Historic City of Quito and The Middle of the World - "Small Group"

Your tour begins with pickup from your Quito hotel, or the Galería Ecuador, in time for an 8.30am departure and a short drive into the historic center of Quito. Set out to explore the UNESCO-listed district on a guided walking tour, stopping to admire the magnificent neo-gothic Basilica of the National Vow. Then head to the top of Panecillo hill to see the famous statue of the Virgin Mary and enjoy views spanning the entire city.

Continue through the main square of Independence Plaza, then follow your guide to landmarks such as the Government Palace, the Archbishop's Palace, and Church of the Jesuits. Finally, stop at La Ronda street for a quick look at artisan workshops and traditional homes.

After a break for lunch (own expense), meet back up with your guide for the around 45-minute drive to the Mitad del Mundo monument – the ‘Middle of the World’ – to see the famous Equator line (entrance included). While you’re there, you’ll also have the option to visit the Intiñan Museum (entrance not included), where you can pose for photos on the ‘equator line’, learn more about Ecuador’s indigenous tribes, and watch a demonstration of the Coriolis Effect.

On return to Quito, your tour ends with drop-off at your original departure point.

Visit the colonial city of Quito and see the monument dividing the Northern from the Southern Hemisphere on this 9-hour tour.

• Basílica del Voto Nacional, Venezuela, Quito, Ecuador
• Iglesia la Compañía, García Moreno, Quito, Ecuador
• Palacio de Carondelet Ecuador, García Moreno, Quito, Ecuador
• Quito Historic Center, García Moreno, Centro Histórico, Quito, Ecuador
• Panecillo Lookout, Calle Sucre, Quito, Ecuador
• Plaza San Francisco, Quito, Ecuador
• Mitad Del Mundo, Quito, Ecuador
• Middle of the World City, Avenida Manuel Córdova Galarza, Quito, Ecuador
• Plaza Grande, and Chile St Venezuela, García Moreno, Quito, Ecuador

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers