangieg
Jul 25, 2024
Amazing Experience - Amazing tour guide! I learned so much and had the best time! WORTH IT! The views were stunning, and the tour of the city was so informative.
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Darryl_c
Jul 22, 2024
Great introduction to Quito! - Our tour guide Carlo Avila was a rock star! We learned so much about Quito’s history, culture, people in just one day! The tourist areas can be crowded and traffic difficult to negotiate, but he efficiently moved us from one tourist attraction to another attraction saving us time and stress. Carlos was engaged and enthusiastic, highlighting the best at each attraction and patiently answering our many questions.
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Rachael_p
Jul 10, 2024
Awesome Tour! - Michael was an exceptional tour guide during our visit to Quito. His extensive knowledge of the city's history, culture, and hidden gems made the tour incredibly enriching. Michael's enthusiasm and passion for Quito were infectious, making each stop engaging and memorable. He went above and beyond to ensure our experience was enjoyable, providing insightful anecdotes and answering all our questions with patience and expertise. Michael's friendly and approachable demeanor made us feel welcome and comfortable throughout the tour. I highly recommend Michael for anyone looking to explore Quito with an informative and passionate guide.
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Hbb1504
Jul 9, 2024
Great way to see Quito - Jimena was amazing. She arrived on time. Gave clear description of the day’s activities. She was very patient and gave us enough time to explore and take pictures. Would highly recommend.
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Rodd250
Jun 7, 2024
Great day with an amazing guide - Unfortunately the cable car was closed for maintenance, but it was still a fantastic tour of Quito. Diana our guide for the day was fantastic. She was very helpful and enthusiastic and showed us so many wonderful things in this beautiful city
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Jerry_f
Apr 19, 2024
Introduction to Quito and wonderful lunch! - While the cable car was the expected highlight the lunch stop at a local market made the trip memorable. So very good and fun to see the activity in the market. Hugo spent quite a bit of time learning about what we liked so he could pick the right spot. Well done.
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David_p
Apr 11, 2024
Great day - Juan is a great , energetic, informative guide that gave us an unforgettable tour of the City. Very empathetic about ability to climb. His encouragement got us to the top.
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Mike
Mar 10, 2024
Quito Cable car and old city tour - Danny was an excellent guide. His English is excellent. Very knowledgeable on the history of Quito and surrounds. The visit up the cable car was stunning with the views of Quito and the surrounding mountains and volcanoes. The visit to the winged Mary was very inciteful. The walking tour of the old city was at a comfortable pace, seeing some wonderful churches and learning the history of the rebellions, which lead to the independance of Ecuador.
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Michael_w
Mar 10, 2024
Perfect Customized Intro to Quito - Ximena was a fantastic guide for our first day in Quito! She was friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. We started the day with the cable car and breathtaking views of Quito, then leisurely explored Quito Old Town including a delicious lunch followed by a chocolate tasting. We then visited the Virgin of Quito statue before ending our day climbing the towers of Basílica del Voto Nacional. She helped us to customize our private tour and gave excellent recommendations. We had a great time with Ximena and we can’t thank her enough for sharing her beautiful and vibrant city with us.
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404maraz
Jun 22, 2024
Cable car tour in Quito - We enjoyed the cable cars. Our guide was very nice. The cable car was well timed as we went early and had good weather and beat the crowds. We enjoyed the views. We then went to old town and new town.
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