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#1Mitad del Mundo Small Groups - Half-Day Tour

A visit to the Middle of the World with this tour that takes you to the complex of monuments built to mark the equator. Amid the attractions designed to stra...

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$58
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Mitad del Mundo Small Groups - Half-Day Tour

#2Small-groups Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip

This tour starts early in the morning as you are picked up from your hotel or accommodation in central Quito and head to the northwest of the city. Admiring ...

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$88
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Small-groups Mindo Cloud Forest Day Trip

#3The Original Quito City Tour in Trolley with Hotel Pick-up

Board the comfortable City Explorer trolley—a replica of the 20th-century trollies—to discover Quito’s vast historical heritage. Starting in the northern par...

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$15
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The Original Quito City Tour in Trolley with Hotel Pick-up

#4Full-Day Quito City Tour + Mitad del Mundo Small-Group Tour

Spend a full day exploring the cultural riches of Ecuador on this tour of Quito city and Mitad del Mundo. In a small group, venture through the UNESCO-listed...

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$125
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Full-Day Quito City Tour + Mitad del Mundo Small-Group Tour

#5Small-Group Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito

The breathtaking sights of central Ecuador await you on this day trip along the Avenue of the Volcanoes. Visit the spectacular high country of the Andean pár...

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$99
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Small-Group Tour to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito

#6Jacchigua Show Including Dinner + Transfer

Visit: Jacchigua, Antepara # 407 & Vicente Leon, Plaza de Toros Belmonte 2P Centro de Convenciones Eugenio Espejo, Gran Salón 5, Quito 170150 EcuadorThe ...

$90
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Jacchigua Show Including Dinner + Transfer

#7Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Full Day Tour

Departure from our designated hotels in Quito through the Pan-American North Highway until arriving to Cayambe, where the passengers will have the opportunit...

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$69
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Otavalo, Cotacachi and Cuicocha Full Day Tour

#8Hiking Day-Trip to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito

Quilotoa loop tour takes you for a full-day trip to hike in Quilotao Lagoon and its surrounding areas. Visit Saquisilí, Zumbahua and Tigua Villages. Drive th...

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Hiking Day-Trip to Quilotoa Lagoon from Quito

#9Full-Day Termas Papallacta Spa Private Tour

This day trip begins with hotel pickup at your hotel in Quito. Meet your guide and drive in a vehicle towards the Termas de Papallacta Spa. On the way there,...

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Full-Day Termas Papallacta Spa Private Tour

#10Full-Day National Park Cotopaxi

Departure from Quito at 8:00 a.m. approx. by the "Panamericana Sur" admiring the beautiful Andean landscapes, visit to the National Park with its i...

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Full-Day National Park Cotopaxi

Things To Do in Quito

As the capital of Ecuador, Quito's past extends for centuries beyond its founding in 1534 to its status as a kingdom of the Incan Empire. Known by nicknames such as the Light of America, the City of the Heavens, and God's Face, Quito attained UNESCO World Heritage status in 1978 in recognition of the superb Spanish Colonial buildings in its ancient heart.

Most of the attractions in Quito are centered around the Old Town, where nearly 500 years of history are played out in the ancient buildings and winding streets. There are excellent Quito tours, which provide sights of the Old Town, but visitors will find the sheer number of must-see places requires them to allow more than one day to properly enjoy them all. Top highlights include the Iglesia de la Compañia de Jesus, one of the most beautiful churches in the Americas. And one of the most popular spots in the city for tourists is the hill where La Vírgen del Panecillo is located. This famous statue depicts the winged Virgin and provides a stunning focal point above the city.

Another local tourist favorite is the Museo de la Ciudad, or City Museum. With interactive displays detailing Quito's history, it's popular with children and adults alike. Quito also offers visitors a veritable shoppers' paradise of well-made goods crafted by artisans and sold right from their workshops on the street. There are also several malls dotted around the city giving visitors the opportunity to purchase familiar brands at reasonable prices.

With Expedia, it's easy to find things to do in Quito. With just a few clicks of your mouse, you'll have all the information on Quito activities making your trip especially memorable. Expedia can also help you map out some of the best Quito excursions, with information on opening times, admission price, and points of interest for activities outside the city. Using Expedia as your travel resource will provide you with all the information you need to plan the excursion of a lifetime in this wonderful and historic South American city.

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