Quito City Tour
What you'll do
Stops and hours
1
Boulevar Naciones Unidas
Av. Naciones Unidas y Av. Shyris
First bus: 08h00
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 16h00
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
First bus: 08h05
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 16h05
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
First bus: 08h22
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 16h22
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
First bus: 08h25
Frecuency : 1 hora
Last bus: 16h25
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
First bus: 08h30
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 16h30
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
First bus: 08h40
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 16h40
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
Bolivar entre Benalcázar y Cuenca
First bus: 08h55
Frecuency : 1 hora
Last bus: 16h55
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
First bus: 09h15
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 17h15
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
First bus: 10h00
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 18h00
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
First bus: 10h05
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 18h05
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
First bus: 10h20
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 18h20
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
First bus: 10h25
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 18h25
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)
First bus: 10h30
Frecuency: 1 hora
Last bus: 18h30
Take a relaxing moment with the view of one of the valleys of Quito in the middle of the city surrounded by greenery.
Indications
- 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
- Sunblock protection
- Cap or hat
- Comfortable clothes
- Photo camera
- Good energy to enjoy the journey
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
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
- Hop On - Hop Off from 08h00 to 16h00
Adults
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13 a 64 años Nacionales y extranjeros
Special
-
Children (-12) adults (+65) and people with disabilities
- Valid for the day of purchase and the next day
- Hop On - Hop Off from 08h00 to 16h00
Adults
-
13 to 64 years
- Valid for two tours the same day (Quito City Tour 08h00 / 09h00 – 12h00 / Mitad del Mundo Tour 12h00 – 19h00 ) in this case the Quito City Tour does not have stops
- Valid for tours on different days
