Quito Private Tour: Old Town, Half the World and Cable Car
Description
Are you looking for a 100% private and personalized tour in the city of Quito? where you can enjoy a great adventure with your partner, family or friends. This is the right place for you. I have the license of national guide of Tourism, with some years of experience working in the area. In addition, I enjoy what I do and is in charge of operating the tours according to the tastes and needs of the tourists. Book your tour!
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Itinerary
Would you like to visit the tallest church in Ecuador? The Basilica of the National Vote in Quito is an impressive Gothic church, the tallest in Ecuador. Its construction, which began at the end of the 19th century, remains incomplete. Visitors can climb its towers for panoramic views of the city. You take the challenge?
Have you ever wondered where the first square in Quito was? Come tell you! Plaza Benalcazar is a very important place for the inhabitants of Quito. Here began the history of the city with its foundation in 1534. Today, the square is attended by students from nearby schools and is the scene of different cultural events.
Independence Square, also known as Plaza Grande, is the political and historical heart of Quito. In the center are the main buildings: the Government Palace, the Cathedral, the Municipality and the Archbishop's Palace that make the square an attractive place for visitors.
The Church of the Society of Jesus is one of the jewels of Baroque art in Latin America. It is the main artistic evidence of the Quiteño School. The most impressive thing about this temple is its interior which is almost entirely covered with thin sheets of 18K gold leaf.
San Francisco Square is one of the oldest and most emblematic squares in Quito, located in front of the majestic church and convent of San Francisco. Throughout its history, the square has been a meeting point, market and scene of social, cultural and political events. Today, it is a must-see place for tourists, full of punch vendors and paila ice cream.
Would you like to try Ecuadorian chocolate? Come and have a chocolate tasting together in the historic center of the city, in front of one of the oldest churches in Quito. You can also take some amazing photos from the balcony of the property. Dare to try one of the best chocolates in the world!
Come and enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Quito from the slopes of the Rucu Pichincha Volcano. In this place you can enjoy the typical ecosystems of Paramo Andino that is home to an incredible flora and fauna of the area. Come, meet and enjoy the city of Quito from the heights!
Have you heard of the union of the northern and southern hemispheres? If, in this place, gravity, resistance and balance work in a different way. Ven knows a little more about the history and geography of the country that made his name "Ecuador". Don't miss the experience of being at Latitude 000!
The Intiñan Museum is an unmissable stop during your stay in Quito City because in this place you will know the relationship and importance of indigenous peoples with the sun for the discovery of Half the World. You can also enjoy some activities that will make your visit even more interesting. You sign up to live this experience?
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will pick you up at the hotel reception, Airbnb or home about 5 minutes before the start of the tour. In addition, you will have your respective tour guide identification previously notified to the passenger.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(56)
Outstanding tour, knowledgeable guide
What a FABULOUS day!! Jhonatan was so knowledgeable and allowed us to go at our own pace, yet experience everything on the tour.
Jonathan was extremely knowledge and friendly. Shared so much information about both Quito and Ecuador. We highly recommend him. His driver Abel was a wonderful driver. A+++++++
We loved this tour. It was very interesting, and rewarding. My two daughters (12 and 9 years) loved it. The mountains are very beautiful, the middle of the world is very cool. We spent a good 7ish hours outside! The tour guide arrived just on time, at 8:50am just as promised. He was very nice, and provided a lot of interesting info. He provided excellent transport around town. Overall I do not regret paying the price of this tour, it saved me the headache of trying to find my own way around the town to find these amazing places!
This was such an interesting tour. Milton is an unbelievable guide, knowing so much details, beyond the standard information,also very social, helpful and friendly. Also Jaime, the driver was superb. Save, smooth driving. I highly can recommend him.
Jhonathan was our guide. He was absolutely AMAZING! VERY friendly, accommodating and his depth of knowledge of Quito and Ecuador was so impressive!! HE made our first experience in Ecuador very enjoyable! We will certainly return! We will 100% recommend this tour to friends visiting Ecuador! Also, a big THANKS to our driver “Marco!” Very safe driver and friendly! Thanks again Jhonatan!!
We had such a great time on this tour! Jhonatan was very outgoing, friendly, and knowledgeable. He was patient with our pace and questions, and great with our son, too! We modified the day a tiny bit, but felt the itinerary was well crafted overall. Getting the right guide can make or break a trip, even if the itinerary is good- thankfully, this was the right tour for us. Jhonatan was excellent!! Hopefully this doesn’t happen to anyone else, but we had a delayed flight that caused us to have to reschedule this tour. Jhonatan was AWESOME about fitting us in on a different day, and he was so forgiving of the snag. We really appreciate that he honored our tour despite the changes.
We had a terrific tour with Jhonatan as our guide and Santiago our driver. They showed up on time with a spotless sedan to pick us up at the hotel. Jhonatan was energetic, considerate, entertaining and very knowledgeable. We saw all the highlights in the city with a better understanding of the culture and history of Ecuador. And Santiago was polite and an excellent driver. Highly recommend this tour!
Jhonatan was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about Quito as a city both historically and today, the surrounding area, Ecuador as a whole as well as the surrounding countries and their current and past interactions. We called an audible mid tour for something we wanted to see and it was a seamless transition; unsurprisingly he was knowledgeable about that as well! I highly recommend him.
“Hi, thank you so much for your kind words! We'll pass your feedback along to Jhonatan; he'll be thrilled to hear that they made your trip a special experience. Our team is the heart of Bacan Ecuador Tours, and knowing that you felt well taken care of is our greatest reward. See you next time!”
👌 Everything was perfect. Jeff was incredibly informative and flexible with the itinerary. We learned a lot and fu enjoyed the experience.
