Quito City Tour
What you'll do
Our very own and only double-decker buses take you around the city on a safety way, you will see the mayor tourist attractions of the north and center of the city.
Tour and attractions
1
Boulevar Naciones Unidas
Av. Naciones Unidas y Av. Shyris
This sector is the heart of modern Quito, you can tour the La Carolina park, shopping centers, restaurants and coffee shops around.
2
Jardín Botánico
Av. Shyris y Pasaje Rumipamba
The Botanical Garden houses a large number of plant species from Ecuador, here you can meet different types of orchids and cacti, also a collection of bonsai.
3
La Mariscal / Plaza Foch
Reina Victoria entre Calama y Mariscal Foch
In the La Mariscal sector we can find a great gastronomic and cultural offer in cafes, restaurants, museums and galleries that show the culture of Ecuador, surrounded by houses of various architectural styles makes this sector one of the most diverse in the city, for the night is ideal for partying, you will find a lot of bars and discos.
4
Mercado Artesanal
Jorge Washington y Reina Victoria
Photo: Matthew Williams Ellis
In the artisan market you will find an immense variety of crafts full of colors and unique designs.
5
El Ejido / Hotel Hilton Colon
Av. Amazonas y Patria
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.
6
Iglesia La Basílica
García Moreno y Carchi
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.
7
San Francisco
Benalcázar y Sucre
(Panificadora Ambato entry)
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.
8
Mirador El Panecillo
Melchor Aymerich
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.
9
Plaza Grande
Venezuela y Mejía
In this square you can visit the 4 powers of the state The Government Palace, The Primada Cathedral of Quito, El Cabildo and The Archbishop’s Palace.
10
Parque García Moreno
Vargas y Caldas
At the foot of the Basilica gives you the best view of the facade of this church and one block away we find the iconic Galápagos colonial street known as La Guaragua.
11
Casa de la Cultura
Av. Patria y Amazonas
Meet the building that houses the history of Ecuadorian culture and find different free cultural activities such as cinema, dance, theater and music.
12
La Floresta / Swissotel
12 de Octubre y Luis Cordero
Meet one of the city’s bohemian neighborhoods where you can find art galleries, workshops, coffee shops and restaurants.
13
Mirador Guápulo / Hotel Quito
Av. González Suárez (Junto al Hotel Quito)
Take a relaxing moment with the view of one of the valleys of Quito in the middle of the city surrounded by greenery.
Download the Quito Top Attractions Map for your mobile for free
Take the Quito Top Attractions Map with you
- Google Maps compatible
What does it contain?
- Quito Markets
- Historic Center Churches
- Parks
- Museums
- Recommended attractions
- Quito Tour Bus Route
- And more…
Safety instructions
- No assigned seating, we will manintain social distance for your safety
- The temperature will be taken
- The use of a face mask is mandatory
- The duration of the entire tour is of approximately 2 hours and a half.
- The buses are disinfected and cleaned at the start of each circuit.
- * Subject to the transit times of the day, road conditions, and force majeure (eg road closures); which can cause delays on the normal frequency of travel.
- No assigned seating
- Keep your ticket-pass with you at all times because it is the only document that allows you to hop on-off the bus. In case you loose it, you will have to purchase a new ticket.
- The duration of the entire tour is of approximately 3 hours.
- The last bus departs from the United Nations Blvd. at 16h00, so be sure to arrive at on time if want to take the bus to another stop.
- * Subject to the transit times of the day, road conditions, and force majeure (eg road closures); which can cause delays on the normal frequency of travel.
- The frequency of the expedition is hourly.
- Our stops are fixed, check the stop closest to the site you want to visit.
What to bring
- Face mask
- Sunblock protection
- Cap or hat
- Comfortable clothes
- Photo camera
- Good energy to enjoy the journey
Important
- Do not use blocked seats for your safety
- 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
Adults
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13 to 64 years
Special
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Children (-12) adults (+65) and people with disabilities
- Valid for the day of purchase
Adults
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13 a 64 años Nacionales y extranjeros
Special
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Children (-12) adults (+65) and people with disabilities
- Valid for the day of purchase and the next day
Adults
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13 to 64 years
- Valid for two tours the same day (Quito City Tour 11h00 – 13h30 / Mitad del Mundo Tour 14h00 – 18h00)
