Full Quito City Tour including Middle of the World and Teleferico Cable Car
• 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 famous Teleferico Cabe Car and enjoy an amazing hike through one of the trails in Cruz Loma.
Options
2 travelers - Departs Daily
Price of the tour per person when there are 2 Travelers in the party - Departs Daily.
Pickup included
What's included in Full Quito City Tour including Middle of the World and Teleferico Cable Car
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
An early pick up form your hotel (8h00 approximately) to take a ride through Occidental Av. to the embarking point of TeleferiQ Cable Car parking lot (2950 m.A.S.L) to mount up on our teleferico car. You will ride up 4050 m. high to land on the Pichincha ladders, aka. Cruz Loma. The chilly wind and the lovely landscape is ideal for a small hike o optional horse ride on the area. This site offers an outstanding panoramic view of almost the whole Quito City and the volcanoes that shield her (a open sky day provide view of Antisana, Cotopaxi and Cayambe and up to 13 volcanoes and summits around Quito).
Mitad Del Mundo
You will then 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 define 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).
Fundacion Iglesia de la Compania
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, and if timing allows, enjoy an amazing 360- degree view from Panecillo Hill before riding back to your hotel of stay in Quito.
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
- Entrance fee to the Cable Car Teleferico
- Tips & Gratuities (optional)
- Middle of the World city OR Intiñan Musem
- Entrance fees to San Francisco Church and museums.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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, hat.
- 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. Note: The exact time of departure will be informed upon confirmation (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY). Address: Your hotel of stay in Quito, Ecuador (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY). Dates: See Availability Return point: Your hotel of stay in Quito, Ecuador (hotels within the urban perimeter ONLY). IMPORTANT NOTE: A voucher will be sent with the exact place and time to start the tour
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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)
