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

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

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.

Explore more in Quito

Old Town & Cable Car Middle of the World Cotopaxi Volcano Quilotoa Crater Lake