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#1Cotopaxi National Park & Quilotoa Volcano Tour
Set out for a mountain adventure, reaching the high-altitude scenery of the Andes to Cotopaxi National Park. Take in views of the snow-capped peak, before vi...
recommend82% of travelers recommend
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$45
per adult
#2Middle of the World Tour
Visit a monument built to mark the exact location of the Earth's equator, the imaginary line that divides our planet into northern and southern halves. Step ...
recommend76% of travelers recommend
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$19
per traveler
#3Historic Quito Tour
Board the comfortable City Explorer trolley—a replica of the 20th-century trollies—to discover Quito’s vast historical heritage. See the intricate Basilica d...
recommend86% of travelers recommend
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$15
per traveler
#47-Day Quito & Surroundings Tour
Spend a week exploring the wonders of central Ecuador with a guided tour through Quito and into the surrounding wilderness of the Andes. With visits to the M...
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$1,398
per traveler
#5Quilotoa Lagoon Full-Day Tour
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...
recommend44% of travelers recommend
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$108
per adult
#6Bellavista Cloud Forest 2-Day Birding Tour
Spend 2 days exploring the Bellavista Cloud Forest on the lookout for rare and endemic species of birds. Discover the beauty of the dense rainforest just a s...
recommend100% of travelers recommend
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$410
per traveler
#72-Day Baños de Agua Santa Village
Set out for 2 days of adventure in the beauty of central Ecuador, filled with waterfalls, volcanoes, and a night at a romantic hotel. This tour pairs you wit...
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$346
per traveler
#8Private Mitad del Mundo & Cloud Forest 2-Day Tour
Get to know the sights around the equator with an overnight journey to the Ecuadorian wilderness. From the monument made to mark the middle of the world to t...
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$368
per traveler
#9Evening Cooking Class with City Tour
Learn to cook like a local during a guided class with a Quito chef. Gain insight into the rich diversity and climate that influence the city's gastronomy as ...
recommend100% of travelers recommend
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$65
per adult
#103-Day Avenue of the Volcanoes Tour
Day 1: Leave Quito and travel through the epic Avenue of the Volcanoes, which contains 7 peaks each more than 17,000 high. Make a stop at Cotopaxi National P...
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$710
per traveler
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.