Private Quito City tour and Middle of the World full day

Quito is the Ecuador’s vibrant capital city. This metropolis in mountains is full of culture and is even a UNESCO world heritage site. Wandering around the grand plazas you can get to see the Presidents Palace as well as a variety of historic churches such as Church and Convent of San Francisco and Cathedral Metropolitan of Quito that were built by different Christian groups, some of which were constructed as early as the sixteenth century. Next stop is the famous Middle of the World and the Intiñan Museum, you will be able to know and learn the physical effects of gravity on the floors of the Equatorial Museum.

In the morning our guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you to visit the city Light of America. We start with an interesting tour of the most traditional market in Quito, we will observe flowers, fruits, typical foods and the daily life of the people who come to this market to shop.

We continue to the Basilica of the National Vow, considered the most important work of neo-Gothic architecture in our country, where we can climb its towers, observe its gargoyles and walk through its interiors, which are still unfinished according to legend.

We advance towards the Plaza Grande or Plaza de la Independencia, where the Government Palace or Carondelet Palace, the Municipal building and the Cathedral of the City are located, after a few steps we will arrive at the Church La Compañía de Jesús, jewel of the Baroque architecture and imposing sample of the colonial art of Quito.

We continue to the San Francisco Church where we will learn about the interesting myths and legends that took place during its construction.

After this stop we walk until we reach Morales Street, or better known as the Ronda, a place full of colorful houses that have been preserved since colonial and republican times.

We continue to the viewpoint of Panecillo located at the top of the hill of the same name at 3,035 meters above sea level, and formerly known as "shungoloma" or heart hill, here is an aluminum replica on a large scale (45mts.) of the Virgin of Quito, sculpted by Quito artist Bernardo de Legarda and whose original is displayed on the main altar of the Church of San Francisco.

Then we will move to the Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Complex (entrance fee not included), here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral homes of the inhabitants of Ecuador, our guide will also demonstrate through interactive games the physical phenomena that only occur in the middle of the world. Finally, our guide will take you back to your hotel.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Dress code comfortable
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Wear sunsblock, bring a camera

• Private Quito City tour and Middle of the World full day
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  Pickup included

• Professional bilingual guide
• Ecuadorian chocolate tasting
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

• Entrance fees
• Food and Drinks

• Dress code is warm clothes and confortable shoes Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by BM TOURS SA.
• 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.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.