Private Sightseeing Tours in Quito

Maximise your time in Quito with a private full-day tour that checks off all of the capital's most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center; admire landmarks such as Plaza de la Independencia, San Francisco Monastery, and the Panecillo; then walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan museum. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Straddle two different hemispheres during this half-day visit to the equator at Ecuador's famous 'Mitad del Mundo' with a stop at Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve. Try out some unique physics experiments demonstrating the influence of the earth's poles at the Intiñan Museum, and see the on-site Ethnographic Museum chronicling the people of Ecuador. You'll also get a chance to admire the beautiful landscape of Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve during a brief stop. This trip includes a guide, Intiñan Museum entrance fees, round-trip hotel transport and optional upgrade for a private tour.

Immerse yourself in Quito's colonial past during this 4-hour tour of the city's Old District and major historic sights. Explore the top attractions of the city's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, including the churches of San Francisco and La Compañía, its main Basilica, Independence Plaza and government palace. You'll also enjoy postcard-worthy views of the city from Panecillo Hill and learn about Quito's history, food and culture from your guide. This half-day tour of Quito also covers entrance fees at La Compañía and San Francisco church and round-trip hotel transport.

See the diverse natural landscapes of Ecuador up close on this private tour of the Mindo Nambillo Cloud Forest Reserve from Quito. Check out thundering waterfalls, winding rivers and lush, tropical rainforest on this epic Ecuadorian adventure. Choose a hike to meet your level of fitness and venture into the forest with your guide, who will point out insects, birds and indigenous plant species. Gain a more complete understanding of this natural wonder, which stretches from the mossy floor to the towering canopy. Once you've worked up an appetite, tuck into a hearty lunch and recount the birds and animals you spotted on this tour.

Journey into the Ecuadorian highlands on this private Papllacta volcano and hot springs tour. Follow your guide to the Andes mountain range, located 1.5 hours from Quito, and check out the thermal volcanic waters around the Papllacta Volcano. Learn about the geological layers from your guide and slip into these healing natural pools that contain sulfates, sodium, calcium and other restorative minerals.

Take your adventure to new heights with a guided hike on Cotopaxi, one of Ecuador's highest active volcanoes. This full-day excursion takes you into Cotopaxi National Park in the comfort of a private vehicle. Enjoy incredible Andean landscapes, including Laguna de Limpiopungo. Please note, the volcano hike is weather permitting.

Maximise your time in Quito with a private full-day tour that checks off three of the capital's most popular attractions. Take in the highlights of the UNESCO-listed historic center, walk along the Equator Line at the Intiñan museum; then marvel at the views from the Pululahua crater. Tour includes lunch, hotel pickup, and all activities.

A trip to Ecuador's alpine capital isn't complete without a hike up its highest volcano. Enjoy this flexible day-trip to Cotopaxi National Park and take in some authentic Andean culture along the way. Witness Ecuador's stunning biodiversity first hand and breathe in the fresh (thin) air during scenic hikes suitable for all abilities. 

Cover historic Quito and nearby Mitad del Mundo in one day on foot and by car. Visit Quito's Basilica, one of the largest neo-Gothic churches in the Americas, Independence Square, gold-covered La Compañia Church, San Francisco Square, and the historic architecture, cafes, and shops of cobblestoned La Ronda Street. Drive up Panecillo Hill to see the 18th-century sculpture of the Virgen of Quito, then continue to the geographic center of the world at Mitad del Mundo.

Spend the day exploring the Ecuadorian Andes' most western volcano on this private tour of Quilotoa. Experience the stunning beauty of this water-filled caldera and navigate the landscapes that surround it. This dormant volcano last erupted 80 years ago following 14,000 years of dormancy.

Escape the city for the wild landscapes of the Cotopaxi National Park on this private full-day adventure from Quito. Drive along the spectacular Route of the Volcanoes, hike around Cotopaxi Volcano, then enjoy a thrilling mountain bike ride through the Andes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Quito, filled with sunny plazas, historic churches, and streets lined with colonial architecture, has one of the best-preserved historic centers in South America. This private tour gives you an overview of the Ecuadorean capital so you'll have a better sense of what to explore during the rest of your stay. Skipping the line at several attractions in town leaves time for a trip to the Middle of the World monument just outside Quito.

Take a full day private tour from Quito to the remote Quilotoa Crater Lake and be back in time for dinner. The journey by private transportation is part of the adventure, with impressive views of volcanoes and the highlands. Get to know the the Quilotoa community and listen to local legends.  After your trek around the lagoon, choose from a variety of activities, including kayak and mule rentals (at your own expense).

Enhance your experience of the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo) on a private 3-hour tour from Quito. Alongside a local guide, you'll visit the Intiñan Museum to learn about the discovery of the equator and then straddle the Northern and Southern Hemispheres at the Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo). Private hotel pickup and drop-off in Quito are included.

The Equator line and the Pululahua Crater are two of the most visited attractions around Quito. This private half-day tour combines both, with a visit to the Intiñan Equator Museum, followed by a scenic tour of Pululahua. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

With the snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano (the second highest active volcano in the world) at its heart, Cotopaxi National Park provides a playground for outdoor adventure south of Quito. With this day trip, explore the park's forests, mountains, lakes, and other ecosystems and your own pace with expertise from your own private naturalist guide.