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1 day · Quito itinerary

Quito in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Quito? See the colonial gem and the equator. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Ecuador’s capital — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old Town
  2. 2Cable car views
  3. 3Middle of the World
  4. 4Equator experiments

Morning: Old Town

Explore the gilded churches and plazas.

Midday: cable car

Ride the TelefériQo for Andean views.

Afternoon: the equator

Stand on the Middle of the World.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Quito — prices per person.

Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car
Quito
Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car
5.0(91)·7 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Full day tour Quito: Equator & Old town plus transport
Quito
Full day tour Quito: Equator & Old town plus transport
5.0(25)·7 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
Quito
Cotopaxi Horseback Riding Tour from Quito – Andes Adventure
5.0(42)·7–8 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste
Quito
Quito Old Town tip based walking tour small groups Cacao Taste
5.0(71)·2–3 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Quito & Middle of the World Private Day Trip
Quito
Quito & Middle of the World Private Day Trip
5.0(19)·6–7 hours
from$113/ person
via Viator
Cotopaxi + Quilotoa: Andes Tour 2 days 1 night
Quito
Cotopaxi + Quilotoa: Andes Tour 2 days 1 night
5.0(40)·2 days
from$200/ person
via Viator
Quito 360 Bike Tour: Modern to Old Town with Chocolate Tasting
Quito
Quito 360 Bike Tour: Modern to Old Town with Chocolate Tasting
5.0(40)·4–6 hours
from$48/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World
Quito
Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World
5.0(271)·6 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator

Quito in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Quito in one day?
Yes — explore the colonial Old Town in the morning, ride the TelefériQo cable car for Andean views at midday, and stand on the equator at the Middle of the World in the afternoon.
What is the best one-day Quito tour?
A city tour combining the Old Town, the TelefériQo cable car and the Middle of the World is the most rewarding way to spend a single day in Quito.
How much does one day in Quito cost?
Budget roughly $30–$70 per person for a city tour with the cable car and the Middle of the World.

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