Central Andes
HISTORIC QUITO CITY TOUR & LINE
Full Day Tour
Tour
Cultural Tour
Visit the largest and best preserved historic center in South America. Experience Quito's culture and traditional trades. Then, during the Middle of the World experience, defy the laws of physics.
Highlights
- Explore Quito on board a trolley that's a replica of a historic tram
- Admire the churches and colonial monuments of the historic center
- Take in views of colonial and modern Quito from the Mirador del Panecillo
- Visit the Middle of the World Monument and village
- Have experiences that defy the laws of physics
HISTORIC QUITO CITY TOUR & LINE
Description
Welcome to the historic center of Quito and the Middle of the World Monument, two must-see destinations in Ecuador.
Quito's historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an architectural and cultural gem. This area preserves its original colonial layout with cobblestone streets, plazas, and historic buildings dating from the 16th to the 19th century. Highlights include the impressive Church of the Society of Jesus, with its golden facade and altar, and Independence Plaza, surrounded by iconic buildings such as the Carondelet Palace. The historic center offers a rich cultural experience, with museums, art galleries, and a vibrant culinary scene that blends traditional and modern flavors.
A few kilometers north of Quito is the Middle of the World Monument, which marks the location where the equatorial line divides the northern and southern hemispheres. Here, visitors can pose with one foot in each hemisphere and explore the fascinating Ethnographic Museum, showcasing Ecuador's cultural diversity. Additionally, near this monument is the Pululahua volcano crater, one of the few inhabited craters in the world.
Tourists can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and hike through its lush surroundings.
These destinations combine history, science, and nature, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for travelers.
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HISTORIC QUITO CITY TOUR & LINE
Itinerary
Full Day Tour
Begin by a visit to one of South America's best preserved historic city centers. Go to the Basilica del Voto Nacional Church, where you can climb up its high domes. Move towards the Panecillo viewpoint, an iconic place in the city, renowned for its beauty and giant statue of the Winged Virgin - here you can admire a beautiful landscape of both colonial and modern Quito (entrance to churches not included). Continue on to the traditional La Ronda neighborhood. In this romantic setting you can find workshops where you can learn from a group of authentic artisans how their work is done. See historic trades that keep alive the cultural traditions of this charming city. Stop at Zona Rosa for approximately an hour and a half to have some free time for lunch (not included). You will then go to the Middle of the World City, where you can see the monument that divides the northern and southern hemispheres of the planet. Entrance to the Middle of the World complex is included ,where you can enjoy experiences that defy the laws of physics and occur only in this part of the world.<br>NOTE: On Sunday, this tour operates in an inverted way, first you visit the Middle of the World and then you have the city tour.
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What to Bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable footwear
- Sunglasses
- Sportswear
- Warm jacket
- Rain gear
- Biodegradable sunscreen
- Sun hat
- Personal medication
Know before you go
- If we do not complete the quote of 4 passengers at least, you have to pay a single support.
- We prefet american dollar
- If you want to change your tour date, You can send us an email to info@mytripecuador.com with at least a two-day notice
