Quito

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

“Nice tour with a really nice guide. We bought our tickets online in the afternoon and assumed they were good for 24h as all other hop-on hop-off we took before. We were wrong. They were only good for that day, and the last bus was…”

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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

“Galindo was a great tour guide. I had a private tour today! He was a safe driver. We got to see all the things listed in the page and I got to buy a few things from street vendors. I lost my sun screen somewhere…”

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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

“Sharing time and local experiences as well as the culture of Quito with our local guide made the experience even more special. The traffic was not moving by the end of the day so we made a shared decision to park and walk a bit…”

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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.

“Full day exploring multiple sites across Quito with excellent overview of the city and opportunity to explore Old Town and the area near the Equator. Knowledgeable tour guide (Cesar) who took time to get to know what we were interested in and made recommendations to…”

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5.Middle of the World Half-Day Tour from Quito Including Entrance

Explore Quito’s highlights on a half-day tour, visiting the Middle of the World and Pululahua Crater with VIP access and expert guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Was a very enjoyable tour. Educational and fun. our tour guide allowed us to customize our tour which made it even more enjoyable.”

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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

“The tour was great. The guide was super knowledgeable about the area, history, flora and fauna. I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting the area.”

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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

“Jessica and Franklin are awesome Saw everything Quito had to offer Wonderful day and definitely recommend”

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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

“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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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

“Wonderful experience, knowing Quito and the middle of the world was enriching. I recommend the agency for the service provided and the excellent guide Jorge, punctual. Gentle and very educated.Auto-translated”

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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

“Wonderful experience, knowing Quito and the middle of the world was enriching. I recommend the agency for the service provided and the excellent guide Jorge, punctual. Gentle and very educated.Auto-translated”

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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

“I had a wonderful time with my tour guide David. He was terrific and answered all of my questions. We saw all the main sights in Old Town Quito and then headed over to the Middle of the World exhibit right at the equator line.…”

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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

“This tour was everything I hoped for and more! From start to finish, Christian was an incredible guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history and beauty of Quito. We explored the charming Old Town, stood on both sides of the equator at…”

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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

“Prompt hotel pick up with itinerary including teleferico and El Panecillo providing value to what is otherwise a short City centre walking tour. Good explanations about the city and its development. Can be cool at the top of the cable car ride. Bring your own…”

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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

“We had a fabulous time. Our guide on the bus was Pamela and she went out of her way to point out the sites as we were traveling. Two of our friends wanted to return to the hotel before the tour ended and Pamela got…”

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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.