Ecuador · City Tours

8-Hour Quito City Tour with Old Town Highlights and Cable Car

8 Hours Round trip from Quito Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Quito's Old Town, including the Basilica, Independence Square, and Church of San Francisco
02 Stop at Santo Domingo Square and the traditional neighbourhood of La Ronda
03 Take a breathtaking cable car ride more than 4000 metres above sea level
04 Relish an authentic Ecuadorian lunch

Tour the old town of Ecuador's capital with stops at the Basilica, Independence Square, Church of San Francisco, La Compañía Church, Santo Domingo Square, and La Ronda. Enjoy amazing city views from more than 4000 meters while riding in a cable car, learn about the sites you visit with your Ecuador tour guide, and have an authentic Ecuadorian meal over lunch.

Enjoy amazing city views from more than 4000 meters while riding in a cable car, learn about the sites you visit with your Ecuador tour guide, and have an authentic Ecuadorian meal over lunch.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Quito

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Quito Old Town and Cable Car Tour

08:00 - Pick-up from the hotel.
08:30 to 12:30 - Explore the old town and see the following sites:
- The Basilica, the largest neo-Gothic basilica in Quito.
- Independence Square, an important memorial of the Ecuadorian struggle.
- Church of San Francisco, which dates back to the 16th century.
- La Compañía Church, or the Jesuit Church, one of the most popular churches in Quito.
- Santo Domingo Square and the traditional neighbourhood of La Ronda.
12:30 to 13:30 - Have a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.
14:00 to 17:00 - Visit the Cable Car station and take a breathtaking ride 4000 metres above sea level.
17:30 - Return to your accommodation in Quito.