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Quito Private City Tour: Visit the Inhabited Volcanic Crater and Stand at the Equator
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Quito
Experience the wonders of Quito on a private city tour. Visit an inhabited volcanic crater, stand at the equator, and explore the charming streets of the colonial town. Book now!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Quito - 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.
- Intinan 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! This is an opportunity to be photographed with both of your feet on the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time!
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve - 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.
- Mitad Del Mundo - On the way back to Quito, you will see from the road the Equatorial Monument.
- 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.
- Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania - Visit to La Compañía de Jesús.
What's Included
- Mentioned itinerary and visits
- Certified English speaking guide
- Private transport
What's Not Included
- Meals
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Embark on an exclusive expedition to one of the only two inhabitable volcanic calderas in the world! Experience the thrill of standing right at the middle of the Earth, with your coordinates reading 0 degrees, 0 minutes and 0 seconds, at the very marker differentiating the Northern and Southern hemispheres! Benefit from the guidance of an informed and personable tour guide as you navigate the alluring streets of the stunning colonial city, Quito. Transform your visit into a riveting and secure journey of a lifetime!
- 12 C° - 22 C° / 53,6 F° - 71,6 F
- It is responsibility of every traveler that he/she is adequately insured against personal accidents and medical expenses during his/her trip to Ecuador, as well as having travel cancellation and baggage insurance to protect him/her.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
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Reginabonnette
Jul 6, 2024
Things to do in Quito! - Quito’s architecture and unique churches are amazing to see! The history is rich! The center of the world is must to visit.
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Dianesc6114ph
Oct 23, 2023
Fun at the equator - We had a great day on the Middle of the World tour. The experiments at the equator were fun and fascinating.
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Vealbujas
Oct 2, 2023
Quito and Middle of the World very safe! - I went with my parents and in-laws to take a tour of the city of Quito, it was beautiful and we enjoyed it until the last minute! The service is highly recommended and we feel very safe!
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Elchaupi
Oct 2, 2023
Flexible and so interesting! - I was in Quito Old Town before, but this time I had the opportunity to discover new places I didn't see before. The tour was so flexible, and I told my guide to take me to other places than the ittinerary says... It was fantastic to have somebody to talk with and learned so much. Thank you again!
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Gatopuss
Jul 19, 2023
Diego Rocks! - Excellent. First of two tours we took with this agency. Excellent, personal, just the best! Friendly, knowledgeable, ready to discuss anything. All of our questions were answered graciously and honestly.
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Pieter_m
May 4, 2022
Highly recommend - Michael was an excellent guide. We only had one day to tour Quito and had a wonderful time visiting the volcano, the equator and the old city.
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Samurphy0001
Oct 18, 2021
Great way to see the city in a day - We went on the private city tour of Quito. We had planned the trip with Luis, but at the last minute he had to cancel due to his anniversary being the same day. He sent us with another guide, Raul, who was very good. We visited both the official and unofficial equator sites, which we interactive, informative and great photo opportunities for the group. We also got great views of the city from the top of the mountain after the cable car ride and spent some time at the Winged Virgin of Quito, the national monument that overlooks the city. Fantastic day at a great value and a cool way to see all the highlights with a limited timeframe. Also, Raul/Luis helped us with coordinating COVID tests with a local clinic as well as picking us up and driving us back to the airport when we came back to the city on our way back to the states. Well above and beyond the call of duty and much appreciated in this time of challenging travel restrictions.
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Discover52017174756
Jan 8, 2024
Tour in Quito Ecuador - Our tour guide did a fine job. She was knowledgeable about the history of Quito. The only thing I would have liked different was our lunch. I told her that I would like a local almorzos (lunch) and she took us to a restaurant in the old town.
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