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Ecuador · 1 day

Colonial Quito & the Middle of the World

Duration
1 day
Group size
Guided (private, per the tailor-made itinerary)

Overview

Quito's colonial centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This full-day exploration visits the Basílica del Voto Nacional, La Compañía Church, the San Francisco Monastery and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with panoramic views from El Panecillo Hill.

The day continues to the Equator Line, the Middle of the World Monument and the interactive Intiñan Museum. Guests also see the work of Ecuador's most celebrated artist at the Capilla del Hombre and Casa Guayasamín, with lunch at El Cráter, on the rim of an ancient volcanic crater.

The route

Day by day, at a glance

  1. Day 1 · Quito

    Colonial Quito & the Middle of the World

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Day 1 · Quito

    Colonial Quito & the Middle of the World

    After breakfast, explore Quito's churches and viewpoints, continue to the Equator Line and the Intiñan Museum, visit the Guayasamín sites, and lunch at El Cráter. Some government sites are exterior visits only.

How it works

Made to order

  • Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
  • Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
  • Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.

What's included

Inclusions and exclusions

Included

  • Full-day guided tour
  • Lunch at El Cráter
  • Snacks and water

Not included

  • International flights
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses

Travel insurance

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Photos

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Your specialists

Plan this trip with Roshan and Edith

Roshan Matovu, Assistant Manager

Roshan Matovu

Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America.

Edith, Senior Travel Consultant

Edith

Senior Travel Consultant

Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Central America, helping travel advisors and clients plan customized journeys, tours and memorable destination experiences.