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Quito City Tour: Experience Culture, Local Food, and Best Weather in the Andes Mountains
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574 Ratings
Quito
Quito is a stunning city and an excellent destination in South America. Enjoy the wonderful experiences of immersing in the culture, meeting friendly locals, savoring local cuisine, and experiencing the best weather in the Andes Mountains.
Quito is a stunning city and an excellent destination in South America. Enjoy the wonderful experiences of immersing in the culture, meeting friendly locals, savoring local cuisine, and experiencing the best weather in the Andes Mountains.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito - A wonderful way to begin exploring Quito City is by visiting the Teleferico, offering the best panoramic view of the capital. The Private and Personalized Quito Day Tour commences from your hotel at 9:00 AM. A private vehicle and a bilingual national guide will pick you up and take you to the cable car located in the…
- TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito - A wonderful way to begin exploring Quito City is by visiting the Teleferico, offering the best panoramic view of the capital. The Private and Personalized Quito Day Tour commences from your hotel at 9:00 AM. A private vehicle and a bilingual national guide will pick you up and take you to the cable car located in the north-western part of Quito. The journey takes about twenty minutes. Upon arrival, you’ll take the cable car up to 4,050 meters (13,200 feet), where hiking trails, the swing of the clouds, and the flora and fauna of the Andes Mountains await as part of this exciting adventure.
- Basilica del Voto Nacional - This is the finest example of neo-Gothic architecture in Quito. The guide will provide an explanation of the building’s exterior, and you’ll have the opportunity to ascend the towers. From there, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of Quito’s Old Town and other notable landmarks of the city.
- Quito Old Town - A well-preserved historic center in South America. The Independence Square, monuments, Catholic buildings showcasing various art styles, paintings, sculptures, museums, and colonial houses are all part of this heritage. A walking tour with our specialized guide offers the best chance to gain a deeper understanding of the city’s and country’s history. We will recommend some excellent lunch options at different restaurants featuring local cuisine.
- Intinan Museum - The primary aim of the Intiñan Museum is to preserve the ancestral worldview and ethnological habitat of Mitad del Mundo. Fascinating experiments will help you understand the effects at the equator line. NOTE: Please bring your passport if you wish to receive a special stamp of the Equator line.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Certified national tour guide
- Private transportation
- Certified national tour guide
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities are welcome
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities are welcome
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Location
TeleferiQo Teleferico Quito
Fulgencio Araujo, Av. Occidental
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(574 Ratings)
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Neil_m
Mar 13, 2026
A Unique and Personal Tour of Quito - We were looking for a tour that we could customize, and this one worked out perfectly. Our tour guide, Pato, listened to what we wanted, shared some of his ideas, and we came up with exactly the tour for the day that was perfect for us. In addition to visiting the old downtown, the gondola which included a light meal and swinging in the clouds at 13,000 feet, touring the Basilica and then the most spectacular bird sanctuary that we had ever seen, several personal favourites of his own were added. One unique thing was touring a local fruit and vegetable market, where our guide brought his own knife and cut open some of the unique fruit that we would never see in Canada. We were able to taste several delicious fruits that were from Ecuador farms. He also recommended a restaurant called La Vid which was absolutely outstanding, in the Market Square. We were thoroughly impressed overall and would highly recommend this tour to others and Pato as a guide in particular.
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Noelani_a
Mar 12, 2026
We had an amazing day... - We had an amazing day exploring Quito with our guide, Pato! Our itinerary included the TelefériQo, the Basilica del Voto Nacional, Quito’s Old Town, and the Intiñan Equator Museum. Pato was fantastic from start to finish—super friendly, fun to be around, and incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area.
He shared so many interesting stories and details that we never would have learned on our own, and he made every stop engaging and memorable. From the stunning views at the TelefériQo to walking through the historic streets of Old Town and visiting the Equator, everything was perfectly paced and enjoyable.
If you’re visiting Quito, I highly recommend touring with Pato. He truly made the experience special and unforgettable!
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610cristinak
Mar 7, 2026
A Fantastic Private Tour of Quito with an Exceptional Guide, Patricio (Pato) - Our private and personalized tour of Quito with Patricio (Pato) was truly an exceptional experience. From the very beginning, Pato demonstrated incredible knowledge about the history, culture, and traditions of the city. His explanations were detailed, engaging, and easy to understand, which made every stop even more meaningful.
Visiting TelefériQo was breathtaking, and Pato made sure we had enough time to enjoy the views while also sharing interesting facts about the surrounding volcanoes and geography. Our visit to Middle of the World Monument was equally fascinating, as he explained the science and history behind the equator in such an entertaining way.
Pato was professional, friendly, and very attentive throughout the entire day. He made the tour feel relaxed and personalized, always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. His passion for Quito and for guiding visitors truly shows.
Highly recommended!
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Scotthr5495ln
Mar 6, 2026
The best of Quito - We had a delightful day with Galindo. We visited the Center of the World, went on a cable car ride up the mountain, toured the Quito Basilica, and walked through old town and some beautiful churches. Galindo booked a delicious lunch with Ecadorian favorites looking out on the town square with the large statue of the Blessed Mother watching from atop the hill. Our tour ended with a chocolate shop visit. The day couldn’t have been better.
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Deborah_p
Mar 6, 2026
Great day exploring Quito... - Great day exploring Quito with tour leader Ismael who had a brilliant knowledge of Ecuador and its history. Walking tour of local market, tried some new fruits, walking tour of the Basilica, gondola ride to over 4000 meters, met some lamas, stood on the equator all topped off with a brilliant lunch. Tour highly recommend 👌
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Markmy1384wv
Feb 27, 2026
5/5 Stars – A Perfect Day in Quito with Ecuador A Color Travel CO - My wife and I, always chasing adventure, booked a private full-day tour with Ecuador A Color Travel CO, and honestly, it was one of the best travel decisions we’ve ever made. Our guide, Pato, was pure gold: warm, funny, endlessly knowledgeable, and somehow made every moment feel personal, like we were exploring with a friend who just happens to know everything about Ecuador.
We kicked off at a bustling local market where Pato introduced us to a fruit vendor. He didn’t just point; he handed us slices, explained how locals use them, and made jokes about how one fruit looked like Bart Simpson’s Head. Total win.
Then came the Teleférico cable car ride up Pichincha—stunning 360-degree views of Quito sprawled below, volcanoes in the distance. We hiked a short trail at the top, breathing that thin, crisp air. Pato kept us moving at our pace, pointing out local trees and identifying bird calls. Magic.
Next stop: the Mitad del Mundo museum right on the equator. We did the classic “stand on the line, balance an egg” trick. No cheesy tourist traps, just real stories.
Old Town wrapped us up: cobblestone streets, gold-leaf churches, and a tiny chocolate boutique where we sampled chocolates made from premium cacao grown in Ecuador. Pato knew the owner, so we got the insider scoop on how the company was built with fair trade principles as a foundation. I’m still dreaming about that last bite.
Every step, he wove in Ecuador’s culture, history, flora, fauna. Never felt rushed, never bored. Just two adventurers with the perfect guide.
If you want Quito done right—authentic, fun, and unforgettable—book with Ecuador A Color Travel CO and ask for Pato. We’re already planning our next trip.
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Jennyai8944ht
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing tour highly recommend - We only had one full day in Quito and we are so glad we took this private full day tour with Pato. He customized our tour to our interests and we had a great time. One of the best day tours I have taken. We started off in a market tasting exotic fruit, tried several local dishes throughout the day, saw a lot of the main sights around the city, went up to the cable car, and the equator line. Would highly recommend.
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Inspiration487995
Feb 19, 2026
Great experience - We enjoyed our day seeing the sights of Quito. Our tour guide (Pato) was very informative, flexible and was greatly concerned that we would have an enjoyable day.
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Cdmachen
Feb 16, 2026
10/10 - Our day with Gustavo was amazing! He not only knows Quito well, but he also has vast historical and biological knowledge that he shares along the way. We were able to have several wonderful experiences and Gustavo was attentive and accommodating to our needs and preferences. This tour was a great way to spend a day in Quito.
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Cicihouston
Feb 13, 2026
Afternoon tour of Quito - We had a half day private afternoon tour of Quito and Media del Mundo. Our guide, Galindo picked us up at our hotel on time. He was enthusiastic and informative. We had a good time! I would recommend this tour.
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