Half-day tour
5-hour tour duration
Trip type
Cultural, family-friendly, history, and religious art.
Availability
Daily operation
Culture
Culture
Explore Quito’s colonial architecture.
Equatorial line
Equatorial line
Visit the Monument of the Middle of the World.
Tradition
Tradition
Enjoy a traditional Ecuadorian lunch with stunning views of Quito.Itinerary
Day 1 - Colonial Quito - Middle of the World
AM
Declared UNESCO’s first World Cultural Heritage site in 1978, Quito boasts the largest colonial town in the Americas. Marvel at the gothic “Basilica del Voto Nacional”, Plaza de la independencia, and the Presidential and Archbishop’s palaces from the 17th and 19th centuries. Stroll to the Metropolitan Cathedral, visit the street of the Seven Crosses, and admire El Sagrario church.
Discover La Compañia de Jesús, the baroque masterpiece of colonial architecture, and continue to San Francisco Plaza, showcasing a wealth of artistic and cultural heritage.
PM
After a traditional Ecuadorian lunch, we traveled 11 miles north of the city to the Middle of the World Complex. Here, at 0°0’00” latitude, is the Equator Monument. Constructed in the eighteenth century by the French Geodesic Expedition, one of the three pyramids marks the middle of the Earth. The complex replicates Spanish colonial architecture, with a central plaza, a church, and a bullfighting ring.
Multilingual guides
Luxury Ground Transportation
Essentials:
- Identification and Travel documents.
- Camera.
- Cash for Souvenirs.
- Water Bottle.
- Snacks and Light Meals
What to Wear?
- Comfortable Walking Shoes.
- Lightweight, Breathable Clothing.
- Hat and Sunglasses.
- Layered Clothing for Temperature Changes.
- Rain Jacket or Poncho.
- Comfortable Backpack for Essentials
