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Tours & Attractions in Quito

Voyzo runs 19 tours in Quito, covering 5 top attractions. A private tour means your own guide, driver, and vehicle and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

19 Tours 5 Attractions Up to 25 Guests
Tours

Tours in Quito

Quito's colonial Old Town rooftops and church domes in the Andes Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Private and Personalized City Tour of Quito, Teleferico and Middle of the World

A 100% private, personalized full-day tour combining a ride on Quito's TelefériQo cable car, a walk through the UNESCO-listed Old Town, and a stop at the Mitad del Mundo equator monument.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The Mitad del Mundo equator monument near Quito, Ecuador Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Middle of the World and Cable Car Private Tour

A private guided half-day pairing the Mitad del Mundo equator monument with a ride on the TelefériQo cable car for volcano and city views.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The Pululahua volcanic crater near Quito, Ecuador, one of the few inhabited craters in the world Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Private Tour: Middle of the World and Pululahua Crater

A private half-day tour to the Mitad del Mundo equator monument and the Intiñan Museum's equatorial science exhibits, plus a stop at the Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve — a volcanic crater that's actually inhabited.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Colonial church architecture in Quito's historic Old Town Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Private Quito City Tour with Panecillo Hill and Main Churches

A private tour through the heart of Quito's UNESCO-listed Old District, taking in the San Francisco and La Compañía de Jesús churches, the Basilica of the National Vow, Independence Plaza, and the government palace, finishing at the Panecillo Hill viewpoint.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Traditional Ecuadorian food served at a market stall Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Private Quito City Tour and Food Tasting

A private city tour built for first-time visitors, pairing an introduction to Quito's historic center with tastings of local Ecuadorian food.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Quito's historic Old Town illuminated at night Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Private Quito City Tour by Night

A private evening tour exploring Quito by night in a private car, when the city's colonial center is beautifully illuminated, with a flexible, customizable itinerary.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Art museum gallery interior in Quito, Ecuador Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Quito Museums Private Tour: Guayasamín and Central Bank

A private museum tour covering the Guayasamín Museum, dedicated to the renowned Ecuadorian painter Oswaldo Guayasamín, and the Central Bank Museum's collection of pre-Columbian and colonial art.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Cuicocha volcanic crater lake in the Ecuadorian Andes near Otavalo Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Otavalo, Cuicocha Lake or Peguche Waterfall Private Day Trip

A private day trip to the Andean highlands, exploring Otavalo's traditional handicraft market and — depending on your interest — either Cuicocha Lake or Peguche Waterfall, with views of Cotacachi Volcano.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Colorful handwoven textiles for sale at Otavalo Market, Ecuador Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Otavalo Adventure: Kichwa Culture, Lakes and Crafts

A private day trip to Otavalo with a private guide, featuring a traditional weaving demonstration, panoramic views of Lake San Pablo, and a stop at Peguche Waterfall.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Handicrafts and woven goods for sale at Otavalo Market, Ecuador Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

The Best Otavalo Market Tour: San Pablo Lake, Cayambe and Cotacachi

A private sightseeing day trip covering the largest indigenous market in South America at Otavalo, plus Lake San Pablo, the leather-goods town of Cotacachi, and Cayambe.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano rising above the Andean highlands Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Cotopaxi National Park Private Day Trip

A private day trip to Cotopaxi National Park, driving along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Limpiopungo Lagoon and hiking up to the José Rivas climbers' refuge at nearly 4,900 meters.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Horseback riding across the Andean grassland near Cotopaxi Volcano Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Cotopaxi Volcano Horseback Ride and Hike Private Tour

An exclusive private day trip combining a 2-3 hour horseback ride around the grassland at the base of Cotopaxi Volcano with a hike around Limpiopungo Lagoon, plus a boxed lunch.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The Avenue of the Volcanoes landscape in the Ecuadorian Andes Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Cotopaxi and Quilotoa Volcanoes All-in-One Day Trip

A private day trip covering both of Ecuador's top natural attractions near Quito — Cotopaxi National Park and Quilotoa's crater lake — letting you set your own pace with a private guide and driver.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The town of Baños, Ecuador, framed by the Andes near Tungurahua Volcano Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Cotopaxi and Baños Full-Day Andes Adventure

A private full-day tour combining Cotopaxi National Park's bird-favored lagoon with the town of Baños — known for Salasaca weavers, views of Tungurahua Volcano, the Agoyan Waterfall, and Ecuador's famous Tree House swing.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
The turquoise waters of Quilotoa crater lake in the Ecuadorian Andes Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Quilotoa Crater Lake Private Day Trip with Lunch

A private day trip from Quito along the Avenue of the Volcanoes to Quilotoa, a striking crater lake, with a walk down to the shore, a stop at an indigenous market, and lunch included.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
A waterfall in the lush Mindo Cloud Forest near Quito, Ecuador Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Day Tour

A private day tour to Mindo Cloud Forest, with stops at scenic viewpoints, a cable car ride to a set of waterfalls, and wildlife viewing in one of Ecuador's most biodiverse regions.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Raw cacao beans used in Ecuadorian artisan chocolate making Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Mindo Cloud Forest Private Tour: Chocolate, Coffee, Birds and Nature

A 3-in-1 private tour combining Mindo Cloud Forest's nature and birdlife with visits to an artisan chocolate factory and a local coffee plantation, with private vehicle transport throughout.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Thermal hot spring pools in the Andes Mountains near Papallacta, Ecuador Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Papallacta Hot Springs and Cloud Forest Reserve Private Tour

A private tour to the Papallacta thermal hot springs, set in the Andes Mountains, followed by birdwatching at a Cloud Forest Reserve known for species like the Turquoise Jay and Torrent Duck.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
An Andean condor in flight over the Ecuadorian highlands Private Tours
Quito, Ecuador & Galapagos

Antisana Volcano and Condor Watching Day Trip

A private day trip to Antisana Volcano for a guided hike along the Andean slopes with real chances to spot Andean condors, caracaras, and — with luck — puma sign, finishing with lunch at a local restaurant.

Day Tour 1–25 Guests
Your Vehicle

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group in Quito?

Private tours in Quito are matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from for this region.

Vehicle Model Capacity Best For
Private Car / SUV Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar Up to 5 guests A comfortable, high-clearance SUV built for the Andes' mountain roads and unpaved stretches near Cotopaxi and Quilotoa, ideal for couples or small families.
Private Van Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, air-conditioned Up to 12 guests A spacious, air-conditioned van with room for luggage and gear, well suited to small groups travelling the full Andes-to-Amazon route together.
Mini-Coach Mercedes-Benz mini-coach Up to 25 guests Our largest mainland vehicle, built for larger groups touring the Andes and Amazon together before connecting onward to the Galápagos by air.
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Tickets & Attractions

Top Attractions in Quito

Popular stops our guides build into Quito itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

1 Quito Historic Center Quito Historic Center Quito Quito's colonial Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the largest, best-preserved historic centers in the Americas. Its cobblestone streets hold dozens of 16th- and 17th-century churches, monasteries, and plazas, including the Plaza de la Independencia and the ornately gilded La Compañía de Jesús church. 2 Mitad del Mundo (Equator Monument) Mitad del Mundo (Equator Monument) Quito Mitad del Mundo, or the 'Middle of the World,' is a monument and museum complex just north of Quito marking the line of the equator with a large stone obelisk. The adjacent Intiñan Museum offers hands-on demonstrations of equatorial physics, letting visitors straddle the Northern and Southern hemispheres at once. 3 TelefériQo TelefériQo Quito The TelefériQo is Quito's cable car, climbing the eastern slopes of Pichincha Volcano to an observation station roughly 3,950 meters (about 13,000 feet) above sea level. On a clear day, riders get sweeping views over the entire city and a chain of surrounding Andean volcanoes. 4 Otavalo Market Otavalo Market Quito Otavalo Market, roughly two hours north of Quito, is widely considered the largest indigenous market in South America. Kichwa artisans from the surrounding Andean villages sell handwoven textiles, ponchos, tapestries, and jewelry, with the market especially lively on Saturdays. 5 Cotopaxi National Park Cotopaxi National Park Quito Cotopaxi National Park protects one of the world's highest active volcanoes, a near-symmetrical, snow-capped cone rising to 5,897 meters (19,347 feet). The park's high-altitude páramo grassland is home to wild horses and native birdlife, and hiking trails lead up to the José Rivas climbers' refuge for close-up views of the summit.
Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — Quito

Altitude acclimatization

At roughly 2,850 meters (9,350 feet), Quito's altitude can cause shortness of breath, headaches, or fatigue for the first day or two. Take it easy on arrival, stay hydrated, and go light on alcohol until you've acclimatized — especially before a high-altitude day trip like Cotopaxi or Quilotoa.

Mild days, cool nights

Quito sits almost exactly on the equator, but its high altitude means daytime temperatures are typically mild (15-22°C / 60-72°F) rather than tropical, and nights can be noticeably cool. Pack layers rather than summer clothing.

Strong equatorial sun

UV exposure at this altitude and latitude is intense even on cloudy days. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are worth packing for outdoor sightseeing and day trips.

Old Town is best explored on foot

Quito's historic center is compact and walkable, with most major churches and plazas within a few blocks of each other — though the elevation changes and cobblestones mean comfortable shoes matter more than usual.

Day trips need a full day

Cotopaxi, Quilotoa, Otavalo, and Mindo are all real day-trip destinations from Quito, but each involves 1.5-3 hours of driving each way — plan for an early start and expect a long day out.

Cash is useful outside the city

Ecuador uses the US dollar, which is convenient for international visitors, but smaller towns and markets like Otavalo often prefer cash over cards.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Quito

Quito sits at about 2,850 meters (9,350 feet), making it one of the highest capital cities in the world. Most visitors feel some effect for the first day — mild shortness of breath or a headache is common — so it's worth taking your first day easy, drinking plenty of water, and saving strenuous activities like the Cotopaxi hike for after you've acclimatized.
Quito's climate is fairly consistent year-round thanks to its altitude, but June to September tends to be drier and better for volcano and hiking day trips, while October to May brings more afternoon rain, especially in cloud forest areas like Mindo.
Yes, it's possible with a private guide and driver, though it makes for a long day (9-10 hours) covering a lot of driving. Visiting them on separate days allows more time to actually hike and explore each one.
The main monument is close, but modern GPS measurements show the true equatorial line is actually a short distance away, near the neighboring Intiñan Museum — which is why most tours visit both.
Otavalo is roughly two hours north of Quito by road. It's easily worth a full day given the scenic drive and the chance to add stops like Cotacachi, Cayambe, or a nearby lake along the way.
Quito's Old Town and main tourist areas are generally safe during the day with normal precautions, though as in any large capital city, it's worth avoiding unlit streets at night and keeping valuables out of sight — which is part of why a private guide and driver is a popular way to see the city after dark.
Yes — the cable car climbs to around 4,100 meters (13,000 feet), which is significantly colder and windier than the city center, even on a warm Quito day.
Yes, Cotopaxi is one of the world's highest active volcanoes and has erupted as recently as 2015. Access to the park is generally open to visitors, but conditions and trail access can be adjusted by park authorities depending on volcanic activity, so it's worth confirming current access before a trip.

About Quito

Quito is one of the highest capital cities in the world, sitting at roughly 2,850 meters (9,350 feet) above sea level in a long Andean valley beneath the slopes of Pichincha Volcano. Its colonial Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978 — is among the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas, packed with 16th- and 17th-century churches, monasteries, and plazas within walking distance of each other.

Quito is also a natural launchpad for the rest of the Ecuadorian Andes: the equator line at Mitad del Mundo, the active Cotopaxi Volcano, the turquoise Quilotoa crater lake, and the Otavalo indigenous market are all realistic day trips, most within two to three hours' drive. Despite sitting almost exactly on the equator, Quito's high altitude keeps temperatures mild year-round, with warm days and cool nights rather than tropical heat.

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