Middle of the World Monument tour: Stand on equator

Stand straddling the equator at the iron monument marking Earth's division.

A 3-hour private tour from Quito takes you to the Middle of the World Monument (Ciudad Mitad del Mundo), the iron and concrete structure marking the equatorial line between the northern and southern hemispheres. Your guide meets you in Quito and handles transport to the site. Entry to the Intiñan Museum and the monument itself are included, so you walk both before reaching the famous photo spot where you stand with one foot on each half of the world. A professional guide in English or Spanish leads the tour. Children from age 2 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Middle of the World and Pululahua

• Explore Intiñan Museum
• Visit Middle of the World Monument
• Take photo with one foot in each hemisphere
• Shop for souvenirs

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Quito location and a drive to the equatorial line north of the city. Your guide explains how the line was discovered as you move through the Intiñan Museum, which documents the history of the equator's identification. The museum visit sets up what you'll see at the monument itself.

At the Middle of the World Monument, you reach the iron and concrete structure that marks the division between hemispheres. The main draw is the photo: you stand with one foot planted in the northern hemisphere and one in the southern, a moment most travelers want to capture. The site has local shops where you can browse souvenirs after your time at the monument. The whole experience runs three to four hours from start to finish, including the museum, the monument, and travel time.

Your guide is a professional who speaks English or Spanish and travels with you throughout. The tour operates in all weather, so bring warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Food and drinks are not included, so plan to eat before or after, or budget for a meal nearby.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip transport from Quito.
• entry to the Intiñan Museum.
• entrance fee to the Middle of the World Monument.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by BM TOURS SA

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Quito without a car: hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you'll travel as a small private group rather than joining a larger tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years).

Can I book this tour if I'm staying in central Quito without a car?

Yes. Pickup from your Quito location is included in the tour price, so you don't need your own transport to reach the monument.

What exactly is the Middle of the World Monument?

Ciudad Mitad del Mundo is an iron and concrete structure built on the equatorial line, marking the division between the northern and southern hemispheres. It's the main photo spot where you stand with one foot on each side of the world.

What's inside the Intiñan Museum?

The Intiñan Museum documents how the equatorial line was discovered and identified. Your guide walks you through it before heading to the monument, so you understand the history behind the site.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes. The tour operates regardless of weather, so dress appropriately for rain or sun. Bring a camera for the photo at the monument and cash if you want to buy souvenirs in the local shops.