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15 Best Quito City Tours

The capital circuits: the old town’s gilded churches, the teleferico up Pichincha’s flank and the Middle of the World monument for the equator photo. Quito’s old town is UNESCO’s first-ever listing; the altitude makes you earn it slowly.

1.Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus

Explore Quito's highlights aboard a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus. Enjoy flexible sightseeing, knowledgeable guides, and stunning city views for just $15.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“This is a great way to see the beautiful city Quito in a day. You have the option to hop on or off the bus to popular areas. Cost effective and a great way to learn about Quito, Ecuador.”

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2.Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito Teleferico and Middle of the World

Discover Quito's highlights with a private tour including the cable car, historic Old Town, and the Middle of the World monument for a personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“A full day of sightseeing and experiencing some of the highlights of Quito. Pato, our tour guide, was amazing. His knowledge of his hometown and its history was vast and we learned a great deal about this characterful capital city of Ecuador. He tailored the…”

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3.Personalized Quito City Tour with Teleférico and Mitad del Mundo

Discover Quito’s top sights on this private day tour, including historic Old Town, the Equator, and stunning city views from the Teleférico, all with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Diego was my tour director and he was awesome - very knowledgeable and highly recommended! Learned a lot at Mitad del Mundo, enjoyed the views from the look out point of TelerifiQo, went chocolate tasting and did a walking tour of historic Quito!”

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4.Private Day Tour of Quito and Middle of the World

Discover Quito's highlights with a private guide, visiting the Middle of the World, Pichincha Volcano, and city's colonial charm in a flexible 6-hour tour.

“Great private tour! Angela and Jamie were very knowledgeable and so friendly. We felt comfortable like we were spending the day with old friends.”

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6.Middle of the world and Cable car Private tour

Discover Quito's highlights on this private tour including the equator, cable car ride, and city sights. Personalized guides and incredible views await.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide, Gina, was the best! She was extremely knowledgeable about her country and provided am amazing equator experience for my husband & me. Because the cable car was not operating for maintenance, we pivoted with more sightseeing and beautiful views. It was a…”

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7.City Tour PRIVATE Quito, Centre H, Cable Car, Half the World

Discover Quito’s highlights with a private day tour featuring historic sites, panoramic cable car rides, and the iconic Middle of the World. Perfect for culture, views, and unique experiences.

★ 5.0

“Pamela was very knowledgeable, punctual and willing to cater to our needs. As a special treat she took us to have Chilean empanadas. The tour was amazing taking in the old town, a volcano and the middle of the world museum/city very interesting place. Highly…”

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8.PRIVATE CITY TOUR: Quito Colonial, Half the World and Cable Car

Discover Quito's highlights on this private tour, visiting historic sites, the Middle of the World, and riding the cable car for breathtaking views.

★ 5.0

“Great tour guide, very cooperative, knowledgeable and great photographer. The driver Javier was excellent in his driving and a gentleman opening our doors!!!!”

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9.City tour Quito -All main attractions + all tickets covered

Explore Quito's main sights in one day with this comprehensive tour covering key landmarks, the equator, stunning views, and local treats for a great value.

★ 5.0

“This trip was a great introduction to Quito. Our Tour guide, Jorge, was excellent and very knowledgeable. We got to see many sites and enjoy our time in Quito.”

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10.Full Day City tour of Quito -All main attractions WITH ADMISSIONS

Discover Quito's main sights in one day on this all-inclusive tour, featuring historic landmarks, the equator, cable car ride, and local chocolate.

★ 5.0

“Our passionate, knowledgeable, and friendly guide Jorge - co-owner of Footprint Journeys - provided an engaging and comprehensive introduction to Ecuador’s stunning capital city. The full-day tour (which covered all the main attractions, packed in several unique experiences, and conveniently included all entrance fees), was…”

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11.Full Day Quito (City Tour + Middle of the World + Teleferico)

Discover Quito's highlights with this full-day tour, including historic sites, the equator, and panoramic views—perfect for culture lovers and adventure seekers.

★ 5.0

“This is hands down the best guide I have ever had. I experienced some problems with the altitude and he took such very good care of me. His knowledge of the area is astounding as well as his knowledge of history and architecture. His English…”

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12.Discover Quito; Old town, Middle of the world + Cable car PRIVATE

Explore Quito’s highlights with this private tour covering Old Town, the Middle of the World, and a stunning cable car ride, guided by expert hosts for a personalized experience.

★ 5.0

“Mauro was amazing, he showed us the beauty of Quito. He had such a lot of knowledge, easy to spend the day with, very good English and he kbviously loves his country. He also gaves us lots of tips for the rest of our trip…”

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13.Cable Car and Quito Private City Tour

Explore Quito’s highlights with this private tour including a cable car ride, historic Old Town, and panoramic views — personalized for a memorable experience.

★ 5.0

“Michael was an exceptional tour guide during our visit to Quito. His extensive knowledge of the city's history, culture, and hidden gems made the tour incredibly enriching. Michael's enthusiasm and passion for Quito were infectious, making each stop engaging and memorable. He went above and…”

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14.Mitad del Mundo daily tour with 3 stops and local guide

Discover Ecuador's highlights with this full-day tour from Quito to Pululahua crater and the Middle of the World, featuring expert guides and cultural insights.

★ 4.5

“I loved that we didn't feel rushed. I was impressed with the museum. The tour guide was so funny. I liked learning about their culture and history. Being on the equator was a cool experience. We got to take a lot of fun photos. There…”

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15.Quito City Tour, Mitad del Mundo, Teleferico & Panecillo Included

Experience Quito's top sights including Mitad del Mundo, Teleférico, and historic churches on this 7-hour guided tour for a memorable Ecuadorian adventure.

★ 5.0

“This is a very good tour to visit the Ecuador main attractions in 1 day. The planning was good, days before they contact me by What’s up to set up all the details. One of the highlight of the tour was the guide. She was…”

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More Quito City Tours

4.5Mitad del Mundo daily tour Hop On – hop off$35.00 5.0Tour in Quito, Middle of the World-Cable Car-Panecillo9 hours (approx.)$65.00 5.0Full Day Middle of the World, Cable Car and Quito City Shared Tour7 to 8 hours (approx.)$65.00 5.0Let me show you Quito! Complete Private City Tour8 to 10 hours (approx.)$77.00 5.0Middle of the World shuttle Tour45 minutes (approx.)$35.00 4.5Private Tour: Middle of the World & Pululahua Crater. All entrances included!5 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.5Private Quito City Tour+Teleferico+Mitad del Mundo with entrances8 hours (approx.)$149.00 5.0Private Quito City Tour with Panecillo´s Hill, and main churches3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$88.00 5.0City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World8 hours (approx.)$150.00 5.0Middle of the World + Pululahua Crater in half-day4 hours 50 minutes (approx.)$65.00 5.0Quito City Tour Private3 hours (approx.)$78.00 5.0Quito & Middle of the World Private Day Trip6 to 7 hours (approx.)$113.00 5.0Private Quito City Tour and Food Tasting4 to 5 hours (approx.)$103.50 5.0Prívate birding tour in Mindo Cloud-Forest + Mitad del mundo8 hours (approx.)$135.00 5.0Small-group Otavalo market and Middle of the World Mountain Bike Tour from Quito6 to 8 hours (approx.)$80.00 5.0Quito Full Day Private Tour: Plazas, Churches, Teleférico and the Equator8 hours (approx.)$115.00 5.0Quito City Tour Experience & Equator Line8 hours (approx.)$160.00 5.0Private Tour: Mitad del Mundo Museum, Pululahua Crater & Quito´s TelefériQo6 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0Quito, the first Heritage of the humanity and Middle of the World6 to 7 hours (approx.)$100.00 4.5Guayaquil city tour with a local – Private Tour3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$170.00 5.0Middle of the World and Quito Private City Tour6 to 7 hours (approx.)$84.55 5.0Mitad del mundo and Pululahua volcano transportation7 to 9 hours (approx.)$90.00 5.0Middle Of The World, Hummingbirds’ Paradise, and Craft Beer Tasting5 to 7 hours (approx.)$119.00 5.0Private Tour in Quito + Middle of the World7 to 8 hours (approx.)$95.00

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Gilded churches at altitude, with volcanoes on the day-trip list.