PRIVATE City Tour: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car
Description
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Cable Car and Half the World city tour. Discover the panoramic views of Quito from the heights and then enter the emblematic place where two hemispheres meet. With expert guides, comfortable transportation and a unique experience, you will immerse yourself in the magic of Ecuador. Explore, photograph and create memories that will last a lifetime! • Customize your adventure: add or change sites according to your interests and make the tour unique to you. Book today. • Explore Quito from north to south and discover its history, architecture and essence in an unforgettable day. • It connects with Ecuadorian culture with a passionate guide who will make each place come alive. • From the charm of the Historic Center to the Cable Car and Halfway around the World, experience the best of Quito in one tour. • Private tour, own pace, close attention : this is how you discover Quito for real. Book now. • Don't just visit Quito, live it. Ensure your experience today.
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Itinerary
The Basilica of the National Vow: monumental work of the city of Quito In the city of Quito, a very singular neo-Gothic style architectural work is built.
Church of the Company is a temple raised with the hands of countless artists of the Quiteño School, who perpetuated their skill and dedication to carving and gilding with thin 23 carat gold sheets.
The Church of San Francisco is a Catholic basilica that rises in the middle of the historic center of Quito, in front of the square of the same name. The structure is the largest architectural complex within the historic centers of all America. San Francisco is considered a jewel of continental architecture for its mixture of different styles combined over more than 150 years of construction.
The Plaza de la Independencia, better known as the Plaza Grande, is the heart of the historic center of Quito. This square is surrounded by four large buildings: the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Quito and the Municipal Palace. All these facts make it a must visit site once you arrive in the capital of Ecuador.
Discover cobblestone streets, colonial churches and historic squares as you immerse yourself in the cultural richness of this Ecuadorian gem. A cultural and architectural experience that will transport you back in time.
Discover the authentic taste of Ecuadorian chocolate in a unique experience. We invite you to enjoy a delicious tasting in the heart of the historic center, in front of one of the most emblematic churches in Quito. Be amazed by its aromas and flavors as you capture unforgettable moments from a charming balcony with spectacular views. Live, feel and fall in love with one of the best chocolates in the world. We'll wait for you!
In the Archbishop’s Passage, the tasting of traditional sweets (mistles), is a brief and delicious experience that allows to discover traditional Ecuadorian flavors in small samples carefully served. From intense notes like whiskey to softer options like the blue bird or chocolate varieties, each sip combines sweetness, tradition and character, ideal to enjoy without haste in a setting full of history.
Climb to new heights. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city as you glide towards the heights. Experience the excitement and beauty of being on top of the Andean world. A unique experience that will leave you breathless. Book now and reach new heights in Quito!
Discover where the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere meet, capture unique memories in a truly special place. An experience that will connect you with the history and geography of Ecuador! Book now and live the wonder of being in two worlds at once.
The Intiñan Museum has an interactive tour for you, where you will learn from the history of our ancestral peoples, to the magnificent effects that the sun produces in our solar cylinder. Travel back in time through our hundred-year-old huts, discover and understand the physical phenomena of the earth with our didactic examples, observe the path of the sun (Intiñan) in Acoratene, and of course enjoy a natural and privileged environment
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up at any address WITHIN the city of Quito. If your HOTEL is outside the city of Quito, don't worry we will see you, coordinate with the Pax and have a small surcharge.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(176)
Great day — we hit all the main attractions check, check, and check! Our tour guide Jeff was great and knowledgeable and adapted the tour to our needs!
We had a fantastic tour guide Jefferson. He truly show the magic charm of Quito. I had really felt that I seen all of Quito the way I wanted to. He was very friendly and willing to show the sites along with giving a solid history of the Town. I highly recommend booking a private tour as it customized and tailored to your likings and to your paste of travel.
FANTASTIC DAY! Jona was very nice and very knowledgeable…we learned so much! He also took us to have lunch, even helped us order. Such wonderful guides, definitely book this!
Tour flexible to a point, guide great, spoke English very well and excellent knowledge, good mix of things to see
What a lovely comment – thank you so much! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the variety of the tour and the flexibility we offer. Your praise for the guide is the best reward for our team. We hope to see you soon on another adventure!
Daniel, the guide, was very kind and competent. We spent an unforgettable and beautiful day; we learned a lot about the city. I recommend the tour of Quito.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de tu recorrido por Quito y que Daniel hizo de la experiencia algo especial con su amabilidad y conocimientos. Fue un placer acompañarte en este día inolvidable. Esperamos verte nuevamente en una próxima aventura por Ecuador. ¡Buen viaje y hasta pronto!
Spent the day on a jam packed tour of Quito to include many sites and a very nice local restaurant for lunch. Jonathan was a great tour guide with tremendous knowledge of the area and region and accommodated our needs to be back so we could catch a flight to Guayaquil. Would highly recommend him to those who would like a better understanding of the area and an interest in seeing the key sites.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed exploring Quito and that the day allowed you to experience many of the city's highlights. Jonathan is passionate about helping visitors connect with Ecuador’s history, culture, and traditions, and we're delighted that his knowledge helped make your visit even more meaningful. We're also glad we were able to adapt the schedule to ensure you arrived on time for your flight to Guayaquil while still enjoying the experience to the fullest. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Ecuador again in the future! 😊🇪🇨✨
This tour was great, it allowed to see and experience so much of Quito in one day . Our guide Christian was very knowledgeable and provided us a wealth of facts on history, culture and geography of the area. Diego our driver was patient and managed the drive expertly.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you were able to experience so much of Quito in a single day. Christian is truly passionate about sharing Ecuador’s history, culture, and traditions, and we're glad his knowledge helped make the experience even more meaningful. We'll also be sure to share your kind words with Diego, who always takes great pride in providing a safe and comfortable journey. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Ecuador for more unforgettable experiences in the future. 😊🇪🇨✨
We booked this private tour, and enjoyed every minute of it. Best of all was our wonderful tour guide, Jessy. From the moment she met us at our hotel, she outlined the day's activities, but also inquired of our particular interests so that she could tailor the itinerary to suit our interests. Prior to the meeting day, the tour operator, Travelers Magic, reached out to confirm the time and pickup location. We started the day with a drive to the beautiful Basílica del Voto Nacional, and went all the way up to the exterior for a magnificent view! On the way, Jessy gave us a lot of insightful information about the church, Quito, itself, the history of the region, and customs of its people. Thereafter, we went to old town where we tasted some local sweets before a formal chocolate tasting. We moved on to the cable car to make our way up the mountain for a picturesque view of Quito city. Spectacular! Jessy took us to the “Columpio en las Nubes,” an area with two large swings where you can feel like a child again while high above the city. Our tour concluded with a visit to Mitad del Mundo, ir the Equator. When we arrived at the visitor’s center, we joined a small tour group. The visit was highly entertaining and informative! Throughout, Jessy offered to take as many pictures as we wanted. We also had a tasty lunch. We recommend this tour. A professional, responsible company. Excellent tour guide and driver! Thank you!
It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the experience so much 😊 Jessy will be very happy to know she was able to make the day feel so personalized and natural for you, especially by taking into account your interests and allowing time to truly enjoy each place ✨ The combination of history, landscapes, gastronomy, and special moments like the TelefériQo, the Swing in the Clouds, and Mitad del Mundo truly makes Quito feel like a very unique experience 😊 And thank you as well for appreciating the communication, organization, and support throughout the experience. Those details are often what turn a day of travel into a truly special memory ✨
The Quito City Tour organized by Traveler's Magic was one of the highlights of our vacation. Thanks to our excellent guide, Jonathan, every part of this tour was perfect, including learning about history and beautiful architecture of the old town, enjoying the views from the cable car and participating in the interactive experience at the Intiñan Museum. Jonathan was very knowledgeable, with great sense of humor, spoke excellent English and made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Quito.
We’re truly happy to hear that your Quito City Tour became one of the highlights of your vacation ✨ Jonathan will be incredibly happy to know that his knowledge, sense of humor, and passion for sharing Quito helped make the experience so special for you 😊 From the Historic Center to the TelefériQo and the Intiñan Museum, it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed every part of the day. Thank you so much for your recommendation and for allowing us to be part of your time in Ecuador ✨
Milton was very knowledgeable and thorough in his explanations of Ecuadorean history and all the sites we saw. He was patient, took his time and was flexible to modify our time when we wanted to make slight detours. We would highly recommend him.
Thank you so much for your kind words ✨ We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience with Milton. His passion for Ecuador’s history, culture, and people is something he genuinely loves to share, and it means a lot to know that his flexibility, patience, and dedication helped make your day even more special 😊 Thank you as well for allowing us to be part of your time in Ecuador. It was a pleasure serving you, and we truly appreciate your recommendation ✨
