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.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(184)
An excellent day, very educational.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you had a wonderful day and, above all, that your visit was informative and enriching. We look forward to welcoming you back. 😊
Excellent tour. Lizette is a fantastic guide. The chocolate factory and the churches and the visit to the equator very memorable.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much and that the visit to the chocolate factory, the churches, and the Middle of the World were memorable moments. We love hearing that you had a special and enriching experience. We hope to welcome you back to Ecuador soon! 🇪🇨
Overall, the Quito city tour was enjoyable, and our guide, Daniel, was very nice, friendly, and knowledgeable about the city and its history. Unfortunately, the biggest issue with the tour was the planning and time management. The itinerary advertises quite a few stops, but we were unable to visit several of them. We spent approximately three hours at the Teleférico, which took up a significant portion of a tour that is supposed to last around six hours. While the Teleférico was a nice experience, I believe the amount of time spent there could have been managed much better considering everything else that was included in the itinerary. After leaving the Teleférico, we continued to the next stop without really adjusting the schedule to account for how much time had already passed. Lunch, which should have happened much earlier, ended up being around 4:00 p.m. By then, there simply wasn’t enough time left to visit many of the advertised locations in Quito. We missed several important stops, including some of the churches and the Archbishop’s Palace. Daniel himself was knowledgeable and pleasant, so my criticism is really about the organization and pacing of the tour. For an itinerary with this many attractions, the time allocated to each stop needs to be planned in advance and managed carefully throughout the day. Would I recommend this tour? I would tell others to think twice or, at minimum, confirm beforehand how the itinerary will be managed. If you are booking a six-hour Quito city tour expecting to visit most of the advertised locations, you may be disappointed if the timing is not handled properly. The tour has a lot of potential, but it needs much better planning and time management to deliver what the itinerary promises.
Good morning. We have received your review and would like to offer you our sincere apologies if the experience did not fully meet your expectations. We adhere to the set itinerary 100 per cent of the time. On that particular day, our tour coincided with a worldwide convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Quito, which led to an exceptionally large number of people, particularly at the cable car. Neither our company nor any other travel agencies had been informed of this situation in advance, so it was completely beyond OUR control. The only delay occurred when entering the cable car due to the large number of visitors attending the Jehovah’s Witnesses convention. We did our utmost to provide you with the best possible service and to adapt the tour accordingly. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
Leo was a phenomenal tour guide. Definitely try the guinea pig. It was worth the time to go on the gondola up the volcano.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the visit exceeded your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back to continue discovering the wonders of Ecuador.
We had an amazing day touring Quito with Jonathan. He was extremely knowledgeable of the history of Ecuador and Quito and made the tour intriguing and engaging. He also was accommodating with specific tour requests (we now have lovely Panama hats) and was happy to help with our instagram ready pictures. We had a fantastic day!
Thank you very much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a special day exploring Quito and that you found the tour interesting, flexible and tailored to your interests. It’s a pleasure to know that you took home wonderful memories, both in the form of photographs and the experiences themselves. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Ecuador.
Jeff is the best guide you can find in Quito. I recommend it 100%, I have spent one of the best days of my life.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia! Nos llena de satisfacción saber que viviste uno de los mejores días de tu vida. Comentarios como este nos inspiran a seguir brindando un servicio de la más alta calidad. ¡Esperamos tener el placer de recibirte nuevamente en Ecuador!
It was an excellent day of touring. The guide, Jeff, was excellent and possesses a great deal of knowledge about the history and the cultural side of Ecuador. He gave us the full explanation and information at each of the places we visited and also helped us a lot with all the photos. I would definitely recommend this tour.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de un excelente día de tour y que recibió explicaciones tan completas sobre la historia y la cultura del Ecuador en cada lugar visitado. También nos encanta saber que el apoyo para capturar sus recuerdos hizo la experiencia aún más especial. Agradecemos profundamente su recomendación y esperamos tener el placer de acompañarlo nuevamente en otra aventura por Ecuador. 🇪🇨✨
Our guide Jessica, was excellent! We saw so much in just half a day. We enjoyed the beautiful architecture, chocolate presentstion, view from the Basilica tower and teleforico. They drove us safely and made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone had a great time. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience in Quito and were able to make the most of your time exploring the beautiful architecture, the chocolate demonstration, the views from the Basilica, and the cable car. We’re encouraged to hear that the service we provided was safe, well-organized, and stress-free. We work every day to offer personalized, comfortable, and memorable experiences for all our travelers. Thank you for recommending us and for trusting Traveler’s Magic. We’d love to accompany you again on your next adventure! 🌎✨
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!
Thank you so much for your comment! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that the tour was perfectly tailored to your needs. We focus on providing personalized, dynamic, and enriching tours for every traveler. Thank you for placing your trust in us. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re glad to hear that you were able to discover the true charm of Quito and enjoy a well-rounded experience tailored to your pace and interests. Our goal is precisely to offer private, personalized tours that are enriching in every detail. Thank you for recommending us and for placing your trust in us. It will be a pleasure to accompany you again on another adventure!
