Full Day Tour of Quito City and Middle of the World Site
• Visit the idyllic Quito Colonia City (Independence Plaza, The Cathedra, Plaza San Francisco). • Step into South America’s best example of Spanish Baroque architecture church, La Compañia De Jesus • Step right in the middle of the world visiting the Equatorial Monument. • Catch a great 360 sight of Quito from the Virgen del Panecillo viewpoint (depends on time). • Get acquainted with Quito’s culinary delicacies during this classic-style Quito City Tour
Options
2 Travelers - Departs Daily
Price of the tour per person when there are 2 Travelers in the party. This tour could be private if there are no more reservations for the same excursion. Groups 3 + pax will be private if requested.
Pickup included
What's included in Full Day Tour of Quito City and Middle of the World Site
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mitad Del Mundo
An early pick up form your hotel (8h00 approximately) to take a ride to the northern part of the city towards Middle of the World Site. On the small Mitad del Mundo citadel you will visit the Middle of the World Monument, built in honor to the French Scientific Expedition (XVIII century) that tried to defin the location of the equator for the first time. Afterwards, you will visit the Inti Ñan Museum, a scientific and cultural museum located in the real location of the Equator Line. We will hit the road again heading back to the city to step into the past wondering around Quito Historical Center. The trip takes a brake here for lunch, your guide will give you some great options to introduce you to a bit of the Andean cuisine (lunch not included).
Continue the tour in the UNESCO World Patrimony Old Town Quito, step into the beautiful colonial churches and submerge into its history and classic art. A rich colonial legacy with European and pre-Spanish roots fill the old city. You will start by visiting San Francisco Square and Church, the Independence Square and the main Cathedral, Presidential Palace Building, and one of the best examples of the baroque movement in South America, the iconic La Compañía de Jesus church. Most of the religious buildings here date 500 years old – it will dazzle your senses. Afterwards, enjoy an amazing 360- degree view from Panecillo Hill before riding back to your hotel of stay in Quito. * The activities and timing will depend on your preferences *
Inclusions
- Bilingual Guide during the tour
- Pick up and Drop off at your hotel in Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY)
- Meals
- Hotel in Quito
- Entrances Fee to Mitad del Mundo, and some churches in the Historical Center
- Cost of extra activities not listed
- Tips & Gratuities (optional)
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Quito hosts a very variable climate. We highly recommended that travelers take a small back pack to carry all needed. Wear a light waterproof jacket (dress in layers), warm clothes, walking shoes, and sun block for sunny days.
- Money: We recommend you bring small bills to pay for the entrances and tips (USD).
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Departure Point: Hotel of your stay in Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY). Note: The exact time of departure will be informed upon confirmation. Address: Your hotel of stay in Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY), Ecuador. Dates: See Availability Return point: Your hotel of stay in Quito (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY), Ecuador. IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Local supplier telephone number: 845 345 3204 Emergency ONLY phone number (local): (593) 992747880 Note: This day tour is subject to availability and last minute changes due to forces beyond our control (Force Majeure). In this case, no refunds are possible. This is not a private tour - travelers will share the services with a group of fellow travelers (max of 12 travelers per group) NOTE (IMPORTANT): The following info from each traveler is a compulsory requirement in order to be included in the supplier’s insurance. Please provide this information as soon as possible (before travel date). Names (as they appear on the passport): Passport Number: Date of Birth: Emergency Phone Number: * If travelers fail to provide this information two days prior to date of travel, the health insurance cannot NOT be applied. NOTE (travel insurance age restriction): Travel insurance for this tour is applicable to travelers up to 69 years old ONLY. We encourage travelers of more the 69 years to hire private travel insurance, as unfortunately, they will not be covered with ours. INCLUDES: • Bilingual Professional Guide • Transportation durting the tour • Pick up / Drop off from hotel NOT INCLUDED • Other Meals • Cost of entrances to visiting sites (Teleferico - 7 USD pp, Intiñan Museum, Mitad del Mundo Citadel, some churches in the Historial Center) • Cost of extra activities • Tips & gratuities (optional)
