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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

“All around great experience with Quito Tour Bus! Grace was incredibly helpful with our booking and answering our questions prior to the tour, and our guide Fernando was so knowledgeable and helpful during the tour! Definitely would recommend this excursion while you are in Quito!”

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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

“I'm a few months writing this review but as I reflect back on 2021, I remember my Ecuador trip. Daniel really made my time there great. He is truly a wealth of knowledge and the history he shared was really in-depth. The Ecuadorian story will…”

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4.Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha Full-Day Tour from Quito

Discover Ecuador’s indigenous culture, vibrant markets, and scenic volcano views on this full-day Otavalo and Cuicocha tour from Quito, including lunch and guide.

★ 4.5

“Nice places to see if you love nature and great views, only recommend that the time spend in the market should be shorten when is not in weekends as the options are fewer. Food was great, tour guide good and friendly”

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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

“Excellent- guide Antony and Driver Alex very calm and friendly- even during the traffic jam. Excellent lunch provided.”

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6.Otavalo Unveiled: A Day Journey Through Time and Tradition!

Discover Ecuador’s captivating charm with this full-day Otavalo tour, exploring markets, waterfalls, lakes, and artisan villages for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“CarpeDm tours was a great company, and I enjoyed the day, even though I was the only one on the tour ! I enjoyed the stops at the market, the hike at Peguche Waterfalls, the music shop, the lunch, etc. It was a nice day…”

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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

“Otavalo Market and Surroundings Excellent personalized trip to visit Otavalo market, Cotacachi for leather goods, as well as stops to enjoy local biscuits and visit the Cascade de Peguche waterfall. Our guide Alejandro was knowledgeable, welcoming and made the whole day more enjoyable.”

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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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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 had a great time with our guide David! While driving to Otavalo and back we made various stops (typical snack/breakfast, Quitsato, Waterfall, Laguna, Leathertown, typical lunch). We can highly recommend this tour.”

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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 a FULL DAY tour. Although most of the Viator tours for Ecuador and Quito emphasize the Otovalo market, it was very touristy and not worthwhile for us. However, our tour guide was VERY flexible and knowledgeable. He was willing to pick us up…”

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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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