Overview
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Enjoy the most stunning view of Quito from the best viewpoint of the city, located at 13,000 feet above sea level (4.100 m.), right on top of Pichincha volcano! Gain elevation in short time, at the comfort of a modern cable car, and be escorted by a friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide. Do an exciting and flexible walk around the old town of Quito with all the safety and privacy you need! Discover Quito's highlights without spending your time waiting for other travelers..!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Specialized infant seats are available
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
10 C° - 22 C° / 50 F° - 71,6 F
Our guides and drivers will follow vehicle cleaning and personal care protocols, with disinfectant products during the tour.
What To Expect
Quito
Your tour guide will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. from your hotel, due to the splendid view from the viewpoint of "Cruz Loma" (4.100 m.- 13,451 ft) on Pichincha volcano.
TeleferiQo Quito
To go up there you will take a cable car ride that takes from 10 to 15 minutes per way, depending on the atmospheric conditions. You start from an altitude of 3.045 meters above sea level (9,990 ft), up until 4.100 meters at the top (13,451 ft). You will enjoy an unforgettable view of Quito, and if the weather helps, the amazing snow-capped volcanoes: Cotopaxi (5.898 m), Antisana (5.753 m) and Cayambe (5.790 m).
Options
Cable Car and Quito Private City Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Certified English speaking guide
Private transport
Meals
Cable Car Ride
Church La Compañia de Jesús (Optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day in Quito
Lori P,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Luis was fantastic. Fun, knowledgeable and respectful. He went above and beyond. Would do it again!
Great half-day tour of Quito
Tom M,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a great way to see the highlights of Quito in a half day. Guide Ximena is a Quito native and knew all the interesting places to go, and when to get there to avoid crowds. The tour started and ended at the front door of my hotel, so this was a no-hassle way to tour Quito.
Best way to see Quito
Bev C,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best day! Great guide with local knowledge which n made the tour interesting and informative
Fabulous tour! Got to see...
Alicia N,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous tour! Got to see a lot of the city, learned a ton and got to try some yummy food. The tour guide even took unique photos of us that I will cherish
Diana was an excellent...
Carolyn B,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Diana was an excellent tour guide - very knowledgeable regarding history and culture of Ecuador. Highly recommend!
Great trip
Harry S,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Luis was extremely friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. He treated us wonderfully. He was flexible and understanding of our needs and wishes
Comprehensive and Safe Quito city tour
375madelinem,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our guide Diana and our driver Marcelo was excellent. For our first full day in Quito, we booked this Ecuador’s Best Tour of the city. We live at sea level in Seattle and wanted to take it easy due to Quito’s high elevation. We were also concerned about safety in an unfamiliar city after a couple of days of exhausting travel. So we appreciated the guide and driver very much. We enjoyed every stop on our tour. Diana walked with us every step of the way, patiently answered all of our questions and helped us understand the culture of Ecuador. Later, after we got back from the Galapagos, we learned that some of the group members had gone exploring on their own and were robbed of expensive items in Old Quito, so I was especially appreciative of the excellent guidance of Diana and Marcelo. I never felt unsafe, and Quito has a better police presence than Seattle, including touristic police, but as a stranger in a new city, we can be at a disadvantage on our own, even though we use money belts and phone lanyards when traveling.
Cable car
SueL963,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was a great view, but the trail,after the cable car was quite challenging to make it to the top of the mountainside which is at over 9,000 feet
Good oversight of Quito.
Roy B,Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Prompt hotel pick up with itinerary including teleferico and El Panecillo providing value to what is otherwise a short City centre walking tour. Good explanations about the city and its development. Can be cool at the top of the cable car ride. Bring your own water - none was offered.
Great first day in Ecuador
torpedo99,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I spent a nice day around Quito with our guide, Luis. We began at the Teleferico since the skies were clear enough, then went down to Old Town. We walked around and saw la Plaza Grande, stepped into the cultural center and some cathedrals, and had empanadas for lunch. We ended the day by going up to the Panecillo. Luis was very knowledgeable and patient with us. Thank you for making our first day in Ecuador a good one!
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