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.

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

“Knowledgeable guide good English diversified view of the city very engaging so many different things to see! Well worth it we would’ve missed many details without the knowledge of our guide.”

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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

“Loved it! Such a great way to see Quito. The tour had everything and a great guide who knows where the best places are.”

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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.

“Our guide, Cesar Luis, was an exceptional guide, very knowledgeable about history and geography surrounding Quito. The tour included many sites and the highlight was the Middle Earth experience! I would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“Wish we had a English guide in the monument. Other than that, trip was great. Especially liked the trip to Casa Agava which was interesting and fun!”

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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

“This was a “spur of the moment” tour that I booked only 2 days beforehand and am glad I did. It was a good tour for me because I was traveling in Quito on my own without an organized tour group and it enabled me…”

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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

“This was an incredible tour. Jonathan is so knowledgeable about the history of Ecuador. We learned so much in one day. We asked him to take us to a restaurant where locals go fo lunch and it was delicious and all locals dining there. The…”

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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

“Juan and Miguel were a wonderful team. Juan’s knowledge of Quito and Ecuador was impressive, and he shared his enthusiasm for this beautiful country with interest, humor, and sincere appreciation. He listened to and answered our questions and attended to our interests and needs with…”

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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

“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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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

“This trip was a great comprehensive visit to Quito. My tour guide showed up on time and was very knowledgeable offering me insight into life in Ecuador and answering any questions I had. First stop was the equator museum with optional 45 minutes tour (by…”

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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

“Juan is a great , energetic, informative guide that gave us an unforgettable tour of the City. Very empathetic about ability to climb. His encouragement got us to the top.”

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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

“For starters, Mitad del Mundo is not precisely on the equator; the true equator is about 200 feet away. The science museum was so-so at best, with many of the exhibits not in working order. The famous demonstration of water going clockwise down the drain…”

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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 great tour of you want to submerge yourself into the history and culture of Quito City! Take your passport with you on this your. You’ll be able to stamp it at the Mitad del Mundo portion of the tour. David was a…”

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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.