Private day tour
Quito: Private Day Tour of the Old Town and the Middle of the World
Old Quito and the equator line, in one private day.
9hfrom€170private tour
Private half-day tourQuito: Private Tour of the Old Town, El Panecillo and the Basílica
4h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Quito (the historic centre, La Mariscal, La Floresta and the north of the city)
Free cancellation, 24h
Four hours in the old town of Quito: the view from El Panecillo, the Plaza Grande, the gilded church of La Compañía, San Francisco, La Ronda and the Gothic towers of the Basílica.
The day
The hill first, for the view over the old town, then the squares and churches below. Your driver drops you and meets you at each stop.
Start
Your hotel
Collected from the door at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked.
+30m
El Panecillo
The hill above the old town, with the large winged Virgin on top and the whole city laid out below.
+1h 15m
Plaza Grande
The main square, with the Cathedral, the Carondelet Palace and the Archbishop's Palace around a garden.
+1h 45m
La Compañía
The Jesuit church a block away, its nave and altars covered in gold leaf.
Entrance not included
+2h 30m
San Francisco
The wide stone plaza and the church and monastery of San Francisco, one of the oldest in the city.
+3h
La Ronda
A short colonial street of balconies, cafés and small workshops.
+3h 20m
Basílica del Voto Nacional
The Gothic basilica on the north side of the old town, with animals of Ecuador carved as gargoyles.
Tower entrance not included
+4h
Back where you want to be
Your hotel or a restaurant in the city. Tell your driver on the day.
Photos by Andres Medina, Chandler Hilken, Luis Desiro on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole tour
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Church and tower entrances, food and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Opening times
- San Francisco opens at 07:00, the Cathedral and the Basílica at 09:00 and La Compañía from 09:30 to 16:00. On the 07:00 tour your driver starts with El Panecillo and the squares, so you reach the churches once they open.
- Altitude
- Quito is about 2,850 m above sea level. Walk slowly on the hills and drink water.
- Walking
- The old town is cobbled and steep in places. Wear comfortable shoes.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €120. Choose the number of people when you book.
Yes. Each church sells its own ticket, and your driver waits for you.
Not in four hours. Our full-day Quito tour includes it.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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