Quito City Tour & Teleferico Cable Car Private
Description
Quito city tour with us is the best experience! Our goal is to show travelers all over the world the true Quito with its unique nature, culture, hospitality of the city's inhabitants, offering individual high-level services, taking into account and taking care of every detail of the tour to fully satisfy our most demanding customers. The cable car has become one of the main attractions of Quito since it opened its doors in 2005. The cable car is an excellent option to have a panoramic view of the Pichincha Volcano and the landscape of Quito. It starts at 2,950 meters above sea level and reaches 4,050 meters above sea level: the crest of Cruz Loma, next to the Pichincha volcano. It has 18 cars, which will go up the mountain range for 10 minutes. At 4050 meters, you will be greeted by a large scenic landscape. The páramo of the Pichincha volcano, at the top of Cruz Loma, offers a spectacular view of the entire city of Quito.
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Itinerary
Transfer from your hotel to the Cable Car. The ascent to the top of the hill Cruz Loma lasts 10 minutes and starts at 2950 m above sea level then we reach an altitude of 4053 m above sea level (extension: 2.5 km), where there is an observation deck with panoramic view of the city.
Quito city tour is perfect for seeing fascinating panoramas, churches, domes and roofs that have an important historical value. You will admire and learn about colonial art, architecture, culture, legends, and traditions. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 9.350 feet. Despite the 1917 earthquake, the city has the best-preserved, least altered historic Center in Latin America. The architecture and rich interiors, are pure examples of Quito School of sculpture, which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. After four incredible hours exploring the Old Town, you'll understand why Quito was the world's first city named to UNESCO's Cultural Heritage list. Our first stop is Basilica church. You'll see a true example of neo gothic architecture style.
The main square of the city, Plaza Grande, is surrounded by the main buildings of the country: the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop Palace as well as the City Hall.
The Archbishop's Palace is a palatial building erected in the Historic Center of the city of Quito DM.
We will visit the best sample of colonial art in the city: a Jesuit temple, which facade is covered with intricate carvings.
The Franciscan Order was the first of the orders established in Quito. Franciscans immediately began the construction of a monastery, which became a center for education and the arts and has its own painting and sculpture schools (the Church of San Francisco is visited during the tour).
You'll see a beautiful view of the whole city from the observation deck of Panecillo as well as the statue of the Winged Virgin Mary, the patroness of the city.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats unavailable
- Infants must not sit on laps
- No public transportation nearby
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please show your ticket to your guide.
- We offer pickup and drop off from all centrally situated hotels in Quito, in historic center or modern part of the city.
Reviews(5)
Fabian was a terrific guide, on time, courteous and extraordinarily knowledgeable. He was equally at home leading us up the mountain as he was discussing monetary policy and Ecuador’s shift to the US Dollar. He displays easy and deep knowledge of every area of Quito and surroundings. This was a terrific excursion led by a terrific guide.
Thank you very much for your feedback and high rating! We wish you more wonderful travels!
Fabian was a very informative and an excellent tour guide. He was very flexible and had so many wonderful details about the history of Quito.
thank you very much for the high evaluation of our work! We wish you more unforgettable travels!
Fantastic tour by guide Fabian and driver Cesar! They worked at our pace and made the experience very enjoyable. We (4 of us) had traveled to Quito before starting a Galapagos excursion. Having arrived a few days early, we booked this private tour to see the city on our own and not with a group. Covid protocols were followed. Safety was never in question. The van was comfortable and well air conditioned. Cesar did a great job driving on some very challenging roadways. Fabian is knowledgeable, approachable, friendly and a pleasure to tour with. Food and drinks were not provided. Entrance fees were included. Highly recommend.
Hi, thank you very much for your feedback and 5*, very kind of you. We're really sorry for food and drinks, it was some kind of an error. We should have foreseen this, sorry... Have a nice day!
Raul was our guide through the beautiful and historic city of Quito. He was very prompt on his arrival to pick us up at our hotel in the historic district. He was very informative and knowledgeable on the many stops on our tour. Never rushed and very relaxed, which was very good for a couple of guys from sea level trying to hike around at the top of Teleferico !! I highly recommend this tour and hope you enjoy your time in Quito as much as we did
Thank you very much for your feedback and high rating! Best wishes.
Hello!I was in Ecuador for the first time(+Galapagos).Everything was very much liked: both the historical, architectural and geographical-zoological components of this beautiful country. I want to note the good, coordinated work of the travel agency team and especially the interpreter Anton Teplogo. Together with me were tourists from St. Petersburg, traveling in the same car. I suppose they'll write the review themselves, but in our conversations and exchanges of information, they also enjoyed the work of our translator. I want to acknowledge the professionalism of our driver (I don't remember the name, alas). I will be pleased to recommend a trip to your straga.With respect-S.A.Tsyganov
Уважаемая Светлана, огромное спасибо за Ваш отзыв и высокую оценку! Желаем Вам больше прекрасных впечатлений и незабываемых путешествий. Спасибо, что посетили Эквадор, и с наилучшими пожеланиями от всего коллектива Ecuador Wonders. Были рады знакомству с Вами!
