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15 Best Otavalo Market Tours

The Otavalo days north: South America’s largest indigenous market, weaving workshops at the source and Cayambe’s rose farms or lake stops en route. Saturday is the full market; the textiles negotiate in any language.

1.Otavalo Tour from Quito Visiting Cayambe, Indigenous Market

Discover Ecuador’s vibrant indigenous culture on a full-day tour from Quito to Otavalo Market, with stops at Cayambe, the equator, and Peguche Waterfall for a rich, authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a very full day with multiple stops and points of interest. Carlos is a knowledgeable guide. We especially enjoyed the walk through the forest to the waterfall, Cascada de Peguche, which was lovely. The Otavala market was a bit disappointing— more imported tchotchkes…”

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2.Day off in Quito? Otavalo indigenous artisan market Private Tour!

Discover Ecuador’s culture on a private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market. Explore indigenous crafts, stunning scenery, and local highlights comfortably.

★ 5.0

“Great choice the tour with Daniel!! He is super charming and confidence, in addition to his wide knowledge and experience. I felt really lucky sharing this tour with him!!”

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3.Full Day Private Tour of Otavalo and its surroundings

Discover Ecuador’s cultural heart with this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo, Lake San Pablo, Peguche Waterfall, and artisan markets.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time with Andres on our tour! Being picked up and dropped off at our hotel eased the stress of having to try to get around Quito to a meetup spot. All the stops were great. Bizcohos, stopping at the lake, and…”

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5.Otavalo Cultural Tour, Cotacachi, Lagunas de Cuicocha and San Pablo

Explore Ecuador’s cultural heart with this full-day Otavalo tour—markets, lakes, and villages, all led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“A perfect daytour... We had such a great time, fun.and also enough free time to stroll around the otavalo Market ourselves... Big thank you to Anthony & Alex - our Guide and Driver who put so much effort - to make this experience so great…”

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7.Private Tour to Otavalo & Surroundings

Discover Otavalo and its surroundings on a private day tour from Quito, featuring vibrant markets, scenic waterfalls, and expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Carla was an exceptional tour guide. She took us to places that were not on our itinerary which included visiting a musicians workshop and a weaving workshop. We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with her.”

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8.Tour to Otavalo Cotacachi Cuicocha Peguche

Discover Ecuador’s highlights with this private day trip from Quito to Otavalo Market, Cotacachi, Cuicocha, and Peguche Waterfalls. Customizable, enriching, and comfortable.

★ 5.0

“Visiting local businesses and hearing their stories especially the traditional ways. Weaving, musical instruments and bischochas.”

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9.Private /Customized Otavalo Day Tour from Quito

Explore Otavalo's vibrant indigenous market, scenic lakes, and waterfalls on a private day trip from Quito, with personalized guides and cultural insights.

★ 4.5

“This experience was so much fun. We were able to do a lot of activities in the amount of time we had. This was a memorable trip. Try the cuy!”

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10.A professional guide to take you Anywhere you want! Quito.Otavalo

Discover Ecuador with a flexible, personalized tour guiding service. Visit Quito, Otavalo, Cotopaxi, and more with a knowledgeable local friend.

★ 5.0

“From the moment I sat in the car to the moment I returned to my hotel, this was by far one of the best experiences I have had. The knowledge my guide shared and the wonderful trip to the Middle of the World, "Mitad del…”

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11.The Best Otavalo Market Tour + San Pablo Lake + Cayambe + Cotacachi

Explore Ecuador’s top highlights with this private tour from Quito, including Otavalo Market, San Pablo Lake, Cayambe, and Cotacachi—perfect for cultural discovery and scenic relaxation.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was Jean Pierre Segovia. He was absolutely amazing taught us so so much about Equador. We had the most amazing day. He was happy to go with the flow and move at our pace. 1000% recommend.”

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12.Otavalo Adventure: Discover Kichwa Culture, Lakes & Crafts

Explore Ecuadorian culture on this full-day Otavalo tour, including markets, lakes, and artisan workshops, with a private guide for a personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“We had a great trip - the bizcochos stop was great, the Solar museum was a great learning experience for the whole family, and the market was nice and quiet. We were able to customize the trip to accommodate our family's needs/interests and had an…”

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13.Full Day Otavalo Indigenous Market from Quito

Explore Ecuador’s highlights on this full-day Quito to Otavalo tour, including the equator, vibrant markets, waterfalls, and artisan towns for authentic cultural experiences.

★ 5.0

“We spent a great day with David driving around the mountains outside Quito. We got to see smaller villages and markets. David was very informative in his explanations about these places. He tried to accommodate our desire to also visit the old town of Quito,…”

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14.Otavalo Market & Peguche Falls Tour with Bizcochos From Quito

Explore Ecuador's indigenous culture on this full-day tour from Quito, visiting Otavalo Market, Peguche Falls, and enjoying local foods for a truly authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing day!! Luis is an fantastic guide! He was very knowledgeable, and answered all our questions. We did a little bit of everything, including some great shopping!”

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15.Otavalo, Cuicocha Lake or Peguche waterfall from Quito – Private

Discover Ecuador's highlands with this private tour from Quito to Otavalo Market, Cuicocha Lake, and Peguche Waterfall—personalized, scenic, and memorable.

★ 5.0

“This was such a treat of a trip! Experiencing the beautiful Ecuadorian scenery on the way to Otavalo was breathtaking - words and pictures cannot do it justice. Otavalo market itself was quite small and touristy, but our guide did an amazing job taking us…”

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More Otavalo Market Tours

5.0Small-group Otavalo market and Middle of the World Mountain Bike Tour from Quito6 to 8 hours (approx.)$80.00 5.0Cultural Adventure in Otavalo: Cuicocha Market and Lagoon11 hours (approx.)$140.00 5.0Otavalo Indigenous Market & Peguche Waterfall9 hours (approx.)$125.00 5.0Otavalo Market & Cuicocha Volcano Tour from Quito Andes Adventure7 to 8 hours (approx.)$220.00 5.0Papallacta Pass – Cayambe Coca National Park & Guango Cloud Forest Reserve8 to 10 hours (approx.)$245.00 5.0Otavalo, Peguche, Family Local Experience.5 to 7 hours (approx.)$180.00 4.5Otavalo Market & Cuicocha from Quito: Discover the Culture7 to 8 hours (approx.)$190.00 5.0Otavalo Market, Art and Music with Middle of the World (Sundial)8 hours (approx.)$119.00 5.0Full-Day Otavalo Indigenous Market Experience Culture and Nature10 hours (approx.)$189.00 5.0Full-Day Otavalo and Cotacachi Market Tour11 hours (approx.)$73.99 5.0Otavalo Market (PRIVATE Day Trip from Quito)7 to 8 hours (approx.)$113.00 5.0Otavalo market tour, Cayambe, Quitsato, Peguche, Cotacachi9 to 10 hours (approx.)$115.00 5.0Otavalo Indian Market Private Day Tour7 to 8 hours (approx.)$98.10 5.0Otavalo Marketplace and Cotacachi Town from Quito7 to 8 hours (approx.)$77.00 5.0Rose Plantation, Equator Line and Otavalo Market Private Tour8 to 9 hours (approx.)$139.00 5.0Otavalo Indian Market and Rose Farm Shared Tour8 to 9 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Otavalo the biggest market in South America$110.00 4.0Private Otavalo and Cotacachi Day Trip from Quito$134.00 5.0Full Day in Otavalo Area Culture and Shopping$57.99 5.0Otavalo Market (PRIVATE Day Trip)$99.00 4.06 Days: Quito, Otavalo, Amazon, Tungurahua, Quilotoa, Cotopaxi…$1,304.00 5.03-Day Otavalo Market & Mindo Cloud Forest Tour from Quito$587.00

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