Quito City Tour: Colonial Streets and Cable Car Views

Embark on a full-day tour of Quito, exploring the city’s colonial streets, visiting historical landmarks, and experiencing the thrill of the Teleferico. Discover the Middle of the World and capture stunning views of the city, mountains, and volcanoes. Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Quito Old Town - Quito, Ecuador’s historic city, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a treasure trove of colonial architecture and cultural richness. Nestled in the Andes, it features well-preserved cobblestone streets, vibrant plazas, and majestic churches like La Compañía and San Francisco. Quito’s Old Town, one of the best-preserved in Latin…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottle of water per each passenger
  • Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance Fees
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

This tour is an minimun of 2 pax a day. Early in the morning we will start our enjoyable experience in Quito City in the colonial streets surrounded of old buildings, churches, squares and governmental institutions. Quito`s Main Square, Cathedral, Carondelet Palace, Compañia de Jesus Church (Gold Church) and san Francisco Square an Church are going to…

Location
Estación de Bomberos N 1 "Coronel Martín Reimberg"
Avenida General Ignacio de Veintimilla
Cancellation Policy

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

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Cookingw475
Jan 18, 2026
Léo is the best guide in Ecuador - It was my first time visiting Ecuador, and I only had one day to explore the city. Yet it turned out to be such a memorable experience. Leo was our tour guide, and he was absolutely amazing. He wasn’t just guiding us from place to place; he shared valuable insights, thoughtful advice, and genuinely took great care of everyone in the group. His professionalism really showed in how well he knew the city and in his instinct for taking us to exactly the right spots at the right moments. Thanks to him, I was able to experience so much in such a short time. I truly had a wonderful day on this tour, and now I’m already looking forward to coming back to Ecuador one day. Hopefully for much longer next time.
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Elijah_s
Jan 18, 2026
Highly recommended! - Leo was an amazing host. We didn’t know what to expect and we were blown away with his knowledge. This is the number 1 experience I would recommend for anyone visiting.
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Peter_i
Jan 18, 2026
Quito - a city you can’t miss - It a great way to get introduced to Quito. Both the old city, religious and cultural sites but also get up to 4,050m and see a gorgeous city in its full splendor.
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Jake_f
Jan 17, 2026
Joseph, our guide, was... - Joseph, our guide, was great! He made sure to show us all Quito had to offer and we had such an amazing day!
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Peter
Jan 15, 2026
We understand Quito better now! - Great itinerary and well run by Juan. We had the information that we needed but also the flexibility that was required. Thank you Juan!
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Ariawave
Jan 5, 2026
Did Mindo tour instead, and it was great! - I ended up switching tours, so I can't speak specifically to this one. However, I can definitely endorse David; he was energetic, full of interesting information, very friendly, and obviously flexible (given that he allowed us to change the tour). He was also able to find a restaurant with pescatarian options for my spouse, which was great. Highly recommended! He also owns+operates a business called ecuadorianguide so we'd recommend finding more info there.
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Rosemary_c
Dec 30, 2025
Fabulous day with excellent guide! - We had a tremendous experience with David, who gave us a beautiful tour of the old town complete with interesting historical background, showing us aspects of historical, political, religious, and artistic history. The Teleferico and swing were fantastic (and we pet some llamas), and he was cautious and patient with our different needs to adjust to the altitude. After that, it was off to the actual Equator. David was engaging, thoughtful, and conscience of our needs, offering water and constantly checking in to make sure we were ok at every point. Can’t recommend him highly enough! But be prepared to pay entrance fees to all of the different attractions, those are not included in the tour price.
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Msltj
Dec 23, 2025
Best Way to Experience Quito!! - We had a great time with David! He was friendly and extremely informative. The detailed information was helpful in gaining a better understanding of Ecuador and Quito's history. It was a private tour, and he was receptive to our preferences and tailored the tour based on our needs. His expertise gave us additional insights we wouldn't have otherwise known about. He also provide great photo and shopping opportunities for one of a kind souvenirs. Highly recommend this comprehensive tour!
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Cvaanand
Dec 22, 2025
Excellent trip! - Exceptional trip! David was patient and very knowledgeable. And Quito is a hidden gem. Must do for all visitors!
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509donaldh
Jan 15, 2026
Enjoyable tour of Quito. - Our tour guide, Juan, on time. We visited beautiful churches, Juan quite knowledgeable on Quito history. Worthwhile tour.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).