Private Quito City Line and Tour in Mitad del Mundo

Pick-up. Transfer to the Old town: 0-30min (depending on your location). Quito city tour is perfect for seeing fascinating panoramas, churches, domes and roofs that have an important historical value. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and stands at an altitude of 9.350 feet. The architecture and rich interiors, are pure examples of Quito School of sculpture, which is a fusion of Spanish, Italian, Moorish, Flemish and indigenous art. After 3 incredible hours exploring the Old Town, you’ll understand why Quito was the world’s first city named to UNESCO’s Cultural Heritage list. Time for lunch: 1 hour. Transfer to Mitad del Mundo: 1 hour ride. In the afternoon, you will visit: “Cuidad Mitad Del Mundo” and Intiñan Museum “Ciudad Mitad del Mundo” is the touristic, cultural, scientific and commercial smallest city of Ecuador. Visit Intiñan Museum. Return to the hotel: 1 hour ride.

Pick-up at your location. Transfer to the Old town. You will admire and learn about colonial art, architecture, culture, legends, and traditions.

Our first stop is Basilica church. You'll see a true example of neo gothic architecture style.

The main square of the city, Plaza Grande, is surrounded by the main buildings of the country: the Cathedral, the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop Palace as well as the City Hall.

The Archbishop's Palace is a palatial building erected in the Historic Center of the city of Quito DM.

We will visit the best sample of colonial art in the city: a Jesuit temple, which facade is covered with intricate carvings.

The Franciscan Order was the first of the orders established in Quito. Franciscans immediately began the construction of a monastery, which became a center for education and the arts and has its own painting and sculpture schools (the Church of San Francisco is visited during the tour).

You'll see a beautiful view of the whole city from the observation deck of Panecillo as well as the statue of the Winged Virgin Mary, the patroness of the city.

Time for lunch.

Transfer to Mitad del Mundo.

Since the year 1960, the Intiñan Museum in Quito has been a center for the promotion of the many aspects of Ecuador’s culture. This museum offers interactive exhibits on how the Incas determined the middle of the earth, plus interesting science experiments such as balancing an egg on a nail.

“Ciudad Mitad del Mundo” is the touristic, cultural, scientific and commercial smallest city of Ecuador. Its architecture is based on colonial style. An obelisk and a museum relevant to its geographical location were built at the Middle of the World site. All of this is found among the drastic landscape surrounded by nature and modern buildings. The monument is crowned by a metallic sphere that represents the Earth. It is named Equatorial Monument and it geographical orientation coincides with the four cardinal points and is located precisely at Earth’s midpoint — 0 degrees latitude, 0 minutes, 0 seconds.

Transfer back to Quito.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for people with heart conditions
• Not suitable for pets
• Not stroller accessible
• We offer pickup and drop off from all centrally situated hotels in Quito, in historic center or modern part of the city.
• Please show your ticket to your guide.

• Quito City Line
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  Quito City Line
  Car or Minivan: Car for 1-2 passengers / Minivan for 3-5 passengers
  Pickup included

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Private transportation
• English or Spanish-speaking guide

• Items not specified

Please show your ticket to your guide.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Ecuador Wonders Tour Operator.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Guayaquil.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.