Private Tour
Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE
Overview
Available languages
7 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us to discover the best of Quito city, the capital city of Ecuador.
You'll start walking in the historical center, this is the first Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, and the largest old-town in Latin America. The mandatory visits are Basilica de Voto Nacional church, Plaza Grande, Carondelet Palace, Primary Cathedral and La Compañia de Jesús (the gold church).
The tour continues to the Teleférico, the best viewpoint of the city and the volcanoes. You must bring a jacket and hiking shoes to get to the Swing viewpoint and take amazing pictures.
In the afternoon you'll visit the equator line (intiñan museums). It is halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole, at 0 degrees latitude. You will walk on the equator that divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Discover the most important sites of the old town.
Mitad Del Mundo
The Middle of the world monument that representant part of the Ecuatorian history and the French mission.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Tour guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visits and walking tour in the Old town
Lunch
Additional entries fees and payments
Tips for the tour guide
Middle of the world
TelefériQo Cable Car
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Pickup at Quito hotels
Pickup included
Pickup at airport hotels
Pickup included
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best Quito Tour
chiggy,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was wonderful. We had Daniel who was patient, professional and an excellent guide. He knew the history and explained everything very well. His English was excellent. We had an amazing experience.
Our guide Christian is...
judy l,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Christian is very knowledgeable, thorough and good planning to see the important parts of Quito.
We were very pleased with...
terri c,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We were very pleased with everything our tour guide (Daniel) had to offer on this tour. He is very knowledgeable of Ecuador's history, culture, politics and economics, pretty much everything we want to know about this country and beyond. He is also well mannered, pleasant and thoughtful. I can give him a 10+ and will happily refer him to my family and friends who have expressed their interest to travel to Ecuador/Galapagos.
5 stars for Christian
stephaniecI6483LH,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christian was an amazing tour guide. He had incredible history knowledge and natural ecology knowledge. We all enjoyed spending the day with him.
Quito tour Oct. 9, 2025
Paul W,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Having a dedicated guide is definitely worthwhile. This is a great tour. Christian was our guide/driver and was very knowledgeable about Quito and Ecuador in general with all of its history, geography and culture. He spoke English very well. Unfortunately, it was rainy and cloudy the day of our tour so we did not get to ride the cable car. and Old Town was mobbed with people as it was a holiday. But the tour was extensive and is highly recommended. Have lunch at Mizkay !
A great tour made better by a great tour guide
Stuart I,,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you have only one day to experience Quito, this is the tour for you. From the ride in the TeleferiQo cable car to enjoy beautiful views of the city, the Pichincha Volcano, and other Andean Mountains in the distance to the "Middle of the World" where we got to straddle the equator, to old town to see the historical architecture, Basilica of the National Vow, the Plaza Grande, and Plaza de San Francisco - this tour gave us a real sense for Quito and it amazing people. We had the benefit of having Christian as our tour guide whose passion for his city and his country clearly came through. He was a wealth of knowledge who put things into context culturally and historically and always happy to answer our questions. He was helpful, professional and courteous. We are very grateful.
Must, must do tour.
Jon P,,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved this tour. Daniel is a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable, fun and very responsive to questions and requests. We visited the equator (twice!), rode the cable car and the visited the truly charming old town. Quito is wonderful.
Quito in a Day
Birdie N,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect tour for experiencing Quito in a day. Mix of dining, shopping, and sightseeing. Our guide, Christian, was amazing, any expectations were greatly exceeded. Christian tailored the activities to the level of physical exertion and length of time we desired. Perfecta!
Absolutely Amazing – Ask for Christian!
Maamideede H,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was everything I hoped for and more! From start to finish, Christian was an incredible guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and beauty of Quito. We explored the charming Old Town, stood on both sides of the equator at the Middle of the World, and took in breathtaking views from the cable car. Every stop was well-paced and personalized, and Christian made the entire experience feel effortless and fun. If you’re visiting Quito, this private tour is a must — and make sure to request Christian. He truly made the day unforgettable!
This was the perfect...
Kimberly C,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect first day in Quito. Our guide, Maurio was amazing. We hit all the high points in Quito and he showed us his favorite place for chocolate ice cream. I would highly recommend this tour and Maurio.
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