Quito Bicycle Tour: Experience History and Culture on Two Wheels

Experience the history and culture of Quito on a guided bicycle tour. Explore the city’s most beautiful places, from the modern part to the historic center, and visit landmarks such as the Basilica of the National Vow and Plaza Grande.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque La Carolina - The tour begins at Avenida Unidas and Calle Republica del Salvador, the main entrance to Quicentro Shopping Center. This location is easily accessible and serves as the financial hub of Quito. Here, visitors will not only explore the park but also the surrounding areas that showcase the city’s modern side.
  • **Mariscal…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Safety equipment (helmet and gloves)
  • Bicycle use
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience Quito on wheels!
Discover the stunning city of Quito in an eco-friendly and unique manner. Avoid traffic delays and instead, immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure with a fun, easy, and secure tour of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
The tour will take you from the modern areas to the historic center, which is the largest and…

Location
Quicentro
Avenida 6 de Diciembre
Head to the Quicentro Shopping Center (United Nations Avenue and Republic of Salvador) and look for your bike helmeted guide. Right at the entrance to the H&M store.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Donna
May 16, 2025
If you do one thing in Quito do this! - This bike tour with Mauro was by far the best thing we did in Quito. Mauro took us all over the city from north to south( old town) and back again. Mauro showed us lots of interesting things that we would never have found on our own, we had coffee lemonade in a quirky cafe in La Mariscal, ate the best chocolate ice cream in the world and learned a lot about the history of Quito and Ecuador. Mauro was very well informed and patient, spoke great English and it was evident he is very proud of his city.
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G9001yxpaolaf
May 13, 2025
Excellent Bike Tour - Super recommended the bike tour, Mauro was an excellent guide, shared historical data, super recommended places to visit and we also tried local cuisine.
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Nancy
May 2, 2025
Awesome bike tour of Quito!!!! - We always love to do bike tours of cities that we visit and this tour with Mauro that covered so much of Quito was one of our top tours!! Mauro was a great guide who got us around the city in many of its protected bike lanes and we felt safe when there weren’t protected bike lanes with his awareness of our safety. This tour had personal touches that felt genuine, unique and welcoming. Though Quito itself is at a high elevation, Mauro was thoughtful about getting around the city with this in mind, by picking routes that didn’t require us to work too incredibly hard. Some level of physical fitness is a must for any physical activity in Quito but we did great with his mindfulness of this. Our tour included a chocolate tour, delicious lunch at a local restaurant, followed by ice cream and ended with a gorgeous vista. It was so nice to see Quito through the eyes of a local who took the time to cover things that not only interested us but also informed us of Quito’s history and current culture. We would highly recommend this bike tour with Mauro to anyone who wants an up close, personal and fun tour of Quito! And we would definitely do the tour again!
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Feefelicitas
Apr 27, 2025
Highly recommended!!!! - Our trip with Mauro was wonderful and highly recommended!! That's just the best way to see, within a day, most of Quito. Whether it's small parks where families sit or the old town, you can get to places you would never get to otherwise as a tourist. Mauro was also very informed (he is a trained tour guide) and always took care of us-Quito has super developed bike paths, which made the whole thing more pleasant. Mauro is very warm and patient, you can also tell him if you need a break. We would really recommend the tour to everyone❤️ Thanks Mauro for the nice day!! P.S. the wheels are very good, helmet and drinks is provided. Mauro also had a bike bag with us where we stowed our jackets.
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Davidrd2965ap
Mar 26, 2025
An Amazing Way to See Quito! - This bike tour was the perfect way to explore Quito! The guides were knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the ride. The route was well-planned, taking us through some of the city’s most scenic and culturally rich areas while avoiding heavy traffic whenever possible. The bikes were in great condition, and the pace was just right—challenging enough to be fun but not too intense. We stopped at several key landmarks, where the guides shared fascinating insights about Quito’s history and culture. The views along the way were absolutely breathtaking! I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an active and unique way to experience Quito. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just someone who enjoys exploring on two wheels, this is a fantastic way to see the city.
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Mandy
Feb 26, 2025
Fabulous City cycle tour - Mauro was a great guide......very personable and full of knowledge. We had a delicious coffee lemonade drink at a great community cafe, we stopped at an artisan market and never felt rushed. We cycled through delightful parks before heading to a high point to see the city, the bascilica and then to the street of seven crosses. As we had previously had a chocolate tour we went for an artisan ice cream absolutely divine. Mauro's knowledge of the city and it's history was phenomenal. We biked much further than we thought (almost 22km!) so we felt we deserved the lunch mauro recommended at magic bean ❤️
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493alisonv
Feb 17, 2025
Biking in Quito - Mauro 1st was prepared with good bike, helmet, pannier to carry my bag, pant strap, water bottle & poncho. 2nd he is very knowledgeable about his home City, Quito. I enjoy history, fun facts about the various neighborhoods, architecture and shops. 3rd I never felt rushed, he made sure we are both safe, he asked what I am interested and he had stops at charming cafe, brunch, chocolate tasting. We toured the basilica, again very knowledgeable. I am pleased we had periods of no rain & rain, this did not slow us down. There are many bike lanes and various parks. Drivers seem careful, it was a good route. He took photos I appreciated and a strava map too. Most important he is a friendly and interesting gentleman. A person to enjoy a day with. Thanks to adding to my travels.
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Companion11960304839
Feb 17, 2025
Quito cycling - Quito is best explored by bike. This tour is a must for anyone who wants to combine culture and movement. The guide was excellent and knew a lot to tell me!
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Go29347167576
Feb 12, 2025
Incredible value, book this tour!! - Absolutely phenomenal bike tour! Book immediately and with confidence. When the hills are steep, Mauro will ask/suggest to walk the bikes up the hill. He’s very patient and mindful of everyone’s skill level. We feel like we saw any/all sites in Quito we would have wanted to see—and learned a ton along the way. Wear sunscreen and bring a lil bottle to re-apply! Mauro provided a water bottle for us and the bike has a tiny zipper pocket on the handlebars to secure small things (such as your tiny bottle of sunscreen! 😉)
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Climber12025789036
Jan 26, 2025
The most beautiful and complete visit to quito - A great walk in beautiful areas of Quito, with one of the best guides, whether for history, architecture biodiversity biology and also on daily life in Quito
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From $48
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).