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

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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.

The winged Virgin of El Panecillo watches over the old town from a hill, and a cable car climbs the slopes of Pichincha volcano for vast views. La Ronda is a restored colonial street of cafés and craft shops, and the Mariscal and La Floresta districts have restaurants and nightlife. North of the city, the Mitad del Mundo monument marks the equator.

Locro de papa, a cheesy potato soup, warms the cool evenings, and empanadas, ceviche and fine chocolate are sold all over the old town. At about 2,800 metres, days are spring-like and nights cool, with a drier season from June to September. Otavalo's market, Cotopaxi volcano and the cloud forest of Mindo are easy trips, and many journeys to the Galápagos and the Amazon begin here.

  • 6 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 78% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Quito

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  1. Number 1

    Cotopaxi National Park

    4.95k reviewsfrom $59
  2. Number 2

    Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional)

    4.95k reviewsfrom $5
  3. Number 3

    Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia)

    4.94k reviewsfrom $5
  4. Number 4

    San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco)

    4.94k reviewsfrom $5
  5. Number 5In Cotopaxi National Park

    Limpiopungo Lagoon

    4.94k reviewsfrom $59
  6. Number 6

    Church of the Society of Jesus (Iglesia La Compañía de Jesús)

    4.93k reviewsfrom $5
  7. Number 7

    Intiñan Solar Museum

    4.93k reviewsfrom $35
  8. Number 8

    Quilotoa Lagoon

    4.92k reviewsfrom $59
  9. Number 9

    Middle of the World Monument (La Mitad del Mundo)

    4.92k reviewsfrom $35
  10. Number 10

    Quito Old Town

    4.92k reviewsfrom $15

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Cotopaxi, Baños, Otavalo and Mindo cloud forest from Quito

334

Landmarks and attractions in Quito

9

Museums and galleries in Quito

9

Old Town walks, Middle of the World and Pululahua in Quito

397

Walking and bike tours in Quito

33

Street food, cacao menus and Old Town ice cream in Quito

59

Outdoor and adventure activities in Quito

122

Nature and wildlife tours in Quito

39

Go beyond Quito

  1. Mindo · 34 km

    Mindo Butterfly Farm (Mariposas de Mindo)

    8–9 hr4.9911 reviewsfrom $59
  2. Mindo · 34 km

    Mindo's Cable Car (Tarabita de Mindo)

    8 hr4.9381 reviewsfrom $90
  3. Otavalo · 59 km

    Plaza de los Ponchos

    8 hr, 30 min4.9215 reviewsfrom $62
  4. Otavalo · 59 km

    San Pablo del Lago

    8 hr4.9209 reviewsfrom $69
  5. Baños · 130 km

    Casa del Arbol Swing

    3 days4.92k reviewsfrom $33
  6. Baños · 130 km

    Cascada Manto de la Novia

    2 days4.9714 reviewsfrom $10
  7. Guayaquil · 278 km

    Seminario Park (Parque de las Iguanas)

    3–4 hr4.9545 reviewsfrom $50
  8. Guayaquil · 278 km

    Malecon 2000

    4 hr4.9503 reviewsfrom $35

Questions about Quito

What is there to do in Quito?
We list 1,008 experiences in Quito. The largest groups are day trips (338), city tours (83), food tours (22), hop-on hop-off (7).
What are the top attractions in Quito?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Quito are Cotopaxi National Park, Basilica of the National Vow (La Basílica del Voto Nacional), Independence Plaza (Plaza de la Independencia), San Francisco Church (Iglesia de San Francisco).
What is the most popular experience in Quito?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Cotopaxi Full-Day from Quito Including Entrances", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,568 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Quito take?
The typical experience in Quito lasts about 8.5 hours; the middle half run between 6.5 hours and 48 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Quito?
The operator lists free cancellation on 79% of the 1,008 experiences we hold for Quito. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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