Private Quito City Tour | Old Town, Middle of the World & TelefériQo

The journey, in full

You will begin your tour with a pick-up from your hotel. The tour will then continue from the Basilica Church, where we will make a brief stop to visit it. After walking through the colonial streets, we will then stop at the Independence Plaza to admire the Cathedral and the Government Palace. We will also visit the Company Church, the Sagrario Church, and San Francisco Church, which was built in the 17th century. After visiting the historical sights, we will go to the Teleférico. This is one of the best ways to enjoy our city with views of beautiful valleys, snow-capped mountains, and the capital, Quito. From a point above 13,000 feet (4,000 m), you will enjoy magnificent views of the city. After lunch, you will head to the Middle of the World monument, where you can stand right on the equator and straddle the two hemispheres. In addition, you will have a chance to participate in several experiments at the Intiñan Museum, such as watching the water go down a drain in a different direction (only inches away from either side of the equator), or balancing an egg on a nail, or using an ancient sundial, and much more. At this complex, you can also visit a fascinating ethnographic museum that offers a great overview of the many distinct cultures of this small country. You will also enjoy the amazing landscape of the Pululahua inhabited crater, just 5 minutes from the Equator, within the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve