Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Quito, Quito, Pichincha Province
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito, Fulgencio Araujo, Quito 170527 Ecuador
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).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Quito Old Town, Quito Ecuador
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!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania, Garcia Moreno N 10-43, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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".
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, Cuenca 477 y Sucre, Quito 170150 Ecuador
Visit to San Francisco Church, built in 1540.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: El Panecillo, Costado del Centro Historico, Quito 170150 Ecuador
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Traveler pickup is offered
You will be picked up from your hotel or address, within Quito's district, at 9:00 a.m.
09:00 AM
4 to 5 hours(approx.)
10 C° - 22 C° / 50 F° - 71,6 F
Wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Jerry_F
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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Posted On : 2024-04-19
Posted By : David_P
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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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : Mike K
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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Posted On : 2024-03-10
Posted By : Michael_W
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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Posted On : 2024-03-10
Posted By : mwrs2010
We were very concerned with what we had read was going on in Ecuador at the time with the gang violence, curfew, kidnappings from taxis and drug situation so this private tour worked out great. Andres was very knowledgeable and a great driver since the other drivers were aggressive. We went into historic Quito there was a large police presence so we felt safe. I expressed interest in chocolate so he took us to Yumbos for a tasting of very good chocolate. We were supposed to go on the cable car but it was too cloudy so we did the middle of the world tour which was much more interesting than I anticipated it would be. It was a great tour and day. The country is beautiful and the people very kind and helpful.
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Posted On : 2024-02-16
Posted By : jeff_s
Tour was great! Highlight was the cable car to the top of the mountain. We saw all the highlights of Quito in a relaxed private tour. Guide was extremely knowledgeable about Quito and Ecuadorian history.
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Posted On : 2024-01-22
Posted By : Mobile53187864933
The cable car was down for maintenance, which was sad. But, the guide was amazing and knowledgeable. He was very friendly and customized the trip a little for use since the cable cars were down. Still a great tour and would definitely use them again.
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Posted On : 2023-12-11
Posted By : Patricia_C
Andreas was a wonderful guide!
Very knowledgable about his city and country.
My highlight was viewing the city from a swing at the top of the cable car!
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Posted On : 2023-12-05
Posted By : Steven_C
Great private tour about the Capital City of Quito. Travel too the Old Town, government buildings, Tram to highest points, etc. Guide was great and we learned a great deal about Ecuador and its people
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Posted On : 2023-12-03
Posted By : Shirley_M
Brilliant day with Xmena, our guide. Started at the magnificent Basillica & climbed the tower by 9.30am 😁 What a building!! Beautiful views. Next stop the gondola to the top overlooking Quito - 4,000m up 😊 Slowly, slowly up to the viewpoint & the swing. Great experience 😁 To the old town & a delicious lunch at la Capilla (cerviche is a must!!), informative wander round the old town & up to the Virgin Mary statue. Great views 😊 Xmena was great, informed & knowledgeable & good company. We met a guide & left a friend 😁 A brilliant day.
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Posted On : 2023-11-24
