What you'll do
Our 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, duration 2h30 with a stop at Panecillo Hill.
Tour and attractions
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
We will make a stop at this lookout so you can walk around, try local food and enjoy the best view 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.
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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 For Covid-19
- No assigned seating
- 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
- Don´t take off your face mask
- 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
Travelers reviews
Route - Stop at Panecillo Hill
Adults
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From 13 years old
Children
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Children (5 to 12 years old)
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Valid for the day of purchase
Depatures at 11h30 and 14h30
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:
1. Pick up at your hotel (we pick up in the 3 areas: United Nations, La Mariscal, Plaza Grande, if you want to be picked up in another place ask us about the transfer options)
2. 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)
3. Take a walking tour enjoying the facades and details of the houses and temples. (guided tour included)
4. Visit the Virgen del Panecillo and take incredible photos of the center and south of Quito
5. Visit the Basilica of the National Vote, you can access the Condor tower at 75 meters high. (entrance not included)
6. Go up to 4,100 meters above sea level in the Cable Car, take a short walk to the swing of the clouds. (admission not included – visit is not made on holidays)
7. Tour the Middle of the World City, 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.
8. At the end we will take you to the same meeting place.
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 3USD, entrance to the Cable Car 8USD, meals, drinks, tips.speciali
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You can choose our private option to visit the old town, Teleferico and Mitad del Mundo in the same day, with small car.
Departure 08h00
Duration 8 hours (approximate time)
Adults
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1 PAX - 189 USD each (Choose 1)
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2 PAX - 109 USD each (Choose 2)
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3 PAX - 89 USD each (Choose 3)
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4 or more PAX - 69 USD each (Choose 4)
