Private Tour
The Best of Quito: Private Old Town & Equator Line Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the best of Quito on a private tour that visits the Historic Center, a colonial treasure where Gothic architecture and the gold within its churches will transport you back in time. Get a 360-degree view of the city from the base of the Virgen del Panecillo statue. The journey culminates at the center of the planet, Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World), where the zero-degree latitude line offers a scientific and cultural encounter.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, weather may vary please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Basilica del Voto Nacional
Discover the stunning Neo-Gothic architecture and take part in the ascent to the towers and walkways. From the top, enjoy a sweeping panoramic view of Quito’s Historic Center and the city, a memorable sight of the capital with El Panecillo in the background.
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Explore the historical and civic heart of the capital. As you admire the monuments commemorating independence and the imposing architecture, such as the Archbishop’s Palace, your guide will help you appreciate the daily life of local residents and will share colonial legends that add intrigue to the surrounding areas of the plaza.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
Bottle of purified water
Professional bilingual Guide
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Tips
There is an extra charge for hotel pick-off and/or drop-off outside of the city centre
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Mini Group
Driver Guide
SUV (Toyota, Renault, Kia)
Pickup included
Grand Expedition
Driver + Professional guide
Transport Availability: Mini Van (5 pax + guide) or Mini Bus (6-10 pax + guide)
Pickup included
Family and Friends
Driver Guide
Transport Availability: Special SUV (Up to 4 passengers) or Mini Van available
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very good tour guide!
Bernd H,Nov 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Marcelo was very educated and had a great general knowledge as well as a detailed knowledge of history, religion, political system. Highly recommended. Since I booked it as a private tour for myself, my guide Marcelo matched the information exactly to my interests. Great agency with great team. It all worked very well! My driver Wilson was also very good. I can highly recommend it!
Mitad del Mundo and Historic Quito
grannyinla,Sep 29, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour, guided by Christian. He was amazing: knew so much, and was so helpful in getting me around Quito. The Mitad del Mundo was interesting, showing the differences in the two hemispheres; the outside of the Basilica with its animal gargoyles; ... and the interior of La Compania is just breathtaking. We went back to a store we'd visited previously for a snow globe, and he suggested lunch at one of the little cafes on the Grand Plaza, which was fun (the owner was a terrible tease - but such a lovely twinkle!). In other words, Christian helped me to do what I wanted with the day, and was incredibly informative and helpful.
Beautiful Quito
Cynthia J,Sep 1, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Marcelo, was prompt, professional, helpful and extremely knowledgeable with 22 years of experience! He proudly showed us Quito's Old Town and hit all the main sites. He was flexible with our requests and a pleasure to tour with! Even with some awful traffic delays to the Middle of the World, he didn't rush us and urged us to do everything we wanted to. It was an amazing day!
We loved this tour. Our guide was...
Rhina D,Jun 11, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this tour. Our guide was helpful and flexible. He picked us up at our Air BNB and dropped us off where we requested. He was extremely personable and even shared his own food with us from a tourist stop. He took us to beautiful places with picturesq views and didn't mind taking pictures of us. We also had a great time at the Mitad de Mundo museum where he dropped us off and waited for us. I definitely recommend this tour!
Our guide Pablo was super...
Daniel J,Oct 17, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Pablo was super knowledgeable and passionate about Ecuador. His English was phenomenal. Don't hesitate to ask questions of your guides. It really added to the value of our tour.
The guide was on time, well...
John R,Jun 19, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was on time, well organised and extremely knowledge-able. Great tour and well run on all accounts.
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