Private Tour
Quito Full Day Private Tour: Plazas, Churches, Teleférico and the Equator
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Make the most of your time in Quito!
With this tour, you get to visit the most iconic sites in the city.
Explore the Historic Center of Quito, take a ride on a cable car at the TeleferiQo, enjoy local treats for lunch at a popular eatery, and visit the renowned Inti Ñan museum and Equator monument park where you can stand on zero latitude.
Become an expert on all things Quito and take the perfect pics of the city´s highlights.
Experience Quito - the city of cool.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Basilica del Voto Nacional
The Basilica is a Gothic Church in Quito with tons of history and legends. You will be able to walk around the courtyard, take some great pics and have some time to sketch the church if you like or just marvel with the unique architecture. Truly impressive.
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
After a visit to the Basilica we will enter the Historic Center, park the car and walk to the Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande). Before reaching the Plaza you can make a stop at my favorite vintage coffee roaster for some Ecuadorian ground coffee. You will have some time to explore the plaza and its surroundings which include the Cathedral, Arch Bishop´s palace, Chocolate Museum, Presidential Palace, Metropolitan museum and much more. Visiting Independence Plaza allows you to see what yesteryear Quito was all about. Feel like you stepped into a time machine and embrace yesteryear Quito.
What‘s Included
Entrance Fee to La Compañia
Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off in urban Quito
Certified Bilingual Guide
Ticket for Cable Car at the TeleferiQo
Entrance Fee to Equator Monument
Entrance Fee to Inti Ñan
Lunch
Tips for the guide
Pick-up at the airport or airport hotel $30 surcharge
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Quito Full Day Private Tour: Plazas, Churches, Teleférico and the Equator
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Guide and Person
Justin j,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Could 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!
Great day out with DiegoP
Corinne L,,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Diego 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!
An excellent introduction to Quito!
U2552OUjessicak,,Feb 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Andres 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!
Great day getting to know Quito
Lisa H,,Jan 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Great 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!
The best for flexibility!
Michael L,,Jan 1, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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!!!
Wonderful private tour of Quito highlights!
wallymama,,Dec 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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!
They must not hesitate to do so.
Ausberto R,,Nov 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 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.
Excellent customer service and communication
alwaysplanning50,,Jul 1, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
Awesome
Michele W,,May 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The Walk along the historic district was so fascinating. Touring with Andres was very informative. Awesome tours!
Perfect private tour for English and Spanish speaking people!
129xenias,,Jan 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me 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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