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Quito Highlights: Equator, Views, and Chocolate
4.9
14 Ratings
San Antonio de Pichincha
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Quito with this private day tour. Explore the Historic Center, ride the TeleferiQo cable car, visit the Equator monument, and capture stunning photos of the city’s highlights. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience in the city of cool!
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Quito with this private day tour. Explore the Historic Center, ride the TeleferiQo cable car, visit the Equator monument, and capture stunning photos of the city’s highlights. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience in the city of cool!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Intinan Museum - The journey begins at the Inti Ñan Museum located at the Equator site. Visitors can walk along the actual Equator line and enjoy engaging Equator experiments. The museum offers insights into Ecuador’s culture through unique huts that depict everyday life in ancient times. This experience is truly delightful and is sure to become a…
- Intinan Museum - The journey begins at the Inti Ñan Museum located at the Equator site. Visitors can walk along the actual Equator line and enjoy engaging Equator experiments. The museum offers insights into Ecuador’s culture through unique huts that depict everyday life in ancient times. This experience is truly delightful and is sure to become a favorite.
- Pomasqui - On the return trip, there will be a stop at Quito’s top empanada spot. Guests can choose from beef, chicken, or cheese empanadas and enjoy a refreshing soda, coffee, or beer.
- Yumbos Chocolate - After taking in the stunning view of Old Town from Panecillo Hill, the tour proceeds to San Francisco Plaza. Here, visitors can explore the church and monastery while the guide parks the vehicle. Following a brief visit to the plaza, the tour continues to Yumbos Chocolate for an enjoyable and delicious Chocolate Experience. This includes a guided presentation, chocolate tasting, and the opportunity to savor the world’s best chocolate brownie and hot chocolate.
- La Virgen del Panecillo - After enjoying delicious empanadas, the tour returns to Old Town Quito and ascends Panecillo Hill. From here, visitors can admire the breathtaking view of Old Town and the entirety of Quito. The observation deck inside the Virgin Statue offers an additional vantage point.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in urban Quito
- Bilingual Guide
- Entrance fees
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in urban Quito
- Bilingual Guide
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Tips for the guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Tips for the guide
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Maximize your time in Quito with this exciting tour that takes you to the city’s most renowned attractions.
- Stand on the actual Equator line at the Intiñan Solar Museum
- Savor the finest empanadas on your return to Quito
- Ascend Panecillo Hill for a breathtaking view of Old Town and Quito
- Capture stunning photos of the Virgin Statue that watches…
Maximize your time in Quito with this exciting tour that takes you to the city’s most renowned attractions.
- Stand on the actual Equator line at the Intiñan Solar Museum
- Savor the finest empanadas on your return to Quito
- Ascend Panecillo Hill for a breathtaking view of Old Town and Quito
- Capture stunning photos of the Virgin Statue that watches over and safeguards Quito
- Discover San Francisco plaza, church, and monastery while your guide parks in Old Town
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Indulge in the world’s finest chocolate during your Chocolate Tasting Experience
Become knowledgeable about all things Quito and capture the perfect photos of the city’s highlights. Experience Quito - the city of cool.
Location
Intinan Museum
Autopista Manuel Cordova Galarza, a 200 metros del redondel de la Mitad del Mundo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Justin_j
Dec 21, 2025
Amazing Guide and Person - Could not ask for a more amazing guide. Not only very guide at being a guide, but an amazing person. He helped out significantly as my family member got ill on the trip and he went above and beyond!
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Corinne_l
Dec 31, 2024
Great day out with DiegoP - Diego P was a knowledgeable tour guide and very friendly. He accommodated our groups dietary restrictions and was flexible with the itinerary, taking us to see sights we hadn’t already visited during other day trips and tours. He was also a very safe driver!
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U2552oujessicak
Feb 7, 2023
An excellent introduction to Quito! - Andres was a wonderful guide: so friendly, a great driver and knowledgeable about his city, the food and the culture! We had fun exploring and would highly recommend any tours with him! He also gave us spot on recommendations for excellent dining and drinks. We consider him a friend now!
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Lisa_h
Jan 3, 2023
Great day getting to know Quito - Great day getting to know the Quito area! It was the perfect mix of experiences. Ending the day at the Itinan museum was perfect, actually our favorite part of the day. It was informative and very entertaining. The weather during the time at the Teleferico was cloudy, which unfortunately made visibility poor. Our guide Diego was personable, friendly and full of knowledge. Thanks for a great day!
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Michael_l
Jan 1, 2023
The best for flexibility! - This was a good experience. We were traveling as a family with 2 young children, so the flexibility of private tour is worth the extra cost. Our guide, Jean Pierre, was very knowledgeable and spoke great English. We went to Teleferico, Mitad del mundo, and brief tour of old Town. Highly recommend!!!
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Wallymama
Dec 25, 2022
Wonderful private tour of Quito highlights! - Our guide, Diego, picked us up without a hitch at the lobby of our hotel, and we were whisked away for a great day with Fernando as our driver. Diego gave us lots of interesting information about Quito and its history throughout the day, and was able to pace the day very well so that we never felt rushed (or bored) at any of the sites. Every single place we went to (teleferico, Jesuit church, intinan museum), was a highlight, and not to be missed on a trip to Quito. We had a fantastic day!
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Ausberto
Nov 12, 2022
They must not hesitate to do so. - Our guide, Jean Pierre, was very friendly (which is a characteristic of Ecuadorian), patient (two people aged 82 and 80 were with us) and well aware of the sites we visited.
I highly recommend this tour.
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Alwaysplanning50
Jul 1, 2022
Excellent customer service and communication - We booked a full day tour with Andres. He reached out via whatsapp shortly after we booked to introduce himself. As we got closer to the trip date in late June 2022 a general strike, road closures and demonstrations took place in Ecuador in general and Quito specifically.
Andres kept in touch as the dynamic situation developed. We discussed possible alternatives and substitutions to the tour, changed the day of
the tour hoping that conditions would improve and allow the tour to go forward. We were not fortunate to see the situation improve. Once Andres and I agreed that there are no feasible alternatives, Andres cancelled the tour and a refund was issued within minutes of the cancellation.
While we did not get to enjoy a tour with Andres due to circumstance beyond everyone's control; his open communications, honesty and excellent customer support and service is 5 star worthy.
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Michele_w
May 12, 2022
Awesome - The Walk along the historic district was so fascinating. Touring with Andres was very informative.
Awesome tours!
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129xenias
Jan 23, 2022
Perfect private tour for English and Spanish speaking people! - Me and my husband had a private tour around Quito with Andres and we are so happy we did!
We had some worries in general about tours in Quito, a lot of people said that it’s not the safest times right now. But we felt very safe with Andres. He picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off after the tour. He knew where and when to go, to avoids crowds or even clouds that would block the best view. It was so easy since we didn’t have to plan a thing ourselves or do any research.
Andres speaks perfect English, which is great since I don't speak Spanish. He is very knowledgeable and fun. The tour was eventful, but no as tiring as usual group tours, and also so flexible (!). I was hoping to buy certain souvenirs and we adjusted our route so I could shop too.
We are happy to found “our guy” and whenever travel back to Ecuador will book our excursions with him only.
Thank you, Andres! Sending you the best wishes.
Xenia & Cesar
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