Quito City and Equator Line Experience
Quito, the capital of Ecuador is the second highest capital in the world after La Paz, Bolivia. Its historic center is one of the most beautiful and well preserved in the world; declared World Heritage site by the UNESCO, it is considered the Gods Face of Latin America. During this Quito Tour, you will have the opportunity to get to know the city from a lot of different points of view; admire the city from above visiting the most beautiful viewpoints; learn about its history, culture and traditions through its impressive Colonial Churches and colorful streets; visit the middle of the world and get the chance to be in the real equator line; and finish your experience from the altitude with a ride in the Quito cable car.
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Quito City and Equator Line Experience
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What's included in Quito City and Equator Line Experience
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Quito Old Town
Early in the morning we will start our city tour at Panecillo viewpoint to admire the Quito's wonders from above, then we will walk around two hours visiting the highlights of the old city such as: San Francisco Church, Compañia de Jesús Church and Sagrario Church located on “Calle de la Siete Cruces” or Garcia Moreno Street. Then we will visit the Presidential Palace lobby at Quito's main Square. To finish our visit in downtown we will visit the first Gothic Church of Ecuador "Basílica del Voto Nacional", considered the highest one in the city. This is another beautiful viewpoint to observe “The Avenue of the Volcanoes”.
Mitad Del Mundo
We will drive towards to the Equator Line Museum, where you will have the chance to take a memorable picture with one foot in each hemisphere. And also, discover a lot more about Ecuador's history and culture.
Finally, we will visit the Cable car or Teleferico, a journey to the base of Rucu Pichincha volcano, other of the must-seen viewpoints of Quito city. UPDATE: At the moment the Cable Car is closed due to technical problems, and there is no reopening date, so it is possible that it might not be possible to visit it.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- First we will have a stop between at the famous Quito's Empanadas and Ice Sorbets, you will have the opportunity to have a local taste.
- All sightseeing mentioned above
- English Speaking Certified Guide
- Compañia Church Entrance Fee, Basilica Church Entrance Fee, Santo Domingo Entrance Fee
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Equator Museum - Inti Ñan Entrance Fee
- Cable Car Ticket
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
