Tours & Sightseeing in Ecuador

Discover indigenous arts and local markets during this cultural tour of Otavalo Market and Laguna Cuicocha from Quito. Escape the city and journey into Ecuador's more rural hillsides as you follow your guide through some of the area's top cultural attractions.

Experience the history, culture, architecture and natural beauty of Quito on this memorable tour of Ecuador's capital city. Follow your expert guide through city streets and journey across the skies in South America's highest gondola. Explore a volcano on foot during a three-hour hike and make the most of your time in this incredible city!

With so much to see in the historical center of Quito, you'll cover more ground with a personal guide. This private half-day tour includes visits to prominent plazas, churches, and museums of this World Heritage Site, designated by UNESCO for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture. Don't miss a stop at El Panecillo, where a statue of La Virgen de Quito overlooks the city.

Guayaquil, Ecuador's coastal hub on the Pacific Ocean, is surrounded by natural estuaries and mangrove forests. Experience the best of both worlds - urban and natural - during this tour. Spend the morning touring some of Guayaquil's most interesting sites, while learning about its culture and history from a local guide. In the afternoon, journey to the mangroves of Estero Salado to spot endemic birds like herons and cormorants in their natural environment.

Known as the "Pearl of the Pacific," the city of Guayaquil combines colonial-era buildings and a lively street scene into a distinct cultural experience. Visit the city's top attractions with a guide who can provide historical and cultural insight on this 3-hour guided tour, which includes a special visit to the Parque Historico.

Tour the capital city of Quito at your leisure with this popular hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy hassle-free double-decker transportation through narrow city streets as you make your way to numerous city attractions and landmarks. Choose to get off at any of the 11 stops and make the most of your time in Quito.

Discover Santa Cruz Island and its surrounding bays on this half-day tour. Visit six key areas in this region including the Loberia, home to a sea lion colony and the 'Bay of Franklin,' where you can find sea turtles, golden rays, eagle rays, and mangroves. Take in the exquisite beauty of the island as you learn about the Galapagos Islands on this comprehensive tour.

Journey to the Middle of the World on this memorable tour that stops at the Pululahua Crater, Intinan Museum and more. You'll learn about local customs and traditions from a friendly guide and capture panoramic city views of stunning Quito from atop Teleferico.

Travel to the Middle of the World with a stop at Mitad del Mundo after a personalized tour of Quito. First, a private guide provides insight on the capital city's historical center, including its World Heritage-listed monuments and churches. After a hike to El Panecillo, a lookout point above the city and home to La Virgen de Quito statue, you'll stand at the Equatorial monument - 0 degrees latitude.

Cajas National Park and the city of Cuenca offer the best of this part of Ecuador and this full-day tour includes both. Enjoy a moderate hike in Cajas National Park to appreciate its unique geography, flora, and fauna, including llamas. In Cuenca, see the architecture, churches, art, and ambiance that make this one of the most beautiful cities in Ecuador.

Enjoy a sampling of the natural, cultural and historical sights found around Quito during this comprehensive full-day tour. Take in gorgeous hilltop views of the city from Panecillo Hill and San Juan Mirador. You'll also explore Quito's historic city center by visiting several of its churches and colonial-era buildings. After lunch experience life on both sides of the earth's equator at the Middle of the World monument before finishing your day with the amazing landscapes of Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. Your comprehensive Quito trip also includes a guide, some site entrance fees and an optional private tour upgrade.

Explore Quito's UNESCO-listed historic center and visit the famous Equator Line on this full-day tour from Quito. Admire landmarks such as the Basilica del Voto Nacional and the San Fransisco Monastery on a walking tour of Quito; take in the views from the Mirador del Panecillo viewpoint; then walk along the Equator Line at the Mitad del Mundo. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Explore the historic sights of Quito, including its iconic 'Middle of the World' monument situated on the equator, during this full-day private tour. Start your day in the Old Town section of Quito, visiting two of its top churches, La Compañía and San Francisco, and checking out the government palace. You'll then head to the 'Mitad del Mundo' (Middle of the World) monument, marking zero degrees of latitude, where you'll explore the Intiñan museum and a number of on-site attractions dedicated to this unique geographic location. This Quito city excursion also covers round-trip hotel transport, a private guide and vehicle and entrance fees.

Combine a city tour of downtown Quito with a ride on the Telef erico on this 6-hour experience. Get panoramic views of the area around Quito from the cable car and learn about the city's history through visits to the historic center's squares, churches, and significant buildings. Round-trip transportation from select Quito hotels included.

See many sides of Guayaquil, Ecuador during this guided nighttime city tour and river tour. Start at Parque de la Iguanas where dozens of docile, friendly iguanas have taken up residence. Stroll the bustling riverfront Malecón 2000 boardwalk area before boarding the Pirate Morgan boat for a one hour (approximately) tour on the Guayas River including views of the illuminated city, neighborhoods, and lighthouse.

What better way is there to get to know a new place and sustainably get around than by bike? With Mindo BIking, you will be able to rent a bike for a day (from 8:30 am up to 6:00 pm) and take a cruise around the beautiful cloud forest and surrounding area.

Spend an entire day exploring the city of Quito with an expert guide. Learn about local cultures and traditions as you make your way through scenic landscapes and urban streets. Visit Teleferico and relax on a picturesque horseback ride to Pichincha Volcano, where you'll find incredible views of Quito.

Discover the rich culture and history of Old Town Quito on this 4-hour guided walking tour. Hear the stories and legends behind the Ecuadorian capital's most iconic landmarks that you visit, including Independence Plaza, Government Palace, the Independence Monument, and the Archbishop's palace. On this tour, you don't just sightsee - try your hand at making traditional chocolate, too. Plus top off this fantastic day with a stop at an old-school ice cream shop, and sample delightful flavors.

This private Quito sightseeing tour gives you the inside scoop on Quito attractions. Along with a guide, travel through the city's lovely settings en route to top sights such as Independence Square, San Francisco Church, and a vista point favorited by locals. Your guide shares fun facts and information about the city to help you see it through a local lens.

When the French Geodesic Mission surveyed the equator in 1739, they declared the spot of this monument outside Qutio as the Middle of the World. With this full-day tour from Quito, enjoy a day away from the city as you visit the Middle of the World monument, as well as the real Latitude Zero 787 feet away. You'll have time to visit the Ethnographic Museum and the Inti Nan Museum.