Personalized Quito City Tour with Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo
Description
Learn about the history, architecture and customs of the people of Quito in this trip. You will have the best view of the city once up on the top of Teleférico at over 13,400 feet (4090 m) above sea level. Experience new things at the Intiñan Museum in Mitad del Mundo excursion.
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Itinerary
Its decoration based on strokes Muslims, and altars covered with gold leaf and fruit shapes, birds and carved faces, make this unique architectural gem American Baroque. Has enormous religious significance because his altar lie the remains of St. Marion of Jesus, protector of the capital
Iglesia y Monasterio de San Francisco), commonly known as el San Francisco, is a 16th-century Roman Catholic complex in Quito, Ecuador. It fronts onto its namesake Plaza de San Francisco.
Plaza Grande is the principal and central public square of Quito, Ecuador. This is the central square of the city and one of the symbols of the executive power of the nation. Its main feature is the monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809
Stop to take pictures and explanation about the complex´s history and importance
.You will have a chance to participate in several experiments on Intiñan Museum (such as watching water go down a drain in a different direction only inches away from either side of the equator, or balancing an egg on a nail, or using an ancient sun dial, etc…)
Briefly stop to take pictures and whole explanation about its history and architecture
Have a spectacular view of the city when day is clear and sunny.
Explore the volcano for 30 minutes and have magnificent views of the city from 13.000 feet. Have the best city pictures from this point.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up/drop off customers outside of the area of Quito with an extra charge
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Weather conditions vary, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 people per departure is required
Reviews(250)
I went on a Quito City Sights tour with my tour group - no teleférico and little sightseeing. The 'tour' seemed to be an opportunity to drag us into overpriced shops for excessive amounts of time, resulting in the sights we were supposed to see being cut short even though we finally finished the tour 1.5 hours later than promised. The lunch, which everyone had to attend even if they chose not to eat, was cheap but disgusting. We saw the monument only through the window of the lunch place and there was no description about what the monument was commenorating, etc. The time at actual sights was rushed. Nathaly's description of the sights was hard to follow, lacking in information, and dismissive of questions.
Dear Annette, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are concerned by your comments because the experience described does not correspond to how this tour is operated by Latin Adventures. This product is offered exclusively as a private experience, and we do not operate shared group tours of the type mentioned in your review. We have also been unable to identify your booking in our records. For this reason, we believe there may be a misunderstanding or that your comments may relate to a different tour provider. We would appreciate the opportunity to clarify the matter. Please feel free to contact us directly with your booking reference so we can investigate further. Kind regards, Latin Adventures
This was a great tour! You see all the greatest hits in one day. Diego is a local and knows all the tips and tricks, and the best way and times to navigate everything. Very nice and knowledgeable about Ecuadorian history. I highly recommend this tour!
This experience was great. Diego was an amazing guide and got me to so many of Quitos top sites in one day. He was very informative and helpful! Highly recommend this tour!
Diego was a fantastic tour guide! We enjoyed our day tour in beautiful Quito. He was very knowledgeable of the area and also provided us with some history of the area as well as surrounding provinces. His English was perfecto!
Great tour. Driver was very knowledgeable. Great way to see a lot of Quito in just one day. Communication was great. Everything was right on time.
Dear Greg, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your Quito City Tour with Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo. 🇪🇨🌄 It’s great to hear that you found the experience well-organized, informative, and efficient, especially when trying to see so much in just one day! We're also happy our driver could share valuable insights to make the city come alive for you. We appreciate your trust in Latin Adventures and hope to welcome you again soon for more unforgettable experiences in Ecuador and beyond! Warm regards,
There is a lot of traffic in Quito, so driving around does take some time. Our guide and driver, Diego, did a great job.
I was very disappointed in this tour, especially given the price. The night before the tour, we had not heard when or where we would be picked up, and when I tried to communicate with them, they were not very responsive or friendly. We showed up right at 8:30am that morning and no one was there. Still I hadn’t heard from the tour guide at all. Eventually the tour guide arrived, but the van was still late. The tour itself was fine. Our tour guide made a few comments that made us feel uncomfortable as two women traveling. We enjoyed the intiñan museum, but our tour guide just dropped us off there and we were toured by someone who works at the museum. We weren’t able to walk to the old mitad del mundo because there was a festival, and that was not mentioned to us when we signed up. Once we got to the historic center, we basically just walked past churches and only entered into one. It felt quite pointless. We did a few free tastings, which we could’ve done without the tour. We didn’t even get taken home in the van - we had to take a taxi, paid for by the company. But it would’ve just been cheaper if we paid for our own transportation. Overall, we could’ve paid way less to do these experiences and had a way more positive experience.
Our guide, Diego, picked us up at our hotel in Puembo for an extra fee. Once we were in the old town area, he parked the car and we started walking. It was interesting being on a private tour with just us two and the guide. He gave us a lot of history as we walked the streets. Diego was good with answering our questions. We went into several churches and he allowed us time to reflect. Part of the tour, we had a Chocolate Tasting Tour, which was fun. In the mean time, he had gone and picked up the car, so we found him and then went to the Teleferico. What a view of the city! It was cold up there, but we had brought our coats. We then went to the Crater Inn and had a late lunch overlooking the crater. Absolutely beautiful and amazing food and service! We then went to the Mitad del Mundo museum. It was very informative and we enjoyed that part of the tour a lot. We did get out passports stamped, too. We were returned to our hotel after a great day. We enjoyed the tour and felt it was very worthwhile and fun.
We had a great day exploring Quito with our guide, Diego. He gave us so much information about Quito and Ecuador throughout the day and navigated us to all of the places with precision including a great place to enjoy lunch. This was a very enjoyable tour.
Diego was amazing. We booked the private tour option and Diego adjusted the schedule based on weather. His english was excellent and easy to understand. He informed us of the history and culture of Quito as we travelled along the entire trip. It was a full day and feel like we got a good taste of what Quito has to offer in the short time we were there.
