Quito Full Day Private Tour: Plazas, Churches, Teleférico and the Equator
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Quito Full Day Private Tour: Plazas, Churches, Teleférico and the Equator

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Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Private transportation
  • Certified Bilingual Guide
  • Entrance Fee to La Compañia
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in urban Quito
  • Entry/Admission - Fundación Iglesia de la Compañía
What's not included
  • Ticket for Cable Car at the TeleferiQo
  • Entrance Fee to Equator Monument
  • Entrance Fee to Inti Ñan
  • Lunch
  • Tips for the guide
  • Pick-up at the airport or airport hotel $30 surcharge
  • Entry/Admission - Quito
  • Entry/Admission - Intiñan Equator Museum


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We can pick up passengers at any Urban Quito hotel. Pick up at the airport or close to the airport will incur an additional cost
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Mariscal Sucre Airport, Quito Ecuador
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148757P8

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 148757P8

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        C$167.63
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • Galapagos Connoisseur
          186
          Quito, Ecuador
          Joined in May 2019
        • William L
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          We had a wonderful afternoon shopping at the Central Market with Andreas followed by a cooking class with Magola and Sylvia. We cooked authentic Ecuadorian foods, many made with fruits and vegetables unique to Ecuador. We learned special techniques for making these tasty recipes and look forward to trying them when we return home. Our chefs were amazing; so welcoming and knowledgeable.
          Written January 30, 2025
        • markallan003
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great entertainment, smells and tastes
          Beautiful people showing us how to make delicious food. Not complicated, I’m not a big cook myself, but really enjoyed the whole experience. Short tour of fresh market was great, amazing smells and sights. Then to a small kitchen to make potato soup, ceviche, and taste various fruits and drinks. Excellent. Good English if you’re concerned. Highly recommend for a few hours of fun, and full meal.
          Written January 23, 2025
        • hottub27607
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A tasty Quito experience.
          Andre the operator owner could not have been more accommodating and helpful in some special attention we asked for. His willingness to attend to our ever need was never questioned. If you are considering a special culinary experience and adventure I'd recommend his tour. You won't go wrong. Was a pleasure working with is company.
          Written January 22, 2025
        • Daniel H
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome
          Awesome Friendly Knowledgeable Flexible Educational I feel like I totally understand Ecuador culture and economics
          Written January 13, 2025
        • D7356GFsarahf
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great introduction to Ecuadorian food culture
          We really enjoyed the market tour, where we got to try many of Ecuador’s unique fruits. The recipes were simple, but it was interesting to see how meals were cooked based on Ecuadorian culture. Their English was very good, and they were all so nice
          Written December 28, 2024
        • apina1219
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best Ecuador has to offer
          The market tour was very informational but the cooking experience was the best part. The ladies who host the cooking portion are lovely and knowledgeable about the culture and cuisine. The food was also very tasty.
          Written December 3, 2024
        • TravelNurse123
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very professional, fun, and educational cooking class!
          I had an incredible experience with the Cooking Class and Market Tour in Ecuador! Magola and Silvia were fantastic hosts, creating a relaxed atmosphere with upbeat music while maintaining a spotless kitchen. We were hands-on in every step, snacking on delicious treats and immersing ourselves in Ecuadorian culture. The market tour, led by Andres, was equally amazing—he shared fascinating insights into the market and local foods. This is a must-do experience for anyone looking to explore Ecuador’s culinary traditions!
          Written December 1, 2024
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        • linda815587
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          Amazing cooking class!
          Amazing cooking class! Made delicious Ecuadorian dishes including my favorite Shrimp ceviche & traditional potato soup! Enjoyed the entire meal afterwards in a beautiful patio setting.
          Written November 19, 2024
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          Delicious Ecuadorian cooking class
          Amazing cooking class. Enjoyed many of the delicious traditional Ecuadorian dishes including my favorite shrimp ceviche & potato soup.
          Written November 19, 2024
        • Randy R
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          Terrific Market Tour
          Excellent tour of markets and a few bonus points. Galapagos Connoisseur LLC did a wonderful job. We were picked up on time at our Hotel. Our guide, Gean Pierre was most attentive to what we wanted to do on the day tour. We got everything accomplished and never felt rushed. The time in the car was filled with information on a wide range of subjects that came to mind. Our brief time in Quito was really enhanced by going to these markets. We walked away with travel treasures that would otherwise not be found. Thanks so much Gean for your knowledge and support.
          Written November 15, 2024
        • Bigwhalebelly
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A real authentic local culinary cooking experience !
          Fantastic experience with pick up by the boss from our hotel followed by shopping for ingredients for our lunch at the center city market, sampling the many different fruits and other possible menu items and mingling with all the locals at there daily market spot (no other tourists in sight!) followed by a few blocks ride to the cooking class site in a private courtyard residence in old town. All hands on deck helping with the prep (including a home made Equadoran cocktail) and then enjoying the delicious local dishes we helped make and learn to prepare. Warm and friendly pair of chefs who are really great teachers of genuine local recipes. By the end it felt like a meal with relatives while home for the holidays! We had a wonderful time!
          Written November 7, 2024
        • Inspire25832465310
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Unforgettable experience
          What an amazing experience - just the perfect way to start our travels. Andres picked us up at our hotel and showed us a market in Quito with all its beautiful fruits, vegetables and many more. He then brought us to this beautiful building,more than 200 years old. It's just by a main street but once you enter the building it's very quiet and calm there. We were welcomed by his beautiful wife Silvia and her friend who taught us how to cook traditional Ecuadorian dishes. We were also served this delicious warm cocktail with some sort of local cane sugar "rum". Silvia even organized our taxi that brought us back to the hotel. Thank you so much for the unforgettable experience. I can recommend this cooking class to anyone who's interested in learning more about Ecuadorian food culture and people.
          Written November 7, 2024
        • TaxLady711
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing authentic Ecuadorian cooking experience
          We had a chance to visit and taste from the the local market. We then met a local chef and sous chef who helped us prepare a 3 course meal and 2 different drinks. The experience was fabulous and we walked away with the recipes and full bellies. They made the experience very easy by picking us up at the hotel and delivering us back. Highly recommend this tour!
          Written July 28, 2024
        • staceyc485
          0 contributions
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          Great cooking experience!
          We try to immerse ourselves a bit in the culture of a new place and what better way than their cooking! Andres was very friendly and informative on our drive to the old town. We learned a bit at the local food market before heading to our class. Silvia and margola were great. We learned simple but tasty dishes we can make at home. Enjoyable day!
          Written July 9, 2024
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        wallymama
        Sacramento, CA44 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our guide, Diego, picked us up without a hitch at the lobby of our hotel, and we were whisked away for a great day with Fernando as our driver. Diego gave us lots of interesting information about Quito and its history throughout the day, and was able to pace the day very well so that we never felt rushed (or bored) at any of the sites. Every single place we went to (teleferico, Jesuit church, intinan museum), was a highlight, and not to be missed on a trip to Quito. We had a fantastic day!
        Written December 25, 2022
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Hi Margaret, thanks for the amazing review! Im so happy you had a great time with Diego and Fernando. Diego is one of our top guides and a really cool guy. Hope you have a great time in Ecuador... Cheers!
        Written December 26, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        alwaysplanning50
        Albany, NY470 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We booked a full day tour with Andres. He reached out via whatsapp shortly after we booked to introduce himself. As we got closer to the trip date in late June 2022 a general strike, road closures and demonstrations took place in Ecuador in general and Quito specifically.

        Andres kept in touch as the dynamic situation developed. We discussed possible alternatives and substitutions to the tour, changed the day of
        the tour hoping that conditions would improve and allow the tour to go forward. We were not fortunate to see the situation improve. Once Andres and I agreed that there are no feasible alternatives, Andres cancelled the tour and a refund was issued within minutes of the cancellation.

        While we did not get to enjoy a tour with Andres due to circumstance beyond everyone's control; his open communications, honesty and excellent customer support and service is 5 star worthy.
        Written July 1, 2022
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        Hi Francois, thanks for the great review. Im bummed we couldnt tour Quito together because of the strikes I was looking forward to meeting you guys. Hope you come back sometime soon. Glad I could help with the refund and cancellation. Best regards - Andres
        Written July 2, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Xenia S
        Arlington, MA7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2021 • Couples
        Me and my husband had a private tour around Quito with Andres and we are so happy we did!
        We had some worries in general about tours in Quito, a lot of people said that it’s not the safest times right now. But we felt very safe with Andres. He picked us up from the hotel and dropped us off after the tour. He knew where and when to go, to avoids crowds or even clouds that would block the best view. It was so easy since we didn’t have to plan a thing ourselves or do any research.

        Andres speaks perfect English, which is great since I don't speak Spanish. He is very knowledgeable and fun. The tour was eventful, but no as tiring as usual group tours, and also so flexible (!). I was hoping to buy certain souvenirs and we adjusted our route so I could shop too.

        We are happy to found “our guy” and whenever travel back to Ecuador will book our excursions with him only.

        Thank you, Andres! Sending you the best wishes.
        Xenia & Cesar
        Written January 23, 2022
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        Hi Xenia and Cesar, thanks for the wonderful review! I had a great time with you guys during my birthday. Thanks again for the gift. Definitely contact me when you come back to Ecuador. Cheers!
        Written January 24, 2022
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        Jessica K
        8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2023 • Couples
        Andres was a wonderful guide: so friendly, a great driver and knowledgeable about his city, the food and the culture! We had fun exploring and would highly recommend any tours with him! He also gave us spot on recommendations for excellent dining and drinks. We consider him a friend now!
        Written February 7, 2023
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        Hi Jessica, thanks for the great review! I also had a great time exploring Quito with you guys. You guys were really cool. Glad you had a great dinner at Somos restaurant. Have a great time in Ecuador. Cheers!
        Written February 8, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Nicholas F
        Akron, OH12 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2021 • Couples
        Andres really worked with us to maximize our experiences. We saw a ton of things and he even took us to buy luggage to replace our broken suitcase. This was a jam-packed amazing day! We saw plazas, cathedrals, telemedicine, the equator, and shopped at an artisanal market for souvenirs.
        Written July 27, 2021
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        Hi Nick and Bryan, thanks for the great review. It sure was a jam-packed day but we got to see sooo much. I had a great time with you guys. Best wishes Andres
        Written July 28, 2021
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        FrequentFlier136645
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2021 • Couples
        Andres is very personable and knowledgeable about Ecuador. We enjoyed the day and felt safe and well cared for. We would highly recommend his services.
        Written April 23, 2021
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        Thank you Sue. It was great spending time with you guys. Had a great time in Quito and in Mindo as well.
        Written April 25, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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