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Full Day Quito Highlights: Middle of the World and Cable Car Tour
4.8
50 Ratings
Quito
Experience the best of Quito in one day! Explore top attractions, including the Middle of the World and Cable Car, with friendly local guides. Enjoy private transportation for safety and comfort. Don’t miss out!
Experience the best of Quito in one day! Explore top attractions, including the Middle of the World and Cable Car, with friendly local guides. Enjoy private transportation for safety and comfort. Don’t miss out!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hotel Casa Q - The tour guide will meet you at 9:00 a.m. at the designated meeting point in LA PRADERA NEIGHBORHOOD (Mariana de Jesús E7-74 St. and La Pradera St.), just outside HOTEL CASA Q. From there, you’ll be driven to the best viewpoint in Quito!
- TeleferiQo - Enjoy a cable car ride located at the base of the Pichincha Volcano, spanning…
- Hotel Casa Q - The tour guide will meet you at 9:00 a.m. at the designated meeting point in LA PRADERA NEIGHBORHOOD (Mariana de Jesús E7-74 St. and La Pradera St.), just outside HOTEL CASA Q. From there, you’ll be driven to the best viewpoint in Quito!
- TeleferiQo - Enjoy a cable car ride located at the base of the Pichincha Volcano, spanning an area of 160 hectares. The 15-minute ride each way starts at 3,045 meters (9,990 ft) and ascends to 4,100 meters (12,500 ft) above sea level, offering stunning views of the eastern valleys, old town, and both the southern and northern parts of Quito.
- Intinan Museum - Next, the tour continues northwest of Quito to the renowned Intiñan Museum, situated precisely at 0 degrees, 0 minutes, and 0 seconds, marking the division between the northern and southern hemispheres as determined by the French Geodesic Mission in the 18th century. Discover beautiful exhibits of various ethnic groups in Ecuador and learn about their lifestyles from a knowledgeable tour guide. Capture a memorable photo with one foot in each hemisphere!
- Mitad Del Mundo - On the return journey to Quito, view the Equatorial Monument, constructed between 1979 and 1982, from the road.
- Quito Old Town - In the afternoon, explore the colonial town of Quito. During the pleasant walk, you’ll pass through Independence Square, a historic site of many significant revolutionary battles in Ecuador’s history.
- Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande) - Stroll around the old town.
- Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania - Visit the Cathedral of Quito, the Archbishop’s Palace, the Church of the Secret Society of Jesus of Quito, a pinnacle of Latin American Baroque architecture, and the delightful “La Ronda” neighborhood.
- Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco - Explore the Church and Convent of San Francisco, established in 1540! The tour concludes around 4:30 p.m., providing a comprehensive sightseeing experience in Ecuador’s capital city!
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
- Mentioned Visits
- Private transportation
- Certified Tour Guide
- Mentioned Visits
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Experience the most comprehensive, thrilling, and adaptable full day tour in Quito! Savor unforgettable moments in Ecuador’s Capital City, exploring the highlights of Quito with the assistance of our cordial and well-informed local tour guides! Enjoy private transport’s comfort and security, and steer clear of large gatherings to ensure your safety and…
Experience the most comprehensive, thrilling, and adaptable full day tour in Quito! Savor unforgettable moments in Ecuador’s Capital City, exploring the highlights of Quito with the assistance of our cordial and well-informed local tour guides! Enjoy private transport’s comfort and security, and steer clear of large gatherings to ensure your safety and pleasure are paramount! Make the most of your holidays in Quito by not missing this golden chance!
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
Location
Hotel Casa Q
Mariana de Jesus
Ask for "Hotel Casa Q" which is located at La Pradera Neighborhood - North of Quito - New Town.
Your tour guide will meet you right outside of the hotel, on the street, at 9:00 a.m.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(50 Ratings)
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Johan
Jul 3, 2025
A well-structured day filled with interesting facts - I thoroughly enjoyed the whole day. Hugo made it very special - although we had a lot to get through, I never felt rushed. Hugo has over 20 years experience doing this and it showed. Each of the three events left a huge smile on my face. Hugo‘s knowledge of Quito, history, geology and generally all things South American was most informative and engaging. I cannot recommend this tour enough, especially if you’ve got limited time in Quito. I have been travelling through Latam for almost 3 months and this was certainly amongst the best tours.
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Janice_g
May 26, 2025
Views of Quito and Equator ! - Great overview of Quito, the religion, the culture, history. great sites of Church, Cable Car. Visit to Museum of Middle of Earth; very interesting !
Miriam, very good guide, knowledgable.
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Missjane_brisbane264
May 24, 2025
A great day in Quito - Tour was excellent and as described however we were unable to do the cable car experience due to an electrical storm. This meant we had longer having a lovely lunch and walking around Old Town, including the amazing Gold Church. Our guide was Diana and she was very punctual, friendly and knowledgeable. Overall a great day out.
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Fabrice_m
Apr 22, 2025
Ask for Ximena - Ximena was super awesome, and welcoming. We felt like we were discovering Quito with an extended family member. We never felt rushed, as our daughter was not feeling well. Ximena had us experienced the traditional easter soup called Fanesca, which we absolutely enjoyed. We spent an amazing time with her.
We highly recommend her services.
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Lefty2b
Apr 5, 2025
Great day in Quito. - Very good organization for this day in Quito. We only had one day on site, and everything was perfectly organized, in a private mini tour.
From the cable car, to the Mitad del Mundo and then through the old Quito, everything was really good.
We ended with a very interesting walk through the streets of Quito, and a tasting of the different chocolates of which the equator is a flagship country (to the delight of our little girls).
Many thanks to Diana, great guide, and our driver so kind.
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Martha
Mar 19, 2025
Amazing city tour time - Myriam was amazing, knowledgeable and friendly.
She truly showed us the city and the gave us so many insights and nice adventures
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Amyhx735ca
Oct 13, 2024
Great tour - My tour guide, Michael was great! He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I was the only person on the tour, so it was very customizable.
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Edward_v
Sep 28, 2024
Quito Experince - We had an excellent guide to start off. She was very knowledgeable and helpful for everything that we needed to know as first time visitors of Ecuador. The memories that we built during this visit wouldn’t be as enjoyable and memorable without Ximenez’ help.
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Robert_l
Feb 14, 2024
Hit the spots! - We booked this tour on-line and in advance as it covered the things we wanted to see in Quito in one convenient package. We were expecting a number of people on the tour, but it turned out that we were the only two, We found the meeting point at Plaza Foch about 12 minutes walk from our hotel (JW Marriott) and our guide and driver, Andrès found us. With only 2 passengers, we were in a comfortable sedan.
We rode the cable car (remember, you pay your own entry fees in $US on top of the tour cost), swung on the highest swing in South America, walked through old town to see the historic buildings and try some chocolate, and then drove us out to the Mitad Del Mundo (Equator Centre) (which was great fun - again pay your own entrance fee).
Andrès was great. Took our photos, etc.
We were very happy with this tour.
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Robin_m
Oct 30, 2023
Fabulous Day in Quito - Our day started by being met by our guide and driver, Michael. We were the only two on the tour. Michael started by taking us to the Middle of the World, an informative tour explaining the equator. Next we went to the cable car and Michael accompanied us explaining the history of the mountains and volcanoes. We enjoyed lunch in the old town followed by a guided walk of the old historic centre, viewing many churches and buildings of historical importance. At the end of the day, Michael delivered us back to our hotel. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Quito.
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