Enjoy the city of Quito at your own pace on board the Quito Tour Bus. This is a great alternative to get to know the attractions of the north and Old town of the city. At this tour you will see the differents neighbothoods and the main buildings such us: Basilica, San Francisco, Panecillo Virgin, Santa Clara.
You will enjoy a stop at Panecillo hill the most important lookout of the city.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8 times a day, 12:00 AM–4:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 13–64)
$15
Child (ages 5–12)
$8
Infant (ages 0–4)
Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Quito city tour
What's included
Included
Touristic Operator (English and Spanish)
Touristic Transport (Double Decker Bus)
Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Not included
Food and drink
Entrances to touristic attractions
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
599 reviews
5
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4
88
3
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14
How it compares in Quito
No. 5 by number of reviews among 999 tours in Quito
Starting price $15 is 73% below the typical $55 for tours of similar length in Quito
Excurgo comparison of 999 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus take?
Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus cost?
Prices start at $15 per person for this Quito experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 12:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus cost for children?
Children aged 5–12 pay from $8, adults from $15. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus offered in?
The experience is available in EN, EN, ES, ES.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 599 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Quito Tour Bus.
Reviews(599)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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869noelm
September 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Hop on hop off tour
The initial instructions were a little confusing, but were soon sorted and corrected. The tour includes the ability to hop off and catch the next bus in one hour, 2 hours, etc. so time your visits well. Provides a good way to visit most tourist areas easily.
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DebbieLM
September 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great way to learn about the city
Great way to see different parts of the city. Good info from tour guides. It was cheaper to book directly through tour company than Trip Advisor or others. There was more info on the tour company’s website - routes, times at the stops.
It wasn’t clear if we could start on at any stop. I assumed we could since other hop on hop off busses allowed it. I messages them & didn’t hear back until the day after we finished. So we took a chance, I was correct, you can start anywhere.
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juany636
September 15, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Quito
I liked everything, even the weather helped.
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anamichellee2026
August 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
For me it was a spectacular trip, full of charm and learning. Without a doubt, I will take it again soon. 🌷
Continue to be kind and always offer quality and warm service.
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annienva
August 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Enjoy a new perspective on the city.
Exciting ride through narrow streets within inches of pedestrians. The driver was safe even on precipitous hill climbs. The route hits the most likely spots for stops to enjoy the city and catch the next bus in an hour.
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331taylorn
August 17, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Choose your own adventure tourism
Great way to see the city in a low commitment, choose your own adventure kind of way.
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careunice24
August 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A good way to see Quito colonial
The bus is a good way to get to know more about ‘Quito colonial” and sightseeing. They explained important and interesting facts about Quito traditions and how it was built. The 30 minutes stop in panecillo was a good one to see the city from above plus you can hop off and hop on following the schedule for the next bus. In that way you can take your time seeing a particular place that you will like to see more
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T635KHkarlac
August 9, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Beautiful Quito of my life
Everything very nice.
It was a very interesting and entertaining afternoon with my family.
Recommended
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luzannec
August 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Quito City Tour
Enjoyed every stop. We had a great time.
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dixontrips1230
August 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great access to top sites
We often take the Hop-on, Hop-off as a ‘sampler’ when visiting a new destination. We are then able to decide which areas deserve more time. At minimum, it’s inexpensive transportation and we won’t get lost. For Quito, with many areas known to be unsafe, it’s a necessity. The guides were friendly, but don’t rely on their bilingual skills to offer more than basic information. Our recommendation is to take advantage of both the 2.5 hour city tour and, if you want to stand on the equator, the Middle of the Earth tour. Each was enjoyable.
To get to the pick up point take the Metro Subway. It is the cleanest and safest subway we’ve ever been on and got us there far more quickly than a taxi. NYC, London, Paris, Rome, and DC subways should take note. Just make sure you’re back to your hotel before dark (6pm year round) as the tourist police go home for the night.
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