Let me show you Quito! Complete Private City Tour
Description
This tour is focused on showing you Quito in the right context based on the geography, history, culture, and structure of the city. We will visit the most important places in chronological order in the history of the city for you to have the right idea and enjoy one of the most beautiful and best-preserved cities in South America. We will know the importance of being located in the middle of the world, the history of the inhabitants, and walking through its streets, the most traditional places for our culture, legends, and ways of living. It is the best, safest, and most affordable way to get to know the whole city of Quito in one day, with exclusive private transportation, ambient traditional music, and local walking experiences. Accompanied by a certificated local open-minded tour guide and driver, a cultural mindset and comfortability of its car. Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
Tour Options
Itinerary
An introductory visit to the exact place where the equatorial line passes, an interactive museum where you can see the different gravitational and light phenomena that we have in the city. (pay on-site) $5
The highest aluminum-made statue! Panecillo's virgin; Quito's guardian. Place where we can learn about the settlements that have arisen in the place and the use of it, as well as about such an incredible giant sculpture that adorns such a beautiful city. There is also the option of going up to the interior of the virgin, it depends on the time we are in the place. (pay on-site) $1
The first church that we will visit, where we will go up to its towers, bell towers and we can take very nice photos while we talk a little history. (pay on-site) $4
(Seven crosses st.) Traditional street in the historic center of the city, through which we will walk in order to understand the reason for its name and its history.
In order to have a context of modern life within an old area, we can understand the history of the city as well as the different times that have marked important changes in the city and the country.
Lunch in one of the most traditional places in Quito, I have two options and both with more than 200 years of service. They have lunch specials and a la carte dishes. Very good service and always a pleasant experience. ($12)
Learn about history and live the local living style of traditional people from Quito
A well-known Jesuit church of baroque origin, where we can experience the shine of gold and the different artistic influences that adorn it. (pay on-site) $6
Quick walk through this church to see and compare with another religious and historical style. You also have the option of looking at the different shops along the way.
Church full of stories from before colonization, being of the Franciscan order, the symbolism and art is reflected in a very particular way.
One of the most traditional streets of old Quito, a place where beautiful poems and artists of the time were born.
Return to the hotel or to the agreed place to drop you off at the end of the tour.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The car is a KIA Seltos in dark grey color, and I will be wearing a grey polo shirt and brown-framed glasses. I will pick you up at the main entrance of your place. Help me with the name. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me after booking if necessary. Some places/activities' availability may vary depending on weather, road status, and political issues. I'll have alternative plans. For a more personalized service, you can find me on social media as MUFITOURS.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(52)
The tour guide is ok. He steered us to a tourist trap restaurant which was mediocre at best. He didn’t pay for his own drink and lunch—-we did. He told us to tip at this restaurant. We found out later that the tip and tax was already included in the price. He purchased admission tickets with my money and kept the change. While knowledgeable, guide was a little sketchy.
This wasn't with me. Wrong tour.
Daniel was an amazing wealth of knowledge. Not only did he share the history of the places we visited but he was full of so many other facts/beliefs that we aligned with. We felt his fee was such an amazing deal and feel he should be shared with everyone who visited Quito. We will be sure to spread the word to our Canadian peeps.
Aaww;; Thank you very much for your beautiful energy and way of traveling! Have fun around here and stay in touch! :)
We really, really enjoyed Quito thanks to Daniel. He was fantastic and we highly recommend him. We were really lucky to find him!
Thank you very much Sir! Stay in contact :)
Our time in Quito started out a little rough with one of us suffering altitude sickness. Daniel was quick to answer our message needing a later start for the tour and suggested a remedy for the sickness of dark chocolate and water (it worked pretty well). By 10:30 a.m. we were on our way, Daniel adjusted the day to make it easier and at a slower pace to deal with the altitude sickness. We visited El Panecillo, the giant statue of the Virgin Mary overlooking the city, here he explained about the battles for the city and the history preceding European settlers. (Much of prehistory is lost to lava flow over the millennia). From here we went to the main square of Quito and visited several churches, the most impressive was the Golden church of the Jesuits. It is adorned with 7 tons of gold leaf. Everything was beautiful. Daniel had a vast knowledge of the religious symbolism in the churches, and was able to show us how Christianity was introduced to the people of the region who had no concept of heaven or hell. He will tell you so many interesting things including how the church incorporates the indigenous peoples symbols for the sun and many other links between these early people. After a stop for lunch, where we enjoyed guaguas de pan and colada morada (food and drink consumed to observe the day of the dead), we were off to the Intiñan Museum at the equator. This museum, located on the actual equatorial line, had a wonderful guided tour that first discussed the history of the indigenous people of the region. Displays included real shrunken heads, animal displays and a structure made in the traditional way that keeps it insulated from the equatorial heat. There is then the demonstrations of the equatorial phenomena like the Coriolis effect and the magnetic center of the earth. You can make pix standing on the line and all the other things. Even balanced an egg on a nail. It was a lot of fun. Daniel then returned us to our hotel about 6 p.m. after our day of exploring the city. In spite of our own rough start, Daniel came through for us and we thank him. If you’re looking for an intellectual tour of the city, a lively discussion of history, religion, indigenous people, nature, and culture, Daniel is your man!
Appreciate it Brian! We had a wonderful time! Stay in touch and keep traveling! :)
Daniel did an amazing job showing us the city! He was very fun and easy to talk to. Showed us everything we wanted to see, took us to a yummy chocolate tasting and a fun and delicious lunch as well. If you need someone to show you Quito Daniel is the guy!
Thank you very much Casey! Hope you had a wonderful time here in Ecuador! Stay in touch!
I had an absolutely fantastic time on the Complete Private City Tour with Daniel Mucarsel! From start to finish, Daniel's knowledge and passion for the city made our experience truly unforgettable. He tailored the tour to our interests, taking us to hidden gems and sharing fascinating stories along the way. The personal touch made it feel like we were exploring with a friend rather than just a guide. If you want an enriching and fun way to discover the city, I highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Daniel!
Thank you very much for choosing me! We had a wonderful time! Stay in touch :)
The tour provided a wonderful opportunity to explore the marvelous city of Quito. The tour consisted of two parts: the equator and the old city of Quito (including Panecillo Hill). Both attractions are truly unique, like nowhere else. Exploring them with such a fantastic guide as Daniel was a pure pleasure and an unforgettable experience. Daniel is a person with extensive knowledge, charismatic, friendly and ensures a great atmosphere during the tour. We got along perfectly. I recommend him without reservations!
Thank you very much for this! We had a beautiful time! Stay in contact you know where to find me! :)
The Complete Private City Tour was a wonderful way to see the highlights of Quito in one day. We visited beautiful landmarks, learned interesting facts about the city’s history, and had the flexibility to explore at our own pace. Our guide was knowledgeable and took us to great spots for photos and local culture. It was nice to have a private experience, which made the day feel relaxed and personalized.
Thank you very much Belen! Hope youre doing fine back to your reality! Stay in touch :)
Amazing guide and such fun trips!! Daniel is full or information and passionate about his country!! 2nd time in Ecuador and 2nd time using Daniel. Did the Quito City Tour, hot springs and 4 days in the Amazon!! What a thrilling, exciting and unforgettable time!! I highly recommend Daniel and his services! You will not regret it!!
Thank you very much for your trust Ghada! See you soon!
Our guide Daniel, excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable about history and culture. We toured Half the World, the Intiñan Museum and Cable Car. It was an extraordinary experience.
Muchas gracias por elegirme! Y disfrutar la ciudad conmigo! Espero todo esté yendo bien en tu vida!
