Private Guided Sightseeing and the Equator line

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Itinerary

1. Our guide will explain about the history and the features on this chruch and why it is so unique and one of a kind, neo-gothic architecture. Optionally, by paying a small fee travelers can visit the inside area. Admission fee to the church 2 USD p.p.

   15 min

2. This is a must-see and stop area where we can find around it the presidential palace, the cathedral, city hall and the archbishop's palace. The heart of the country is here.

   15 min

3. A brief stop to see the insight of one of the first universities of South America, that began with the Jesuite work.

   10 min

4. One of the oldest and biggest churches and convents in Ecuador. Established by the Franciscans in the 16th century. Inmerse yourself into the beauty of this church. To visit the museum, towers and choir travelers shall pay and optional extra fee.

   15 min

5. In the heart of the city valley arises this especial statue on top of the Panecillo hill. Great views at almost 9000 ft. We will take the car to drive up there. Optionally, you can climb the statue made of aluminun for a small fee extra 1 USD p.p.

   20 min

6. After driving for approximately 45 minutes to the norhtwest part if the city, we will be arriving at the Equator musuem Intiñan, where travelers may witness different experiments carried out by the local guides such as: balancing an egg on the Equator line, seeing how ancient cultures of Ecuador utilized the sun as method to calculate the crop calendars among other interesting features. Here is where science takes place! This tour lasts about one hour. Afterwards, travelers can take a drink a the local bar or grab bite somewhere during the tour. Then, driving back to the city and drop off at their hotel or meeting point. End of the tour. Admission fee 5 usd p.p.

   1 h

7. This is the official but not the exact lattitude 0. Travelers may stop for a picture from outside. Although, by request they can also visit inside. Also an admission fee is charged here 5 USD P.P.

   Passes by

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Quito

• Its from-price is 34% below the median of the 1008 experiences we list in Quito.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 378 of 1008.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Quito

Quito, Ecuador's high Andean capital, has one of the best-preserved colonial centres in Latin America, ringed by volcanoes and green mountains.

The historic centre was among the very first places named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its churches, plazas and monasteries are spectacular. La Compañía de Jesús glows with gold leaf inside, the Basilica del Voto Nacional has gargoyles shaped like Ecuadorian animals, and Plaza Grande is surrounded by the cathedral and the presidential palace.

Top-ranked sights in Quito: Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia).

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