Quito Viewpoints Tour: 4 Volcanoes & Mountain City Views

Four vantage points above 9,000 feet show you why Quito sits in a ring of volcanoes.

This four-hour tour visits four of Quito's highest viewpoints (El Panecillo Hill, Teleferico, San Juan Hill and Itchimbia Park) with private transportation and a live guide in English or Spanish. You travel by vehicle between each stop, climbing steep terrain to reach panoramic views of the city nestled in the Andes and surrounded by volcanoes. Snacks are included.

The experience

Quito sits at over 9,000 feet above sea level, the second-highest capital in the world after La Paz, and the altitude alone makes the views dramatic. The tour strings together four of the city's most important viewpoints, each one chosen for what it reveals about Quito's position in the Andes and the volcanic ring that surrounds it. You travel between stops by private vehicle, which matters because the steep hikes between vantage points would exhaust most travelers without a break to recover from the altitude.

El Panecillo Hill, Teleferico, San Juan Hill and Itchimbia Park each offer a different angle on the city's landscape, culture and history. Your guide speaks English or Spanish and walks you through what you're seeing at each stop: the geography, the landmarks, the stories that shape how Quito sits in this mountain range. The tour runs twice daily, at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, and includes snacks to help with the altitude adjustment.

Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available, and the tour welcomes children from age 4. If you want to add a fifth stop, that's possible with advance notice and an extra cost arranged when you book.

What’s included

• Your booking includes private transportation between all four viewpoints.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• and snacks to help with the altitude.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendly

Operated by Guide Ecuador Travel

Is this one for you?At four hours, the tour fits into a morning or afternoon without eating the whole day, leaving you time to explore the city center or rest at your hotel before or after. The steep hikes require a reasonable level of fitness, though the private vehicle between stops means you're not climbing continuously.

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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 (4 to 14 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What are the four viewpoints on this tour?

El Panecillo Hill, Teleferico, San Juan Hill and Itchimbia Park are the four stops, each one chosen for its vantage point over Quito and the surrounding volcanoes.

How does the altitude affect the tour?

Quito sits at over 9,000 feet above sea level, so the steep hikes between viewpoints can leave you breathless. The private vehicle transport between stops gives you time to recover, and snacks are included to help with the adjustment.

What times does the tour depart?

The tour runs twice daily: at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm, so you can choose the time that fits the rest of your day in the city.