Visit this icon of Ecuador and live experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world.
Awe-Inspiring Monument Exploration
Summary Description
Highlights
- Monument of the Middle of the World Middle of the World City and Site Museum. Unique Middle of the World Tour Indigenous Ecuadorian Museum
Description
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.
The Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is the tourist, cultural, scientific and commercial center of Ecuador. Its architecture is based on colonial style and, nowadays, has stores where handcrafts from all over Ecuador can be found. It also has restaurants offering national and international gastronomy, traditional and gourmet. This is the meeting point of the most colorful cultural exhibitions and popular Ecuadorian art, making this small city one of the main tourist attractions in all continental Ecuador.
After morning pickups, the tour will start at the northern part of the city and head to the Middle of the World, entrance is included, where the monument that divides the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere stands. The first monument on this site was built during the XVII century when a French expedition defined the location of the equatorial line.
Includes entrance to Middle of the World where you can enjoy the cultural experience of the attractions of this privileged place.
Included / Excluded
- Professional guide
- Entrance to the Middle of the World
- Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off (if option is selected)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Commentary
Guide : English, Spanish
Important Information
Know Before You Go
- Pickup point is from GALERIA ECUADOR (Reina Victoria N24-263 y Lizardo García)
- You should wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| The Middle Of The World | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (12 - 99 years) | $19.00 |
| Child (3 - 11 years) | $19.00 |
| With Hotel Pick-Up & Drop Off | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (12 - 99 years) | $25.00 |
| Child (3 - 11 years) | $25.00 |
Points of interest
Additional Information
Children must be accompanied by an adult, Not wheelchair accessible, Optional pick-up and drop-off from selected hotels at an additional cost.
About operator:
Like most Gray Line licensees around the World, our specialty is Sightseeing Day Tours and City Tours.
Basic Information
- Duration: 4 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
