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Private Quito City Tour: Teleferico, Basilica & Equator Line★ 4.95 (597) · 8h
Best value
Quito Old Town, Cable Car & Equator tour with guide★ 4.86 (81) · 7h–8h
Top rated
Quito: Private Day Tour, Middle of the World & Cable Car★ 4.99 (270) · 6h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 15 options: US$ 67–US$ 295 (median US$ 119). With an extra fee to pay on site: 8 of 15. With 100+ reviews: 8 of 15.
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Private experiences (5)
Quito: Equator Line & Teleférico Private Tour with PickupYou’ll walk right along the equator line near Quito, try your luck balancing an egg at Intiñan Solar Museum, then ride up into cool mountain air on Quito’s Teleférico cable car with a local guide. Expect laughs, odd science tricks, sweeping volcano views — plus hotel pickup and private transport so you can just enjoy being here.
Quito: Private Colonial City Tour, Cable Car & Equator LineYou’ll start by wandering through Quito’s colonial heart—gargoyles on cathedrals, gold-leaf churches, plazas buzzing with life—before riding the Teleférico cable car high above the city. Stand at Mitad del Mundo with one foot in each hemisphere and try quirky experiments at Intiñan Museum. This private city tour includes pickup, local guide, flexible stops and time for surprises along the way.
Quito: Old Town, Teleférico & Equator Private Day TripYou’ll stroll through Quito’s historic center with a local guide who brings legends to life, ride high above the city on the Teleférico cable car for sweeping Andean views, and stand right on the equator line at Intiñan Solar Museum. Expect laughter, unexpected flavors, and moments where you just pause to take it all in.
Quito: Private Historic Center, Cable Car & Equator TourYou’ll ride Quito’s cable car for sweeping views, straddle two hemispheres at the equator line, wander through centuries-old plazas with your local guide, and end with a chocolate tasting that lingers long after you leave. Expect laughter, history, and small surprises—this day really stays with you.
Cable Car and Quito Old Town Private Tour: 13,000-foot volcano viewpointA private cable car and walking tour of Quito combines a 10–15 minute ascent to Cruz Loma at 13,000 feet on Pichincha volcano with an afternoon walk through the UNESCO-listed old town, including Independence Square, San Francisco Church built in 1540, the baroque Church of the Society of Jesus, and El Panecillo's winged Virgin Mary statue. A certified English-speaking guide picks you up from your hotel and leads the full day; the cable car ride and some church visits are optional depending on which option you choose at checkout.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Quito without a rental car—the guide handles all the driving and navigation, and you see both the volcano viewpoint and the colonial center in a single private day without waiting for group departures.
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Mindo Cloud Forest Day Tour from Quito: Hummingbirds & Cable CarYou're picked up from your Quito hotel at 8am and driven to the Mindo Cloud Forest, where you'll stand at a hummingbirds' farm with birds landing on your hands, ride a cable car 530 meters over the canopy, hike to the Nambillo waterfall for a swim, and taste chocolate at a local plantation. Your certified English-speaking guide handles all logistics and timing, returning you by 5:30pm—no arranging transport or entry fees yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see hummingbirds, a cable car view, and a waterfall in one day without arranging your own transport or entry fees—the private format means the guide adjusts the pace to your energy level and interests, and you're not locked into a group schedule.
Quito: Teleférico & Mitad del Mundo with Intiñan MuseumYou get picked up from your hotel and taken to four major Quito landmarks—the cable car at 4,090 meters, two colonial churches, and Independence Plaza—plus the Intiñan Museum where you run experiments on the equator line. Chocolate tasting and all entry fees are included. A certified guide handles the history and timing, so you don't have to piece together transport or worry about missing the best light at each stop.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Quito highlights—the cable car view, colonial churches, the equator—without arranging separate transport or timing each stop yourself. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you see the city with someone who knows it, not as part of a crowd.
Quito: Full City Tour with Cable Car, Equator Line & All AdmissionsYou’ll climb basilica towers for city views, ride the Teleferico cable car up above Quito, stand on both hemispheres at Intiñan Solar Museum, wander centuries-old plazas with your local guide—and maybe taste real Ecuadorian chocolate along the way. Expect moments that stick with you long after you leave.
Quito: Colonial Old Town, Teleferico & Equator Line Full DayYou walk Quito's colonial core—Independence Plaza, the Cathedral, the gold-filled Compañía church, San Francisco—then ride the Teleferico cable car to 4,050 meters for panoramic views of the city and surrounding volcanoes. In the afternoon, you visit the Intiñan Solar Museum at the equator line for interactive demonstrations and photos straddling two hemispheres. Private transport, a guide, and water are included throughout the full day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Quito's colonial heart, ride the cable car, and stand on the equator—all in one day without arranging separate transport or tickets between stops. The private vehicle and guide handle the logistics, so you focus on the sights.
Quito City Tour: Mitad del Mundo, Teleferico & PanecilloA seven-hour guided tour of Quito's main attractions with a bilingual local guide, covering the historic center, El Panecillo, the Basilica of the National Vow, the Teleferico cable car at 4,100 meters, and the Mitad del Mundo monument. Transport, guide, and most entry fees are included; the Basilica tower climb and Teleferico entrance are optional add-ons. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour moves between five stops over seven hours with transport arranged, so the day holds together without you building it—a full Quito itinerary in one morning without the logistics of getting between sites.
Mindo Cloud Forest Birdwatching: Hummingbirds & WaterfallThis birdwatching and hiking tour from Quito explores the Mindo Cloud Forest in seven to eight hours with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. You visit the Ornithological Point to feed hummingbirds, ride the Mindo Cable Car over the mountains to reach Nambillo waterfall, walk through the Butterfly Farm, and tour a chocolate factory. Two purchase options let you add or skip entry tickets and lunch.Is it for me?Choose All Included if you want meals and entry fees covered upfront; pick No Ticket–No Lunch if you'd rather pay separately and control your own timing at each stop.
Quilotoa & Baños 2-Day Tour: Lagoon, Swing & Cable CarYou spend two days moving through Ecuador's highlands and cloud forest, visiting Quilotoa's crater lake and Baños' adventure attractions. Your guide handles the route, all entry fees are covered, and you return to Quito by evening on day two. Bring layers—the altitude and weather change fast.Is it for me?Book this if you want Ecuador's most famous highland and adventure attractions in one trip without arranging your own transport, guides, or tickets—the two-day structure is what fits all the major stops into one journey from Quito.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 15 of the 15 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Private Quito City Tour: Teleferico, Basilica & Equator Line is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.95 out of 5 across 597 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 5 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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