Personalized Quito City Tour with Teleférico, Mitad del Mundo and Intiñan Museum
by Latin Adventures Cía Ltda
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This personalized nine-hour tour of Quito begins with a 15-minute visit to Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía, an American Baroque church known for its gold-leaf altars and Muslim-influenced decoration, housing the remains of St. Marion of Jesus. Next is a 15-minute stop at Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, a 16th-century Catholic complex located on Plaza de San Francisco. The tour continues with about 25 minutes at Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), the main square of Quito, featuring a monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809. After leaving the city center, there is a 10-minute photo stop at the Mitad del Mundo monument with an explanation of its history and significance. The next visit is to the Intiñan Equator Museum for 50 minutes, where participants can take part in hands-on experiments related to the equator line, such as observing water draining in opposite directions on either side of the line and balancing an egg on a nail. Following this, there is a 20-minute photo stop at the Basilica del Voto Nacional, accompanied by a guide’s explanation of its history and architecture. The tour then includes a ride on the Teleférico cable car, ascending to over 13,400 feet (4090 meters) above sea level, with about one hour at the top to view the city from above, weather permitting. Finally, the tour visits Rucu Pichincha volcano for 30 minutes at 13,000 feet elevation to explore the area and take photographs. Included are private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off within Quito, admission fees to the Intiñan Museum and Teleférico, chocolate tasting, and a certified English/Spanish-speaking guide. Food, drinks, tips, and transfers for hotels outside Quito are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Visit this church featuring American Baroque architecture with decorations influenced by Muslim styles. The altars are covered with gold leaf and display fruit shapes, birds, and carved faces. The altar holds the remains of St. Marion of Jesus, the protector of Quito. Visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
Stop at this 16th-century Roman Catholic complex located in Quito’s historic center. The church and monastery face the Plaza de San Francisco. The visit takes about 15 minutes.
15 min
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Spend 25 minutes at Quito’s main public square, which symbolizes the nation’s executive power. The square features a monument honoring the independence heroes of August 10, 1809.
25 min
Mitad Del Mundo
Pause for about 10 minutes to take pictures at the Mitad del Mundo monument and hear an explanation about its history and significance.
10 min
Intinan Equator Museum
Spend 50 minutes at this museum where you can try several experiments related to the equator line. Activities include observing water draining in different directions on each side of the equator, balancing an egg on a nail, and using an ancient sundial.
50 min
Basilica del Voto Nacional
Make a brief stop to take photos and listen to a detailed explanation of the basilica’s history and architecture. This stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
TeleferiQo Quito
Take the cable car to over 13,400 feet elevation for approximately one hour. This provides a broad view of Quito when weather conditions are clear and sunny.
60 min
Rucu Pichincha
Explore the volcano for about 30 minutes at 13,000 feet elevation. This spot offers excellent photo opportunities of the city from above.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Personalized Quito City Tour with Teleférico, Mitad del Mundo and Intiñan Museum
by Latin Adventures Cía Ltda
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$318Overview
This personalized nine-hour tour of Quito begins with a 15-minute visit to Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía, an American Baroque church known for its gold-leaf altars and Muslim-influenced decoration, housing the remains of St. Marion of Jesus. Next is a 15-minute stop at Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco, a 16th-century Catholic complex located on Plaza de San Francisco. The tour continues with about 25 minutes at Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande), the main square of Quito, featuring a monument to the independence heroes of August 10, 1809. After leaving the city center, there is a 10-minute photo stop at the Mitad del Mundo monument with an explanation of its history and significance. The next visit is to the Intiñan Equator Museum for 50 minutes, where participants can take part in hands-on experiments related to the equator line, such as observing water draining in opposite directions on either side of the line and balancing an egg on a nail. Following this, there is a 20-minute photo stop at the Basilica del Voto Nacional, accompanied by a guide’s explanation of its history and architecture. The tour then includes a ride on the Teleférico cable car, ascending to over 13,400 feet (4090 meters) above sea level, with about one hour at the top to view the city from above, weather permitting. Finally, the tour visits Rucu Pichincha volcano for 30 minutes at 13,000 feet elevation to explore the area and take photographs. Included are private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off within Quito, admission fees to the Intiñan Museum and Teleférico, chocolate tasting, and a certified English/Spanish-speaking guide. Food, drinks, tips, and transfers for hotels outside Quito are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
Visit this church featuring American Baroque architecture with decorations influenced by Muslim styles. The altars are covered with gold leaf and display fruit shapes, birds, and carved faces. The altar holds the remains of St. Marion of Jesus, the protector of Quito. Visit lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco
Stop at this 16th-century Roman Catholic complex located in Quito’s historic center. The church and monastery face the Plaza de San Francisco. The visit takes about 15 minutes.
15 min
Plaza de la Independencia (Plaza Grande)
Spend 25 minutes at Quito’s main public square, which symbolizes the nation’s executive power. The square features a monument honoring the independence heroes of August 10, 1809.
25 min
Mitad Del Mundo
Pause for about 10 minutes to take pictures at the Mitad del Mundo monument and hear an explanation about its history and significance.
10 min
Intinan Equator Museum
Spend 50 minutes at this museum where you can try several experiments related to the equator line. Activities include observing water draining in different directions on each side of the equator, balancing an egg on a nail, and using an ancient sundial.
50 min
Basilica del Voto Nacional
Make a brief stop to take photos and listen to a detailed explanation of the basilica’s history and architecture. This stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
TeleferiQo Quito
Take the cable car to over 13,400 feet elevation for approximately one hour. This provides a broad view of Quito when weather conditions are clear and sunny.
60 min
Rucu Pichincha
Explore the volcano for about 30 minutes at 13,000 feet elevation. This spot offers excellent photo opportunities of the city from above.
30 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.