Pattern break: What if you walk through 500 years of history in a day… and finish with one foot in each hemisphere? Quito is felt in your hands—golden domes, cobbled streets and the Equator line.
I'm Marco Herrera, a licensed National Tour Guide of Ecuador. We'll explore the UNESCO-listed Historic Center, go up to El Panecillo, and visit the Intiñan Museum before the Middle of the World Monument. Emotion with solid logistics: private transport, flexible timing and a plan that adapts to you.
Human pace, clear stories, and safety. Quito is dense with detail—I show you the essentials (and the hidden corners) without rushing, and I adjust the order with weather, traffic and your energy in mind.
Thoughtful stops, smooth access, time for photos and coffee. You decide how many interiors to visit versus admire from outside.
El Panecillo in the best light; if you're keen, we can add Pululahua crater with prior coordination.
We can include La Ronda, TelefériQo, Botanical Garden, Capilla del Hombre, Iñaquito market, Casa Agave—or even plan a second day to see it all.
Order adapts to weather, traffic and interests.
Duration: 8–9 hours (recommended start 08:30).
What to bring: comfortable shoes, a light jacket (mountain weather), sunscreen, water and cash.
Dress for churches: shoulders and knees covered for respectful access.
Optional extras with coordination: La Ronda, TelefériQo, Botanical Garden, Capilla del Hombre, Iñaquito market, Casa Agave, Pululahua crater viewpoint, or add a second day in Quito.
8–9 hours total. We stroll the Historic Center at an easy pace with frequent stops; I adjust distances to your energy level and the weather.
Private door-to-door transportation, a licensed bilingual guide, and access coordination and timing. Public viewpoints are included.
Entrance fees (La Compañía, Basilica towers), Intiñan Museum, Middle of the World Monument, meals and tips.
Yes. With prior coordination we can include La Ronda street, TelefériQo, Botanical Garden, Capilla del Hombre, Iñaquito market, Casa Agave, or Pululahua crater viewpoint. We can also plan a second day in Quito.
For churches, please dress respectfully (shoulders and knees covered). Quito sits at 2,850 m: bring a light jacket, sunscreen, water and comfortable shoes.