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Squint south toward the old town from Quito center and you can’t miss the El Panecillo, a hill that resembles apanecillo (little bread roll) with a statue of the Virgin Mary standing on top. At 9,895 feet (3,016 meters) above sea level, El Panecillo is Quito’s most popular lookout, affording 360-degree views of the city.
El Panecillo, Old Town, Quito, Ecuador, 170111
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Historic City of Quito and The Middle of the World - "Small Group"
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Explore Quito’s UNESCO-listed historic center and visit the famous Equator Line on this full-day tour from Quito. Admire landmarks such as the Basilica del Voto Nacional and Independence Plaza on a walking tour of Quito; take in the views from the Mirador del Panecillo viewpoint; then walk along the Equator Line at the Mitad del Mundo. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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Quito City Tour Double Decker Bus
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Tour the capital city of Quito at your leisure aboard this popular hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy hassle-free double-decker transportation through narrow city streets as you make your way to numerous city attractions and landmarks. Choose to get off at any of the stops and make the most of your time in Quito.
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$15.00
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City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World
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If you are visiting Quito for the first time, the sheer size of Ecuador's capital can be overwhelming. Get oriented and enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the capital during a private sightseeing tour that gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary. Instead of using public transport, we will take you to the main sights in a private vehicle and visit the world famous Middle of the World monument.
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$150.00
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The Original Quito City Tour in Trolley with Hotel Pick-up - "Small Group"
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Experience the best of Quito on this replica traditional tram tour. Trundle through the Ecuadorian capital’s colonial and modern neighborhoods; and hear tales of the city’s history and culture you might miss if alone. See the Plaza Grande and Basilica of the National Vow; admire panoramic views, and savor local ice cream (own cost). Monday tours bring the chance to watch the Changing of the Guard at the Presidential Palace.
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Quito at Night & Urban Legends Tour - "Small Group"
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Discover the sights and lights of Quito at night with this evening tour of its historical, UNESCO-listed heart. Ride by illuminated churches and landmark sites such as the Basilica of the National Vow and Plaza Grande; and hear urban legends and insights into the city's cultural heritage you could easily miss otherwise. Finish by admiring views of the sparkling city from the hilltop viewpoint of Mirador del Panecillo—the perfect finale.
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$20.00
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Private Quito City Tour, Historical Center, Equator Museum, and Pululahua Crater
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Maximize your time in Quito with a private full-day tour that checks off three of the capital’s most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center, walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan museum, then marvel at the views from the Pululahua crater. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.
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$115.00
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Private Quito City Tour including Panecillo´s Hill,La Compañia & Basilica Church
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Immerse yourself in Quito’s colonial past during this 4-hour tour of the city’s Old District and major historic sights. Explore the top attractions of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, including the churches of San Francisco and La Compañía, its main Basilica, Independence Plaza and government palace. You’ll also enjoy postcard-worthy views of the city from Panecillo Hill and learn about Quito’s history, food and culture from your guide. This half-day tour of Quito also covers entrance fees at La Compañía and San Francisco church and round-trip hotel transport.
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$79.00
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Cable Car and Quito Private City Tour
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After your guide collects you from your hotel, set off an adventure around the city. First, ascend to Quito’s famous viewpoint in a cable car. From 4,100 meters (13,000 feet) above sea level, you’ll see the city in all its splendor. Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the historic center, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Sight and stop to visit major attractions like the Presidential Palace, La Ronda, and the Cathedral.
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$78.00
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Quito's Top Attractions Pass with Airport Pick-Up (Save 10% on tickets)
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See the best of Quito with this Top Attractions Pass that grants unlimited access to five of the city's top sites. Save 20 percent on entrances when you purchase this pass--and skip the lines upon arrival! It's the best way to see Mitad del Mundo (Middle of the World), Capilla del Hombre and Museu de la Ciudad y El Carmen Alto. Plus, use your pass to explore the city aboard The Original Quito Trolley tour and rent bikes at Quito's Bike Rental. Whether it's your first time in Quito, or you're a seasoned traveler in Ecuador, this pass is not to be missed!
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Private Quito City Tour and Food Tasting
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Take this relaxing and flexible half-day-experience in Quito, to taste some of the best local foods and fruits of this charming country, escorted by certified and knowledgeable tour guides, and count with the privacy and safety you need during your stay in this wonderful city! Discover the history and traditions of this magnificent jewel using your five senses, and enjoy with your family a different perspective of Ecuador..!
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Private Quito City Tour By Night
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Did you have the opportunity to leave apart a day off to explore Quito's Old Town during the planning of your journey in Ecuador? If not, this is the best option to spend a layover stay in Quito, learning and having great memories of the rich history of the highest Capital City of the World! Discover this wonderful World Cultural Heritage Site in a safe way, staying away from crowds, and from the comfort of a flexible and customizable private tour. Have a memorable walk through the most charming streets at night, and have a great taste of Quito!
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$54.00
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Quito City Tour + Mitad del Mundo + Teleferico + Panecillo
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In one day you will visit the most importan attractions in Quito, you will travel safe and comfortable and also you will discover the secrets of this city with our local guides, they will make you try the typical food and will tell you all the stories about Quito
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$119.00
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Let me show you Quito! Complete City Tour
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This tour is focused on showing you Quito in the right context based on the geography, history, culture, and structure of the city. We will visit the most important places and in chronological order to the history of the city for you to have the right idea and enjoy one of the most beautiful and better-preserved cities in South America. We will know the importance of being located in the middle of the world, the history of the inhabitants, and walking through its streets the most traditional places for our culture, legends, and ways of living.
It is the best, safe and cheap way to get to know the whole city of Quito in one day, with exclusive private transportation, ambient traditional music, and local walking experiences.
Accompanied by a certificated local open-minded tour guide and driver, a cultural mindset and comfortability of its car.
For customized service. Find me on media as MUFI TOURS.
Feel free to ask! LGBTIQ 420 friendly.
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$52.00
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Photography Tour Quito at Night & Urban Legends
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Enjoy spectacular views, the center of Quito is illuminated at night, its streets, squares and churches illuminated with colored lights, so you can capture the best photographs and thus always remember your visit to this charming city.
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$50.00
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Quito City Tour Private
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Quito city tour with us is the best experience! Our goal is to show travelers all over the world the true Quito with its unique nature, culture, hospitality of the city's inhabitants, offering individual high-level services, taking into account and taking care of every detail of the tour to fully satisfy our most demanding customers.
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$65.00
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Private Tour: Quito at Night & Urban Legends Tour
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Admire the spectacle of the illuminated churches and its main tourist attractions.
Our guide will tell you about urban legends that are part of the history of Quito and that are a tradition and the cultural heritage of the people of Quito.
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$49.00
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$49.00

Private Full-Day Quito City Tour & Mitad del Mundo
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Enjoy a sampling of the natural, cultural and historical sights found around Quito during this comprehensive full-day tour. Take in gorgeous hilltop views of the city from Panecillo Hill and San Juan Mirador. You’ll also explore Quito’s historic city center by visiting several of its churches and colonial-era buildings. After lunch experience life on both sides of the earth’s equator at the Middle of the World monument before finishing your day with the amazing landscapes of Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. Your comprehensive Quito trip also includes a guide, some site entrance fees and an optional private tour upgrade.
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$129.00
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$129.00
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Quito City Tour & Teleferico Cable Car Private
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Quito city tour with us is the best experience! Our goal is to show travelers all over the world the true Quito with its unique nature, culture, hospitality of the city's inhabitants, offering individual high-level services, taking into account and taking care of every detail of the tour to fully satisfy our most demanding customers.
The cable car has become one of the main attractions of Quito since it opened its doors in 2005. The cable car is an excellent option to have a panoramic view of the Pichincha Volcano and the landscape of Quito. It starts at 2,950 meters above sea level and reaches 4,050 meters above sea level: the crest of Cruz Loma, next to the Pichincha volcano. It has 18 cars, which will go up the mountain range for 10 minutes. At 4050 meters, you will be greeted by a large scenic landscape. The páramo of the Pichincha volcano, at the top of Cruz Loma, offers a spectacular view of the entire city of Quito.
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$98.66
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$98.66
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Full day private tour through the historic center of Quito and the Middle of the World
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This full-day private tour in the city of Quito is the perfect way to discover one of the leading destinations in South America, not only because it has its largest and best preserved historical center in Latin America, but you will also have the opportunity to put your feet in both hemispheres at the same time
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$90.00
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$90.00
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Shared tour of the historic center of Quito in small groups
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Immerse yourself in the daily life of the City and learn more about Quito, the first world heritage city.
Each stop on our tour was designed to live unique and memorable experiences and that is how we start at the viewpoint of the bun, here we will have a panoramic view of the city and its imposing historic center, then the walk will begin and our guide will explain in detail each place that we will visit among those that stand out: The San Francisco market, The San Francisco church, Iglesia de la Compañía, Plaza Grande and ending in the Basilica of the National Vow
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$55.00
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$55.00

Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours
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We are specialized tour guides, we have also our private car to make all the tour, it is a new car. We also, have bike and skates for renta if you want to make the tour in another transport.
We will adapt to your preferences, we have walking, biking and skating tours with all the equipment.
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$82.06
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$82.06
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Quito Old Town and Middle of the World Private Tour
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Save time and cover more ground than you could on foot during this full-day guided tour of Quito and the surrounds. Navigate the city’s steep hills by car, visit some of Quito’s top attractions, and learn more about each location than you would independently from your bilingual guide. Plus, the private format guarantees a personalized experience, ideal for time-pressed travelers.
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$166.67
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The Middle of The World and Urband Legends of Quito - "Small Group"
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Visit the Equatorial Monument at the dividing of the northern and southern hemispheres. The 30-meter Middle of the World Monument (Ciudad Mitad del Mundo Monument) was built honor the French expedition, and houses a small museum containing a variety of indigenous Ecuadorian items. Join this 3-hour tour and explore on the the world's most unique locations and admire the attractive illuminated churches at night and learn about urban legends related to the history of the city.
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$45.00
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Original Quito City Tour in Trolley
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In this wonderful tour, we will visit the largest and most preserved historic center of Latin America, the historic center of Quito, in Trolley!
We will make a stop at the Basilica of the National Vow and at the Panecillo, where we find a huge figure of the Virgin of Legarda, emblem of the city of Quito.
Then, we will walk on La Ronda street and visit workshops.
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$33.33
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- Calle La Ronda
- City Museum of Quito (Museo de la Ciudad)
- Carmen Alto Convent (Museo de Carmen Alto)
- Santo Domingo Plaza (Plaza de Santa Domingo)
- Casa del Alabado Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
- Quito Old Town
- El Sagrario Church
- Cathedral of Quito (Catedral de Quito)
- Presidential Palace
- Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia)
- Museum of Colonial Art (Museo De Arte Colonial)
- Archbishop's Palace (Palacio Arzobispal)
- Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia La Compañía de Jesús)
- Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional)
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