Private Tour Quito Historic Cable Car and Half the World

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Itinerary

1. The imposing Basilica of the National Vow is the most important work of Ecuadorian neo-Gothic architecture, being even compared in style to Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

   15 min

2. Here the guide will give an explanation of the monument that is located in the central part of the square that commemorates the first cry of independence, the cathedral of Quito, El Palacio de Carondelet.

   20 min

3. Entrance included. Our guide will inform you about this masterpiece of Quito's Baroque art and icon of Quito's religious tourism, famous for having its entire altar covered in pure gold.

   1 hAdmission included

4. In this place we will have a brief explanation of the architecture around the church and we will learn about the myths that surround this majestic construction.

   20 min

5. Enjoy the best panoramic view of the capital on the Quito Cable Car. In just 18 minutes, you will climb from the foothills of the Pichincha volcano to 4,100 meters above sea level. When you reach the top of Cruz Loma, you can walk along Andean trails, photograph the stunning landscapes of the "Avenue of Volcanoes", swing on the giant swings to the clouds and enjoy the fresh air of the Andes.

   1 hAdmission included

6. Here our guide will take you to visit replicas of the ancestral houses of the inhabitants of Ecuador. We will also visit the chocolate museum to learn more about the process of making chocolate with fine aroma cocoa. Our guide will also demonstrate through interactive games, the physical phenomena that only occur in the Middle of the World. Then, we will be able to observe the monument built in honor of the French scientific expedition that located exactly the geographical position of the equatorial line that divides the world and take an original and fun photograph in both hemispheres. Our guide will take you inside the monument to visit the ethnographic museum and learn about the Ecuadorian indigenous cultures and nationalities.

   1.5 hAdmission included

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 close to the median of the 83 city tours we list in Quito.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 34 of 83.
• 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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