Full-Day Quito City Tour to Mitad del Mundo and Historic Center

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Watch the city of Quito from one of the towers of the Basilica Church
• 02 Learn more about the Street of the 7 Crosses
• 03 Marvel at the cultural and artistic richness of the baroque church La Compañía de Jesús
• 04 Compare the views of Quito from the Virgen del Panecillo
• 05 Feel the energy of standing at Latitude 0 with your feet on both hemispheres of the Earth

This tour combines Quito's historic center with a visit to the Equatorial Line or Middle of the World. Explore squares, residences, convents, and churches filled with golden altars and magnificent colonial works of art, then continue to the Pululahua Crater Viewpoint and the Middle of the World, where you can place your feet on both hemispheres. It is an ideal way to discover both the cultural heritage of Quito and one of Ecuador's most iconic landmarks.

Explore squares, residences, convents, and churches filled with golden altars and magnificent colonial works of art, then continue to the Pululahua Crater Viewpoint and the Middle of the World, where you can place your feet on both hemispheres.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Quito

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Quito Historic Center and Mitad del Mundo

• 09:00 AM: Meet your guide and begin your journey from your hotel to the old part of the city.
• Visit the Basílica del Voto Nacional, La Compañía de Jesús, Plaza de la Independencia, and the Virgen del Panecillo.
• See the magnificent Intiñan Museum and experience standing in the middle of the world.
• Return to your hotel at the end of the visits.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• National tourist guide with bilingual license
• Land transportation

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Meals and beverages
• Gratuities (optional)

What to bring

• Comfortable walking pants
• Long sleeve shirts or T-shirts
• Windbreaker and waterproof jacket
• Sun block
• Water for hydration
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sun hat
• Sunglasses
• Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Pickup from your hotel in Quito

Tour start

Quito, Ecuador

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.