Top Things to do in San Antonio de Pichincha
What to do and see in San Antonio de Pichincha, Pichincha Province: The Best City Tours
Discover the best top things to do in San Antonio de Pichincha, Ecuador including Private Tour: Middle of the World Monument and Quito City Tour, 3-Days Layover Stay in Quito, Self-Guided Scooter Tour of Quito & Mitad del Mundo, 12-Day Trip Machu Picchu & Galápagos Islands, City Tour Con Mitad Del Mundo, Mitad del Mundo and Teleferico Private tour, Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours, Quito Old Town and Middle of the World Private Tour, Quito City Tour, Equator Museum and Pululahua Crater, City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World.
1. Private Tour: Middle of the World Monument and Quito City Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy a charming tour to the monument of the Middle of the World in Quito. This historic place is full of life and colors and it is located at parallel zero marking he division between the northern and southern hemispheres as established by the French Geodesic Mission in the eighteenth century. You will also visit the Inti Ñam museum, crossed by the parallel zero, where you are going to learn about the magnetic forces that the platet applyes on us on the different hemispheres and more.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By edvaldos973
Outstanding service. Carlos was unbelievable helpful, knowledgable, professional and friendly. I would definitely recommend and use his services again. He showed me the best Church I have ever seen. Thank you Carlos for a great day in Quito.
2. 3-Days Layover Stay in Quito
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Stay at the safe side with your family and avoid unnecessary crowds... Maximize your layover in Quito, escorted by local experts, and visit the highlights of the city from the comfort and safety of this private and flexible tour. Get the bes, punctual and safest airport assistance in Quito!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport transfers IN / OUT, Private transport, Certified English speaking guide, 2 nights accommodation, Mentioned accommodation or similar (depending on availability)
Exclusions: Other meals, Drinks
Reviewed By JeannePlantation
I had only one afternoon in Quito to sightsee. I contacted Ecuador's Best Tour with late notice by email and Luis replied right away. Luis has a great laid back, no worries attitude and assured me he would take care of everything and pick me up at my hotel. He arrived early to pick me up. I was thrilled to visit the beautiful Church la Compania. Luis was very knowledgeable about the history of the church and architecture. Next we visited a beautiful view of the city with the statue Virgin of El Panecillo. I only had a few hours to visit and Ecuador's Best Tours really helped me make the most of my visit. I highly recommend booking this with this company and you will be lucky if Luis is your guide. His English is extraordinary and he's just a pleasant guide to be around. I have toured many places around the would and I would say Luis was one of the best guides I have encountered. I got some great photos from my visit and hope to return someday. I would certainly use Ecuador's Best Tours again.
3. Self-Guided Scooter Tour of Quito & Mitad del Mundo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
There is a lot to see in Quito, that is for sure. We provide a fully automatic, 150cc motorscooter equipped with a pre-programmed GPS navigation unit. The GPS guides you from one point to the next, using an optimized route that brings you to great places while avoiding any dangerous parts of the city No other Quito tour gives you more things to see and do! This tour has no set start and end times or set dates. Start and end when you want, any day of the week. All riders are given an orientation and safety briefing and all helmets and safety equipment are provided for free. You have 24 hours to complete your tour and the flexibility to visit just the sights that interest you. There is no better way to see the city. Set up your own personalized self-guided GPS Tour of Quito today!
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Use of Motorscooter, Use of helmet, Coffee and/or Tea, Use of programmed GPS unit
Exclusions: Entrance fees to museums and parks, Fuel, 100% refundable security deposit using a major credit card ($500)
Reviewed By TheSeanFlaherty
Did the Pacific Discovery tour, 7-day motorcycle trip. This operation is unbelievable. They have thought of every detail from the rural farm, cocoa forests and fruit plantation stops where we got some hands-on learning from passionate, local experts to the small, super-friendly accommodations nestled in the rainforests with waterfalls and rope-swings. I was blown away at every turn. Ask for "Andy" >> the super-charismatic wonder guide who is so easy-going, caring, and authentic, that he makes you feel like his lifelong best friend after the first evening. This was the best boys trip I've ever been on. (And I have been on a lot of them!) 7 days of adrenalin pumping experience. You will be pleasantly exhausted every night and you will not be let down.
4. 12-Day Trip Machu Picchu & Galápagos Islands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
History & Culture – Galapagos Islands – Inca´s Ruins This 12 day adventure package allows you to explore a great variety of landscapes in Ecuador and Perú as well as nature and cultural highlights, which you will be able to observe on this fully guided tour. From the capital Quito, which was one of the first cities declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, you will go to Lima, the City of the Kings, Cuzco, Machu Pichu and its Sacred Valley to admire the inca´s ruins and history. This is a great chance to see the main of Ecuador and Perú Highlights.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 11 nights accommodation, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Adventure program in private and small groups, English - Spanish speaking certified guide, Snorkeling equipment, Airfare Lima / Cusco / Lima, Private transfers in air-conditioned vehicle with private driver, Bus round trip (Consettur to Machupicchu), Personal assistance in English and Spanish.
Exclusions: International flights (GYE - LIMA), Galapagos National Park entrance fee. $100,00, INGALA $20,00 fee to Galapagos, Travel insurance (mandatory), Entrance to Cusco Cathedral (USD 14), Food and drinks, unless specified, Tips, Airfare Quito/Guayaquil - Galápagos - Guayaquil
Reviewed By Bretekiel
We had a great day trip from Quito to Cotopaxi with our guide Daniel. He picked us up from our hotel on time at 8am and drove expertly to Cotopaxi taking a scenery road which allowed us to appreciate the geography of the inter-valley region. The drive took about 1.5 hours. His approach takes you around the volcanoes from all angles. Daniel was truly passionate about Ecuador and very knowledgeable about wildlife and vegetation of the region. He stopped plenty of times for awesome picture opportunities. We hiked from the parking lot (15K ft) to the refuge (16K ft) doing the zig-zag approach and experienced no issues with altitude sickness whatsoever (he stopped by a kiosko where we could buy coca candy and leaves if needed before entering the park). The weather was awful as we ascended, with small hail and dust from the strong winds, but he was patient and set the pace perfectly for us to successfully reach the refuge. We grabbed hot chocolate up in the refuge (2.5 per cup, bring change) and warmed up before going back down. On our way back to Quito, we stopped by an authentic local restaurant around 3pm where we had a soup, a pork dish, and an ice cream. Back to the hotel by 5pm promptly. This is a great experience for a Quito escapade which you should consider if you're looking to do something based off the city.
5. City Tour Con Mitad Del Mundo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover the main attractions of the city of Quito in a single day, visit the Middle of the World, the Historic Center and the Pululahua viewpoint. Our specialized guides give you the best experience in our beautiful city.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
6. Mitad del Mundo and Teleferico Private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Explore the equator line complex. It is halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole, at 0 degrees latitude. You will walk on the equator that divides the planet into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere. Discover all the information about the Geodesical French Mision and take amazing photos in the equator line. In the complex you have the monument, the equator line representation (240 m south of the 0,0,000), cocoa and beer museum. In the afternoon you'll ride the gondola, running from the edge of the city up the east side of Pichincha Volcano to lookout Cruz Loma. It is one of the highest aerial lifts in the world, rising from 3,117 m (10,226 ft) to 3,945 m (12,943 ft). During the ascent that takes about twenty minutes it is possible to see the city and two ecosistems that are mountain andean forest and moorlands.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tour guide, Mitad del Mundo entrance fee
Exclusions: Tips, Lunch, Teleferico ticket
Reviewed By peteyrng
My friend and I had an absolutely amazing time with our guide Daniel. He answered all our questions about the area and Ecuador in general. Great conversationalist - very knowledgeable and passionate and his English is fantastic. Loved that this was a private tour so we could go exactly at the pace we wanted and ask all our questions. Guango Reserve is simply breathtaking - so many different kinds of birds and trees and so beautiful down by the river. The hot springs are relaxing and pleasant and clean. This whole tour is a great value for the money. Daniel is also a very safe driver which we really appreciated given the traffic situation in Quito. This was my favorite day we spent in Quito. Daniel is excellent at his job and we learned so much from him. Returned to our hotel relaxed and so happy! I cannot recommend this experience highly enough!!!
7. Full Day Quito City Tour - Private Tours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are specialized tour guides, we have also our private car to make all the tour, it is a new car. We also, have bike and skates for renta if you want to make the tour in another transport. We will adapt to your preferences, we have walking, biking and skating tours with all the equipment.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Licensed English/Spanish speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Meals, Entrance fees
Reviewed By Cara P
Quilotoa Lagoon is a beautiful place to visit and our tour was amazing. It was customized to fit our needs and felt relaxing abs not rushed. Our guide was great too! One caution, the hike back up is incredibly hard and will take hours. We have hiked a lot and really struggled. There are donkeys to carry you back up. However the day we were there, there were only 2 for 50 tourists. We waited for them at the bottom but soon realized people on the hill were intercepting them. So we had to hike up until we found donkeys heading down. It was a little scary thinking we might not make it back up. Just know your limits and check for Donkeys.
8. Quito Old Town and Middle of the World Private Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Quito, Ecuador’s Capital and the center of the world. This Beautiful city will take you back through 500 years of history, cultural sites and views which you will never forget.
Inclusions: Private Transportation, Professional Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Entrance fee for Basilica $2, Intiñan $4.5, La Compañia $4, Middle of the world $7, Other entrances not mentioned(as chosen in free time), Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By giorsior
This experience is a very powerful metaphor for life. Mountains, valleys, alertness, but also taking risks and persevering. It was very interesting to see that some dnf, some injured themselves, and others rose above my expectations. The tour guides were ultra trail runners, so I knew that they could provide safety for our group. My advice for future travelers: release those endorphins and dopamines by embracing the grind until the very end.
9. Quito City Tour, Equator Museum and Pululahua Crater
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 11 reviews
This one-day cultural tour takes you to the highlights of the historical center of Quito, the capital of Ecuador. The city of Quito is also listed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list. It was founded in the 16th century on the ruins of an Inca city and it stands at an altitude of 2,850 m. In the morning, you will visit Quito’s highlights, including the Panecillo, the Basilica, and the San Francisco church. You will stroll through the lovely streets and Plazas of the old town. After, you will have a local lunch “almuerzo” in the Mariscal area. Then you will drive for approximately 45 minutes to visit the Intiñan Equator Museum, located 200 meters from the Middle of the World Monument, and after that, you will have time to go to the Pululahua’s Crater. *If you would like to visit the monument of the Middle of the World, you can do it instead of visiting the Intiñan Museum for an extra cost. Please contact us for prices and let us know in advance.
Inclusions: Professional driver/ guide, Private transportation from and to Quito’s hotel (urban zone), Meals as described in the itinerary, Activities as described in the itinerary, 24/7 assistance in Dutch, English and Spanish
Exclusions: Tips for guide, Extra food and drinks
Reviewed By mbennaton
We (my husband and I ) had an amazing time in the Galapagos Islands! We did this trip at the end of October 2020 after the stressful lockdown covid months, so we were looking forward to unwind and visit for the first time the enchanted islands as our vacation. The tours designed by Rebecca Adventure were perfect and customized to our taste and needs. We visited Santa Cruz and Isabela and it was perfect because there weren't many tourists at the time due to the pandemic. We were truly impressed with all the activities, the wildlife and the services provided by our tour guides. We got to see most of the land and marine fauna that we expected, including hammerhead sharks. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable trips of our lives. We highly recommend Rebecca Adventure as your tour agency for the Galapagos and Ecuador. Biosecurity measures were very well respected on the islands, so its safe to travel! If you're looking to come to Ecuador and the Galapagos this is the time, still less tourists, the wildlife is truly impressive and besides life is short, take risks and ENJOY IT!
10. City Tour in Quito. Muffin, Cable Car, Historic Center and Middle of the World
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 14 reviews
The tour includes a visit to the Virgin of El Panecillo, located in the heart of the city, from where you can see the south, center and north of the city. Then, a visit to the main attraction of Quito: the Monument to the Middle of the World (ticket not included), which aims to highlight the exact location of the equator or equator, from which the country takes its name. Additionally, you can also visit the Intiñán and Templo del Sol museums. Tickets to these two places are not included in the tour price. Before finalizing the tour you will visit the crater of the Pululahua volcano, which is one of the very few inhabited craters in the world and is located within one of the most important geobotanical reserves in the country. It is possible that the order of activities is changed, to take better advantage of the weather conditions. The price applies to groups of two or more passengers.
Inclusions: Ecuadorian / Vegetarian Food Restaurant, Guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Snacks, Tips, Tickets to museum Mitad del Mundo & Cable Car
Reviewed By donnies714
I spent two days touring with Friends Expeditions - one day on a tour of Quito's old town and a second day tour to Otavalo. I was blessed with having Marcos for my guide, and Alix for my driver. I came to know and love Quito after our first day, especially as Marcos shared little tidbits about the city, the people, and the food that I would not have discovered on my own. I was there as a photographer, so Marcos did an excellent job guiding me to some great locations for photos. Alix was always waiting for us with a big smile. It was a joy to share both lunch and dinner with the two of them. I haven't planned on visiting Otavalo, but after our first day together, we all agreed that a trip to the markets in Otavalo would be the ticket for an exceptional second day! You can't go wrong with Friends Expeditions!
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