Private Tour
City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
The tour includes a visit to the Virgin of El Panecillo, located in the heart of the city, from where you can see the south, center and north of the city. Then, a visit to the main attraction of Quito: the Monument to the Middle of the World (ticket not included), which aims to highlight the exact location of the equator or equator, from which the country takes its name. Additionally, you can also visit the Intiñán and Templo del Sol museums. Tickets to these two places are not included in the tour price.
Before finalizing the tour you will visit the crater of the Pululahua volcano, which is one of the very few inhabited craters in the world and is located within one of the most important geobotanical reserves in the country. It is possible that the order of activities is changed, to take better advantage of the weather conditions.
The price applies to groups of two or more passengers.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Quito Old Town
Departure from your accommodation site in downtown Quito.
Pululahua Volcano & Geobotanical Reserve
Visit to the crater of the Pululahua volcano.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Certified bilingual Spanish/English guide
Snacks
Tips
Entrance tickets to attractions
Pickup points
Friends Hotel & Rooftop
Junin St Oe1-61 y Flores Quito Ecuador
Options
City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World
Pickup included
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was amazing. It...
Maksim G,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing. It covered a large part of the city, as well as the middle of the world. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions.
Highly recommended.
Richard W,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience all the way. Especially for Mitad del Mundo ! Jonathan was outstanding and very friendly.
City Tour
Deb04033,,Mar 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ethel was my guide and I appreciated that she spoke English so well. Unfortunately it was a very overcast, cloudy, foggy day. We were suppose to go to the crater but because of the rain and fog it was suggested we might want to skip that. I agreed. We also had to skip the cable car because of poor visibility. I was very disappointed. We did the true center of the world at the Intinan center. It was interesting, talk about the indigenous tribes of the Amazon but not sure what that had to do woth the Middle of the World. Did some experiments to show how the center affects balance etc. I chose not to stop at the other monument for pictures. After driving up to Pinchincha hill to visit the Virgin we were dropped off in the colonial center of the city to walk the plazas and visit some churches. Ethel was very informative and answered all my questions. We had a nice lunch at Presidential Plaza before visiting the Basilica. Jimmy was our excellent driver and Ethel was a good guide. My only complaint was the cost, $225. My fault for not agreeing on a price beforehand,
Quito is the center of the world
andreabK4358SI,,Aug 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The explanation and the sightseeing tour on foot in Quito were perfect. Juan explains very well and the historic center is well preserved. The small tastes of their typical food made everything more special. The cable car was closed, and not because of the elections, but due to a fault and we were not told. We also didn't have time to visit a town inside the volcano. The overall price was not reduced for these two missing activities. The museum in the center of the world turns out to be a very touristy museum, made especially for tourists. The experience lasts all day, all activities are excluded from the initial price. Lunch is included ($12 per person). Very positive experience in the morning, a little less so in the afternoon. Cost a little high. Juan is an excellent guide, young, speaks English perfectly, very knowledgeable and gave us our space. Also good at taking photos.
Amazing tour. Love mindo
162cinthyah,,Feb 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip to Mindo was an incredible adventure, it really is a natural paradise. We visited many wonderful places but the one I liked the most was the hummingbird shelter, David was our guide, he is excellent, he explained everything about nature in mMindo, volcanoes, stories and legends, they have a lot of energy and speak with great joy from your country, the transport was comfortable and the driver very kind.
Perfect Touring
A1785UDsharonr,,Jan 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide David provided us with a wonderful experience. From the beginning of the tour he showed dedication and thorough explanation. If we were unsure and asked questions we never felt rushed. He offered to take several pictures with his own camera to be able to share with us toward the end of the tour. He went the extra mile to even make sure we enjoyed the food in Quito and take us all the way to our hotel. We had a wonderful experience and we are thankful for David
Cuicocha Magic Lagoon
omern381,,Jan 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour to the Cuicocha volcano was incredible, we made a stop to taste the traditional sweets of the area, the middle of the world, Otavalo and above all we really liked the boat ride and walk through the lagoon, we had an excellent guide who knows a lot about the history, nature of his country, he told us everything about the places to visit in a very didactic and interesting way, the excellent service. 100% recommended.
Perfect tour for maximum experience
Stacey S,,Dec 18, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! What a great tour and fabulous guide! We LOVED this tour! We only had a short stay in Quito and wanted to maximize it. This tour was perfect. We saw wonderful highlights and really enjoyed it. Myriam, our guide was amazing! She knew so much history and interesting details, it really added to our tour. A+++
Wonderful Tour of Quito
Jenny,,Oct 11, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I only had 1 day to explore Quito on our way to the Galápagos, but there were so many sights we wanted to see. This tour hit all the spots we wanted and more! The Museum at the Middle of the World was so much fun we are still laughing about it. Take this tour, ask for David Sanchez as your guide, and you won’t be disappointed!
Perfect tour of Quito and the surrounding
Josianne D,,Sep 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very complete tour. I saw every attractions planified and more ! The guide was very knowledgeable and nice. He surprised me with unplanned visit, like the chocolate museum. Everybody at the agency were very welcoming. The offered me coffee when I arrived because I was a bit early. I highly recommand this tour !!!
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