City tour of Quito and the Equator

This comprehensive city tour includes visits to residential neighborhoods at the northern end of the city, continuing through the Gran Colombia Avenue up to the Basilica Church, where we will make a brief stop, next to the “San Juan Mirador” for a beautiful view of Colonial Quito.  While walking through the colonial streets we will stop at the Independence Plaza with a chance to admire the Cathedral, the Government’s Palace, and the Archbishop's palace.  We then visit the stunning La Compañia Church with its adornments and gold altars. Finally we drive on to the “Panecillo Mirador” for a breathtaking view of Quito. This will be a private tour with an English speaking guide in a private car. After a short ride North of Quito, we find the Equatorial Monument standing tall as a tribute to the French scientists who made history by determining the shape of the earth. Here you can visit the Ethnographic Museum, where the ethnic groups of Ecuador display their colorful way of life, and/or visit the Onsite museum "Intiñan", which we highly recommend.