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Quito City Tour

Enjoy an unforgettable journey through the largest Historical Center in South America, and marvel at its rich culture and architecture.

Every day

Hours
9h00 a 16h00

Easy activity

English and Spanish

What you'll do

Tour the city in a safe and fun way at 5 meters high. In this tour, you will be able to enjoy the most outstanding places of Quito through 7 stops that you can visit in your own way using the Hop On – Hop Off system for a full day.

The first departure from Naciones Unidas Boulevard (first stop) is at 09:00 am, and the last one is at 4:00 pm, departures every hour.

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NACIONES UNIDAS9:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:00
PLAZA FOSCH - MARSICAL9:2010:2011:2012:2013:2014:2015:2016:20
MERCADO ARTESANAL9:3010:3011:3012:3013:3014:3015:3016:30
BASILICA9:4010:4011:4012:4013:4014:4015:4016:40
SAN FRANCISCO9:5510:5511:5512:5513:5514:5515:5516:55
PANECILLO10:10 - 10:4011:10 - 11:4012:10 - 12:4013:10 - 13:4014:10 - 14:4015:10 - 15:4016:10 - 16:4017:10 - 17:40
NACIONES UNIDAS11:4012:4013:4014:4015:4016:4017:4018:40
Stops

1

Naciones Unidas Boulevard

Av. Naciones Unidas & Av. Shyris

This sector is the heart of modern Quito, you can tour the La Carolina park, shopping centers, restaurants, and coffee shops around

1

2

La Mariscal / Plaza Foch

Reina Victoria between Calama & Mariscal Foch

In the La Mariscal sector, we can find great gastronomic and cultural offers cafes, restaurants, museums, and  galleries that show the culture of Ecuador, surrounded by houses of various architectural styles making this sector one of the most diverse in the city, for the night is ideal for parties you will find a lot of bars and discos.

2

3

Mercado Artesanal / El Ejido

Jorge Washington & Reina Victoria

In the artisan market, you will find an immense variety of crafts full of colors and unique designs.

Visit the largest neo-Gothic-style church in America and reach one of the highest viewpoints in the city by climbing the steps of one of its towers.

3

4

La Basílica Church

Venezuela & Carchi

Visit the largest Gothic Revival church in America and reach one of the highest viewpoints in the city by climbing the steps of one of its towers.

4

5

San Francisco

 Benalcázar & Sucre

This point is a must to know the historic center of Quito, you can walk and find a few steps the architectural jewels, churches, convents, museums and restaurants, as well as going back in time in its streets

5

6

El Panecillo Viewpoint

Melchor Aymerich (Next to Pim’s)

Meet the largest aluminum statue in the world on a sacred bread-shaped hill called “El Panecillo”, here you can see the north and south of the city.

We will make a stop at this lookout so you can walk around, try local food and enjoy the best view of the city

15 to 30 mins. stop depending on city traffic. 

6
Return

To Naciones Unidas Boulevard

Return to the first stop.

Download the Quito Top Attractions Map for your mobile for free
  • Google Maps compatible
What does it contain?
  • Quito Markets
  • Historic Center Churches
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Recommended attractions
  • Quito Tour Bus Route
  • And more…
Indications
  • Tour without a seat assignment.
  • It is important to keep your ticket as it is the only document that allows you to get on and off the bus. In case of loss or theft, you must purchase a new ticket.
  • The duration of the complete tour without getting off the bus is approximately 03 hours.
    The last departure from Naciones Unidas Boulevard is at 4:00 p.m. Make sure to arrive at the stop at this time if you want to finish your journey at another station.
  • *Times subject to the current traffic, street conditions, and force majeure reasons (for example, street closures); that determine a delay in the usual frequency of the route.
  • The frequency of our departures is every hour and a half.
  • Our stops are fixed, check the closest stop to the site you want to visit, for no reason we will make intermediate stops.
What to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Cap or hat Comfortable clothes
  • Photo camera
  • All the energy to enjoy the day
  • Face mask (optional)
Important
  • Don’t smoke
  • Don’t eat aboard the bus
  • Don’t open your umbrella inside the bus
  • Don’t stand up while the bus is moving
Route
Recently travelers reviews
Gabrielle F
Gabrielle F
2023-03-31
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Really fun day trip! I really enjoyed the tour! The guide Irene was really nice and had a really fun ways to inform us about quilotoa and quichwa culture! The ride there is also really pretty and in the mountains!
Mar F
Mar F
2023-03-31
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Irene es lo máximo! Nos encantó nuestro tour a la Laguna de Quilotoa. Muy organizado y fácil de reservar desde el principio. Nuestra guía, Irene, además de ser sumamente pedagógica, nos mantuvo entretenidos el viaje completo. Tiene una personalidad afable, simpática y agradable que hizo que tanto el camino como todo lo que nos enseñó fuese muy fácil y bien aprovechando. Totalmente recomendado.
Carolin J
Carolin J
2023-03-30
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Quilotoa day Trip (with Irene) The trip to Quilotoa was led by Irene. She was very energetic and brightened our day with her stories during the car ride.
Adazia
Adazia
2023-03-30
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Mitad Del Mundo Private Tours Super fun tour of all of the Mitad del Mundo activities! Carlos was an awesome tour guide, very informational and helpful. It was nice to have a bilingual guide showing us around.
Konstantin M
Konstantin M
2023-03-30
Verified
Nice day trip Great tour and hike in the Cotopaxi national park. Very competent and friendly guide, lots of information on the way. On criticism is that the lunch takes about 45 min detour, other than that a great experience.
Sophie P
Sophie P
2023-03-30
Verified
it's worth it! It was a good Tour. We visited a Family and saw how they life there. With all the Products they have. - And Quilotoa was beautiful. But seriously, the way up is not that easy. You can choose Mules or hiking. Be careful with your Lungs, if you are not skilled. 😉 thanks for guiding, Misa.
Holly P
Holly P
2023-03-30
Verified
Great tour experience for a short time in Quito. Jessy and David were lovely and knowledgeable. Jessy and David made this a lovely day for us both. Despite our hotel not being on the list we contacted them prior and arranged for collection from our Airbnb. We were collected promptly and advised it would be a private tour which we much preferred. Jessy was very informative about the local area and encouraged us to try local delicacies.
We stopped a number of places we weren’t expecting to see which added to the experience, and we passed though the areas where Jessy and David were born and grew up, which made us realise how in touch with the local area they both were.

On top of all of this the views were stunning, and although it was a long day overall we felt the time passed by quickly with watching the landscape. Not to mention the waterfalls. I would also recommend the zip lining through the jungle!

If you are interested in not only seeing the beautiful views but hearing about the local area definitely choose this tour. We’ll be back!
Konstantin M
Konstantin M
2023-03-29
Verified
Nice day trip Nice day trip to the beautiful crater lagoon Quilotoa. Also very interesting to learn more about the daily life of the indigenous population. Very friendly guide and well organized tour.
Peter Z
Peter Z
2023-03-27
Verified
A wonderful adventure despite the weather Carlos was a great guide for our trip to Quilotoa. The hike is challenging but worth it, even in the rain. Recommended!
Brian
Brian
2023-03-27
Verified
Amazing diversity Adrian was highly knowledgeable and very fluent in both Spanish and English. He consistently went above and beyond to make this an amazing trip despite what others would have called challenging weather conditions.
Jimmy the driver is a very experienced South American driver familiar with the local flow and areas. He was consistently safe and efficient.

Highly recommend the tour! Be ready to hike!
Quito City Tour variants
Quito City Tour +
Teleférico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo

Discover Quito in a single day, with our specialized and personalized tour option you will be able to discover the main attractions of the city in one day.

ITINERARY:

  • Pick up at your hotel (we pick up in the 3 areas: Naciones Unidas, La Mariscal, and Plaza Grande. If you want to be picked up in another place ask us about the transfer options)
  • Visit the historic center of the city, we will make our first stop at the church of Santo Domingo or similar so you can see its domes, from this place you will have a unique view. (admission included)
    Quito City Tour + Teleferico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo - Historic Center
  • Take a walking tour enjoying the facades and details of the houses and temples.
    Quito City Tour + Teleferico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo - Walking tour
  • Visit the Virgen del Panecillo and take incredible photos of the center and south of Quito.
    Quito City Tour + Teleferico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo - Panecillo
  • Visit the Basilica of the National Vote, you can access the Condor tower at 75 meters high. (entrance not included)
    Quito City Tour + Teleferico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo - Basilica
  • Go up to 4,100 meters above sea level in the Cable Car, and take a short walk to the swing of the clouds. (admission not included – visit is not made on holidays)
    Quito City Tour + Teleferico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo - Teleferico
  • Tour Mitad del Mundo, in this place you will discover: the ancestral homes, the cocoa square, the equatorial museum and you will be able to take the best photographs on the equinoctial line.
    Quito City Tour + Teleferico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo - Mitad del Mundo
  • We will take you to the same meeting place at the end of the tour.

INCLUDES: Tourist transportation, bilingual guide, entrance to Santo Domingo or similar, walking tour, entrance to the Middle of the World city.

NOT INCLUDED: Entrance to the Basilica $3 USD, entrance to the Cable Car $10 USD, meals, drinks, tips.

*Shared Tour 

Quito City Tour +
Mitad del Mundo

Discover Quito’s Historic Center and the Mitad del Mundo, on the same day!

Quito City Tour + Mitad del Mundo

Departures every Saturday and Sunday, from Naciones Unidas Boulevard (how to get there)

  • Quito City Tour: you can choose the schedule of 10:00 or 11:30
  • Middle of the World: departure at 2:30 p.m.
Personalized Option
Quote a tour

You define:

  • Your schedules
  • Amount of people
  • Number of days
  • Destinations or attractions

We create it for you!

Hop On - Hop Off  7 stops

$ 15 adults
$ 7.50 children (6 to 12 years old)

The first departure from Naciones Unidas Boulevard is at 10h00, and the last is at 16h00

Quito City Tour + Teleférico + Panecillo + Mitad del Mundo

$ 69 / person (4 + passengers)

$ 89 / person (3 passengers)

$ 109 / person (2 passengers)

$ 189 / person (1 passengers)

Quito City Tour + Mitad del Mundo

$ 45 adults 

$ 25.50 children (6 to 12 years old) 

Departures from Naciones Unidas Boulevard

  • Quito City Tour: you can choose schedules from 10h00 or 11h30
  • Mitad de Mundo, departures at 14h30

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$ 7.50 children (6 to 12 years old)

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